Sep 12 2024 28 mins
Are you aware of the value of the two-surgeon model in reconstructive microsurgery? Have you heard about the benefits to patients of ERAS (Enhanced Recovery after Surgery) protocol? I spoke with two board-certified plastic reconstructive surgeons who practice at Tucson Plastic Surgery to answer these questions and others on this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast.
My guests are Dr. Siliva Kurtovic and Dr. Raman Mahabir. They met at the Duke Flap Course, a well-known yearly gathering of microsurgical specialists from around the world who present the latest techniques in flap surgeries. Their combined training in breast reconstruction microsurgery and aesthetic plastic surgery offers their patients affected by breast cancer skilled and compassionate care.
We shared personal stories, our combined interested in the shared decision-making model in breast reconstruction, and how surgeons and patient advocates can work together to educate patients on all options and aspects of the breast reconstruction decision making process. Dr. Kurtovic gives us her personal approach to caring for patients before and after surgery in a holistic manner to enhance emotional and physical recovery from DIEP flap surgery.
This dynamic team in Tucson, Arizona, who started as surgical colleagues at Duke University, share their personal story from the start to their present-day life. Not only are they changing the lives of breast cancer patients in their region, but you will hear about the beautiful family life they have created in this desert landscape I called home at the time of my second diagnosis. Although they were not in Tucson at the time of my second diagnosis, I am happy for those patients who are there now for this access to care with Dr Kurtovic and Dr. Mahabir.
Be sure to watch our interview on the
DiepCFoundation Educational Channel
Connect with Dr. Mahabir and Dr. Kurtovic:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonPlasticSurgery
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tucsonplasticsurgery/
LinkedIn:
Dr. Kurtovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvia-kurtovic-md-b0491532/
Dr. Mahabir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmahabir/