Journal article
Co-surgeon versus Single-surgeon Outcomes in Free Tissue Breast Reconstruction: A Meta-analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Autologous breast reconstruction offers superior long-term patient reported outcomes compared with implant-based reconstruction. Universal adoption of free tissue transfer has been hindered by procedural complexity and long operative time with microsurgery. In many specialties, co-surgeon (CS) approaches are reported to decrease operative time while improving surgical outcomes. This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizes …
Authors
Xu J; Zhu XM; Ng KC; Alhefzi MM; Avram R; Coroneos CJ
Journal
Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Vol. 40, No. 08, pp. 589–600
Publisher
Thieme
Publication Date
October 2024
DOI
10.1055/a-2253-6099
ISSN
0743-684X