Plastic Surgery: Volume 4: Trunk and Lower Extremity (Plastic Surgery, 4) 5th Edition

Plastic Surgery, Volume 4: Trunk and Lower Extremity (part of the highly regarded six-volume Plastic Surgery series edited by Dr. Peter C. Neligan) offers a comprehensive, up-to-date reference on both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery involving the trunk and lower limbs. This edition features cutting-edge surgical techniques, new video walkthroughs, and the latest clinical evidence to guide both trainees and seasoned plastic surgeons in managing some of the most complex and functionally significant regions of the body.

Key Features:

• New and Updated Chapters:
• Diabetes and foot reconstruction: Reflects the growing burden of diabetic complications and limb salvage techniques.
• Expanded lymphedema management: Includes the latest surgical and conservative strategies, lymphovenous bypass, and VLNT (vascularized lymph node transfer).
• Gender affirmation surgery: Updated techniques and approaches specific to trunk and lower body procedures, such as phalloplasty and body contouring post-transition.
• Translational research highlights: Coverage of innovative developments that are shaping the future of lower extremity and trunk surgery.
• Multimedia Integration:
• Editor-narrated video lectures and procedural presentations provide step-by-step audiovisual guidance—ideal for surgical preparation and continuing education.
• Digital video preface by Dr. Neligan introduces major editorial and content updates across the series.
• Clinical Decision-Making Tools:
• New treatment algorithms and flowcharts in many chapters aid clinical decisions and operative planning.
• Evidence-based guidance ensures that approaches reflect current standards of care and best practices.
• Rich Visual Content:
• Includes new, high-quality clinical photographs, full-color illustrations, and intraoperative imagery to enhance understanding and precision in technique.
• Illustrations emphasize key anatomical structures and procedural steps for safe and effective outcomes.
• Expert Global Contributors:
• Features input from a diverse group of international experts, delivering multidisciplinary and culturally informed insights into patient care, including reconstructive and functional goals.