Microvascular Flap Reconstruction

Microvascular flap reconstruction is an advanced surgical technique used to restore form and function after trauma, cancer surgery, or congenital defects. This highly specialized procedure involves transferring tissue—such as skin, fat, muscle, or bone—from one part of the body to another, along with its blood vessels, which are reconnected under a microscope.

It plays a vital role in complex reconstructive surgeries, including head and neck reconstruction, breast reconstruction, limb salvage, and facial reconstruction.

Common Indications for Microvascular Flap Reconstruction:

Post-Cancer Reconstructive Surgery Especially after removal of oral, jaw, breast, or skin tumors where tissue replacement is needed.

Trauma Repair Restores damaged tissues in limbs or face due to accidents, burns, or severe injuries.

Head and Neck Reconstruction Following cancer excision or injury to the jaw, tongue, or throat.

Breast Reconstruction (e.g., DIEP Flap) Uses abdominal tissue to naturally reconstruct the breast after mastectomy.

Limb Salvage Procedures Helps save limbs with large soft tissue loss or non-healing wounds.