Guneet Bhatia
Guneet Bhatia is an avid reader, healthcare writer, and is currently Director of Patient Care Department, MediGence. She has also been featured on many prominent Healthcare portals such as IBTimes, HCIT Expert, Clinician Today.

Dr Richie Gupta, Fortis Hospital, India answers the most pertaining and frequently asked questions (F.A.Q) Reconstructive surgery for breast after mastectomy. Have a look at the interview below:
Ans: Mastectomy is often done for breast cancer. For early-stage cancer, we can supplant the surgery in such a manner that as soon as the breast is removed, it can be reconstructed in the same sitting, so that as soon as the patient wakes up, she doesn’t bear the burden of breast loss at all. In later stages of cancer, we often have to wait for a period as determined by the oncologist so that if there is no recurness, one can go ahead with the reconstruction at a later date.
Ans: The surgery can be done in three different ways:
Ans: With surgery, there is a slight risk of infection. As flap loss may occur but that depends on the type of surgery.
Ans: The recovery process after Breast Reconstruction Surgery:
Ans: Generally, after surgery, there is a need for injectable painkillers but that is needed for only 1-2 days. After that, it is manageable on tablets that are to be taken routinely. And yes, local doctors can take care of the patient in the long run.
Ans: It depends on the type of reconstruction that is done.
Ans: My advice would be to send as much information (photographs/ clinical data) as you can to the treating surgeon. Based on that only, the surgeon will decide upon the type of reconstruction needed.
Guneet Bhatia is an avid reader, healthcare writer, and is currently Director of Patient Care Department, MediGence. She has also been featured on many prominent Healthcare portals such as IBTimes, HCIT Expert, Clinician Today.
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