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  • Oncology

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  • Direct-to-implant (DTI) breast reconstruction offers time savings over two-stage methods.
  • DTI use is limited by concerns regarding complication rates.
  • A comparative analysis of DTI versus tissue expander/implant (TE/I) reconstruction was warranted.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare 2-year complication rates and patient-reported outcomes between DTI and TE/I breast reconstruction.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of DTI as an alternative to TE/I reconstruction.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective cohort study of 1427 patients undergoing immediate breast reconstruction across 11 centers (Mastectomy Reconstruction Outcomes Consortium).
  • Complications and patient-reported outcomes (BREAST-Q questionnaire) were assessed.
  • Outcomes were compared using mixed-effects regression, adjusting for covariates.

Main Results:

  • No statistically significant differences in overall complications, including infection, were observed between DTI and TE/I groups at 2 years.
  • Multivariable analyses revealed no significant differences in most patient-reported outcomes.
  • Direct-to-implant patients reported significantly better sexual well-being compared to the TE/I cohort (p = 0.047).

Conclusions:

  • Direct-to-implant and tissue expander/implant breast reconstruction demonstrate comparable complication rates and most patient-reported outcomes at two years.
  • Direct-to-implant reconstruction is a viable alternative to tissue expander/implant reconstruction.
  • This evidence supports informed decision-making for breast reconstruction techniques.