Outcome of Quality of Life for Women Undergoing Autologous versus Alloplastic Breast Reconstruction following Mastectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Interesting article in the latest issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal - a review by Eltahir et al on meta-analysis of the quality of life of alloplastic versus autologous breast reconstruction, when measured with the BREAST-Q.

May 19, 2020

Jian Farhadi

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Plastic Surgery Group Zurich & London, King's College London

Outcome of Quality of Life for Women Undergoing Autologous versus Alloplastic Breast Reconstruction following Mastectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Interesting article in the latest issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal - a review by Eltahir et al on meta-analysis of the quality of life of alloplastic versus autologous breast reconstruction, when measured with the BREAST-Q.

The aim of this review was to evaluate which breast reconstruction technique gives the best improvement in individual quality of life and achieve satisfaction as measured with a patient-reported outcome. To that end, we reviewed and meta-analyzed the literature to assess the patient-reported outcome measures of alloplastic versus autologous postmastectomy breast reconstruction as measured by the BREAST-Q.

Take a look at the article here: https://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/Fulltext/2020/05000/Outcome_of_Quality_of_Life_for_Women_Undergoing.1.aspx

And there is an accompanying video by Ron Rohrich here: https://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/Pages/videogallery.aspx?autoPlay=false&videoId=1778

Jian Farhadi

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Plastic Surgery Group Zurich & London, King's College London

Professor Farhadi is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon and previous Director of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, London. He trained in Switzerland and London, where he developed a specialisation in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast, including microvascular breast reconstruction. Due to his extensive experience he has become an authority on this subject, where he is regularly invited as a speaker to national and international conferences. Professor Farhadi runs an active research group, where he has published widely. He is co-Chair of the European Master’s in surgical oncology, reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery.