I am a Cancer Patient. I received a bilateral mastectomy using important new technical advances in the fight against cancer:
1. Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
2. Skin Sparing Mastectomy
3. DIEP FLAP RECONSTRUCTION
The DIEP FLAP is an advancement of the Free Flap that is the 'gold standard' in Puerto Rico. Even though the DIEP FLAP is the BREAST RECONSTRUCTION OF THE FUTURE for PR, it is not for other countries where it has already become the 'Gold Standard"(USA, Spain, Japan, etc....
In September 7-10, 2007 is going to take place the 11th International Course o Perforator Flaps in Toronto, Canada.
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www.perforatorflaps2007.ca)
There have to be a Pioneer Microsurgeon that bring this surgery to Puerto Rico. May be this could be the endeavor of a special group of specialize microsurgeons willing to take the extra training and special equipment. For all specializing in microsurgery this is a special opportunity.
I encourage all of you with this specialization to study this procedure (DIEP/SIEA FLAP RECONSTRUCTION) and to be pioneers in bring it to Puerto Rico.
Thank you,
Madhi