Expanding the Criteria for Robotic Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flaps: Case Report With Long Intramuscular Course
Summary:. Robotic harvest of the deep inferior epigastric perforator flap is gaining traction among plastic surgeons. However, its use is often limited to cases with short intramuscular length of the perforator (<4 cm) due to the need for a larger anterior fascial incision. We present a case of r...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open |
| Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000006982 |
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| Summary: | Summary:. Robotic harvest of the deep inferior epigastric perforator flap is gaining traction among plastic surgeons. However, its use is often limited to cases with short intramuscular length of the perforator (<4 cm) due to the need for a larger anterior fascial incision. We present a case of robotic-assisted transabdominal preperitoneal harvest of a 15-cm pedicle, including 9.1 cm intramuscular, through a 3.5-cm fascial incision. The patient had an uneventful intraoperative and postoperative course. Robotic deep inferior epigastric perforator harvest aims to reduce donor-site morbidity but has been limited to cases with a short intramuscular course. Using robotics instead of the open approach for intramuscular course dissection can expand its application by reducing the anterior rectus fascia incision. |
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| ISSN: | 2169-7574 |