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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Oncology
  • Microsurgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Cancer survivor quality of life is a growing concern.
  • Conventional free flap reconstruction can be invasive, sacrificing major vessels and muscle function.
  • Supermicrosurgery offers a less invasive alternative.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the benefits of supermicrosurgery in oncological reconstruction.
  • To demonstrate the application of supermicrosurgery in lymphatic reconstruction.
  • To showcase the potential for patient-oriented, least invasive surgical techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Supermicrosurgery allows manipulation of vessels and nerves as small as 0.1 mm.
  • Lymphatic supermicrosurgery enables secure anastomosis of lymph vessels (typically <0.5 mm).
  • Multi-component tissue transfer facilitates complex defect reconstruction.

Main Results:

  • Supermicrosurgical free flaps can be transferred without sacrificing major vessels or muscle.
  • Lymphatic reconstruction using supermicrosurgery is effective for preventing and treating lymphatic diseases like lymphedema.
  • Complex defects can be reconstructed using various tissues and 3D inset techniques.

Conclusions:

  • Supermicrosurgery provides a patient-oriented, least invasive approach to oncological reconstruction.
  • Lymphatic supermicrosurgery is crucial for managing post-oncologic lymphatic complications.
  • This technique expands reconstructive possibilities for complex defects, enhancing functional outcomes.