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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Microsurgery
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Autologous breast reconstruction offers superior aesthetics and patient satisfaction.
  • Free perforator flap techniques minimize abdominal donor site morbidity.
  • Trends show a decrease in autologous breast reconstruction rates in the US.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of the number of microsurgeons on autologous breast reconstruction outcomes.
  • To identify factors contributing to the decline in autologous breast reconstruction procedures.
  • To explore strategies for improving the efficiency and feasibility of autologous breast reconstruction.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 77 autologous breast reconstructions over 5 years.
  • Analysis of patient demographics, comorbidities, operative times, length of stay, and complications.
  • Statistical analysis including Wilcoxon rank-sum, Pearson's chi-squared, and propensity score weighting.

Main Results:

  • Two-microsurgeon approach significantly reduced operative time and length of stay compared to single-microsurgeon approach.
  • Operative time remained significantly shorter in the two-microsurgeon group after adjusting for covariates.
  • No significant difference in postoperative complications was observed between the groups.

Conclusions:

  • A two-microsurgeon approach is a safe and effective strategy for autologous breast reconstruction.
  • This method can decrease operative times, potentially reducing surgeon fatigue and costs.
  • Implementing a two-microsurgeon model may help increase the utilization and productivity of autologous breast reconstruction.