What is an abdominal wall reconstruction?
Abdominal wall reconstruction is an advanced and complex surgical procedure used to treat large or complex defects of the abdominal wall. What is involved with an abdominal wall reconstruction? The surgery is used to strengthen a weakened or damaged abdominal muscle and to restore function of the abdominal wall. When is abdominal wall reconstruction needed? […]
Oncoplastic Breast Surgery & Breast Reconstruction
Oncoplastic surgery (OPS) is a new approach which combines surgical excision of breast cancers with plastic surgery techniques to achieve an aesthetic outcome. It allows resection of up to 50% of breast volume without compromising oncological outcome. A recent meta-analysis published in the American Journal of Surgery (AJS) showed equivalent disease recurrence rates between OPS […]
