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The octopus technique: a technical modification for tension-free closure in abdominoplasty

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This paper describes the Octopus Technique, a technical modification for tension-free abdominoplasty closure using short vertical relaxing incisions for multidirectional tension redistribution. In 12 consecutive patients, no wound dehiscence or flap necrosis occurred. Preliminary results suggest it is safe and reproducible.

Source: Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery

DOI: 10.1080/23320885.2026.2648257

Authors: Adnan G. Gelidan, Hatan Mortada, Hisham Alghamdi, Amr Youssef Arkoubi

Institutions: King Saud University, King Saud Medical City, Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University

Language: English

Topic: Body Contouring and Surgery

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: King Saud University, Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University