The total mastectomies performed in Germany have shown variable trends from 2013 to 2023, with the number standing at 26.92 thousand inpatient cases in 2023. Over this period, the year-on-year variations reveal an overall decreasing trend, though with occasional increases. For instance, notable decreases occurred in 2014, 2015, and 2018, while there were increases in 2019 and 2021. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the past five years (2019-2023) was approximately 0.038%, indicating relatively stable, if slightly declining, overall activity.
Future trends indicate a continued slight decline with forecasted values through 2028 reflecting a 5-year CAGR of -0.23%. Areas to watch include advancements in less invasive procedures, increased preventive measures, and enhanced early detection methods which may impact the number of mastectomy procedures. Other factors such as healthcare policy changes and improved breast cancer treatment options might also affect these trends.
