Identifying Factors of Operative Efficiency in Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Head and neck oncological resection and reconstruction is a complex process that requires multidisciplinary collaboration and prolonged operative time. Numerous factors are associated with operative time, including a surgeon's experience, team familiarity, and the use of new technologies. It is paramount to evaluate the contribution of these factors and modalities on operative time to facilitate broad adoption of the most effective modalities and reduce complications associated with prolonged operative time.

Objective

To examine the association of head and neck cancer resection and reconstruction interventions with operative time.

Design, setting, and participants

This large cohort study included all patients who underwent head and neck oncologic resection

SUBMITTER: Alhefzi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10360003 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature