Microsurgery

You may be a candidate if you have
• Trauma, cancer, chronic disease, or congenital abnormalities that cannot be corrected with simpler procedures
• Sufficient general health to withstand a long and complex operation
📌 Microsurgical procedures require both surgical expertise and careful preoperative planning.

Yes, microsurgery has a high success rate.
• Breast reconstruction: 97–99% success
• Head & neck reconstruction: 92–95% success
However, as with any surgical intervention, risks also exist.
• Anesthesia-related complications
• Bleeding or hematoma
• Infection
• Delayed wound healing
• Sensory loss due to nerve damage
• Complications at the donor site
• Unsatisfactory aesthetic or functional outcomes

Yes. Preoperative preparations included the following:
• Full medical evaluation
• Quitting smoking and avoiding tobacco products
• Stopping blood-thinning medications and certain herbal teas (as advised by your surgeon)
• Informing your doctor about all medications and supplements you are using

Early Risks
• Anesthesia-related risks
• Bleeding or hematoma formation
• Postoperative infection
• Poor or delayed wound healing

Later Complications
• Nerve damage leading to sensory loss
• Donor site complications (where tissue was taken from)
• Cosmetic or functional results that do not meet expectations
• The potential need for revision surgery

Postoperative care is essential for a successful outcome. Key recommendations include the following.
• Rest and recovery: Adequate rest and adherence to all post-op guidelines
• Wound care: Keeping the surgical site clean and following dressing instructions
• Medication: Taking prescribed medications regularly
• Follow-up visits: Attending all scheduled appointments for monitoring
• Physical activity: Avoiding intense physical activity until cleared; follow physical therapy if prescribed

✅ Precision Work: Enables repair of tiny nerves and vessels
✅ High Success Rate: Allows successful tissue transplantation and limb reattachment
✅ Detailed Visualization: Use of microscope allows fine, detailed surgical work
✅ Modern Techniques: Utilizes advanced tools and methods beyond traditional surgery
✅ Aesthetic & Functional Results: Aims to restore both appearance and function

The duration varied depending on the
• The area being treated
• The goal of the surgery (reconstruction vs. replantation)
• The patient’s overall health condition
⏱ Most microsurgeries take several hours. In complex cases, the surgery may last longer. Patients typically require at least one night of post-surgery hospitalization.