The Robotic DIEP Flap
Jesse C. Selber
Abstract
The history of autologous breast reconstruction has been characterized by the desire for progressively increasing reliability with decreasing donor-site morbidity. The robotic deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap permits the longest possible pedicle harvest through the smallest possible fascial incision and, for this reason, may be the next stage in the evolution of minimally invasive, autologous breast reconstruction.
Topics & Concepts
DIEP flapComputer scienceMedicineInternal medicineCancerBreast cancerBreast reconstructionReconstructive Surgery and Microvascular TechniquesTissue Engineering and Regenerative MedicineHemostasis and retained surgical items