Immediate breast reconstruction using laparoscopically harvested omental flap after breast-conserving surgery.
- Author:
Xiang-Yang SONG
1
;
Dan-Dan GUAN
;
Hui LIN
;
Yi DAI
;
Xue-Yong ZHENG
;
Yi-Ping ZHU
;
Xian-Fa WANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Breast Neoplasms; surgery; Female; Humans; Laparoscopy; Mammaplasty; methods; Mastectomy, Segmental; Middle Aged; Omentum; transplantation; Postoperative Period; Retrospective Studies; Surgical Flaps; Treatment Outcome
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2011;27(6):401-405
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo report our primary experience with immediate breast reconstruction using laparoscopically harvested omental flap after breast-conserving surgery. The safety, feasibility, and clinical effect are also evaluated.
METHODSFrom Jun. 2010 to Jan. 2011, 5 cases who underwent immediate breast reconstruction using laparoscopically harvested omental flap after breast-conserving surgery were retrospectively analyzed. The operative duration, postoperative days in hospital, complication and therapeutic effect were reviewed.
RESULTSAll the patients were treated successfully without laparotomy. The average operative duration was 310 min, including 60 min for harvesting the omental flap. The median postoperative days in hospital was 8 days (ranged, 5-9 days). One case complained of slight pulled feeling in upper abdomen. No other complication happened. The cosmetic result of reconstructed breasts was satisfactory.
CONCLUSIONSThe immediate breast reconstruction using laparoscopically harvested omental flap is safe and feasible with less morbidity in donor sites and good cosmetic effect. It is one of the ideal methods for immediate breast reconstruction.
