Alanna M. Rebecca
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About
Dr. Alanna M. Rebecca is a pioneering reconstructive surgeon whose work sits at the cutting edge of robotic microsurgery and pelvic reconstruction. Her primary research focuses on developing and refining minimally invasive techniques for complex reconstructive challenges, particularly in oncologic and lymphedema patients. Dr. Rebecca’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and safety of robot-assisted rectus abdominis flap harvest for pelvic reconstruction, a technique that offers improved visualization and instrument mobility compared to traditional open surgery. Her 2020 case series on this topic (16 citations) and her subsequent work on robotic harvest following abdominoperineal resection (11 citations) have established foundational protocols in the field. More recently, Dr. Rebecca has advanced the frontier of supermicrosurgery by pioneering the use of the da Vinci Single-Port (SP) system for vascularized omental lymph node transfer (VOLT) to treat lymphedema, a condition affecting millions. Her 2025 comparison of this novel single-port robotic technique to the open approach represents a significant leap forward, promising reduced donor-site morbidity and faster recovery. Through her innovative work, Dr. Rebecca is reshaping the standard of care for complex reconstructive procedures.
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