{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/639e5d98b0e1cf00112a9357/66f2a6912f380b4f2f194a3b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Nipple-sparing mastectomy & DIEP: what, why, when and how","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/639e5d98b0e1cf00112a9357/1727255368601-8015a4f9-e023-4e6f-a336-9a61f12334aa.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Join me as I sit down with Dr Joe Dusseldorp, Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon, to talk in detail about nipple-sparing mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction after breast cancer surgery.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li>What the procedure is</li><li>How it's done</li><li>Why it may be appropriate for a patient</li><li>When it can be done – immediate or delayed?</li><li>What can impact results</li><li>If it increases risk of DIEP flap failure</li><li>Nipple sensation</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>And Dr Joe kindly answers questions that our breast cancer community asked me to put to him about nipple-sparing options after a mastectomy!</p><p><br></p><p>To help you understand this procedure fully, Dr Joe refers to other topics that we've talked about on the podcast in more detail - I’ve linked to previous episodes about those topics, below.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/bra-day-brava-art-day\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Take part in BRA-va Art </em></a><em>when you exercise and support people who have breast surgery - no fundraising, just fun raising!</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links for this show:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/breast-reconstruction-podcast/episode/61484886/whats-strategy-got-to-do-with-diep\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dr Joe talking DIEP strategies</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/breast-reconstruction-podcast/episode/a42d4339/free-the-prosthetic-nipple\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niki Crillo &amp; nipple prosthetics</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/breast-reconstruction-podcast/episode/78686ca2/nipple-reconstruction-is-it-worth-it\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dr Matt &amp; nipple reconstruction</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/breast-reconstruction-podcast/episode/8a8011b1/bloom43-a-new-era-in-breast-surgery-prep-and-prehab\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bloom43 device to support healing</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Where you can find Dr Joe:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.joedusseldorp.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/drjoedusseldorp/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Where you can find Luan:</strong></p><ul><li>&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/luanlawriewoods/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></li><li>&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></li><li>&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/luan-lawrenson-woods-5034403/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve found any of the content upsetting, please reach out and get help.<a href=\"https://www.bcna.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Breast Cancer Network Australia</a> has a free confidential helpline – 1800 500 258.<a href=\"https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Beyond Blue</a> has a range of free resources online, or you can call them 24/7 on 1300 224 636.</p><p><br></p><p><em>The information in this podcast does not constitute medical advice. For personalised medical advice you should seek a consult with a</em><a href=\"https://plasticsurgery.org.au/information-for-patients/what-does-fracs-mean/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em> FRACS qualified surgeon</em></a> or equally qualified surgeon in your country.</p><p><br></p><h6>Post-production ‘shine’ by Paddy @ Goosing Sounds Ltd (UK)</h6>","author_name":"Luan Lawrenson-Woods"}