Abstract
<jats:p>The primary treatment option for early-stage (cT1–T2) oral mucosal cancer is radical resection of the primary tumor combined with elective neck dissection. However, the methods for reconstruction of defects resulting from such procedures remain insufficiently standardized. While, in cases of locally advanced primary and recurrent tumors of the oral mucosa, radical tumor resection followed by reconstruction of extensive defects using regional flaps and microsurgical grafts is considered an effective approach in terms of oncological safety and quality of life, the reconstructive strategy for early-stage oral cancer remains a subject of ongoing debate. This article reviews the scientific literature on the given issue and evaluates the comparative effectiveness of various reconstructive methods.</jats:p>