Starting an autologous breast reconstruction program after plastic surgical training. Is it as good as it gets?

Today, the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap is considered to be the gold standard in microvascular breast reconstruction. Although this procedure is known as technically demanding, novice plastic surgeons must be able to perform these procedures to meet the rising demand. The purpose of this study was to evaluate if the young junior professional is trained adequate enough to set up and safely perform microsurgical breast reconstructions.
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research