Laparoscopic Transverse Rectus Abdominus Flap Delay for Autogenous Breast Reconstruction

Author: Kaddoura Imad L.   Khoury Ghattas S.  

Publisher: Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

ISSN: 1086-8089

Source: JSLS, Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Vol.2, Iss.1, 1998-01, pp. : 63-65

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Abstract

Laparoscopic ligation of the deep and superficial inferior epigastric vessels was done for ten mastectomized patients who elected to have autogenous reconstruction of their breast. All these patients had at least one indication for the delay which included obesity, smoking, or requirement of a large volume of tissue for their reconstruction. The procedure did not add any morbidity or mortality to our patients and was found to be comparable to the "open" delay in preventing partial tissue loss in all but two patients. We describe the use of a minimally invasive procedure to augment the deep superior epigastric pedicled blood supply for the future transverse rectus abdominus flap. We have found in laparoscopic delay a safe, short procedure that is useful in high risk patients who choose the option of autologous breast reconstruction.

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