Perforator Sparing Components Separation
Directed by Mike Boctor
Michael J Boctor, BS, Simon Moradian, MD, Gregory A. Dumanian, MD
Traditional components separation with sliding myofascial rectus flaps creates massively undermined skin flaps, increasing the risk of wound complications. Lateral incisions enable access to the semilunar line with minimal undermining, allowing for preservation of periumbilical perforators. This technique has demonstrated a statistically significant decrease in wound complications (20% ⇢ 2%).
