Lisa Gfrerer, MD
Performs the Resensation technique during:
New York City, NY
Weill Cornell Medicine
425 E 61st Street, 10th floor
New York City, NY 10065
Brooklyn, NY
The Center for Community Health at NYP-Brooklyn Methodist
515 6th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Affiliated Hospitals
We are pleased to supply you with this surgeon locator tool that you can use to find plastic reconstructive surgeons who perform the Resensation technique in your area as well as breast surgeons who partner with plastic surgeons in the operating room when a mastectomy is necessary. Axogen does not make any recommendation or referral regarding any of these specific physicians. The surgeon locator tool is provided for informational purposes only. This surgeon locator tool is not a comprehensive list of U.S. surgeons who can perform this procedure. Surgeon participation on this locator is voluntary. Some surgeons included in the locator may be paid consultants of Axogen, however no surgeon is paid to participate in this locator. Axogen does not guarantee or make any warranties, express or implied, to the medical services that may be provided by any of the healthcare professionals selected by this tool.
Ask your surgeon team if the Resensation technique may be an option.
As with all surgical procedures, there are risks, including infection, blood loss and anesthesia-related complications. Complications specific to nerve reconstruction include pain, decreased or increased sensitivity, and impaired motor or sensory function. There is also a risk of failure of nerve regeneration. While all efforts have been made to reduce the risk of communicable diseases, the potential for transmission of communicable diseases from human tissue cannot be entirely eliminated.
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What is AVANCE® (acellular nerve allograft-arwx)?
AVANCE is a sterile nerve graft prepared from donated human tissue. AVANCE is implanted in patients with cut nerves to help restore sensory function.
Important Safety Information
AVANCE has risks related to surgery and the use of donated human tissue that you should understand before treatment.
Surgical and Procedure-Related Risks
As with any nerve repair surgery, complications can occur. Risks related to the surgical procedure and use of AVANCE may include pain, increased sensitivity at the implant site, swelling, bleeding, and infection. Other risks may include scarring (including thick or raised scars), delayed wound healing, scar tissue, and formation of a painful nerve growth. Some patients may experience loss, decrease, or change in sensation or movement in the area being treated. A serious problem involving wound healing has also been reported.
Risk of Infectious Disease Transmission
Because AVANCE is made from donated human tissue, it can pass on infectious diseases. Donors are carefully screened and tested for viruses and other infectious agents. However, these measures do not completely eliminate the risk of disease transmission. All infections thought to be transmitted by AVANCE should be reported to Axogen Corporation at 1-888-296-4361.
What to Watch for After Surgery
After your procedure, your doctor will monitor your healing and nerve recovery. Contact your healthcare provider right away if you notice any of the following:
- Redness, swelling, warmth, or increasing pain at the surgical site
- Drainage or signs of infection
- New or worsening numbness, tingling, or pain
- Changes in movement or weakness
- Any other symptoms that concern you
Always follow your healthcare provider’s instructions during recovery and rehabilitation.