The Latissimus Dorsi Flap is a widely used reconstructive surgical technique performed by plastic surgeons to restore areas affected by cancer-related tissue loss, most commonly in breast reconstruction following a mastectomy.

In this procedure, the surgeon harvests a flap composed of skin, fat, muscle, and blood vessels from the Latissimus Dorsi muscle—located in the upper back. This tissue is then tunneled beneath the skin to the chest area, where it is shaped into a new breast mound.

This method provides a reliable and natural-feeling reconstruction option for patients, especially when other types of flap or implant-based reconstructions are not suitable.