Microsurgery: Current and Future Perspectives

Dear Colleagues,

In the field of plastic surgery, in recent years, there has been a clear trend towards the use of microsurgical techniques.

A lot of different factors have contributed to this process, ranging from the development of more precise instruments to high-resolution imaging evaluations and a better understanding of anatomy and physiology.

Microsurgery represents a challenge that starts from the pre-operative design, the instrumentation in use, the personal technical skills, the intra-operative treatment (e.g., anesthesia), and the methods applicable in the post-operative period. Improving each of these aspects would allow us to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.

In recent years, there have been many evolutions in microsurgery, ranging from perforator flaps to supermicrosurgery. Each new approach has led to the overcoming of previous limitations and new challenges.

The purpose of this Special Issue is to present and discuss the latest trends in the reconstructive microsurgery field, including new techniques, as well as the new technologies and tools that have been employed in this setting.

We are looking for original articles and literature reviews that cover the most modern microsurgical techniques related to the reconstruction of defects throughout the human body. The proposal for clinical treatment is interesting.

Prof. Pier Camillo Parodi
Prof. Dr. Michele Riccio
Prof. Luca Vaienti
Dr. Francesco De Francesco
Dr. Nicola Zingaretti
Guest Editors

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• plastic surgery
• reconstructive surgery
• microsurgery
• free flap
• free tissue transfer