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ArticleArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2024

Microsurgical training curriculum in a gynecological breast cancer center: a benefit for patients and surgeons?

Georg Schmidt, Theresa Mayo, Stefan Paepke, Marion Kiechle, Daniel Müller

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Article in Archives of gynecology and obstetrics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Georg SchmidtDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Klinikum Rechts Der Isar and Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCCTUM), Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany. georgphilipp.schmidt@mri.tum.de.ORCID 0000-0002-2681-9159
Theresa MayoDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Klinikum Rechts Der Isar and Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCCTUM), Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany.
Stefan PaepkeDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Klinikum Rechts Der Isar and Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCCTUM), Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany.
Marion KiechleDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Klinikum Rechts Der Isar and Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCCTUM), Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany.
Daniel MüllerDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Klinikum Rechts Der Isar and Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCCTUM), Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany.
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Abstract

purposeAutologous breast reconstruction improves patient satisfaction and quality of life after mastectomy. In Germany, free flap surgery and implant-based reconstruction is usually separate between reconstructive surgery and gynecology. Cooperation between the specialist disciplines and implementation of microsurgery into breast surgeon training could enhance surgical treatment for breast cancer patients. This evaluation is intended to demonstrate the learning progress within a microsurgical training program and the complication rate in relation to microsurgical experience.

methodsAt the breast cancer center at Klinikum rechts der Isar, TU Munich, a three-stage training program for autologous breast reconstruction and microsurgery for gynecological breast surgeons was developed. Between 2019 and 2022, 74 women received autologous free flap breast reconstruction by a consistent team consisting of a gynecological surgeon in training and an expert microsurgeon. Peri- and postoperative data were collected to analyze the feasibility and safety of a microsurgical training in gynecology.

resultsWithin the training, operative steps of free autologous breast reconstruction were increasingly taken over by the gynecological surgeon in training. The analysis showed a decrease in operating times with consistently low complication rates during the training.

conclusionThis study demonstrated that a training in free autologous breast reconstruction for gynecological surgeons is safely feasible through close cooperation between gynecological and reconstructive surgery.

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Breast NeoplasmsGynecologyMammaplastySurgeonsCurriculumFemaleHumansMastectomyMicrosurgeryQuality of LifeRetrospective StudiesBreast reconstructionDeep inferior epigastric perforator flapMicrosurgeryOncoplastic breast surgerySurgical education

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