ReviewAesthetic plastic surgery2021
Umbilical Reconstruction Techniques: A Literature Review.
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24 citing papers in PubMed.
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- A novel technique for flat umbilicus repair in abdominoplasty: bipolar fan-shaped incision and folded suture using paraumbilical flaps.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Grading the sagging umbilicus. A novel classification for umbilical laxity: A prospective study in 191 patients.JPRAS open · 2025Article
- Anatomy-based computer-assisted evaluation for aesthetic new navel formation.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2025Article
- Novel technique and outcomes of umbilical reconstruction during cytoreductive surgery; a multi-centre study.Techniques in coloproctology · 2025Article
- Enhancing patient education in breast surgery: artificial intelligence-powered guidance for mastopexy, augmentation, reduction, and reconstruction.Translational breast cancer research : a journal focusing on translational research in breast cancer · 2025Article
- Differential linea alba width in pediatric umbilical hernias: a comparative analysis.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2024Article
- Can AI Answer My Questions? Utilizing Artificial Intelligence in the Perioperative Assessment for Abdominoplasty Patients.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2024Article
- Neo-Omphaloplasty within a Vertical Scar: The Double Trapezium Flap Technique.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Regulatory frameworks in plastic and cosmetic surgery: a comparative scoping review across Australia, United Kingdom, and Italy.Gland surgery · 2024Article
- The Preservation of Umbilical Blood Supply in Combined Ventral Hernia Repair and Abdominoplasty: A Narrative Review.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2024Review
- Enhancing Hand Fracture Care: A Prospective Study of Artificial Intelligence Application With ChatGPT.Journal of hand surgery global online · 2024Article
- Experience in Post-Bariatric Abdominoplasty for Patients with Significant Weight Loss: A Prospective Study.Journal of personalized medicine · 2024Article
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- Free hemi-hamate arthroplasty: A review of donor site outcomes.JPRAS open · 2024Article
- Impact of nutrition on skin wound healing and aesthetic outcomes: A comprehensive narrative review.JPRAS open · 2024Review
- Determination of Appropriate Umbilicus Position during Abdominoplasty in Male Patients.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2023Article
- Umbilical cord vessels other than the umbilical arteries and vein: a histological study of midterm human fetuses.Anatomy & cell biology · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundThere are many instances in which sacrificing the umbilicus is unavoidable. Umbilical reconstruction (umbiliconeoplasty) is an important surgical procedure to complete the abdomen's reconstruction and to give again a pleasant cosmetic appearance.
objectivesTo provide a complete overview of all surgical techniques for umbiliconeoplasty described in the literature.
methodsPubMed database was queried using 'umbilical and reconstruction', 'umbilicus and reconstruction', 'navel and reconstruction', 'umbiliconeoplasty', 'neo-omphaloplasty' or 'umbilicaneoplasty' to select the papers dealing with the reconstruction of the umbilicus.
resultsSixty different techniques for the reconstruction of the missing umbilicus were described in 77 papers. Local skin flaps and the purse-string suture technique were the most frequently described techniques. The Three flaps technique, the Four flaps technique and the 2 Lateral rectangular pedicle lateral flaps technique were the most popular local flap techniques. Indications ranged from congenital pediatric defects to reconstruction during abdominoplasty.
conclusionsSeveral surgical techniques were described for umbilicus reconstruction. While there is not a universal algorithm for the choice of the technique, the surgeon may decide which technique to use based on other surgeons' experiences reports. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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