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Infographic: What is Microsurgery?

| September 3, 2015 September 12, 2023 | | 1 Comment

Dr. Ergun Kocak and Dr. Pankaj Tiwari both completed reconstructive microvascular surgery fellowships at MD Anderson Cancer Center, but what does that mean for patients at Midwest Breast & Aesthetic Surgery?

Their further studies and years-long experience in the specialized field have been of most use in breast reconstruction using DIEP flaps. During this particular surgery, tissue from the lower abdomen is used instead of the usual silicone or saline implant. Attached to the tissue are a number of tiny blood vessels visible to the eye only with the use of a microscope. With their extensive training, Dr. Kocak and Dr. Tiwari are able to separate the said blood vessels from its original site in the abdomen and reattach them with the same precision to the patient’s chest.

What is Microsurgery by Dr. Ergun Kocak

What is Microsurgery by Dr. Ergun Kocak

Recently, my partner and I have been asked by others in the medical field which of us is the “plastic surgeon,” and which is the “microsurgeon?” Along similar lines, I’ve also been asked by patients to clarify what microsurgery actually means.

Read the full post here.

For more information on the importance of microvascular surgery specifically in DIEP flap breast reconstruction, check out the infographic below.

*Our blog entries are written in order to further educate our patients and raise awareness towards topics related to plastic surgery. Any solutions offered on this blog are intended to help possible patients develop educated decisions before undergoing a consultation with our doctors.

One thought on “Infographic: What is Microsurgery?”

  • Emily Francis Stewart

    Very interesting insight. I believe in professionals so this is a very useful article for everyone. Thank you very much for sharing..

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