ArticleBMC surgery2024
The learning curve of the MS-TRAM/DIEP breast reconstruction by dual-trained breast surgeons.
Article in BMC surgery, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05560633 (The Feasibility of Nipple-sparing Mastectomy in Combined With Abdominal Free Flap Breast Reconstruction Without Skin Paddles for Flap Monitoring), which is not on this map. Cited by 2 papers.
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The Feasibility of Nipple-sparing Mastectomy in Combined With Abdominal Free Flap Breast Reconstruction Without Skin Paddles for Flap Monitoring: a Single-center Experience
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Abstract
backgroundBreast cancer surgeries involving MS-TRAM/DIEP breast reconstruction has traditionally been collaborative efforts between breast surgeons and plastic surgeons. However, in our institution, this procedure is performed by dual-trained breast surgeons who are proficient in both breast surgery and MS-TRAM/DIEP breast reconstruction. This study aims to provide insights into the learning curve associated with this surgical approach. MATERIALS AND
methodsWe included eligible breast cancer patients who underwent MS-TRAM/DIEP breast reconstruction by dual-trained breast surgeons between 2015 and 2020 at our institution. We present the learning curve of this surgical approach, with a focus on determining factors affecting flap harvesting time, surgery time, and ischemic time. Additionally, we assessed the surgical complication rates.
resultsA total of 147 eligible patients were enrolled in this study. Notably, after 30 cases, a statistically significant reduction of 1.7 h in surgery time and 21 min in ischemic time was achieved, signifying the attainment of a plateau in the learning curve. And the major and minor complications were comparable between the early and after 30 cases.
conclusionThis study explores the learning curve and feasibility experienced by dual-trained breast surgeons in performing MS-TRAM/DIEP breast reconstruction.
trial registrationNCT05560633.
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