What question did this study set out to answer?

To assess the impact of reconstructive surgery on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) over a 10-year period.

April 10, 2026Open Access

Quality of life after breast (reconstructive) surgery—an interim analysis of a prospective three-arm clinical trial with a 10-year follow-up (REKO 001)

Key Points

To assess the impact of reconstructive surgery on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) over a 10-year period.
Conducted a prospective three-arm clinical trial with patients undergoing DIEP/FCI reconstruction
Analyzed changes in HRQoL within the first 5 months post-surgery
Planned follow-ups at 2, 5, 7, and 10 years
HRQoL increased in patients within the first 5 months after surgery
Patients reported higher risks of complications post-surgery
There was a noted decrease in abdominal well-being observed after surgery

Abstract

For patients opting for DIEP/FCI reconstruction, an increase in HRQoL can be seen within the first 5 months after surgery, but they must accept the higher risk of complications and a decrease in abdominal well-being. Further follow-ups after 2, 5, 7, and 10 years are underway.

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Quality of life after breast (reconstructive) surgery—an interim analysis of a prospective three-arm clinical trial with a 10-year follow-up (REKO 001)

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