We offer autogenous breast reconstruction and implants for patients who have had cancer surgery. Options for autogenous tissue reconstruction include the pedicle and TRAM flaps, and the free TRAM flap. Many patients whose mastectomies are performed by UW surgeons have the option for immediate reconstruction. Our attending surgeon received his training at Emory University, where many of the modern techniques in breast reconstruction were developed. We specialize in reconstructive plastic surgery for patients who have a non-healing wound from aggressive surgical or radiation treatment of cancer.
Autogenous reconstruction is often the only option when surrounding tissue has been irradiated.
Patients come to us after they have had surgery to remove an abdominal or chest wall sarcoma, cancer of the extremities, pelvic mass or other cancer. If your patient belongs to an HMO or managed care plan, we must have the approved referral form from the primary care provider before the patient's first visit. Please ask your patient's primary care provider to fax or mail the completed referral form to us. Our address is listed at the end of this sheet. You may also view directions and a map.