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Expander-to-implant reconstruction

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Dr Johan van Heerden explains the advantages of the two-stage expander-to-implant reconstruction.

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Dr Johan van Heerden is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon based at Cintocare Hospital, Pretoria and is part of the multi-disciplinary breast cancer team at Life Groenkloof Hospital. He recently passed the Certificate of Competence in Breast Cancer with The European School of Oncology.
1 Jun 2025 English South Africa Health & Fitness

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