Where Are We with Breast Reconstruction? with Dr. Scott Hollenbeck - Episode 111

About this episode

Dr. Scott Hollenbeck discusses advancements and options in breast reconstruction after cancer.

Breast reconstruction after cancer can do wonders to improve physical and emotional well-being. New techniques and options, including robotic surgery and biologics, are emerging, as well. What’s possible, and how do we make best choices? In this episode, Dr. Scott Hollenbeck reviews current methods, insurance coverage, nipple-sparing mastectomies, nipple reconstruction, recontouring the chest without recreating a breast, and future trends on the horizon. Listen in for his insights!

People in this episode

Host: Regina Nouhan MD

Guest: Dr. Scott Hollenbeck

Topics covered

• breast reconstruction
• cancer treatment
• surgery techniques
• emotional well-being
• insurance coverage
• nipple reconstruction
• future trends

Keywords

• breast reconstruction
• robotic surgery
• biologics
• nipple-sparing mastectomies
• insurance coverage
• chest recontouring
• future trends

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