Speakers - 2027

Title: Umbilicoplasty using six cutaneous flaps in the surgical treatment of congenital umbilical anomalies

Abstract

Congenital umbilical anomalies (umbilical cord hernia, larger umbilical hernias, and epithelialized omphaloceles) pose a significant challenge for surgeons striving to achieve optimal reconstruction. Approximately ten years ago, we developed a technique based on six cutaneous flaps for umbilical reconstruction, resulting in what can be described as the perfect umbilicus.A total of 53 children (28 boys and 25 girls) underwent surgery over a 10-year period. Twenty-eight of them underwent surgery using the new technique: 16 with umbilical hernias, 9 with umbilical cord hernias, 1 umbilical cyst and 2 with epithelialized omphaloceles.We demonstrate the application of this technique in three different cases of umbilical anomalies.The described technique for forming a neo-umbilicus using six cutaneous flaps is very simple and precise. Its application provides excellent aesthetic outcomes with no procedure-related complications observed.