Abdominoplasty: peri- and supra-umbilical lipectomy.
The historical evolution of abdominoplasty, from the first reference to this type of operation in 1880 up to today, is summarized. A description is given of the author's contribution to abdominal surgery through a peri- and supra-umbilical lipectomy, which produces a better final outcome with regard to the resultant depression in this region, conveying a more natural aspect. The losangular scar for constructing the umbilicus is also reported.
D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery*; D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000601:surgery*; D005060:Europe; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D013020:South America; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000266:history* / Q000379:methods