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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Arch Plast Surg 2023; 50(01): 121-124
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1758640
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Inexpensive Materials for Microsurgery in Middle- and Low-Income Countries

Pedro Ciudad 
1   Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, Arzobispo Loayza National Hospital, Lima, Peru
2   Academic Department of Surgery, Hipolito Unanue School of Medicine, Federico Villarreal National University, Lima, Peru
,
Joseph M. Escandón 
3   Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York
,
Edgar Llanos
1   Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, Arzobispo Loayza National Hospital, Lima, Peru
,
Juan Ludeña
1   Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, Arzobispo Loayza National Hospital, Lima, Peru
,
Oscar J. Manrique 
3   Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York
,
Jorge Castro
1   Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, Arzobispo Loayza National Hospital, Lima, Peru
,
Rafael Rossi
1   Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, Arzobispo Loayza National Hospital, Lima, Peru
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Abstract

With the continuous incorporation of new technologies and advancements in surgical technique, microsurgical procedures around the world have generated a higher success rate and innovative procedures are now possible. In this setting, limitations regarding accessibility and acquisition of medical resources and equipment for these types of operations may be difficult in developing countries. We believe the dexterities of surgeons go beyond the surgical technique, meaning that we are able to use everyday materials to re-create affordable solutions that can be used during surgery in a safe way. This manuscript presents our experience with different surgical instruments and gadgets, developed out of necessity, to improve microsurgical interventions in developing countries.

Author Contribution

Idea and conceptualization: P.C.; Research and investigation: P.C., J.M.E.; Data curation: P.C. and J.M.E.; Analysis: P.C., J.M.E.; Funding acquisition: P.C., J.M.E.; Methodology: P.C.; Project administration: P.C.; Software and simulation: P.C.; Supervision: P.C.; Verification: P.C. and O.J.M.; Original draft preparation: all authors; Revision and editing: all authors.


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Written patient consent was obtained.


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This article was performed in accordance with the ethical standards of the institutional and/or national research committee and with the 1964 Helsinki declaration and its later amendments or comparable ethical standards.




Publication History

Received: 11 January 2022

Accepted: 04 August 2022

Article published online:
06 February 2023

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