Flaps and Reconstructive Surgery, 2nd Edition

By Fu-Chan Wei, MD, FACS and Samir Mardini, MD

ISBN: 978-0-323-24322-3

Pub Date: 10/18/2016

Reviewed by: Jeffrey S. Rosenthal, MD (Bridgeport Hospital)

Description

This is a comprehensive book on the available flaps from all parts of the body that can be used for reconstruction that also details in a clear and precise manner the surgical harvesting of the flaps and the way to obtain optimal results. It is beautifully illustrated and is accompanied by a collection of videos that brings the written word to life.

Purpose

Reconstruction is an important part of obtaining a favorable aesthetic result. The purpose of this book is to elucidate the challenges and unique rewards of reconstructing a defect due to cancer, trauma, or other form of insult. These objectives are met through the efforts of many authoritative contributors.

Audience

The audience is reconstructive surgeons, both neophytes who will learn much and experienced surgeons who will transform the way they approach reconstruction by having an armamentarium of procedures.

Features

This second edition is not just a rewrite, it is a complete overhaul with algorithms for reconstruction, the relevant surgical anatomy necessary for the procedure, approaches to handling the defects, and management protocols. The book covers ways to monitor the flaps to yield optimal survival and advice on how to avoid complications. New topics in this edition include fat grafting, robotics, tissue engineering, and lymphedema surgery. The writing is excellent, the illustrations by Frank Netter and others lifelike, and the vast array of color photographs splendid. Expert commentary concludes many of the chapters.

Chapters are organized under the general headings of principles, clinical anatomy and surgical exposure of vessels, reconstruction including microvascular techniques, handling conventional free and perforator based flaps that are the mainstay of reconstruction, and a final section on reconstructive transplant surgery, including the face.

Assessment

This is a singularly excellent book on flaps and reconstruction of defects that will educate even the most seasoned of surgeons. It is a worthwhile addition to any practice or bookshelf, and one that will not collect dust.

Doody’s Review Service Weighted Numerical Score: 95 – 4 Stars!