Dr. Dunn regularly collaborates with specialists in Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Radiation Oncology and Medical Oncology in both academic and private practices to ensure that your care is as comprehensive and seamless as possible. We believe that this coordinated, multidisciplinary approach allows each patient to face their diagnosis with confidence and the assurance that they are receiving the very best care, complete with the most current treatment strategies available.
Dr. Dunn performs procedures primarily at Stanford University Hospital under the care of private anesthesiologists who will be with you through the entirety of your surgery. Dr. Dunn performs all of her own surgical procedures and personally sees her patients for all post-operative follow up visits.
| Dr. Dunn performs a number of procedures including but not limited to the following: | ||
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| Lumpectomy | A surgical operation in which a malignant lump or area of cancer is removed from the breast. Often performed with oncoplastic techniques to improve cosmetic results | |
| Sentinel node biopsy | A procedure in which the sentinel lymph node is identified, removed, and examined to determine whether cancer cells are present. It is used in people who have already been diagnosed with cancer | |
| Axillary nodal dissection | Axillary dissection is a surgical procedure that incises the axilla, usually in order to identify, examine, or take out lymph nodes. The term “axilla” refers to the armpit or underarm section of the body | |
| Lumpectomy/quadrantectomy with bilateral reduction mammoplasty | Excision of malignant tumor in conjunction with a bilateral lift/reduction for symmetry. This procedure is often ideal for larger tumors which require a larger area to be removed or for women with very large breasts who desire breast reduction in conjunction with their cancer surgery | |
| Nipple areolar sparing mastectomy | The most cosmetic method of mastectomy which leaves the nipple and areolar complex intact. This procedure is often performed via an incision underneath the breast for optimal cosmetic results | |
| Skin sparing mastectomy | Method of mastectomy that leaves the majority of the patient's skin intact | |
| Oncoplastic surgical techniques | More advanced methods of performing breast biopsy and lumpectomy to achieve the most optimal cosmetic results | |
| Excision of gynecomastia | Removal of excess breast tissue in men | |
| Nipple duct exploration and excision | Treatment and evaluation of abnormal nipple discharge | |
| Excision of ectopic breast tissue | Excision of unwanted extra breast tissue in underarm areas | |
| Breast biopsy | Removal of abnormal breast lump or radiographic abnormality | |
| Radiographically localized breast biopsy | Removal of abnormal breast lesion only seen by radiologic testing | |
| Fine needle aspiration | Simple in office procedure of aspiration of a solid or cystic mass | |
