Korean Reconstructive Surgery Specialists: Restoring Hope Across 9 Cor

1. Breast Reconstruction: Harmonizing Aesthetics with Functional Recovery

Korean breast cancer surgery prioritizes the removal of cancer while maintaining a natural shape, focusing on the patient's cosmetic and psychological well-being.

The Finesse of Autologous Tissue Reconstruction (DIEP & PAP Flap)
- DIEP Flap: Uses tissue from the lower abdomen, offering the dual benefit of breast reconstruction and an abdominal contouring effect.
- PAP Flap: An advanced, high-difficulty microsurgery approach using inner thigh tissue, ideal for patients who cannot use abdominal tissue (e.g., due to leanness or scarring).
Minimally Invasive Surgery Using Robotics
- The Da Vinci Robotic System is used to remove cancer and perform reconstruction through a minimal incision near the armpit. This minimizes scarring and helps preserve the natural breast form, resulting in high patient satisfaction.

2. Facial Paralysis: High-Precision Microsurgery for Expression Restoration

Facial paralysis involves not only cosmetic changes but also affects speech and psychological health. Korea focuses on complex, integrated treatment.

Accurate Diagnosis and Early Intervention:
- Even in cases like Bell's Palsy (idiopathic), progress is carefully monitored, often involving medication and physical therapy. More than 8 out of 10 patients can expect full recovery with conservative management.
Expert Restoration for Chronic Paralysis:
- Micro-neurovascular Muscle Transplantation and Nerve Grafts are performed to restore movement by repairing damaged nerves or connecting healthy muscles.
- Eye Protection: Gold or platinum weights are surgically inserted into the eyelid to prevent complications like dry eyes and potential blindness caused by the inability to close the eye.

3. Diabetic Foot Reconstruction: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Prevent Amputation

Diabetic foot is a serious condition that can lead to amputation. Korea employs a systematic, multi-specialty system to manage this risk.

Scientific Assessment:
- Transcutaneous Oxygen Monitoring (TcpO2) is used to quantitatively assess blood and oxygen supply to the wound area, predicting the healing potential and guiding personalized treatment plans.
Cutting-Edge Combined Therapies:
- A combination of advanced treatments is used to promote tissue regeneration, including Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), Growth Factor Therapy, Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Therapy, and MIRE Therapy (Monochromatic Infrared Energy) for improved blood flow.

4. Hand Reconstruction: Korean Microsurgery Expertise Restoring 50% of Function

The hand is one of the most complex and functionally critical parts of the body. Korean medical teams demonstrate exceptionally high microsurgical proficiency.

Advanced Thumb Reconstruction:
- Toe-to-Hand Transfer: Transferring part or all of a toe (usually the second) to the hand, restoring both function and aesthetics.
- Index Finger Pollicization: Converting the index finger to assume the thumb's function, providing immediate normal sensation and maximizing functional benefits.
Microvascular Replantation:
- Surgeons routinely perform operations requiring the reconnection of extremely tiny blood vessels, as small as 0.2–0.3 mm. This level of concentration and experience is why Korea has high success rates in finger replantation.

5. Facial Fracture Reconstruction: Precision with Navigation Systems

Facial fracture surgery demands high precision to restore both aesthetics and function simultaneously.

Utilizing Surgical Navigation Systems:
- Navigation systems based on CT/3D imaging are used during the operation to verify implant placement in real-time, ensuring accuracy and maintaining facial symmetry.
Minimally Invasive Approaches:
- Endoscopic-assisted transoral approaches are used for treating lower jaw fractures, minimizing external scarring and reducing the risk of facial nerve damage.

6. Microtia Reconstruction: Achieving Near-Normal Ear Morphology

Microtia (congenital ear deformity) reconstruction in Korea focuses on restoring a shape closely resembling a normal ear.

Specialized Rib Cartilage Grafting:
- The patient's own rib cartilage is used to create the complex framework of the ear. This advanced technique requires more cartilage than older methods to reconstruct the ear canal, earlobe, and protrusion, enhancing the cosmetic outcome.
Optimal Timing:
- Surgery is typically recommended for children over 12 years old (with a chest circumference over 75 cm and a height over 155 cm) to ensure sufficient cartilage growth for a successful reconstruction.

7. Congenital Giant Nevus: Skin Cancer Prevention and Aesthetic Repair

Congenital giant nevus is rare but carries a risk of developing into malignant melanoma, making early treatment and reconstruction essential.

Extensive Nevus Treatment Strategy:

- Tissue Expansion Surgery is the most common method. An expander is placed under the surrounding normal skin, which is slowly stretched over several months. The expanded skin then covers the defect after the nevus is removed, minimizing scarring.
- Staged Treatments:
  - Depending on the size, treatment may involve Serial Resection, Skin Grafting, or non-surgical options like Laser Therapy (CO2, Nd-YAG) applied in stages.

8. Skin Cancer Treatment & Reconstruction: Complete Excision and Functional Preservation

Due to the risk of metastasis, prompt and complete excision of skin cancer is critical.

Precision Diagnosis:

- The ABCD Observation Method is used for the prompt diagnosis of highly malignant forms like Melanoma. Detailed examinations (CT, MRI) assess the depth of tumor invasion and metastasis.
  
  Mohs Microscopic Surgery:
  - This specialized surgical method is employed to ensure the skin cancer is removed effectively and completely while minimizing the removal of healthy tissue, reducing the risk of recurrence.

9. Treating Lymphedema: Restoring Lymphatic Circulation with Microsurgery

Lymphedema causes chronic swelling and requires systematic diagnosis and treatment.

Multidisciplinary System:
- The Korean healthcare system features a systematic, multidisciplinary approach from diagnosis through surgery to rehabilitation, providing excellent comprehensive care.
Microsurgical Solutions:
- Lympovenous Bypass (LVA): A microsurgical procedure to create a new drainage path by connecting extremely fine lymphatic vessels (less than 0.7mm) to nearby veins.
- Lymph Node Transplant: Healthy lymph nodes are transplanted to the affected area to restore proper lymphatic function.

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