Hernias are a common condition which are often managed with standard surgical treatment. Â Some common causes of muscle weakness or strain that may lead to hernia formation, include damage from …
20-Year Cancer Survivor Turns to CentraState for Reconstructive Surgery
Twenty-seven tiles. Peter Tardiff still remembers the exact number of ceiling tiles in his room during his hospital stay in the late spring and early summer of 1995. A malignant …
Breast Reconstruction & Unique Shoulder Surgery Transform a Woman’s Life
Howell Township, NJ, ICU Nurse Treated by Dr. Andrew Elkwood of The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction Jeannine Sico is not your average breast reconstruction surgery patient. In addition to her …
Abdominal Problems After Breast Reconstruction Solved by Procedure Pioneered at The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction
SHREWSBURY, N.J., July 24, 2014 — Andrea Fiest was like many women who face breast cancer. When confronted with the decision about breast reconstruction following a double mastectomy in 2002, …
BARS Study Published in the European Journal of Plastic Surgery
Those suffering recurring or serious hernias benefit from a procedure specially pioneered by the surgeons at The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction. They have published an article on the procedure in …
Pedicled TRAM Flap & BARS Study Published in European Journal of Plastic Surgery
Physicians at The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction have published an article in the European Journal of Plastic Surgery. Our surgeons perform breast reconstruction in conjunction with the unique method for …
The Power of Getting the Word Out – The BARs Procedure
Following the appearance of New Jersey reconstructive surgeon Dr. Andrew Elkwood on his patient, Shannon Gatiano, on the network television series, “The Doctors” last spring, the telephones at The Institute …
Dr. Andrew Elkwood Featured on TV Show “The Doctors”
The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction’s New Jersey reconstructive surgeon Dr. Andrew Elkwood was featured on a recent episode of daytime television talk show “The Doctors”. Â In his appearance, Dr. Elkwood …