Kasandra R. Dassoulas
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Kasandra R. Dassoulas is a reconstructive surgeon whose work focuses on the intersection of oncologic resection and complex pelvic reconstruction, particularly for female patients. Her key research areas include vaginal reconstruction following abdominoperineal resection, microsurgical flap techniques, and optimizing functional and aesthetic outcomes after cancer surgery. Dassoulas’s major contribution is the development and refinement of the combined gluteus and pudendal thigh flap approach for reconstructing vaginal defects after robotic-assisted abdominoperineal resection. This technique addresses a critical gap in care: as minimally invasive surgery for low-lying rectal cancers reduces the need for laparotomy, traditional vertical rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flaps become less feasible. Her work demonstrates that combining gluteal and pudendal thigh flaps provides a reliable, well-vascularized reconstruction that preserves pelvic integrity and sexual function. While her most-cited paper has garnered 2 citations, its clinical significance lies in offering a tailored solution for a specific, challenging patient population. Dassoulas’s research advances the field by bridging surgical oncology and plastic surgery, ensuring that advances in cancer treatment do not come at the cost of quality of life.
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