Show Notes
Join me as I sit down with Dr Joe Dusseldorp, Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon, to talk in detail about nipple-sparing mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction after breast cancer surgery.
We talk about: What the procedure is How it's done Why it may be appropriate for a patient When it can be done – immediate or delayed? What can impact results If it increases risk of DIEP flap failure Nipple sensation
And Dr Joe kindly answers questions that our breast cancer community asked me to put to him about nipple-sparing options after a mastectomy!
To help you understand this procedure fully, Dr Joe refers to other topics that we've talked about on the podcast in more detail - I’ve linked to previous episodes about those topics, below.
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Links for this show: Dr Joe talking DIEP strategies Niki Crillo & nipple prosthetics Dr Matt & nipple reconstruction Bloom43 device to support healing
Where you can find Dr Joe: Website Instagram
Where you can find Luan: Instagram Website LinkedIn
If you’ve found any of the content upsetting, please reach out and get help. Breast Cancer Network Australia has a free confidential helpline – 1800 500 258. Beyond Blue has a range of free resources online, or you can call them 24/7 on 1300 224 636.
The information in this podcast does not constitute medical advice. For personalised medical advice you should seek a consult with a FRACS qualified surgeon or equally qualified surgeon in your country.
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