De‐Epithelialization Using Scalpel Versus Monopolar Electrocautery Cutting in Reduction Mammoplasty: A Prospective Comparative Study
Khaled E. Barakat, Mohamed F. Asal, Ahmed A. Abdelkader, Doaa K. Abuhasan, Anas Bakdalieh, Annaliisa Cordova, Adil Nusair, Ahmed Adham R. Elsayed, Marc D. Basson · 2026
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Khaled Barakat and colleagues compare scalpel against electric cutting for a key step in breast reduction surgery. Their prospective study from twenty twenty-six works in Alexandria, Egypt. Removing surface skin while sparing the tissue beneath is delicate. Scalpel work is effective but slow in this step.
Each patient served as her own comparison across sides. Bilateral surgery allowed a true within-patient contrast. Outcomes between the two techniques were tracked after surgery. Electric cutting used either a blade electrode or fine needle tip. Other sharp techniques exist but were not the study focus. Speed matters when operating lists are long. Evidence can settle a habit-versus-innovation argument in theatre practice.
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| CREATOR | Khaled E. Barakat, Mohamed F. Asal, Ahmed A. Abdelkader, Doaa K. Abuhasan, Anas Bakdalieh, Annaliisa Cordova, Adil Nusair, Ahmed Adham R. Elsayed, Marc D. Basson |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 28 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |