Doctors Who Perform Mastectomy in Cape Verde
Publicly available information on individual breast surgeons in Cape Verde is limited, so it would not be safe to give a long list of doctors and claim that each currently performs mastectomy.
One surgeon who is clearly associated with breast cancer surgery at Agostinho Neto University Hospital in Praia is Dr. Victor Costa. He is a surgeon at the hospital, which is the country's main oncology referral center and performs mastectomy and other breast cancer surgeries.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Doctor
- Breast cancer surgery experience: Ask how often the surgeon performs mastectomy.
- Lymph-node surgery experience: Check experience with sentinel lymph-node biopsy and lymph-node dissection.
- Type of mastectomy: Make sure the surgeon has experience with the specific procedure you need.
- Cancer treatment team: A surgeon who works with oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, and other specialists can provide more coordinated care.
- Hospital facilities: The surgeon should work in a hospital with good anesthesia, pathology, imaging, emergency care, and postoperative services.
- Reconstruction options: If reconstruction is important, ask whether the surgeon works with a reconstructive or plastic surgeon.
- Complication management: Ask how the hospital handles bleeding, infection, wound problems, or other complications.
- Follow-up care: Good follow-up is important for wound care, drain removal, recovery, and further cancer treatment.
- Second opinion: For a major operation such as mastectomy, getting a second specialist opinion can help you understand your options.
Overall: Agostinho Neto University Hospital in Praia is the main center for breast cancer surgery in Cape Verde. Because individual surgeon information is limited, patients should confirm the doctor's current role, breast surgery experience, and availability directly with the hospital before making a decision.
