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  • Orthopedic Oncology
  • Surgical Reconstruction
  • Wound Healing Research

Background:

  • Osteosarcoma (OS) is the most common bone cancer, originating in osteoblasts and producing weaker bone.
  • Extensive resection of OS often leads to significant soft tissue defects, complicating wound healing and recovery.
  • Effective closure of skin and muscle layers is crucial after tumor removal.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and compare surgical techniques for closing soft tissue defects after large-scale osteosarcoma resection.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of different closure methods in managing post-resection defects.
  • To identify optimal strategies for wound healing and tension reduction.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of literature over the past two decades.
  • Analysis of surgical techniques for skin and muscle layer closure following OS removal.
  • Synthesis of available data on defect management.

Main Results:

  • Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) and flap reconstruction are the primary surgical approaches.
  • NPWT is the most frequently used method for soft tissue defect closure after OS resection.
  • Flap reconstruction is utilized when NPWT is unsuitable or for larger defects.

Conclusions:

  • An integrated approach combining NPWT, skin stretching, and flaps is effective for closing large defects.
  • Optimized healing and tension reduction are key goals for achieving favorable postoperative results.
  • Surgical technique selection depends on defect size and location for successful osteosarcoma treatment recovery.