Published with the inputs from Dr Krishna Kumar K S, Senior Consultant & Chief, Plastic, Aesthetic And Reconstructive Surgery, Baby Memorial Hospitals- Kozhikode
Microvascular surgery is a specialized surgical technique performed under a microscope to reconnect very small blood vessels and nerves, usually less than 3 mm in diameter. It is most commonly used in reconstructive surgery to transfer tissue (flap surgery), repair nerves, reattach amputated parts, and restore both form and function after trauma, cancer surgery, or birth defects.
It is a technique where surgeons use a high-powered microscope and delicate instruments to repair or connect tiny blood vessels and nerves. This allows transplanted tissue (flaps) or reattached parts to receive proper blood supply and survive.
It is often performed in cases such as:
Yes. Microvascular surgery has high success rates when performed in advanced centers. Risks include flap failure, infection, or clotting of small vessels, but with modern techniques and close monitoring, these are rare.
Together, they form the basis of modern reconstructive surgery.
If you or a loved one requires reconstruction after cancer, trauma, or limb-saving procedures, the Plastic, Reconstructive & Microvascular Surgery Team at Baby Memorial Hospital (BMH) offers advanced microvascular surgery with expert care and precision for the best possible outcomes.
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