This handbook is an introductory guide to harvesting essential workhorse flaps of the torso and upper and lower extremities‎.‎ Chapters are grouped into separate sections based on the anatomic region of the flaps‎.‎ Each chapter details the critical clinical information the surgeon needs to know to effectively harvest flaps‎,‎ providing concise descriptions of the preparation‎,‎ incision‎,‎ and dissection techniques‎.‎ Precise illustrations supplementing the descriptions enable surgeons to fully understand the technical maneuvers of each procedure‎.‎ Features‎:‎ * Step‎-by‎-step descriptions of flap harvesting techniques * Thorough discussion of the relevant vascular or neurovascular anatomy for each dissection * More than 200 illustrations and schematics demonstrating key concepts * Consistent presentation in each chapter to facilitate reference and review * Practical discussion of common pitfalls to prepare the surgeon for managing the full range of scenarios in the clinical setting * Overview of fundamental concepts‎,‎ including microvascular anatomy and patterns of vasculature of soft tissue flaps‎,‎ instrumentation‎,‎ and microvascular and microneural suturing techniques Providing a solid foundation upon which to further develop surgical skills‎,‎ this book is an indispensable resource for residents in plastic and reconstructive surgery‎,‎ trauma surgery‎,‎ orthopedics‎,‎ and neurosurgery‎.‎