Breast reconstruction choices: What clinicians need to know

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In this episode:

  • Differences between implant-based and tissue-based reconstruction, and how patients may choose between them
  • Advances in Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) flaps compared with older Transverse Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous (TRAM) flap techniques
  • Timing considerations when chemotherapy or radiotherapy is part of the treatment plan
  • Emerging innovations such as sensation reconstruction and nipple-sparing mastectomy
  • Psychological benefits and quality-of-life impact of breast reconstruction after cancer

 

Expert: Dr Joe Dusseldorp, Specialist Plastic Surgeon

Host: Dr Rebecca Overton, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 37 mins

 

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Last Updated: 3 Oct, 2025

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