Dr. Zafar Speaks on Expertise & Empathy
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Dr. Ordoyne: Informing and Transforming Breast Cancer Patients
Watch Dr. Karl Ordoyne as he discusses how he helps women better understand the process of what we do here at the Breast Center. …
The Human Genome Project: Was it really completed over a decade ago?
As members of humanity, we are entitled to 23 pair of chromosomes. All of our 30,000 genes reside on these chromosomes. The Human Genome Project (HGP) was a collaboration between scientists and the US Department of Energy, and a private company, Celera Genetics….
The Use Of Perforator Flaps Allow The Use Of Breast Lift Following Nipple-sparing Mastectomy
Droopy breasts are also known as ptotic. Women with droopy or breasts, or with moderate to severe ptosis are considered by many to be poor candidates for nipple-sparing mastectomy. …
Dr. Scott Sullivan Interviews
Dr. Scott Sullivan Interviews Dr. Scott Sullivan discusses the St. Charles Surgical Hospital, and restoring a sense of hope for women facing breast reconstruction….
The Value of Collaboration
The Value of Collaboration with Dr. Wise Dr. Wise shares the value of the collaborative team approach used at the Breast Center. From the initial consultation through execution of the surgery, the surgeons and breast surgical oncologists plan and execute each step together in order to provide the best overall outcome for each patient….
Dr. Trahan Speaks on The Patient Perspective
Dr. Trahan Speaks on The Patient Perspective Dr. Trahan talks about how the patient experience is continually improved by examining the patient perspective. The team at St. Charles Surgical Hospital has an established culture of working together to use that perspective in helping women with both the physical and emotional recovery from breast reconstruction….
IN CERTAIN CANCERS, GIVING CHEMOTHERAPY PREOPERATIVELY MAY RESULT IN A SURVIVAL ADVANTAGE
Giving chemotherapy before surgery is called neoadjuvant therapy. Until recently, it had precise indications. Patients with a small number of cancerous axillary lymph nodes could have cancer irradicated in about 25-30%, sparing the patient a complete node dissection and reduce the risk of……
Answers From Dr. Wise About DIEP Flap Reconstruction
Answers From Dr. Wise About DIEP Flap Reconstruction Consultation with physicians at the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery involves a lengthy discussion during which an extensive medical history is gathered and a thorough explanation of the options for breast reconstruction are reviewed. This helps us participate in shared decision-making with the patient on what is…
Battle Scars: New Orleans rising
Battle Scars: New Orleans rising Inside a grand building on historic St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans sits one of the most advanced, state-of-the-art breast reconstruction facilities in the world. Top-tier surgeons hone their craft in a Hospital that could be easily confused with an exclusive hotel. Thandi Fletcher traveled to Louisiana to get a…
