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ArticleArchives of plastic surgery2026

Supermicrosurgery in Reconstructive Surgery: A Narrative Review.

Tae Hyung Kim, Jin Geun Kwon, Changsik John Pak, Hyunsuk Peter Suh, Joon Pio Hong

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Article in Archives of plastic surgery, 2026. 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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5 authors.

Tae Hyung KimDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Ulsan, College of Medicine, Seoul Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea.
Jin Geun KwonDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Ulsan, College of Medicine, Seoul Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-5873-3077
Changsik John PakDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Ulsan, College of Medicine, Seoul Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-3477-7120
Hyunsuk Peter SuhDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Ulsan, College of Medicine, Seoul Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea.ORCID 0000-0003-1706-5516
Joon Pio HongDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Ulsan, College of Medicine, Seoul Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-6208-9704

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Supermicrosurgery, defined as the anastomosis of vessels smaller than 0.8 mm, represents a significant evolution in the field of reconstructive microsurgery. This review explores its technical foundations, clinical applications, and future directions, with a particular focus on lower extremity reconstruction. By utilizing perforator-to-perforator anastomosis and thin flap techniques, supermicrosurgery allows for reduced donor morbidity, minimized risk to major vessels, and improved aesthetic and functional outcomes. The integration of high-frequency ultrasonography and advanced microsurgical tools has enhanced preoperative planning and intraoperative precision. Despite a steep learning curve, supermicrosurgery is increasingly applied in oncologic, traumatic, ischemic, and diabetic foot reconstructions. Continued innovation in imaging, instrumentation, and robotic assistance suggests a promising future for this subspecialty.

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high-frequency ultrasoundperforator flaprobotic microsurgerysuperficial planesupermicrosurgery

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PMID42220467
PMCPMC13221266

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