Impact of Resident and Attending Surgeon Training Level on Free Tissue Transfer Ischemia Time and Complications.

Background:  Microsurgical free tissue transfer has become an essential method for reconstruction of complex surgical defects, making the level of training an important factor to consider. There is little published regarding the impact of training level on microsurgical outcomes. This study investigates microsurgical free tissue transfer ischemia time and postoperative complications based on resident and attending surgeon experience level.