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Microsurgery
Microsurgery is a surgical technique that uses specialized instruments and microscopes to operate on very small structures, such as blood vessels and nerves. It is essential in plastic and reconstructive surgery for tissue transfer, reattachment of severed parts, and complex reconstructions.
Applications
- Free tissue transfer (flap surgery)
- Replantation of fingers, hands, or limbs
- Breast reconstruction
- Head and neck reconstruction
- Nerve repair
Techniques
- Use of operating microscopes
- Fine sutures and instruments
- Anastomosis (joining) of tiny blood vessels