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Outcomes Analysis of Gynecologic Oncologic Reconstruction
Lisa M Block1, Emily C Hartmann1, Jason King1
1Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, University of Wisconsin.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open
|March 13, 2019
Summary
Gynecologic oncology reconstruction patients face high complication and reoperation rates. However, reconstructive surgery complexity did not significantly impact these outcomes, suggesting other factors are more influential.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Plastic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
Background:
- Gynecologic oncology resections can lead to complex pelvic defects requiring reconstruction.
- Patient and surgical factors influencing outcomes in these reconstructions are not fully understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate patient and surgical factors affecting complication rates, reoperation rates, and length of stay after gynecologic oncology resections.
- To determine if reconstructive surgery complexity influences these outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective review of 43 patients undergoing pelvic reconstruction after gynecologic oncology tumor resection over 14 years.
- Analysis of 66 flap reconstructions, examining patient demographics, comorbidities, and surgical details.
Main Results:
- Overall complication rate was 65% and reoperation rate was 33%.
- Prior chemotherapy significantly correlated with increased complication and reoperation rates.
- Increased comorbidities, exenteration defects, myocutaneous flap use, and prior radiation/chemotherapy were associated with longer hospital stays.
Conclusions:
- Patients undergoing gynecologic oncology reconstruction have high rates of complications and reoperations.
- Reconstructive surgery complexity was not significantly associated with differences in complication or reoperation rates.
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