Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Fundamentals and basic principles of tissue transfer]

G H Jordan1

  • 1Eastern Virginia Medical School, Devine Center for Genitourinary Reconstruction, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, USA.

Der Urologe. Ausg. A
|May 1, 1998
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Patient perspectives on Peyronie's disease: results of poststudy interviews from a phase 2 trial of collagenase clostridium histolyticum.

International journal of impotence research·2018
Same author

Laparoscopic live donor right nephrectomy: a new technique with preservation of vascular length.

Transplantation proceedings·2003
Same author

Injury to the genitourinary tract and functional reconstruction of the urethra.

Current opinion in urology·2001
Same author

Pelvic fracture urethral injuries in girls.

The Journal of urology·2001
Same author

Laparoscopic management of the undescended testicle.

The Urologic clinics of North America·2001
Same author

Urethral slough: a rare and previously unreported complication of intravesical mitomycin.

The Journal of urology·2000
Same journal

Der Urologe. Ausg. A·2022
Same journal

Der Urologe. Ausg. A·2022
Same journal

Der Urologe. Ausg. A·2022
Same journal

Der Urologe. Ausg. A·2022
Same journal

Der Urologe. Ausg. A·2022
Same journal

Der Urologe. Ausg. A·2022
See all related articles

Recent advancements in tissue transfer techniques enable reconstructive surgeons to consider the entire body as a donor site. This shift prioritizes optimal functional and cosmetic outcomes, moving beyond traditional, simpler methods for better patient results.

Area of Science:

  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Microsurgery
  • Tissue Engineering

Context:

  • Modern reconstructive surgery leverages whole-body donor sites for tissue transfer.
  • Historically, tissue transfer techniques followed a hierarchical approach, from simple to complex.
  • The focus has shifted from technique complexity to prioritizing functional and cosmetic outcomes.

Purpose:

  • To explore advancements in tissue transfer techniques.
  • To provide a foundational understanding for complex reconstructive procedures.
  • To highlight the shift towards considering 'exotic' tissue transfers for superior results.

Summary:

  • Tissue transfer techniques have evolved, allowing surgeons to utilize any body part as a donor site.
  • The paradigm has shifted from a stepwise approach to prioritizing optimal functional and cosmetic results.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Surgeons now routinely consider advanced 'exotic' techniques when they offer the best patient outcomes.

    • Impact:

    • Enhanced functional and aesthetic results in reconstructive surgery.
    • Expanded possibilities for complex and innovative surgical procedures.
    • Improved patient satisfaction through tailored reconstructive solutions.