New Aspects and Techniques of Breast Reconstruction

This book presents a broad overview on the various aspects of surgical methods used for breast reconstruction. The reconstruction procedures for breast cancer patients have seen the rise of flap-based and implant-based surgeries as the two primary methods. Both these procedures have been undergoing evolution and advancements for improving outcomes and patient satisfaction. This book sheds light on options in mastectomy growing significance of fat grafting recent advancements in robotic latissimus flap harvesting as well as criteria for selecting the optimum procedure in difficult situations. There is also special focus on current progresses in the field of lymphedema surgery which is rapidly growing in significance as an aiding technique for breast surgery.