ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2026
Comparative Analysis of Bilateral Stacked Flap and Hybrid Breast Reconstruction: Clinical Results and Patient-reported Outcomes.
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Background: In autologous breast reconstruction, there may be a disparity between the volume necessary to achieve the ideal reconstruction and the volume of tissue available from a single flap donor site. In such cases, stacked flap reconstruction or hybrid breast reconstruction may provide patients with their desired breast size and shape. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 119 patients (69 bilateral stacked flap reconstructions, 50 bilateral hybrid reconstructions) who underwent breast reconstruction between 2016 and 2024. Patient demographics, oncological treatment, and operative details were compared. Primary outcomes included postoperative complications and patient-reported outcomes (BREAST-Q). Results: There were no significant differences in patient comorbidities or oncological treatment plans. The hybrid reconstruction group had a shorter duration for the flap procedure (532.6 versus 637 min, Conclusions: Stacked flap and hybrid breast reconstructions are both safe and reliable techniques in appropriately selected patients when a single flap donor site lacks sufficient volume to achieve the desired result. There are nuanced differences in the reconstructive processes and surgical outcomes that necessitate thorough patient education and patient selection.
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