- Written by a team of international experts and pioneers in prepectoral breast reconstruction
- Provides practical skills and tips for daily practice in a clear, easy-to-read style
- Features over 150 original full-color illustrations and take-home messages for easy learning
Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer worldwide, and surgery remains the mainstay of treatment for oncoplastic breast reconstruction. Over the last few decades, breast reconstruction has gradually shifted from traditional submuscular to prepectoral implant-based reconstruction, thanks to advances in implantable biologic and synthetic products that make this muscle-sparing approach possible.
In this state-of-the art volume, prominent clinicians and the pioneers of this technique join forces to provide the reader with a practical guide to prepectoral breast reconstruction, including relevant anatomical knowledge, key skills, and concrete tips for daily practice.
After discussing the historical evolution of prepectoral breast reconstruction and providing an anatomical description of the superficial fascia system, the book presents the main approaches currently available, and addresses patient selection, radiation therapy, postoperative monitoring, and particular challenges such as revision surgery. Dedicated chapters on mesh scaffolds and autologous lipomodelling are also included. The book also features over 150 original full-color illustrations and drawings, together with take-home messages.
With its complete yet handy format,
Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction offers a valuable reference guide for residents, fellows, practicing breast surgeons, plastic surgeons, and all professionals in related sub-specialties.
Table of Contents- Evolution of Pre-Pectoral Breast Reconstruction
- Anatomy of the Breast
- Understanding Breast Cancer Oncology: The Need for Mastectomy and Axillary Staging
- Oncological Safety and Technical Advances in Skin and Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
- Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction: Selection Criteria and Patient Considerations
- Skin and Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy with Axillary Staging in Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction
- Importance of Tissue Perfusion and Assessment Methods of the Mastectomy Skin Flap
- Meshes and Implants in Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction: Selecting the Right One
- Prepectoral Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: Complete Cover with Preshaped Mesh
- Prepectoral Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction with Anterior Implant Coverage
- Prepectoral Anterior Coverage Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reconstruction Using a Prepectoral Spacer
- Synthetic Meshes in Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction
- Hybrid Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction: Combining Flaps and Implants
- Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction Without Mesh
- Prepectoral Skin-Reducing Pattern
- Complications: How to Reduce and Manage
- Clinical, Histological, and Ultrasound Follow-Up of Breast Reconstruction with One-Stage Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction
- Prepectoral Implants and Radiation Therapy
- Planning Pre-pectoral Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction When Confronted with XRT
- Fat Grafting for Volume Augmentation in Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction
- The LOTUS Pre-pectoral Breast Reconstruction
- Endoscopic-Assisted Nipple and Skin Sparing Mastectomy
- The Functional and Cost-Effectiveness of Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction
- Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction Using a Bio-Synthetic Scaffold
