Flaps and Reconstructive Surgery 2nd Edition

Flaps and Reconstructive Surgery, 2nd Edition is an authoritative, comprehensive, and visually detailed resource that provides unparalleled coverage of local, regional, and free flap techniques in reconstructive surgery. This thoroughly updated edition doubles the number of flaps presented compared to the previous edition and includes insights from over 100 leading experts worldwide, offering readers a truly global perspective.

Combining rigorous surgical anatomy, step-by-step operative techniques, and case-based learning, this reference helps reconstructive surgeons tackle a broad range of defects involving the head and neck, chest wall, abdominal wall, extremities, and facial structures. A new algorithmic section streamlines flap selection based on defect location, while the inclusion of cutting-edge procedures like vascularized composite allotransplantation makes this a future-forward guide.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Flap Atlas:
• Features nearly twice as many flap techniques as the first edition.
• Covers both local and free flaps, including perforator flaps, propeller flaps, and musculocutaneous flaps.
• Anatomy and Dissection Focus:
• Detailed regional and flap anatomy illustrations support surgical planning.
• Step-by-step flap harvests with intraoperative photos help improve intraoperative confidence and precision.
• Algorithmic Reconstruction Approach:
• New section offers defect-based algorithms for flap selection and planning, enhancing decision-making across body regions.
• Expanded Video Library:
• Includes narrated surgical videos demonstrating real-time flap harvest and insetting techniques.
• Supports diverse learning preferences with a visual-first educational approach.
• Case-Based Insights and Expert Commentary:
• Real-world clinical case studies from leaders in the field.
• Postoperative care and long-term outcomes guidance ensure a complete understanding of each reconstructive challenge.
• Cutting-Edge Topics:
• Dedicated chapters on reconstructive transplantation, including:
• Face and hand transplantation
• Uterus and abdominal wall transplantation
• Nerve allotransplantation
• Reflects emerging trends in composite tissue allotransplantation (VCA).