Donor-driven advancements in reconstructive surgery: 20 years of facial transplantation reconstruction
10.3760/cma.j.cn114453-20250107-00006
- VernacularTitle:供体驱动的重建外科发展
- Author:
Yixuan ZHAO
1
;
Tao ZAN
1
;
Qingfeng LI
1
Author Information
1. 上海交通大学医学院附属第九人民医院整复外科，上海 200011
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Repair and reconstruction;
Facial disfigurement;
Allotransplantation;
Autologous prefabrication
- From:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
2025;41(5):441-446
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
'Injury but not disability, disability but not useless’ is the guiding principle behind the establishment of plastic and reconstructive surgery, making it a unique specialty in modern medicine. Its development relies not only on the optimized use of donor resources but also on technological advancements and innovations in concepts. However, in the face of severe tissue damage caused by burns, trauma, and congenital deformities, traditional repair method often fall short, necessitating more effective solutions. Against this backdrop, progress in donor sourcing and interdisciplinary innovation will inject new vitality into reconstructive surgery. In this context, we take facial transplantation reconstruction as a starting point, reviewing and organizing the technological development, issues, and challenges of autologous and allogeneic facial transplantation reconstruction from the perspective of donors. This exploration aims to shed light on the future direction of this field and gain a deeper understanding of the present and future of donor-driven reconstructive surgery.
