Released 1 August 2022
Request:
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would be grateful if you could provide data on:
Part A- Reconstructive and balancing breast surgery- procedural limits
Does your trust operate under any policies or guidance which place limitations on the number of reconstructive surgical procedures a breast cancer patient is able to access, including limiting the number of balancing surgeries (procedures to the unaffected breast to ensure it matches the reconstructed breast)?
If so, could you please provide details of the limitations and how long they have been in place?
Part B- Reconstructive and balancing breast surgery- time limits
Does your trust operate under any policies or guidance which place limitations on the timescale for surgical procedures a breast cancer patient is able to access, including for balancing surgeries?
If so, could you please provide details of the policy and how long it has been in place?
Information disclosed:
Part A.
No, but lipofilling is limited to 2-3 attempts mainly for technical reasons. This limitation was implemented when the procedure became initially available for our patients over 6 years ago.
Part B.
No, but patients are on a non-priority waiting list.