The study plans to compare conventional submuscular reconstruction with definitive implant and muscle sparing reconstruction with definitive implant in selected patients. The two techniques are compared in terms of patient quality of life and satisfaction; patient related outcomes, reconstruction morbidity, early and late complications are also investigated.
The study plans to collect robust data to support the prepectoral implant placement and complete coverage of implant with acellular dermal matrix in the clinical practice.
Consequently, the project plans to move toward evidence-based medicine in breast reconstruction, avoiding marketing influences and surgeon experience as the sole source of evidence.
