Robotic Harvest of the Free Gracilis Muscle Flap

In this report we describe the robotic harvest of the free gracilis muscle flap in order to reduce the morbidity associated with the open incision. Through three ports, the robotic system (Da Vinci Xi, Intuitive Surgical) enables precise dissection of the gracilis muscle, the vascular pedicle, and the obturator nerve; thus, enhancing surgical control, optimizing visualization through magnification, aiding in detailed vascular pedicle dissection and minimizing human error.

Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - February 9, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: G ökhan Sert, Süleyman Yıldızdal, Ahmet Güdeloğlu, Jesse Selber Tags: Correspondence and Communications Source Type: research