What’s strategy got to do with DIEP?

03/06/23 • 40 min

Talking to your surgeon about what’s meaningful to you and what approaches, or strategies, they can take to help you achieve an optimal reconstruction is all part of shared decision-making.

In the first episode of season one, Luan talks to reconstructive plastic surgeon, Dr Joe Dusseldorp, about the strategies he considers for DIEP flap reconstruction in relation to form and function of the breast/s and abdomen.

Luan and Dr Joe talk about:

Nipple preservation

Desired breast size

Feeling in the breast and the tummy

Preserving core muscle function

Strengthening muscle (after pregnancy)

How CT scans help inform DIEP strategies

There are other strategies for reconstruction that Luan will be talking to other surgeons about in future pods – subscribe for updates!

And check out the pre-launch pods where we talk about other types of reconstruction.

Links for this pod:

Dr Joe Dusseldorp’s website and Instagram page

IG Live about Robotic Assisted DIEP

More about DIEP flap reconstruction

Some information about TRAM

BRA-va Art social media campaign to promote BRA Day

Where you can find Luan:

The information in this podcast does not constitute medical advice. For personalised medical advice you should seek a consult with a FRACS qualified surgeon, or an equally qualified surgeon in your country.

If you’ve found any of the content upsetting, please reach out and get help. Breast Cancer Network Australia has a free confidential helpline – 1800 500 258. Beyond Blue has a range of free resources online, or you can call them 24/7 on 1300 224 636.

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Talking to your surgeon about what’s meaningful to you and what approaches, or strategies, they can take to help you achieve an optimal reconstruction is all part of shared decision-making.

Luan and Dr Joe talk about:

Nipple preservation

Desired breast size

Feeling in the breast and the tummy

Preserving core muscle function

Strengthening muscle (after pregnancy)

How CT scans help inform DIEP strategies

There are other strategies for reconstruction that Luan will be talking to other surgeons about in future pods – subscribe for updates!

And check out the pre-launch pods where we talk about other types of reconstruction.

Links for this pod:

Dr Joe Dusseldorp’s website and Instagram page

IG Live about Robotic Assisted DIEP

More about DIEP flap reconstruction

Some information about TRAM

BRA-va Art social media campaign to promote BRA Day

Where you can find Luan:

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Previous Episode

BRA Day interview

The 3rd Wednesday in October is Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day, or BRA Day as it's known!

For BRA Day 2022 I sat down with reconstructive plastic surgeon, Dr Joe Dusseldorp (FRACS). Dr Joe specialises in breast reconstruction, particularly ‘own tissue’ reconstruction like DIEP flap reconstruction. He’s a medical innovator and personalised medicine advocate, and he led the first team in Australia and New Zealand to perform a robotic-assisted DIEP.

In our chat we talk about:

The difference between reconstructive plastic surgeons and breast surgeons;
What breast reconstruction is;
The main types of mastectomy;
Different types of reconstruction options;
And why women might choose them.

Huge thanks to Pink Hope who made the audio (and video) recording happen!

Links:

Video of Luan and Dr Joe’s interview, hosted by Pink Hope

Dr Joe Dusseldorp’s website and Instagram page

AHPRA where you can look up a surgeon’s speciality

BRA-va Art social media campaign to promote BRA Day

The preventative health hub Pink Hope

Find Luan:

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Next Episode

Foods that can help you heal after surgery

What can you eat to help you heal well after reconstruction surgery?

In this pod Luan talks to nutritionist, Associate Professor Teresa Mitchell-Paterson, about what food choices you can make to help support your recovery from surgery.

Luan and Teresa talk about

· Foods that may support wound healing

· How you can hydrate after surgery

· Foods to help with constipation

· Can you have coffee?

· What about chocolate?!

· How to ease back into eating after your op

Links for this pod

· Where to find Teresa

· By Rosie Instagram account

· Eat Well Guide

· My Fitness Pal app

· Cancer Council counselling

· Box breathing

Where you can find Luan:

The information in this podcast does not constitute medical advice. For personalised medical or health advice you should seek a consult with an appropriately qualified health or medical professional, or a FRACS qualified surgeon. Check with your healthcare team and a healthcare professional before taking any herbs, vitamins, and other dietary supplements.

Post-production ‘shine’ by Paddy @ Goosing Sounds Ltd (UK)

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