Publications by authors named "P Wiebringhaus"
: Despite its estimated high prevalence among women and increasing awareness, lipedema remains under-investigated. Ignoring its debilitating nature, surgical treatment for this condition is frequently covered by health insurance only in advanced stages and after the exhaustion of conservative therapies. : A total of 1015 patients with lipedema were recruited via social media platforms.
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- The radial forearm flap is considered the best option for phalloplasty in gender-affirming surgery, but the impact on the donor site still needs more research.
- A study involving 20 of 47 transgender patients showed that most reported minimal to no functional impairment and were generally satisfied with their scars after surgery.
- Analysis revealed a direct relationship between the size of the wound and the functional impairment related to physical activities, indicating that larger wounds may result in more perceived limitations.
Background: Recently, there is an ongoing trend in plastic surgery with robotic-assisted microsurgery and supermicrosurgery devices being developed. Combining a telemetrically controlled robotic microscope with an also telemetrically controlled microsurgery robot unlocks synergistic effects with complete disconnection of the operating surgeon from the operating field. Here, we report the first clinical free flap reconstructions using this setup.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe development of novel robotic devices specifically designed for open microsurgery leads to increasing applications in reconstructive procedures. While initial studies revealed improved precision and surgical ergonomics upon robotic assistance, surgical time was consistently observed to be increased. This study compares two robotic suturing techniques using the Symani Surgical System and RoboticScope in a preclinical setting, to further leverage the benefits of novel robotic devices in microsurgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The profunda artery perforator (PAP) flap has gained popularity as a reliable alternative in breast reconstruction. Extensive research has focused on its vascular supply, dissection techniques, and broader applications beyond breast reconstruction. This study aims to investigate the correlation between the number of veins anastomosed for the PAP flap and postoperative complications.
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