The University Hospital in Dusseldorf is a major medical research center with 30 institutes and clinics. It treats 350,000 patients annually and was named a World's Best Smart Hospital by Newsweek in 2023. Its strongest specialties are orthopedics, angiology, cardiac surgery, and oncology.
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The doctor is a board-certified oncologist with over 15 years of experience in the field of medical oncology. Specializing in the treatment of breast and lung cancers, the doctor has contributed to numerous clinical trials aimed at developing innovative cancer therapies. The doctor has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles in prestigious medical journals, advancing the understanding of cancer treatment protocols. Additionally, the doctor is a member of several leading oncology societies and has been a keynote speaker at international oncology conferences.
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21,000+ breast cancer patients treated – Dr. Rezai leads the Breast Center at the University Hospital in Dusseldorf.
Dr. Mahdi Rezai has treated over 21,000 patients as a breast specialist in Germany. He heads the Breast Center at Luisenkrankenhaus, University Hospital in Dusseldorf. He specializes in minimally-invasive oncology and breast reconstruction. Dr. Rezai earned the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
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Medical Center in Solingen is a German Cancer Society-certified academic hospital with specialists performing 4,000+ neurosurgical procedures, 9,000+ endoscopic interventions, and 3,000+ urological surgeries annually.
Medical Center in Solingen is an Academic Hospital of the University of Cologne. It ranks among Germany's top clinics by Focus magazine. Core specialties include neurosurgery, gastroenterology and cancer, and the breast center.
Mastectomy is a radical treatment for breast cancer.
Unlike lumpectomy (tumor removal), mastectomy involves resection of the entire breast.
Indications for total breast removal:
Also, during a mastectomy, regional (axillary) lymph nodes are removed.
Lymphedema is swelling of the extremities caused by stagnation of lymph after removal of the lymph node.
Edema can develop immediately after surgery, and after a fairly long time.
Lymph stasis is characterized by:
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\nDay 2 - Pre-operation
\nDay 3 - Mastectomy
\nDay 4 - Post-operation
\nWeek 1 - 2 - Rehabilitation
\nWeek 3 - 6 - Rehabilitation
\nWeek 7 - 12 - Rehabilitation
\nEach case is individual, please consult with your physician for specific details.
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