At the Zhordania Medical Center, one of our core missions is to prioritize women's health. In today’s world, breast cancer remains the most common malignancy among women. Our Mammology Department is dedicated to the prevention, early detection, and comprehensive treatment of breast pathologies, providing the highest standard of care.
Led by Dr. Soso (Spiridon) Sanikidze, an esteemed general surgeon, surgical oncologist, thoracic surgeon, mammologist, and endocrine surgeon, our team offers expertise in advanced diagnostics and treatment options.
Our Priorities
Early Diagnosis: Detecting breast diseases at the earliest possible stage for optimal treatment outcomes.
Collaborative Care: Patient management through a consultative, multidisciplinary approach.
Non-Oncological Pathology Management: Addressing conditions such as mastopathy and premenstrual syndrome in collaboration with our endocrinology team.
Breast-Conserving Surgeries: Prioritizing treatments that preserve breast tissue whenever possible.
Reconstructive Oncoplastic Surgeries: Offering aesthetic restoration alongside oncological treatment.
Diagnostic Methods Available
Our clinic provides a full spectrum of diagnostic services, including:
Radiological Examinations:
Ultrasound of the Breast and Regional Lymph Nodes
2D Mammography
Biopsy Procedures:
Core needle biopsy for neoplasm diagnosis.
Fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy of the breast or lymph nodes.
Clip placement for neoplasm localization.
Intraoperative marking of neoplasms.
Pathological Examinations:
Cytological, morphological, and immunohistochemical analysis of biopsy and surgical material.
Intraoperative express morphological examination for immediate results.
Types of Surgical Treatment
Breast Surgery Options:
Radical modified mastectomy.
Lumpectomy with regional lymphadenectomy.
Subcutaneous mastectomy (with or without preservation of the nipple) and regional lymphadenectomy.
Total mastectomy.
Segmental breast resection.
Excision of damaged breast tissue.
Sentinel lymph node biopsy using methylene blue.
Immediate and delayed reconstructive breast surgery.
Skin and Soft Tissue Surgery
The Mammology Department also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin and soft tissue tumors, including melanoma.
Diagnostic Services:
Dermatoscopy.
Punch biopsy or incisional biopsy for skin lesions.
Core needle biopsy for soft tissue tumors.
Histomorphological analysis for precise diagnosis.
Surgical Treatment:
Excision of malignant and benign skin neoplasms following oncological principles.
Plastic reconstruction of skin defects using advanced techniques.
Regional lymph node dissection.