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Sunshine Coast University Hospital has performed the region's first endoscopic bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction, meaning local breast cancer patients no longer need to travel to…
Sunshine Coast breast cancer patients now have access to a new surgical option closer to home, following the region’s first endoscopic bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction.
Sunshine Coast University Hospital performed the region's first endoscopic bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction, a milestone in local breast cancer care.
The minimally invasive procedure uses a small incision of around 3cm to remove breast tissue and reconstruct the breasts with implants, reducing scarring and hospital stays.
Offering the surgery in the public system means eligible Sunshine Coast patients no longer need to travel to Brisbane, easing financial and emotional pressure on families.
The minimally invasive procedure uses a 3cm incision and is now available through the public system at Sunshine Coast University Hospital, so eligible patients can ask their specialist about it…
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