Reconstruction after surgery is often desirable to minimize the functional and cosmetic changes to the patient as a result of cancer, trauma, or other surgical defects. The goal of reconstruction is for wound closure and to reestablish functions such as speaking, eating and appearance as quickly as possible. There are many considerations in determining which reconstructive option is best and having a well-trained and highly skilled surgeon is critical to success. Our surgeons have an experienced team educated in the reconstructive options and obtaining optimal outcomes. The options will be presented to you, along with risks and benefits, recovery, and reasonable expectations, to allow you and your support system to make a confident choice for your health considerations.

One of the major advancements in the treatment of patients has been the use of vascularized bone and/or tissue transplantation. With this technique, the tissue needed for reconstruction is harvested from a donor site along with the vein and artery. These are then transplanted and connected to the vein and artery near the defect and used to reconstruct the removed tissue. Drs. Kademani and Claiborne have the ability to create complex, individualized surgical plans to provide the most optimal outcome. The reconstructive decision is made prior to surgery with patient and family input, may involve surgical planning, and will be discussed in detail.