What is free flap surgery?<br /><br />When cancer surgery is done, there will be a need to remove some tissues. These tissues should be replaced with healthy tissues taken from other areas. <br /><br />Is free flap surgery after cancer surgery necessary?<br /><br />Yes. For example, for mouth cancer, it might be required to remove the jawbone and muscles. This might affect the chewing and speaking patterns. In this case, bones and muscles from the leg are taken and placed in the area. This is called the free flap cancer treatment.
