Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Techniques
There are two main techniques used in breast reconstruction surgery.
- Implant reconstruction: In this procedure, an implant is filled with salt water, and silicone gel is implanted in the breast to retain its shape and size as the other breast.
- Flap reconstruction: This is the second method in which tissues around the other parts of the patient’s body such as the back, buttocks, thighs, or abdomen are used to reconstruct the shape of the breast.
Factors
There are some factors which are needed to be considered before proceeding with this treatment.
- The general health of the patient is checked. It is checked whether the patient is non – smoker or non – a drinker, as it may affect the recovery period.
- Whether breast reconstruction surgery is needed or not depends on the size and location of the breast cancer, the patient’s breast size, and the method used for breast cancer surgery.
- It is also examined if the patient needs any other treatment post-surgery.
- If the reconstruction is done by flap reconstruction technique, it is also examined for the number of tissues available in the body. For example, if the patient is very thin then there will be very less tissues available to proceed with flap reconstruction.
- It also depends on the factor of whether reconstruction surgery is needed for only one breast or both breasts.
Most patients who had breast conservation surgery do not need breast reconstruction. However, some patient who suffers from breast deformity post-surgery needs reconstruction surgery.
Recovery after breast reconstruction surgery
After the surgery, patients are suggested and encouraged to start their arm movements. While still in the hospital under observation, patients are suggested to sit on a chair or the bed taking back supports. They are also encouraged to walk. The average days the patient stays in the hospital is 2-3 days.
After the patient is released from the hospital there are some follow-ups which are to be followed.
After going home, the patient can experience soreness and swelling for 2-3 days which can be healed and recovered by certain medication prescribed by a doctor.
The patient can return to a normal routine within 6 to 8 weeks of surgery.
The shape of the reconstructed breast will gradually improve over the months. Patients will be asked to continue with regular checkups including self-breast tests every month and annual mammograms.
All Doctors
Dr. Chetan Anchan
M.S. (ORTHO.), D. ORTHO., F. C. P. S.
Dr. Jay Anam
M.Ch. Surgical Oncology
Dr. Praveen Kammar
MS, MRCS, MCH
Dr. Sanket Mehta
MBBS, MS – General Surgery,
Dr. Nilesh Chordiya
MBBS, MS – General Surgery
Dr. Jageshwar Pandey
MBBS, MS, DHA, MBA
Dr. Amit Chakraborty
MCh-Surgical Oncology
Dr. Vivek Sukumar
MBBS, MS, MCh Surgical Oncology
Dr. Jitesh Rajpurohit
MBBS, MS, MCh Surgical Oncology
Dr. Niharika Garach
MBBS, MS, MCh Surgical Oncology
Dr. Jayesh Gori
MBBS, MS, MCh Surgical Oncology
Dr. Ridhima Bindlish
MBBS, MS
Dr Tarang Pate
MBBS, MS, MCh - Surgical Oncology
Dr Bhavin Vadodariya
MBBS, MS , DNB - Surgical Oncology
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Omkar Waingankar
Treating Doctor :
Dr. Jay Anam
Dr. Jay Anam Sir who performed CA Breast MRM surgery of my Mom.. I'm very grateful for your compassionate care & attention to my Mom throughout the treatment including your way of making her so comfortable, positive & strong enough during the treatment by your humble responses to all the queries. Also wanted to very much thank all the support team of Specialty Surgical Oncology (including Leena Ma'am & Sikandar Sir) for the best care
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Vivek Vasudevan
Treating Doctor :
Dr. Praveen Kammar
Dr.Praveen Kammar has been very patient in explaining diagnosis and plan of action. Fortunately our surgery, which was planned as Major surgery, could be avoided and all went out smoothly. Overall a good experience at SSO hospital and each member of the organization ensured utmost care and empathy is given to the patient. Hospital is clean and without clutter. Rooms are spacious and well maintained.
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