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[Reconstructive surgery in head and neck oncology: indication and technic]
1Département de cancérologie cervicofaciale, institut Gustave-Roussy, 39, rue Camille-Desmoulins, 94895 Villejuif, France. kolb@igr.fr
Summary
Oncologic cervicofacial surgery and plastic surgery have evolved together for 50 years, with advancements in one benefiting the other. This review highlights plastic surgery
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Plastic Surgery
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- The fields of oncologic cervicofacial surgery and plastic surgery share a 50-year history of parallel development.
- Progress in oncologic surgery has historically informed and benefited plastic surgery techniques, and vice versa.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the historical evolution of oncologic cervicofacial surgery and plastic surgery.
- To present the current state of plastic surgery's role in cervicofacial oncology.
Main Methods:
- Historical review of the intertwined development of cervicofacial oncology and plastic surgery.
- Analysis of the current applications and advancements of plastic surgery within the scope of head and neck cancer treatment.
Main Results:
- Demonstration of a synergistic relationship between the two surgical specialties over five decades.
- Identification of key contributions and current techniques of plastic surgery in managing cervicofacial oncologic defects.
Conclusions:
- The shared evolution has led to significant advancements in patient care for head and neck cancer.
- Plastic surgery plays a crucial and integrated role in modern cervicofacial oncology, enhancing functional and aesthetic outcomes.