In 2023, the total number of mastectomies performed on patients in the Netherlands stood at 7.46 thousand procedures. Moving forward, from 2024 to 2028, the forecast indicates a gradual decline in the number of procedures: from 7.38 thousand in 2024 to 7.05 thousand in 2028. The year-on-year variation percentages are approximately: 2024 (-1.07%), 2025 (-1.22%), 2026 (-1.10%), 2027 (-1.11%), and 2028 (-1.12%), resulting in a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.14% over the forecasted period.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in non-surgical treatments for breast cancer, increased effectiveness of early detection, and a potential rise in prophylactic mastectomies due to genetic testing. These factors could influence the number of mastectomies performed in the coming years.
