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  1. Bill V. Tran, M.D.

    Bill V. Tran, M.D.

    1. General Surgeon
    2. Plastic Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Liposuction, Flap surgery, Breast reduction, Breast lift, Breast surgery, Breast reconstruction, DIEP flap, Breast reco...nstruction with breast implants, Breast reconstruction with flap surgery, Breast augmentation, Reconstructive surgery, Cosmetic surgery, Rhinoplasty, Anaplastic large cell lymphoma

  2. Aparna Vijayasekaran, M.B.B.S.

    Aparna Vijayasekaran, M.B.B.S.

    1. Plastic Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Liposuction, Flap surgery, Breast reduction, Breast lift, Breast surgery, Breast reconstruction, DIEP flap, Breast reco...nstruction with breast implants, Breast reconstruction with flap surgery, Breast augmentation, Reconstructive surgery, Cosmetic surgery

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  2. Urquijo Méndez JA, et al. Clinical and donor-site outcomes of DIEP versus TRAM flaps in post-mastectomy breast reconstruction: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery. 2026; doi:10.2340/jphs.v61.46271.
  3. Tyler DS, et al., eds. Plastic surgery considerations in cancer surgery. In: Sabiston Textbook of Surgery: The Biological Basis of Modern Surgical Practice. 22nd ed. Elsevier; 2026. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Aug. 4, 2026.
  4. Breast reconstruction using your own tissue (flap procedures). American Cancer Society. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer/reconstruction-surgery/breast-reconstruction-options/breast-reconstruction-using-your-own-tissues-flap-procedures.html. Accessed Aug. 4, 2026.
  5. Breast reconstruction after mastectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/breast-reconstruction-mastectomy/research. Accessed Aug. 4, 2026.
  6. Nahabedian M. Options for autologous flap-based breast reconstruction. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Aug. 4, 2026.
  7. Nahabedian M. Overview of breast reconstruction. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Aug. 4, 2026.
  8. Jagasia P, et al. Meta analysis of 2059 patients assessing early discharge after DIEP flap breast reconstruction: Comprehensive outcomes before post-operative day 5. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 2024; doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2024.09.081.
  9. Lee BT, et al. Evidence-based clinical practice guideline: Autologous breast reconstruction with DIEP or pedicled TRAM abdominal flaps. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2017; doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000003768.
  10. Rocco N, et al. Implants versus autologous tissue flaps for breast reconstruction following mastectomy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2024; doi:10.1002/14651858.CD013821.pub2.
  11. Garcia-Romero JM, et al. Comparative outcomes of deep inferior epigastric perforator flap and breast implants in breast reconstruction postmastectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery — Global Open. 2026; doi:10.1097/GOX.0000000000007777.
  12. Tsantakis V, et al. Investigating the difference in quality of life between immediate and delayed breast cancer reconstruction: A systematic review. Cancer Diagnosis & Prognosis. 2024; doi:10.21873/cdp.10312.
  13. What to expect after breast reconstruction surgery. American Cancer Society. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer/reconstruction-surgery/what-to-expect-after-breast-reconstruction-surgery.html. Accessed Aug. 5, 2026.
  14. Breast cancer surgery: What you need to know. National Breast Cancer Foundation. https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/resources/breast-cancer-surgery-ebook. Accessed Aug. 5, 2026.
  15. Thai JN, et al. Multimodality imaging of postmastectomy breast reconstruction techniques, complications, and tumor recurrence. Radiographics. 2024; doi:10.1148/rg.230070.
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