Robotic deep inferior epigastric perforator flap harvest in breast reconstruction.

Introduction: Reducing donor site morbidity after deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap harvest relies mainly upon maintaining integrity of the anterior rectus sheath fascia. The purpose of this study is to describe our minimally-invasive technique for robotic DIEP flap harvest.

Methods: A retrospective review of four patients undergoing seven robotic-assisted DIEP flaps from 2019 to 2020 was conducted.