Reconstructive Surgeries
Cancer Type
Reconstructive Surgeries
Reconstructive surgery is a type of surgery that aims to restore the form and function of the body following injury, disease, or surgery. In the context of cancer treatment, reconstructive surgery may be performed after the removal of a cancerous tumor to restore the appearance and function of the affected area. Common types of reconstructive surgery include breast reconstruction following mastectomy for breast cancer, reconstructive surgery for head and neck cancer, and urologic reconstruction following prostate or bladder cancer treatment. The goal of reconstructive surgery is to improve the patient’s quality of life by restoring their physical appearance and functionality, and it may be performed in conjunction with other cancer treatments such as radiation therapy or chemotherapy.
Reasons for Reconstructive Surgery
- To develop blood supply with the growth of blood vessels in transplanted skin tendons or bone.
- For cover-up of those tissues which are not disconnected from blood supply but moved while still attached to the nearby area.
- For implantation in a damaged body part, generally it includes breasts, testicular and penile implants.
- For visible worst scars because of earlier cancer surgeries.