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This study presents BR uptake and outcomes from a breast surgical unit.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>A retrospective observational study identified women who had curative mastectomy for breast cancer between 1 January 2016 and 31 December 2021. Patient factors and surgical complications were compared between BR and no BR (NBR) patients.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Out of 929 women who had a curative mastectomy, 34% underwent reconstruction. Of this, 89% were immediate, and 11% were delayed. Reconstruction increased from 27% (2016) to 35% (2021). During this time, 588 women had a discussion for BR documented at their initial consultation, 58 after initial surgery and 283 were not documented. The rate of discussion prior to mastectomy increased from 38% to 74%. Women who had BR were more likely to be younger, premenopausal and less likely to be diabetic. Complications requiring return to theatre were higher in reconstructed women (13% vs. 7%). Overall, infected seroma, cellulitis requiring intravenous antibiotics and haematoma requiring drainage were comparable between both groups.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Our unit achieved a reconstruction rate of 34%, which is higher than national and international averages. Open discussion of reconstruction is crucial for women to make an informed decision. 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