PERSPECTIVE article
Front. Surg.
Sec. Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery
Volume 12 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fsurg.2025.1679524
This article is part of the Research TopicRecent Advancements and New Developments in Reconstructive SurgeryView all 5 articles
Pushing the Boundaries in Autologous Breast Reconstruction: Innovations from Imaging to Artificial Intelligence
Provisionally accepted
- University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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Breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed malignancy among women worldwide, with surgical intervention, ranging from breast-conserving procedures to total mastectomy, representing a cornerstone of curative treatment. In this context, breast reconstruction has become an essential component of comprehensive cancer treatment, addressing not only physical restoration but also playing a vital role in psychosocial rehabilitation and body image. Among the various reconstructive options, autologous tissue transfer has emerged as the preferred method for many patients, offering durable and natural-feeling results. In particular, abdominal-based free flaps such as the Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) flap and the muscle-sparing Transverse Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous (ms-TRAM) flap offer excellent results with reduced donor side morbidity. As the global number of breast cancer continues to rise, the demand for safe, individualized, and functionally superior reconstructive options rises as well. This article aims to give provide a general overview of current surgical approaches techniques and to highlight perspectives for future innovastions innovations in improving autologous breast reconstruction and patient satisfaction.
Keywords: breast cancer, Breast reconstruction, Autologous breast reconstruction, 3D imaging, artificial intelligence
Received: 04 Aug 2025; Accepted: 04 Sep 2025.
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* Correspondence: Isabell Scherrer, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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