PROSPECTIVE STUDY OF USE OF ROUND BLOCK TECHNIQUE (DOUGHNUT) FOR BREAST LUMPECTOMY

Introduction The round block technique (RBT) is an established oncoplastic approach that enables wide local excision through a periareolar incision while preserving breast contour and minimizing visible scarring. Its growing use in benign and early malignant breast lesions warrants further evaluation. This study assessed the safety, operative efficiency, postoperative recovery, and cosmetic outcomes of RBT in breast-conserving surgery. Methods A prospective observational study was conducted at a tertiary care centre from November 2022 to July 2025. Thirty-six patients with benign breast disease or early breast carcinoma meeting predefined eligibility criteria underwent lumpectomy using the RBT. Clinical characteristics, operative parameters, complications, recovery and cosmetic outcomes were recorded. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics, with p