Overview:
Microvascular surgery involves reconnecting tiny blood vessels under a microscope, typically during complex reconstructive procedures after trauma, cancer, or congenital defects. Dr. Vikas Choudhary in Udaipur performs advanced free flap and tissue transfer surgeries using microsurgical techniques to restore form and function.
Who Is It For?
- Patients who have lost tissue due to trauma, cancer, or burns
- Individuals needing breast, limb, or oral reconstruction
- Cases where conventional flaps are inadequate for coverage or functionality
Goals of Microvascular Surgery:
- Restore critical functions (e.g., chewing, speaking, walking)
- Reconstruct natural appearance with precise tissue transfer
- Improve long-term healing and minimize donor site complications
Common Applications:
- Head and neck cancer reconstruction
- Breast reconstruction using free flap (DIEP, TRAM)
- Limb salvage procedures
- Jaw or tongue reconstruction
- Post-burn complex tissue repair
Procedure:
Microvascular surgery involves harvesting tissue (skin, fat, muscle, bone) from one part of the body (donor site) and transferring it to the defect site. Using a microscope, blood vessels from both sites are joined using ultra-fine sutures to ensure blood flow and tissue survival.
FAQs:
Q. Is microvascular surgery safe?
A. Yes, when performed by an experienced surgeon, it has a high success rate and restores significant functionality.
Q. How long is the hospital stay?
A. Typically 7–10 days depending on the complexity of surgery and flap monitoring.
Q. Are there visible scars?
A. Scarring is minimal and carefully planned at both donor and recipient sites to maintain aesthetics.
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