The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of single-port robotic surgery for DIEP flap breast reconstruction. The investigators will also investigate complications of the procedure, incision length, flap success rate, post operative pain, vascular pedicle length and caliber, and VMP-B score (quality of life/satisfaction of breast procedures survey).
Female patients aged ≥18 years.
Candidates for unilateral or bilateral breast reconstruction using a DIEP flap.
No contraindications for general anesthesia or robotic surgery.
Patients with adequate abdominal donor tissue for DIEP flap harvest.
History of prior abdominal surgery that significantly compromises perforator vessel integrity.
Pregnant woman.
Prisoners.
BMI > 35, as measured during the preoperative evaluation.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Lead sponsor
Intuitive Surgical
Collaborator