The study systematically reviewed and compared autologous breast reconstruction (ABR) and implant-based breast reconstruction (IBR) for breast cancer treatment, examining multiple databases for relevant studies.
It found that patients generally reported higher aesthetic satisfaction and overall treatment satisfaction with ABR compared to IBR, although both procedures had similar safety profiles and complication rates.
However, ABR was associated with significantly higher costs, highlighting the need for careful consideration of both methods' benefits and drawbacks in clinical decision-making.