Robotic deep inferior epigastric perforator flap harvest in breast reconstruction.

Journal: Microsurgery
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Reducing donor site morbidity after deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap harvest relies mainly upon maintaining integrity of the anterior rectus sheath fascia. The purpose of this study is to describe our minimally-invasive technique for robotic DIEP flap harvest.

Authors

  • David A Daar
    Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA.
  • Lavinia M Anzai
    Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA.
  • Neil M Vranis
    Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA.
  • Michael L Schulster
    Department of Urology, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA.
  • Jordan D Frey
    Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA.
  • Min Jun
    Department of Urology, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA.
  • Lee C Zhao
    Department of Urology, New York University, Langone Medical Center, New York, NY. Electronic address: Lee.Zhao@nyumc.org.
  • Jamie P Levine
    Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA.