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유방절제 및 즉시 재건술 · Mastectomy with immediate reconstruction (incl. DIEP flap) · Surgery
Mastectomy with immediate reconstruction (incl. DIEP flap)
The breast is removed and a plastic surgeon rebuilds it at the same time. An implant can be used, or the patient's own abdominal fat and skin (DIEP flap, which takes vascularized tissue without cutting the abdominal muscle).
Background: Severance Hospital's DIEP breast reconstruction with abdominal tissue reached 1,000 cases in 2026, with a success rate of 98.5% published by the hospital[1]
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| Removal and reconstruction in one operation; Reconstruction with your own tissue feels natural and can also tighten the abdomen | Long operating time; Reconstruction with your own tissue needs microvascular suturing, which demands a high level of surgical skill |
Used for
Offered at
Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul National University Hospital