Lashan Peiris
MBBS (Lon), FRCS, Gen Surg (Lon)
Dr. Lashan Peiris is an Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast and General Surgeon and Associate Clinical Professor within the Division of Surgery at the University of Alberta. He is the Clinical Lead of the Comprehensive Breast Care Program for the Edmonton Zone and Surgical Site Lead for the Cross Cancer Institute.
In addition to his surgical work, he is a core faculty member of the Canadian Oncoplastic Partnership Workshop. His research interests include the management of high-risk breast lesions, predictors of axillary response after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with node-positive breast cancer, formulating an Oncoplastic Database showing both clinical and patient-reported outcomes, and the de-escalation of axillary surgery.
He continues to supervise breast cancer-related clinical and lab-based research.
I can help with:
- Guidance on managing high-risk breast lesions and determining appropriate follow-up strategies.
- Recommendations on axillary management after neoadjuvant chemotherapy for node-positive breast cancer.
- Insights on oncoplastic and reconstructive surgical options for breast cancer patients.
- Clarifications on the latest research and evolving best practices in breast cancer surgery and treatment.
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