Charles Nduka

Thank you for visiting my blog. As a plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgeon I have a very varied professional life. I work for the NHS at the world famous Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead, as well as my private practice based in Sussex and London. Here you will find information about my working day, my work with the Facial Palsy Trust, the Breast Reconstruction For Life charitable fund, as well as my work with the Safer Cosmetic Surgery initiative.

Wednesday, 15 October 2008

Breast Reconstruction patient information DVD

The quality of information available to women considering breast reconstruction after mastectomy varies widely, particularly for women considering more advanced techniques such as the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap. Between 2005-2008 I produced a patient information DVD based on interviews with patients, surgeons, and allied health professionals. The DVD, “Breast Reconstruction For Life” was launched in October 2008 as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and achieved widespread coverage in the media. Distribution is through a charitable foundation and via a website www.breastreconstructionforlife.org.uk
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Sunday, 21 September 2008

Free DVD for breast cancer patients revealing range of alternatives

An inequality in breast reconstruction options for mastectomy patients has been highlighted by a West Sussex hospital.

The Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) announced that women considering breast reconstruction following breast cancer are often not given the full range of options available for reconstruction in what can sometimes be a ‘postcode lottery' - and may end up choosing an option that isn't right for them or which requires further plastic surgery in the future. In light of this, the hospital has launched a free DVD, available nationally, which gives comprehensive information about the reconstruction options available, as well as information on ‘finishing touches' such as nipple reconstruction and nipple tattooing.

The DVD (www.breastreconstructionforlife.org.uk) includes the personal journey of a woman undergoing the procedure, and interviews with other women in the process and gives expert advice on the best options and how to go about accessing them.

According to Charles Nduka, consultant plastic surgeon at QVH who directed the DVD:

"There are four different options for breast reconstruction following mastectomy but not all of these are offered as a standard, and indeed in hospitals where there isn't a plastic surgeon the patient may never know the full range of alternatives. This DVD seeks to raise awareness of the options and techniques so that women can make the right choice for their lifestyle."

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