Cutting Risk, Not Just Skin-An International Survey on the Role of Preoperative Lab Values in Risk Stratification for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) is characterized by its wide range of techniques and procedures, aiming to address the need for individualized treatment approaches. As PRS is predominantly performed in an elective and non-emergency setting, a thorough preoperative risk assessment through standardized diagnostics remains essential. Lab testing is often routinely performed, yet its overall role and how specific parameters are currently used to stratify risk in PRS is poorly understood. We herein aim to explore the role of preoperative lab value testing and characterize current practices, perceived importance, and variability in their use for risk stratification. Methods: We conducted an anonymous, web-based cross-sectional survey of international

SUBMITTER: Alfertshofer M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12609558 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature