Lee DW

[BACKGROUND] The breast meridian is a central axis in breast surgery design, essential for procedures such as breast reduction and mastopexy. Traditional methods of marking the breast meridian rely on subjective surgeon perspectives, often …

 Prepectoral direct-to-implant (DTI) is a common implant-based breast reconstruction method used for patients with breast cancer, although patients often present capsular contracture as a common complication. This study aimed to investigate…

[BACKGROUND] Silicone nasal implants have been widely used in rhinoplasty. However, research on the correlation between implant hardness and the development of fibrosis and inflammation is lacking. This study investigated how the hardness o…

[BACKGROUND] Implant-based breast reconstruction has evolved over time. However, the effects of prepectoral breast reconstruction (PBR) compared with those of subpectoral breast reconstruction (SBR) have not been clearly defined. Therefore,…

Deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap surgery is a common technique for breast reconstruction. However, the long and noticeable abdominal scar is one of its greatest disadvantages. Here, the authors suggest a minimal scarring DIEP…

[BACKGROUND] In rhinoplasty, calcification around silicone implants is frequently observed in the tip dorsum (TD) area. Additionally, based on a review of various literature, it is presumed that calcification in silicone implants occurs due…

[BACKGROUND] Sarcopenia is characterized by the loss of skeletal muscle mass and power. Preoperative sarcopenia may be associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications after autologous free-flap breast reconstruction surgery…

[BACKGROUND] Transcutaneous oxygen pressure (TcpO) is a precise method for determining oxygen perfusion in wounded tissues. The device uses either electrochemical or optical sensors. [AIM] To evaluate the usefulness of TcpO measurements on…

[RATIONALE] Breast augmentation is usually performed by inserting implants into the breasts. However, injectable fillers are sometimes used for the convenience of both patients and surgeons. If foreign substances, such as biomaterials, are …

The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap has been widely used for autologous breast reconstruction after mastectomy. In the conventional surgical method, a long incision is needed at the anterior fascia of the rectus abdominis mu…

[BACKGROUND] A robotic deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap created through a totally extraperitoneal approach minimizes violation of the donor site, which may lead to postoperative pain reduction and rapid recovery. The authors …

The anterolateral thigh free flap is one of the most preferred options for reconstructing soft tissues of the extremities and vascular anastomosis is one of the most important factors for flaps survival. T-anastomosis and double venous anas…

Deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap surgery is one of the most common techniques for breast reconstruction using abdominal tissue. Although the DIEP flap reduces donor-site morbidity when compared with the conventional fr…

[OBJECTIVES] Transoral thyroidectomy does not involve neck incision, and its postoperative cosmetic outcome is thought to be superior to that of conventional thyroidectomy and other remote-access procedures. This study aimed to compare the …

[BACKGROUND] Although loss of sensation in patients with breast cancer after mastectomy followed by breast reconstruction is an important factor affecting patients' quality of life, the mechanism of sensory recovery is still unclear. Our st…

[INTRODUCTION] The effect of radiation on uncomplicated postoperative scars is unclear. This study aimed to analyze irradiated and non-irradiated scars in patients with unilateral breast cancer, who underwent oncoplastic breast reduction su…

[BACKGROUND] Thread rhinoplasty can trigger a reaction to thread material, which is a foreign body. We compared clinical features induced by absorbable and non-absorbable threads following thread rhinoplasty. [CASE SUMMARY] Two patients wh…

[INTRODUCTION] A trend towards robotic scarless surgery using remote site incisions has developed in head and neck surgery for better cosmetic outcomes. We have carried out robot-assisted excision of thyroglossal duct cysts (TGDC) by a post…

[BACKGROUND] The most important advantage of remote-access robotic and endoscopic thyroidectomies is believed to be the excellent postoperative cosmesis. The purpose of this study was to compare directly the postoperative cosmetic outcomes …

The facelift is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery methods of antiaging. There are many complications in facelift, but infections rarely occur relatively. The authors would like to introduce a patient who developed infection after a f…

Robotic surgery facilitates surgical procedures by employing flexible arms with multiple degrees of freedom and providing high-quality 3-dimensional imaging. Robot-assisted nipplesparing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction is currently…

[BACKGROUND] As the indications for postmastectomy radiotherapy expand, innovative solutions are required to reduce operative complications and reconstructive failure after prosthetic breast reconstruction. In this study, we investigated th…

[BACKGROUND] The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and early surgical outcomes of transoral thyroidectomy and to compare robotic and endoscopic procedures. [METHODS] A total of 37 patients underwent robotic (23 cas…

[BACKGROUND] The purpose of this study was to determine whether postauricular robotic and conventional hemithyroidectomy result in significantly different voice outcomes. [METHODS] We prospectively compared the voice handicap index (VHI)-1…

[PURPOSE] The incision for breast augmentation can be chosen from the transaxillary, inframammary fold, periareolar, or transumbilical approaches. While the inframammary fold approach is commonly used worldwide, the transaxillary approach i…

[BACKGROUND] The open gingival embrasure, the so-called black triangle, is one of the unsolved dilemmas in adult dentistry. Although various techniques have been introduced to improve black triangles, the lack of reproducible experimental m…

[BACKGROUND] The current indications of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) have expanded to include young patients with serious cardiac risk factors, but CIED placement has the disadvantage of involving unsightly scarring and bu…

[BACKGROUND] In breast reconstruction using implants after unilateral mastectomy, it is challenging to create a natural, ptotic contour, and asymmetry is a potential drawback. To achieve breast symmetry and an ideal shape for both breasts, …

[BACKGROUND] The treatment of gynecomastia depends on multiple factors, and the best modality is controversial. In this study, we aimed to determine the best management approach by comparing outcomes of two groups of patients with gynecomas…