Physicians Advance
Dr. Sugene Kim and her surgical partner Dr. Bob Basu are featured in “Physicians Advance” discussing breast reconstruction options at Memorial Hermann the Woodlands.
State-of-the-Art Breast Restoration: The DIEP Flap Offers Women an Advanced Tissue-Only Option
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Few plastic surgeons across the country offer breast reconstruction after mastectomy using the muscle-sparing DIEP flap procedure. At Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital, Dr. Sugene Kim and her surgical partner Dr. Bob Basu offer state-of-the-art options close-to-home. |
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The DIEP Flap procedure is an option for breast reconstruction using the patient’s own tissue – no implant. One patient’s journey is presented in the article to help women understand the options available to them after mastectomy. |
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Plastic and reconstructive surgeons, Dr. Kim and Dr. Basu, discuss DIEP flap reconstruction as an advanced microsurgical tissue transplant using excess lower abdominal skin and fat to create a breast mound. |
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Patients who at one time would have had to travel to texas Medical Center for reconstruction, now have state-of-the-art restorations at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands. Advanced microsurgical technology, a skilled OR staff, and post-op |
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