Great care is taken to identify and preserve the long thoracic and thoracodorsal nerves in which surgical procedure?

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The modified radical mastectomy is a surgical procedure for the treatment of breast cancer. It involves removing the breast tissue along with the axillary lymph nodes. During the procedure, great care is taken to identify and preserve the long thoracic and thoracodorsal nerves to prevent nerve damage and postoperative complications such as shoulder abduction weakness and winging of the scapula. The other surgical procedures listed do not involve or affect these nerves.

Great Care Is Taken to Identify and Preserve the Long