Simple mastectomy (total mastectomy) is removal of the whole breast.

A total mastectomy removes the breast and lymph nodes; a radical mastectomy also removes the pectoral muscle.

This is called total or simple mastectomy.

In a total mastectomy, the entire breast is removed.

This procedure is also called a total mastectomy.

It may be a total mastectomy with the removal of the entire breast and nipple.

Bilateral prophylactic total mastectomy, without axillary node dissection.

A total mastectomy, in which the breast and nipple are removed, provides the best protection against breast cancer.

A subcutaneous or a total mastectomy can be done.

The removal of the entire breast is called a total or simple mastectomy.