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All publications by 'Hunter-Smith A'



Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust – St Helens & Knowsley Staff

Reverse abdominoplasty advancement flap: An effective and low morbidity reconstruction option for the radical mastectomy patient

Introduction Radical mastectomy (RM) is indicated for patients with locally uncontrolled breast carcinoma or angiosarcoma of the breast, for either local control or with curative intent. Flap coverage is routinely offered using pedicled or free flap reconstruction, committing the patient to a long post-operative recovery and risks significant donor site..

Published: 02/05/2022
Authors: Hunter-Smith A

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Formalised mentorship within oncoplastic breast surgery training - Is it indicated? A systematic review

Introduction Oncoplastic breast surgery places unique psychosocial and multi-disciplinary demands upon its trainees. As such, a healthy balance of personal and professional spheres are necessary to cultivate resiliency, emotional intelligence and self-awareness. Whilst the UK is a global leader in oncoplastic breast surgery training, no current trainee self-development scheme exists..

Published: 02/05/2022
Authors: Hunter-Smith A, Chagla LS

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Preparing to survive: Improving outcomes for young women with breast cancer

Introduction Young women with breast cancer (YWBC) have unique needs compared to their older-age counterparts, due to life-stage at diagnosis; often yet to start a family, responsible for young children, and/or in the midst of career progression. Interventions to address this are limited. We aimed to understand the unmet..

Published: 01/05/2022
Authors: Hunter-Smith A

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