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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)
ArticleCitations
Application of intraoperative indocyanine green angiography for detecting flap congestion in the use of free deep inferior epigastric perforator flaps for breast reconstruction34
Lymphaticovenous anastomosis for advanced‐stage lower limb lymphedema26
A meta‐analysis of functional outcomes in rat sciatic nerve injury models24
Combined lymph node transfer and suction‐assisted lipectomy in lymphedema treatment: A prospective study22
Maxillary reconstruction with scapular tip chimeric free flap19
Robotic deep inferior epigastric perforator flap harvest in breast reconstruction19
Lymphatico‐venous anastomosis in chronic ulcer with venous insufficiency: A case report19
Use of magnetic resonance imaging lymphangiography for preoperative planning in lymphedema surgery: A systematic review17
The breast cancer‐related lymphedema multidisciplinary approach: Algorithm for conservative and multimodal surgical treatment17
Intraoperative vasopressors in head and neck free flap reconstruction17
Reconstruction of lower lip defects with free super‐thin anterolateral thigh flap17
Large wounds reconstruction of the lower extremity with combined latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap and flow‐through anterolateral thigh perforator flap transfer15
Age‐related outcome of facial reanimation surgery using cross face nerve graft and gracilis free functional muscle transfer—A retrospective cohort study14
Lymphaticovenular anastomosis for lymph vessel injury in the pelvis and groin14
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 cranioplast14
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
Influence of closed incision negative‐pressure therapy on abdominal donor‐site morbidity in microsurgical breast reconstruction12
Using the modified frailty index to predict negative outcomes in free‐flap breast reconstruction: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Project‐based study12
Meta‐analysis of the effects of venous super‐drainage in deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flaps for breast reconstruction12
Use of the BHS robotic scope to perform lymphovenous anastomosis11
Management of postoperative microvascular compromise and ischemia reperfusion injury in breast reconstruction using autologous tissue transfer: Retrospective review of 2103 flaps11
Free flap transfer with supermicrosurgical technique for soft tissue reconstruction: A systematic review and meta‐analysis11
Evaluation of MR‐neurography in diagnosis and treatment in peripheral nerve surgery of the upper extremity: A matched cohort study11
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
Flap perfusion assessment with indocyanine green angiography in deep inferior epigastric perforator flap breast reconstruction: A systematic review and meta‐analysis10
The profunda artery perforator free flap for lower extremity reconstruction10
Muscle/musculocutaneous versus fasciocutaneous free flap reconstruction in the lower extremity: A systematic review and meta‐analysis10
Cervical paraspinal skeletal muscle index outperforms frailty indices to predict postoperative adverse events in operable head and neck cancer with microvascular reconstruction10
Chimeric profunda artery perforator ‐ gracilis flap: A computed tomographic angiography study and case report10
Comparison of venous couplers versus hand‐sewn technique in 4577 cases of DIEP‐flap breast reconstructions – A multicenter study10
One or two venous pedicles by anastomoses for free flaps in reconstruction of the lower extremity: A systematic review and meta‐analysis9
Entire calcaneus reconstruction with pedicled composite fibular growth plate flap in a pediatric patient9
Total nasal reconstruction with pre‐laminated, super‐thin anterolateral thigh flap: A case report9
Use of intraoperative indocyanine green angiography for detection and prediction of congestion in pedicled island flaps9
The use of pedicled chimeric superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator (SCIP) flap as lymphatic interpositional flap for deep thigh defect reconstruction: A case report9
Microvascular free tissue transfer for reconstruction of complex lower extremity trauma: Predictors of complications and flap failure9
Surgical and demographic predictors of free flap salvage after takeback: A systematic review9
A single‐center retrospective comparison of Duplex ultrasonography versus audible Doppler regarding anterolateral thigh perforator flap harvest and operative times8
Outcome comparison between thoracodorsal artery perforator flap and muscle‐sparing latissimus dorsi flap in axillary reconstruction after hidradenitis suppurativa excision8
Deep inferior epigastric perforator flap preoperative planning: A comparative analysis between dynamic infrared thermography, computerized tomography angiography, and hand‐held Doppler8
Concurrent management of lymphedema and breast reconstruction with single‐stage omental vascularized lymph node transfer and autologous breast reconstruction: A case series8
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
Management of intractable post‐adrenalectomy chylous ascites with microsurgical intra‐abdominal lymphaticovenous anastomosis: A case report and literature review7
Application of augmented reality (AR) technology to locate the cutaneous perforator of anterolateral thigh perforator flap: A case report7
Comparing digital replantation versus revision amputation patient reported outcomes for traumatic digital amputations of the hand: A systematic review and meta‐analysis7
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
Comparison of pedicled versus free flaps for reconstruction of extensive deep sternal wound defects following cardiac surgery: A retrospective study7
Free double‐paddle posterior tibial artery perforator flap for hypopharynx reconstruction: A case report and literature review7
Duplex echography as an adjuvant tool to clinical examination to detect early postoperative free flap vascular compromise7
Lymphatic‐venous anastomosis for the treatment of refractory lymphatic ascites following radiation therapy: A case report7
Internal mammary artery perforators as recipient vessels for free tissue transfer in head and neck reconstruction: A case report and literature review6
Anterior intercostal artery perforator flap for immediate reconstruction following breast conservation surgery6
Selection of deep or superficial recipient vein in lower extremity reconstruction using free flap: A systematic review and meta‐analysis6
Creation of a rat lymphedema model using extensive lymph node dissection and circumferential soft tissue resection: Is this a reliable model?6
Periosteal medial femoral condyle free flap for metacarpal nonunion6
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 6
Prophylactic lymphaticovenous anastomoses for resection of soft tissue tumors of the thigh to prevent secondary lymphedema–a retrospective comparative cohort analysis6
Use of a combined SIEA and SCIP based double pedicled abdominal flap for breast reconstruction6
Ultrasound‐guided lymphaticovenous anastomosis without indocyanine green lymphography mapping: A preliminary report6
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 6
One‐stage reconstruction of the massive overlying skin and Achilles tendon defects using a free chimeric anterolateral thigh flap with fascia lata6
The combined profunda artery perforator‐gracilis flap for immediate facial reanimation and resurfacing of the radical parotidectomy defect6
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‐an6
An extended distally based reverse posterior interosseous artery flap reconstruction for the thumb and distal defects of the fingers6
Harmonic scalpels compared with electrocautery in reconstructive flap harvesting: A meta‐analysis5
Free double‐paddle superficial circumflex iliac perforator flap transfer for partial maxillectomy reconstruction: A case report5
Revolutionizing patient education: ChatGPT outperforms Google in answering patient queries on free flap reconstruction5
Thin submental artery perforator flap for upper lip reconstruction: A case report5
Evaluation of the long‐term results of vascular anastomosis using polyurethane adhesive and shape‐memory stent in the rat carotid artery model5
The deep inferior epigastric lymphatic cable flap connected to gastroepiploic lymph node flap for treatment of refractory chylous ascites: Report of two cases5
Outcomes of single digit replantation for amputation proximal to the flexor digitorum superficialis insertion: A systematic review with meta‐analysis5
Pedicled superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap for male genital reconstruction: A case series5
Oromandibular reconstruction with double‐skin paddle fibular free flap: A systematic review and meta‐analysis5
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
Prelaminated flaps in head and neck cancer reconstructive surgery: A systematic review5
Combining superficial and deep lymphovenous anastomosis for lymphedema treatment: Preliminary results5
Assessment of sensory outcomes after successful fingertip replantation with or without nerve repair according to amputation level5
Preoperative estimation of vertical profunda artery perforator flap weight using computed tomography angiography for breast reconstruction5
Comparison of surgical outcomes between primary plate and fibular flap transfer for reconstruction of segmental mandibular defects5
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
Complications in oncologic mandible reconstruction: A comparative study between the osteocutaneous radial forearm and fibula free flap5
The use of the chimeric conjoint flap technique for complex defects reconstruction throughout the body: Clinical experience with 28 cases5
Genital lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) and leg LVA to prevent the recurrence of genital acquired lymphangiectasia4
Surgical timing in neonatal brachial plexus palsy: A PRISMA‐IPD systematic review4
Functional outcome after transfer of brachialis on anterior interosseous and supinator on posterior interosseous nerves: A preliminary report4
Versatility of the lateral circumflex femoral artery sparing perforator‐based anterolateral thigh flaps in loco‐regional thigh reconstruction after skin cancer, melanoma, and sarcoma resection4
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
Speech and swallowing function following microsurgical reconstruction of palatal defects in a series of six pediatric patients4
Three salvage strategies in microvascular fibula osteocutaneous flap for mandible reconstruction with vascular compromise and establishment of an algorithm4
Closure of a free osteofasciocutaneous fibula flap donor site using local skin grafts or flaps: A systematic review and meta‐analysis4
Reconstruction of COVID‐19 vasculitis‐related thumb necrosis with a microsurgical free flap4
Sacral defect reconstruction using a sensate superior gluteal artery perforator flap based on the superior cluneal nerves: A report of two cases4
Risk factors associated with fixation‐related complications in microsurgical free flap reconstruction of the mandible4
A comparative study between deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap breast reconstruction and DIEP flap breast reconstruction coupled with vascularized lymph node transfer: Improvin4
The influence of SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccination on post‐operative outcomes in microsurgery patients4
Use of soleus musculocutaneous perforator‐based propeller flap for lower extremity wound coverage after osteocutaneous fibula free flap harvest4
Strategy for preventing skin paddle necrosis in mandibular reconstruction with free fibula osteocutaneous flap4
Supercharged massetric‐facial cross‐graft for gracilis reinnervation in unilateral facial palsy treatment4
Investigation of flow velocity in recipient perforator artery for a reliable indicator for the flap transfer with perforator to perforator anastomosis4
Versatility of perforator flaps for lower extremity defect coverage: Technical highlights and single center experience with 87 consecutive cases4
Thigh reconstruction between form and function: An algorithm for flap selection based on a series of 70 oncological patients4
Intra‐abdominal vascularized lymph node transfer for treatment of lymphedema: A systematic literature review and meta‐analysis4
Outcomes of patients in rural communities undergoing autologous breast reconstruction: A comparison of cost and patient demographics with implications for rural health policy4
Near‐total mandibular reconstruction following osteoradionecrosis with double scapula tip free flap: A case report4
Comparing tissue oximetry to doppler monitoring in 1367 consecutive breast free flaps4
An extended superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap transfer for a relatively‐small breast reconstruction after total mastectomy4
Combined use of ipsilateral latissimus dorsi flap and anterolateral thigh flap to reconstruct extensive trunk defects4
Selective ansa cervicalis nerve transfer to the marginal mandibular nerve for lower lip reanimation: An anatomical study in cadavers and a case report4
Anterolateral thigh osteomyocutaneous flap in head and neck: Lessons learned4
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 transplantation4
Reconstruction of soft tissue defect around knee with thoracodorsal artery perforator flap and muscle‐sparing latissimus dorsi flap3
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
Comparison of nine methods of immediate breast reconstruction after resection of localized breast cancer: A cost‐effectiveness Markov decision analysis of prospective studies3
Simultaneous free flap and forehead flap for nasal reconstruction3
Superior epigastric artery perforator flap for reconstruction of deep sternal wound infection3
Recipient vessel selection for multiple free flap transfers in head and neck reconstruction at different periods3
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
Long‐term patency of multiple lymphatic‐venous anastomoses in cancer‐related lymphedema: A single center observational study3
Free extended posterior tibial artery perforator flap with the neurovascular plexus of a saphenous nerve branch for large soft tissue and sensory reconstruction: Anatomic study and clinical applicatio3
Free‐style propeller ulnar artery perforator flaps for radial forearm flap donor site repair3
Reconstruction of the superficial femoral vessels with muscle flap coverage for soft tissue sarcomas of the proximal thigh3
Abdominal perforator exchange flap (APEX): A classification of pedicle rearrangements3
Transferring pectoral muscle flap to depleted neck to create a new recipient source for free flaps in head and neck reconstruction3
Free vascularized iliac periosteal graft for bilateral forearm nonunion reconstruction in a child with bilateral transfemoral amputation3
Comparing seroma formation rate after harvest of the deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap and the superficial abdominal perforator flaps in autologous breast reconstruction: A propensity‐ma3
Conjoined thoracodorsal perforator‐supercharged dorsal intercostal artery perforator propeller flap for reconstruction of a complex upper back defect: Case report and review of the literature on super3
The triple conjoined scapular–latissimus dorsi–groin flap for reconstruction of long lower extremity degloving injury: A case report3
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
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
Lymphedema prevention and immediate breast reconstruction with simultaneous gastroepiploic vascularized lymph node transfer and deep inferior epigastric perforator flap: A case report3
Evaluating effects of primary defatting for flap thinning on the development of perfusion‐related complications in free perforator flap reconstruction3
Nipple‐areola‐complex preservation and obesity—Successful in stages3
Virtual planning of the anterolateral thigh free flap for heel reconstruction3
Tunneled dorsal intercostal artery perforator flap for reconstruction of the extensive cervicothoracic defect3
The efficacy of combining a vascularized biogenic conduit and a decellularized nerve graft in the treatment of peripheral nerve defects: An experimental study using the rat sciatic nerve defect model3
Free tissue reconstruction in the “vessel‐depleted” neck: A multi‐institutional cohort study3
Selective transfer of nerve to supinator to restore digital extension in central cord syndrome: An anatomical study and a case report3
Neurotized free VRAM used to create myoelectric signals in a muscle‐depleted area for targeted muscle reinnervation for intuitive prosthesis control: A case report3
Adipofascial anterolateral thigh free flap in hypopharyngeal and oropharyngeal reconstruction3
Abdominal wall reconstruction with the free functional L‐shaped latissimus dorsi flap: A case report3
The beavertail modified radial forearm free flap: Retrospective review of a versatile technique to increase flap bulk in the head and neck3
The profunda artery perforator flap for upper limb reconstruction: A case report and literature review on the flap applications in reconstruction3
Controlling axonal regeneration with acellular nerve allograft limits neuroma formation in peripheral nerve transection: An experimental study in a swine model3
Surgical lymphedema models in the mice hindlimb—A systematic review and quality assessment3
Breast augmentation using a free lateral thoracic artery perforator flap from the contralateral breast: A case report3
Reconstruction of recalcitrant pressure ulcers with latissimus dorsi muscle‐splitting free flaps3
Comparison of the outcomes of split thickness skin graft versus full thickness skin graft for closure of the radial forearm free flap donor site: A systematic review3
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
Sural communicating nerve for application as a vascularized nerve graft: A microneurovascular anatomic study in cadavers3
Impact of perioperative vasopressors on lower extremity free flap reconstruction3
Does supercharging with cross‐face nerve graft enhance smile in non‐flaccid facial paralysis patients undergoing selective neurectomy?3
In situ pedicle lengthening and perforator shifting technique for overcoming the perforator variation of the anterolateral thigh free flap during head and neck reconstruction3
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