Clinical outcomes following robotic versus conventional DIEP flap in breast reconstruction: A retrospective matched study [PDF]
BackgroundA robotic deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap created through a totally extraperitoneal approach minimizes violation of the donor site, which may lead to postoperative pain reduction and rapid recovery.
Min Jeong Lee +8 more
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The Lipo-DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Valuable Innovation for Maximizing Abdominal Tissue Volume [PDF]
Background:. The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap is universally considered the gold standard technique for breast reconstruction (BR), though it cannot always be proposed to patients with insufficient donor-site volume.
Benedetto Longo, MD, PhD +9 more
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Advancing DIEP Flap Monitoring with Optical Imaging Techniques: A Narrative Review [PDF]
Objectives: This review aims to explore recent advancements in optical imaging techniques for monitoring the viability of Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) flap reconstruction.
Hailey Hwiram Kim +2 more
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Breast Reconstruction with DIEP Flap: The Learning Curve at a Breast Reconstruction Center and a Single-Surgeon Study [PDF]
Although microsurgical breast reconstruction represents a very interesting and rewarding field of plastic surgery, appropriate microsurgical training is not possible in every plastic surgery department.
Charalampos Varnava +4 more
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The Scarless Neo-Umbilicus in DIEP-Flap Breast Reconstruction [PDF]
While the DIEP (deep inferior epigastric perforator) flap has become the gold standard in autologous breast reconstruction due to its favourable tissue characteristics and preserved abdominal wall function, a constant attempt is done to improve the ...
S. Linder, H. Fansa
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Diep flap with anterior fascial island: The latest fashion for reconstruction of massive soft tissue defects [PDF]
The DIEP flap has become the first choice for autologous breast reconstruction after total mastectomy and is also used for reconstructing various body parts.
Trần Thiết Sơn +3 more
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Summary: In recent years, robotic surgery has rapidly expanded to improve surgical outcomes in a variety of surgical subspecialties. Although plastic surgery has taken longer to integrate robotic surgery into practice, the advantages of robotic-assisted ...
Neil Tanna +8 more
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Perforator-Related Risk Factors for Perfusion-Related Complications in DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction [PDF]
SUMMARY: Introduction: Despite the advancements in deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction, perfusion-related complications (PRCs) remain a concern.
Dernas Suhail (DS) +3 more
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Encountering Peritoneo-Cutaneous Perforators in Microsurgical DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction [PDF]
The vascular anatomy of the deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap has been well studied in the planning for autologous breast reconstruction. Preoperative imaging with computed tomography angiography (CTA) provides accurate assessment of
Duncan Loi +2 more
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Efficient DIEP Flap: Bilateral Breast Reconstruction in Less Than Four Hours
Introduction:. The DIEP flap is considered the gold standard in autologous breast reconstruction. Despite the benefit of a lifelong natural reconstruction, some argue that the potential drawbacks, specifically operative time and recovery, are significant.
Nicholas T. Haddock, MD +1 more
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