The learning curve of the MS-TRAM/DIEP breast reconstruction by dual-trained breast surgeons.
BMC Surg
; 24(1): 53, 2024 Feb 14.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Breast cancer surgeries involving MS-TRAM/DIEP breast reconstruction has traditionally been collaborative efforts between breast surgeons and plastic surgeons. However, in our institution, this procedure is performed by dual-trained breast surgeons who are proficient in both breast surgery and MS-TRAM/DIEP breast reconstruction. This study aims to provide insights into the learning curve associated with this surgical approach. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
We included eligible breast cancer patients who underwent MS-TRAM/DIEP breast reconstruction by dual-trained breast surgeons between 2015 and 2020 at our institution. We present the learning curve of this surgical approach, with a focus on determining factors affecting flap harvesting time, surgery time, and ischemic time. Additionally, we assessed the surgical complication rates.RESULTS:
A total of 147 eligible patients were enrolled in this study. Notably, after 30 cases, a statistically significant reduction of 1.7 h in surgery time and 21 min in ischemic time was achieved, signifying the attainment of a plateau in the learning curve. And the major and minor complications were comparable between the early and after 30 cases.CONCLUSION:
This study explores the learning curve and feasibility experienced by dual-trained breast surgeons in performing MS-TRAM/DIEP breast reconstruction. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT05560633.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Neoplasias de la Mama
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Mamoplastia
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Cirujanos
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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En
Revista:
BMC Surg
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
China