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Pediatric Microsurgery Part II.

Niv Milbar¹, Yoshiko Toyoda¹, Evyn L Neumeister²

¹Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

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|November 20, 2025

Summary

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Pediatric free tissue transfer techniques are expanding, with adult methods now used in children. Surgeons must consider growth in reconstructive plans, aided by virtual surgical planning and emerging technologies for better outcomes.

Keywords:

Congenital defects Free fibula Free flap Free vascularized fibular grafts Pediatric microsurgery

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Area of Science:

Pediatric microsurgery
Reconstructive surgery
Surgical innovation

Background:

Pediatric free tissue transfer indications and approaches have significantly expanded.
Many surgical flaps previously described only in adults are now routinely performed in pediatric patients.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the evolving landscape of pediatric free tissue transfer.
To emphasize the importance of considering pediatric growth and development in reconstructive planning.
To introduce advanced technologies impacting pediatric microsurgery.

Main Methods:

Review of current pediatric free tissue transfer techniques.
Emphasis on incorporating growth and developmental factors into surgical planning.
Integration of virtual surgical planning (VSP) for complex cases.

Main Results:

Most adult flap descriptions are now applicable to pediatric populations.
Virtual surgical planning is becoming a standard of care for complex pediatric reconstructive cases.
Emerging technologies like robotics and AI show promise for future improvements.

Conclusions:

Pediatric microsurgery requires specialized consideration of growth and development.
Virtual surgical planning enhances preoperative and intraoperative execution in pediatric free tissue transfer.
Technological advancements are poised to further refine pediatric microsurgical outcomes.