Breast reconstruction microsurgery Toronto
Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer that women get. There are various subtypes of breast cancer, and various forms of treatment. Some patients may undergo only a lumpectomy (removal of the tumor alone), while others need to have the entire breast removed (mastectomy). After this breast surgery reconstruction can be done. There are also those women who have a known family history or are known to have a BRCA gene mutation, and these women may chose to have their breasts removed (prophylactic mastectomy) to minimize their risk of developing breast cancer.
For women who undergo mastectomy, Dr. Jugenburg is able to offer breast reconstruction microsurgery in toronto. Dr. Jugenburg has extensive experience in performing the most current flaps, such as DIEP, SIEA, and TUG free flaps. These procedures have the benefit of providing exceptional reconstruction, while significantly reducing the traumatic impact on patients.
Some patients may not wish to undergo a breast reconstruction microsurgery in toronto and instead opt for implant reconstruction, while others may only have the option of implant reconstruction. For these patients Dr. Jugenburg is able to offer the most advanced implant reconstruction techniques currently available.
Whenever possible, Dr. Jugenburg performs SIEA or DIEP flaps. For those women who’s abdominal tissue is insufficient, TUG, SGAP, and IGAP offer alternatives.
Due to the complexity of these breast Toronto reconstruction microsurgery procedures, Dr. Jugenburg currently performs them only at Toronto General Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital. Should you wish to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jugenburg, please call 416-340-4805 at the Division of Plastic Surgery, Toronto General Hospital.
To learn more about some of the procedures Dr. Jugenburg performs, please click on the links on top of this page.
