This unit of study concludes the specialist breast surgery curriculum. The focus is on breast reconstruction after mastectomy. It includes the full range of breast reconstruction techniques - implant based reconstruction, latissimus dorsi reconstruction and free flap tissue options � as well as lipofilling and nipple reconstruction techniques. Students will participate in multi-surgeon meeting case discussions with complex decision-making and management of complications.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Surgery |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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Applicants must have completed general or plastic surgical training and have a strong interest in breast surgery. |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Samriti Sood, samriti.sood@sydney.edu.au |
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