Although the number of patients with breast cancer continues to rise worldwide, survival
rates for these patients have significantly improved. As a result, breast cancer survivors are …

Using a co-surgeon model has been suggested to improve perioperative outcomes and
reduce the risk of complications. Therefore, we evaluated if a co-surgeon model compared …

Background The fat-augmented latissimus dorsi (FALD) flap is an evolution of the traditional
latissimus dorsi (LD) flap, which allows to obtain a total autologous breast reconstruction …

The latissimus dorsi flap (LDF) has gained popularity given its versatile nature and broad
applicability in breast reconstruction. Its resurgence has been attributed to its ability to be …

The breasts in female individuals have a critical impact on self-image and affect how women
are perceived by others in society (1). Beyond the physiologic function, breasts are …

Introduction Microsurgical breast reconstruction has become popular over the past twenty
years and allows a tailor-tuck approach to each patient. However, smoking or coagulation …

The fat-augmented latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap can overcome the volume
insufficiency of latissimus dorsi flaps by immediate fat grafting into the flap. When breast skin …

Background and Objective Mastectomies have a significant socio-psychological impact,
motivating patients to undergo breast reconstruction. Initially, silicone implants were used to …

The increasing global incidence of breast cancer underscores the significance of breast
reconstruction in enhancing patients' quality of life. Breast reconstruction primarily falls into …

Methods A literature search was conducted to identify studies assessing breast
reconstruction considerations in patients with obesity. The search was performed on …