Description
Module 1: Introduction to Breast Reconstruction
– Overview of breast reconstruction surgery.
– Historical perspective and advancements.
– Patient consultation and expectations.
Module 2: Surgical Techniques for Breast Reconstruction
– Autologous tissue reconstruction (DIEP flap, TRAM flap, etc.).
– Implant-based breast reconstruction.
– Combination techniques and oncoplastic surgery.
Module 3: Preoperative Evaluation and Planning
– Patient assessment and suitability for reconstruction.
– Preoperative imaging and assessment tools.
– Developing a personalized reconstruction plan.
Module 4: Immediate vs. Delayed Reconstruction
– Timing of breast reconstruction (immediate vs. delayed).
– Benefits and considerations for each approach.
– Factors influencing the choice of timing.
Module 5: Complications and Risk Management
– Common complications in breast reconstruction.
– Strategies for risk reduction and management.
– Patient education and informed consent.
Module 6: Aesthetic Considerations and Nipple Reconstruction
– Aesthetic principles in breast reconstruction.
– Nipple-areola complex reconstruction.
– Achieving symmetry and patient satisfaction.
