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Novel technique for laparoscopic harvesting of latissimus dorsi flap with prosthesis implantation for breast reconstruction: A preliminary study with 2 case reports.
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- Breast Reconstruction Using the Axillary-Approach Endoscopic Extended Latissimus Dorsi (Ax-eeLD) Flap.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Endoscopic-Assisted Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap for Chest Wall Reconstruction in Poland Syndrome: Clinical Application and Literature Review.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2025Review
- Crisis of Faith and Sleep Quality in the United States: A Literal Dark Night of the Soul?Journal of religion and health · 2024Article
- Comparing outcomes of single-port insufflation endoscopic breast-conserving surgery and conventional open approach for breast cancer.World journal of surgical oncology · 2022Article
- Robotic-assisted harvest of latissimus dorsi muscle flap for breast reconstruction: review of the literature.Journal of robotic surgery · 2022Review
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- Endoscopic Nipple- or Skin-Sparing Mastectomy and Immediate Breast Reconstruction with Endoscopic Harvesting of the Latissimus Dorsi Flap: A Preliminary Experience of an Innovative Technique.The breast journal · 2022Article
- Aesthetic Scar-Less Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction.Journal of breast cancer · 2021Review
- Less micrometastatic risk related to circulating tumor cells after endoscopic breast cancer surgery compared to open surgery.BMC cancer · 2019Observational
- Skin sparing mastectomy and robotic latissimus dorsi-flap reconstruction through a single incision.World journal of surgical oncology · 2019Article
- Breast cancer robotic nipple sparing mastectomy: evaluation of several surgical procedures and learning curve.World journal of surgical oncology · 2019Article
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7 authors at 1 institution in 3 countries.
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Abstract
backgroudAn important drawback of the traditional technique for harvesting latissimus dorsi (LD) myocutaneous flap is a long, posterior donor-site incision. Current techniques involve endoscopic or robotic harvesting via a combined approach of open and closed surgery, which necessitates an open axillary incision and the use of special retractors. In this paper, we introduce a fully enclosed laparoscopic technique for harvesting LD flap (LDF) using only 3 small trocar ports. This technique eliminates the need for axillary and donor-site incisions and specialized retractors and considerably reduces the incision size.
methodsWe performed laparoscopic harvesting of LDF with prosthesis implantation for immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) after nipple-sparing mastectomy in 2 patients with malignant breast neoplasm who wished to avoid a long scar on the back.
resultsIBR using this technique was uneventful in both cases, without any donor-site complications or flap failure. Both patients were satisfied with the esthetic results of the procedure, especially the absence of a visible scar on the back.
conclusionEnclosed laparoscopic harvesting of LDF is simpler and less invasive than the traditional methods. These preliminary results warrant further evaluation in a larger population to validate the benefits of this technique.
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