Microsurgery

Papers
(The TQCC of Microsurgery is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-07-01 to 2024-07-01.)
ArticleCitations
A prospective study on combined lymphedema surgery: Gastroepiploic vascularized lymph nodes transfer and lymphaticovenous anastomosis followed by suction lipectomy41
Application of intraoperative indocyanine green angiography for detecting flap congestion in the use of free deep inferior epigastric perforator flaps for breast reconstruction30
Lymphaticovenous anastomosis for advanced‐stage lower limb lymphedema26
A meta‐analysis of functional outcomes in rat sciatic nerve injury models23
Combined lymph node transfer and suction‐assisted lipectomy in lymphedema treatment: A prospective study21
Pharyngoesophageal reconstruction with free jejunum or radial forearm flap as diversionary conduit: Functional outcomes of patients with persistent dysphagia and aspiration18
Lymphatico‐venous anastomosis in chronic ulcer with venous insufficiency: A case report18
Maxillary reconstruction with scapular tip chimeric free flap18
Microsurgical reconstruction of extensive lower extremity defects with the conjoined parascapular and latissimus dorsi free flap16
Use of magnetic resonance imaging lymphangiography for preoperative planning in lymphedema surgery: A systematic review16
Targeted muscle reinnervation at the time of amputation in the management of complex regional pain syndrome of the lower extremity16
Intraoperative vasopressors in head and neck free flap reconstruction15
The breast cancer‐related lymphedema multidisciplinary approach: Algorithm for conservative and multimodal surgical treatment15
Robotic deep inferior epigastric perforator flap harvest in breast reconstruction15
Reconstruction of lower lip defects with free super‐thin anterolateral thigh flap15
Large wounds reconstruction of the lower extremity with combined latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap and flow‐through anterolateral thigh perforator flap transfer14
Bone nonunion management in children with a vascularized tibial periosteal graft14
Lymphedema microsurgery improved outcomes of pediatric primary extremity lymphedema14
Feasibility study of preoperative microvessel evaluation and characterization in perforator flaps using various modes of color‐coded duplex sonography (CCDS)14
Comparison of transverse upper gracilis and profunda femoris artery perforator flaps for breast reconstruction: A systematic review14
Lymphaticovenular anastomosis for lymph vessel injury in the pelvis and groin13
Age‐related outcome of facial reanimation surgery using cross face nerve graft and gracilis free functional muscle transfer—A retrospective cohort study13
Application of the “Open‐Y” technique in recipient perforator vessels: A comparison study between “Open‐Y” and conventional end‐to‐end anastomosis in terms of postoperative compl13
The use of free myocutaneous flap and implant reinsertion for staged cranial reconstruction in patients with titanium mesh exposure and large skull defects with soft tissue infection after cranioplast13
Long‐term clinical and patient‐reported outcomes in free flap reconstruction of the weight‐bearing heel pad and non‐weight‐bearing Achilles tendon regions12
Using the modified frailty index to predict negative outcomes in free‐flap breast reconstruction: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Project‐based study12
Total groin defect reconstruction by lymphatic flow‐through (LyFT) pedicled deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap resorting to its superficial veins f11
Partial second‐toe pulp free flap for fingertip reconstruction: Experience and surgical tips to minimize complications11
Influence of closed incision negative‐pressure therapy on abdominal donor‐site morbidity in microsurgical breast reconstruction11
Free flap transfer with supermicrosurgical technique for soft tissue reconstruction: A systematic review and meta‐analysis10
Comparison of venous couplers versus hand‐sewn technique in 4577 cases of DIEP‐flap breast reconstructions – A multicenter study10
Meta‐analysis of the effects of venous super‐drainage in deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flaps for breast reconstruction10
The profunda artery perforator free flap for lower extremity reconstruction10
Use of the BHS robotic scope to perform lymphovenous anastomosis10
Management of postoperative microvascular compromise and ischemia reperfusion injury in breast reconstruction using autologous tissue transfer: Retrospective review of 2103 flaps10
Usefulness of a template‐based anterolateral thigh flap for reconstruction of head and neck defects9
Comparing outcomes between stacked/conjoined and non‐stacked/conjoined abdominal microvascular unilateral breast reconstruction9
The use of pedicled chimeric superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator (SCIP) flap as lymphatic interpositional flap for deep thigh defect reconstruction: A case report9
Cervical paraspinal skeletal muscle index outperforms frailty indices to predict postoperative adverse events in operable head and neck cancer with microvascular reconstruction9
One or two venous pedicles by anastomoses for free flaps in reconstruction of the lower extremity: A systematic review and meta‐analysis9
Evaluation of MR‐neurography in diagnosis and treatment in peripheral nerve surgery of the upper extremity: A matched cohort study9
A single‐center retrospective comparison of Duplex ultrasonography versus audible Doppler regarding anterolateral thigh perforator flap harvest and operative times8
Comparison of arterial supercharging and venous superdrainage on improvement of survival of the extended perforator flap in rats8
Muscle/musculocutaneous versus fasciocutaneous free flap reconstruction in the lower extremity: A systematic review and meta‐analysis8
Triple‐lobe combined latissimus dorsi and scapular flap for reconstruction of a large defect after sarcoma resection8
Pedicled superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap combined with lymphovenous anastomosis between the recipient site lymphatic vessels and flap superficial veins for reconstruction of groin/8
One stage microvascular mandible reconstruction by using scapula chimeric flap combined with computer‐aided‐design and computer‐aided‐manufacturing plate including bilateral alloplastic TMJ8
Lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) for treatment of secondary breast lymphedema: A case report and literature review7
Comparing digital replantation versus revision amputation patient reported outcomes for traumatic digital amputations of the hand: A systematic review and meta‐analysis7
Chimeric profunda artery perforator ‐ gracilis flap: A computed tomographic angiography study and case report7
Microvascular free tissue transfer for reconstruction of complex lower extremity trauma: Predictors of complications and flap failure7
Duplex echography as an adjuvant tool to clinical examination to detect early postoperative free flap vascular compromise7
Comparison of pedicled versus free flaps for reconstruction of extensive deep sternal wound defects following cardiac surgery: A retrospective study7
Prophylactic lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) for preventing lymphedema after sarcoma resection in the lower limb: A report of three cases and literature review7
A single‐stage triple‐inset vascularized gastroepiploic lymph node transfers for the surgical treatment of extremity lymphedema7
Concurrent management of lymphedema and breast reconstruction with single‐stage omental vascularized lymph node transfer and autologous breast reconstruction: A case series7
Use of intraoperative indocyanine green angiography for detection and prediction of congestion in pedicled island flaps7
Total nasal reconstruction with pre‐laminated, super‐thin anterolateral thigh flap: A case report7
Ultrasound‐guided lymphaticovenous anastomosis without indocyanine green lymphography mapping: A preliminary report6
Application of augmented reality (AR) technology to locate the cutaneous perforator of anterolateral thigh perforator flap: A case report6
Deep inferior epigastric perforator flap preoperative planning: A comparative analysis between dynamic infrared thermography, computerized tomography angiography, and hand‐held Doppler6
Entire calcaneus reconstruction with pedicled composite fibular growth plate flap in a pediatric patient6
Creation of a rat lymphedema model using extensive lymph node dissection and circumferential soft tissue resection: Is this a reliable model?6
An extended distally based reverse posterior interosseous artery flap reconstruction for the thumb and distal defects of the fingers6
Internal mammary artery perforators as recipient vessels for free tissue transfer in head and neck reconstruction: A case report and literature review6
Prophylactic lymphaticovenous anastomoses for resection of soft tissue tumors of the thigh to prevent secondary lymphedema–a retrospective comparative cohort analysis6
Lymphatic‐venous anastomosis for the treatment of refractory lymphatic ascites following radiation therapy: A case report6
Management of intractable post‐adrenalectomy chylous ascites with microsurgical intra‐abdominal lymphaticovenous anastomosis: A case report and literature review6
Free double‐paddle posterior tibial artery perforator flap for hypopharynx reconstruction: A case report and literature review6
Reverse radiodorsal artery‐pedicled thumb metacarpal vascularized bone graft for osteochondral fracture of the thumb interphalangeal joint with a bone defect: A case report6
Outcome comparison between thoracodorsal artery perforator flap and muscle‐sparing latissimus dorsi flap in axillary reconstruction after hidradenitis suppurativa excision6
Use of a combined SIEA and SCIP based double pedicled abdominal flap for breast reconstruction6
One‐stage reconstruction of the massive overlying skin and Achilles tendon defects using a free chimeric anterolateral thigh flap with fascia lata5
Pediatric ulnar artery pseudoaneurysm of the wrist after glass laceration: A case report and systematic review of the literature5
Effect of vascularized periosteum on revitalization of massive bone isografts: An experimental study in a rabbit model5
Selection of deep or superficial recipient vein in lower extremity reconstruction using free flap: A systematic review and meta‐analysis5
Harmonic scalpels compared with electrocautery in reconstructive flap harvesting: A meta‐analysis5
Complications of pectoralis major myo‐cutaneous flap, anterolateral thigh flap and radial forearm free flap after total laryngectomy with partial pharyngectomy: A systematic review and network meta‐an5
Assessment of sensory outcomes after successful fingertip replantation with or without nerve repair according to amputation level5
Periosteal medial femoral condyle free flap for metacarpal nonunion5
Free tensor fascia lata true‐perforator flap transfer for reconstruction of the calcaneal soft tissue defect complicated with osteomyelitis in a patient with alcohol‐induced Charcot foot: A5
Reversal of thoracic sympathectomy through robot‐assisted microsurgical sympathetic trunk reconstruction with sural nerve graft and additional end‐to‐side coaptation of the intercostal nerves: A case 5
Evaluation of overall and disease‐free survival in patients with free flaps for oral cancer resection5
Outcomes of single digit replantation for amputation proximal to the flexor digitorum superficialis insertion: A systematic review with meta‐analysis5
Unilateral breast reconstruction with the free contralateral split breast flap using supermicrosurgical anastomosis: A case report5
Thin submental artery perforator flap for upper lip reconstruction: A case report5
Combined double superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap with lymphatic tissue preservation and lymphovenous anastomosis for lymphatic sequelae prevention in thigh defect reconstruction: A 5
Anterior intercostal artery perforator flap for immediate reconstruction following breast conservation surgery5
The deep inferior epigastric lymphatic cable flap connected to gastroepiploic lymph node flap for treatment of refractory chylous ascites: Report of two cases5
Revolutionizing patient education: ChatGPT outperforms Google in answering patient queries on free flap reconstruction5
Evaluation of the long‐term results of vascular anastomosis using polyurethane adhesive and shape‐memory stent in the rat carotid artery model4
Three salvage strategies in microvascular fibula osteocutaneous flap for mandible reconstruction with vascular compromise and establishment of an algorithm4
Reconstruction of COVID‐19 vasculitis‐related thumb necrosis with a microsurgical free flap4
Versatile design of compound vastus lateralis muscle and anterolateral thigh musculocutaneous perforator free flaps for customized reconstruction of complex skin and soft tissue defects in the extremi4
An extended superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap transfer for a relatively‐small breast reconstruction after total mastectomy4
Reconstruction of an infected midshaft radius and ulna nonunion using a free vascularized fibula and medial femoral condyle flap4
Superficial temporal artery perforator flaps for reconstruction of intraoral defects4
Comparison of surgical outcomes between primary plate and fibular flap transfer for reconstruction of segmental mandibular defects4
Anterolateral thigh osteomyocutaneous flap in head and neck: Lessons learned4
Supercharged massetric‐facial cross‐graft for gracilis reinnervation in unilateral facial palsy treatment4
Complications in oncologic mandible reconstruction: A comparative study between the osteocutaneous radial forearm and fibula free flap4
Combining superficial and deep lymphovenous anastomosis for lymphedema treatment: Preliminary results4
Genital lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) and leg LVA to prevent the recurrence of genital acquired lymphangiectasia4
A training tool for lymphatic vessel anastomosis in supermicrosurgery: An ultrafine polyvinyl alcohol tube4
Pedicled superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap for male genital reconstruction: A case series4
Plate‐related complication and health‐related quality of life after mandibular reconstruction by fibula flap with reconstruction plate or miniplate versus anterolateral thigh flap with reconstruction 4
Use of soleus musculocutaneous perforator‐based propeller flap for lower extremity wound coverage after osteocutaneous fibula free flap harvest4
Selective ansa cervicalis nerve transfer to the marginal mandibular nerve for lower lip reanimation: An anatomical study in cadavers and a case report4
The combined profunda artery perforator‐gracilis flap for immediate facial reanimation and resurfacing of the radical parotidectomy defect4
Intra‐abdominal vascularized lymph node transfer for treatment of lymphedema: A systematic literature review and meta‐analysis4
Near‐total mandibular reconstruction following osteoradionecrosis with double scapula tip free flap: A case report4
Sacral defect reconstruction using a sensate superior gluteal artery perforator flap based on the superior cluneal nerves: A report of two cases4
Preoperative estimation of vertical profunda artery perforator flap weight using computed tomography angiography for breast reconstruction4
The influence of SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccination on post‐operative outcomes in microsurgery patients4
Combined use of ipsilateral latissimus dorsi flap and anterolateral thigh flap to reconstruct extensive trunk defects4
Oromandibular reconstruction with double‐skin paddle fibular free flap: A systematic review and meta‐analysis4
Outcomes analysis of microsurgical physiologic lymphatic procedures for the upper extremity from the United States National Surgical Quality Improvement Program4
Congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia: Rate of and time to bone union following contralateral vascularized periosteal tibial graft transplantation3
Outcomes of patients in rural communities undergoing autologous breast reconstruction: A comparison of cost and patient demographics with implications for rural health policy3
Prelaminated flaps in head and neck cancer reconstructive surgery: A systematic review3
Reconstruction of soft tissue defect around knee with thoracodorsal artery perforator flap and muscle‐sparing latissimus dorsi flap3
The use of the chimeric conjoint flap technique for complex defects reconstruction throughout the body: Clinical experience with 28 cases3
The profunda artery perforator flap for upper limb reconstruction: A case report and literature review on the flap applications in reconstruction3
Simultaneous free flap and forehead flap for nasal reconstruction3
Propeller posteromedial thigh perforator flaps for coverage of extensive perineal defects3
Comparison between long and lower medial head triceps branches in dual neurotization for shoulder function restoration in upper brachial plexus palsy3
Controlling axonal regeneration with acellular nerve allograft limits neuroma formation in peripheral nerve transection: An experimental study in a swine model3
Breast augmentation using a free lateral thoracic artery perforator flap from the contralateral breast: A case report3
Surgical lymphedema models in the mice hindlimb—A systematic review and quality assessment3
Comparison of Vectra three‐dimensional stereophotogrammetry measurement and tape measurement in the evaluation of perioperative volume change of the lower abdomen in association with lympha3
Reconstruction of recalcitrant pressure ulcers with latissimus dorsi muscle‐splitting free flaps3
Nipple‐areola‐complex preservation and obesity—Successful in stages3
Adipofascial anterolateral thigh free flap in hypopharyngeal and oropharyngeal reconstruction3
Functional outcome after transfer of brachialis on anterior interosseous and supinator on posterior interosseous nerves: A preliminary report3
Inguinal seroma/lymphocele prevention after superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator (SCIP) flap harvest using the deep branch as donor vein for lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA3
A comparative study between deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap breast reconstruction and DIEP flap breast reconstruction coupled with vascularized lymph node transfer: Improvin3
The beavertail modified radial forearm free flap: Retrospective review of a versatile technique to increase flap bulk in the head and neck3
Comparison of nine methods of immediate breast reconstruction after resection of localized breast cancer: A cost‐effectiveness Markov decision analysis of prospective studies3
Surgical and demographic predictors of free flap salvage after takeback: A systematic review3
Simultaneous maxillary and mandibular reconstruction with a single Osteocutaneous fibula free flap: A description of three cases3
The triple conjoined scapular–latissimus dorsi–groin flap for reconstruction of long lower extremity degloving injury: A case report3
Recipient vessel selection for multiple free flap transfers in head and neck reconstruction at different periods3
Strategy for preventing skin paddle necrosis in mandibular reconstruction with free fibula osteocutaneous flap3
Abdominal wall reconstruction using anterolateral thigh flap with microsurgical pedicle lengthening technique: A case report3
Correlation of the changes in physical activity and clinical results following lymphatic microsurgery3
Tunneled dorsal intercostal artery perforator flap for reconstruction of the extensive cervicothoracic defect3
Use of submental and submandibular free vascularized lymph node transfer for treatment of scrotal lymphedema: Report of two cases3
In situ pedicle lengthening and perforator shifting technique for overcoming the perforator variation of the anterolateral thigh free flap during head and neck reconstruction3
Neurotized free VRAM used to create myoelectric signals in a muscle‐depleted area for targeted muscle reinnervation for intuitive prosthesis control: A case report3
Risk factors associated with fixation‐related complications in microsurgical free flap reconstruction of the mandible3
Free double‐paddle superficial circumflex iliac perforator flap transfer for partial maxillectomy reconstruction: A case report3
Surgical timing in neonatal brachial plexus palsy: A PRISMA‐IPD systematic review3
Comparing tissue oximetry to doppler monitoring in 1367 consecutive breast free flaps3
Supercharged deep inferior epigastric perforator flap for reconstruction of soft tissue defect after excision of giant invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the thigh in a refractory diabetic with Ps3
Pedicled anterolateral thigh flap transfer for the reconstruction of a large gluteal defect assisted by preoperative computed tomographic angiography and intraoperative indocyanine green angiography: 3
Use of sliced or minced peripheral nerve segments for nerve regeneration through a biodegradable nerve conduit: A preliminary study in the rat3
Flap perfusion assessment with indocyanine green angiography in deep inferior epigastric perforator flap breast reconstruction: A systematic review and meta‐analysis3
A free intercostal artery perforator flap as a salvage operation for a planned lumbar artery perforator flap with aberrant anatomy in breast reconstruction: A case report3
Investigation of flow velocity in recipient perforator artery for a reliable indicator for the flap transfer with perforator to perforator anastomosis3
Speech and swallowing function following microsurgical reconstruction of palatal defects in a series of six pediatric patients3
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