Definition: Microsurgery is surgery that is performed under a microscope with specially designed instruments. Microsurgery makes it possible for a surgeon to work on parts of the body that are barely visible to the human eye.
Pronunciation: MY-kro SIR-gu-ree
Also Known As: microvascular surgery
Examples: Microsurgery is used during free flap breast reconstruction (DIEP flap, IGAP, SGAP, TRAM free flap) for reconnecting arteries and veins, so that the transplanted tissue flap will have a sufficient blood supply, and survive in its new location.
