1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 What role does breast neurotization play in restoring sensation after breast reconstruction, and how are advances in microsurgical nerve repair helping surgeons approach this important aspect of patient care? In Episode 105 of the DiepCJourney® podcast, I am joined by Dr. Joseph Serletti, Chief of Plastic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, to discuss his experience using Nerve Tape®, a suture-free solution for connecting nerves during microsurgical procedures. Dr. Serletti is a pioneer in free flap autologous breast reconstruction, using a patient’s own tissue to reconstruct the breast, and is internationally recognized for his work in reconstructive microsurgery, including breast, head and neck, and extremity reconstruction. In this episode, we discuss: Challenges with traditional suture and conduit nerve repair techniques Dr. Serletti’s experience using Nerve Tape® for nerve repair How using Nerve Tape® has changed aspects of his surgical practice The potential impact on operating-room time and efficiency What Dr. Serletti would tell surgeons considering Nerve Tape® Why restoring sensation after breast reconstruction matters The importance of restoring protective sensation and the potential for returning erogenous sensation The role sensory restoration may play in the future of breast reconstruction Sensation may not be one of the first topics patients think to ask about during a breast reconstruction consultation, but it is an important part of the conversation. The return of protective sensation can be an important patient safety consideration, while neurotization may also provide the opportunity for patients to regain other forms of sensation in the reconstructed breast. This episode provides patients, caregivers, and medical professionals an opportunity to learn more about breast neurotization, advances in nerve repair, and why sensation deserves a place in conversations about breast reconstruction. Published data on the efficacy of Nerve Tape® can be found through BioCircuit Technologies at biocircuit.com. Listen, learn, and share Episode 105 with someone who may benefit from understanding more about breast neurotization and restoring sensation after breast reconstruction. DiepCJourney Podcast https://diepcjourney.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/42941557/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/206389977