New Clinical Advances in Breast Reconstruction
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery/Aesthetic Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 67
Special Issue Editor
Interests: reconstructive surgery of the whole body; head and neck; breast; limbs with lymphatic disorders; aesthetic surgery
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Breast reconstruction is a crucial aspect of post-mastectomy care, significantly improving patients’ quality of life. In recent decades, advancements in microsurgery, implant technology, and autologous tissue reconstruction have expanded options for patients. Despite these innovations, challenges remain, such as optimizing reconstruction for radiotherapy patients, reducing complications, and improving aesthetic and functional outcomes.
This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge research addressing key issues in breast reconstruction, including long-term implant safety, flap viability, fat grafting techniques, endoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, and patient-reported outcomes. We seek to explore solutions for minimizing complications, enhancing surgical precision, and personalizing treatment plans.
We welcome the submission of original research, clinical studies, and reviews covering surgical innovations, patient-centered outcomes, and novel reconstructive techniques. Papers addressing postoperative care, complication management, and emerging technologies are also encouraged.
Plastic surgeons, oncologists, and researchers are invited to contribute their latest findings. High-quality submissions will undergo peer review, ensuring impactful contributions to the field. By participating in this Special Issue, authors will help shape the future of breast reconstruction and improve patient care worldwide.
Prof. Dr. Nobuyuki Mitsukawa
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- breast reconstruction
- autologous (flap) reconstruction
- implant-based reconstruction
- microsurgery and perforator flaps
- robotic surgery/endoscopic surgery
- fat grafting (lipofilling)
- patient-reported outcomes
- reconstructive surgical innovation
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