Abstract
We sought to explore the current landscape of team composition in the provision of
major head and neck ablative and reconstructive surgery in the UK. We conducted a
survey of maxillofacial surgery units and compiled data on the operating model adopted
at each institution. Our survey confirmed 54 active maxillofacial units undertaking
microvascular free flap reconstructive surgery, with 44 (82%) hospitals adopting a
two-team operative approach. We found no significant association between hospital
type and volume of free flaps undertaken and prevailing operating team model. Our
study provides an interesting snapshot of the current head and neck microvascular
reconstructive practice in the UK.
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Publication history
Published online: March 13, 2020
Accepted:
February 26,
2020
Received:
September 5,
2019
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