Many of the chapters of this book are written by GABRs members, and some of the book’s content was presented at the last meeting. Some of the most interesting parts of this book can be found in the important ideas, tips, tricks and personal advice shared during these discussions. Authors have been given flexibility to include this interesting information in their individual chapters. Since there is very limited exposure to these ideas within scientific journals that require rigorous statistical data, this book will be an excellent source for addi‐ tional information in this highly specialized field.

In breast reconstruction, flap based procedures and implant based procedures are the two major modalities that have emerged as surgical options for patients. These are both continu‐ ing to evolve as new, innovative techniques help to improve outcomes and patient satisfac‐ tion. This book is divided into four sections. The first section includes overviews of mastectomy options and considerations in breast reconstruction procedure selection. The next section comprises non microsurgical reconstruction options which include implant based reconstruction refinements, the emerging role of fat grafting, as well as a novel techni‐ que of robotic latissimus flap harvesting. The third section is devoted to microsurgical re‐ construction including flap refinements, tips and tricks, as well as advice on handling difficult situations. The final section includes the growing field of lymphedema surgery which is an important addition to breast reconstruction.

Contents

Chapter 1 Qncoplastic Surgery
Chapter 2 Selection of an Appropriate Method of Breast Reconstruction: Factors Involved in Customizing Breast Restoration
Chapter 3 Implant-Based Dual-Plane Reconstruction of the Breast Following Sparing Mastectomy
Chapter 4 Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction with Acellular Dermal Matrix
Chapter 5 Fat Grafting in Breast Reconstruction with Expanders and Prostheses in Patients Who Have Received Radiotherapy
Chapter 6 Robotic Harvest of the Latissimus Dorsi Muscle for Breast Reconstruction
Chapter 7 Mastering the Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flap (DIEP): Refining Techniques and Improving Efficiency
Chapter 8 Double Venous System Drainage in Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction
Chapter 9 Septocutaneous Gluteal Artery Perforator (Sc-GAP) Flap for Breast Reconstruction: How We Do It
Chapter 10 Profunda Artery Perforator (PAP) Flap for Breast Reconstruction
Chapter 11 The Use of Proximal and Distal Ends of Internal Mammary Arteries and Veins as the Recipient Vessels for Combined Breast and Chest Wall Reconstruction with Free Bipedicled TRAM or DIEP Flap
Chapter 12 Getting Out of a Tight Spot in Breast Reconstruction — Salvageand Saving Techniques for DIEPr SIEA,and Lymphatic Flaps
Chapter 13 Treatment of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Using Combined Autologous Breast Reconstruction and Autologous Lymph Node Transplantation