Specialties | Services |
Hand surgery | Acute trauma, post trauma and elective cases. Hand and wrist surgeries are performed by the unit including arthroplasties and arthoscopies. |
Adult craniofacial surgery | Secondary reconstruction for congenital conditions as well as acute trauma, post-trauma/cancer reconstruction working in conjunction with the neurosurgeons or ENT surgeons as the case requires. |
Head and Neck cancer | There is close collaboration with the ENT surgeons in this hospital with flaps done on a 1-2 weekly basis following resection of head and neck cancers. The multidisciplinary head and neck clinic is conducted every Monday morning. |
Breast surgery | Reconstruction following mastectomy with tissue expanders, latissimus dorsi flaps, DIEP flaps and fat grafting are routinely done by the surgeons in this unit. Breast reductions and balancing mastopexies/augmentations are also performed here although more cosmetic procedures such as augmentations are not. |
Skin cancers | Western Australia has one of the world’s highest rates for skin cancers and by the end of the term, the fellow will have achieved a hands on masterclass experience in the diagnosis and management of advanced and complex skin cancers. |
Sarcoma | SCGH is the principal referral centre for soft tissue sarcomas in the state and as a result, the fellow will have an opportunity to be involved in the multidisciplinary discussions as well as the reconstructive management of these cases. |
Lower Limb Trauma | Working with the orthopaedic surgeons, we provide reconstructive solutions to lower limb trauma in this hospital. |
