Dr. Rajinder Kaur Saggu

  Breast Reconstruction Following a Mastectomy Breast reconstruction after a mastectomy is a complex procedure. It reshapes the breast following a mastectomy, which removes the breasts to cure or prevent breast cancer. A surgeon reconstructs a breast using an artificial implant, a flap of tissue from another part of the patient's body, or both. Who needs Breast Reconstruction after a Mastectomy? Breast reconstruction surgery may be chosen by women who have had surgery as part of their breast cancer treatment to restore the shape and appearance of the breast. However, before undergoing a mastectomy, the patient should discuss this option with his or her doctor. A woman may choose breast reconstruction for a variety of reasons, including: To make her chest seem balanced whether she is wearing dresses to recover her breast shape permanently Refusing to utilize an external prosthetic to make her feel better about her body image The surgical team will advise the patient whether reconstr...

What exactly is a radical mastectomy? A radical mastectomy is a procedure used to treat breast cancer. The affected breast, surrounding tissues, chest muscles (pectoralis major and minor), and lymph nodes in the axilla or underarm are all removed during this surgical procedure. Following substantial studies in the area of breast malignancies, there have been breakthroughs in the method, and numerous adjustments have been implemented. The surgical treatments that are being done are less comprehensive than the initial version and have better results. Oncologists treating malignancies often perform three kinds of Mastectomies: 1. Total (simple) mastectomy:  Oncologists believe that this is the best surgery for women who have extensive ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Only breast tissue is targeted. The whole breast is removed by the surgeon. The surgeon is not permitted to do axillary lymph node dissection (removal of lymph nodes in the underarm area). However, in other circumstances,...