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A systematic search of PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and EMBASE was conducted for studies published since 1980.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Areas of agreement<\/jats:title>\n Surgical management represents a reliable option to manage patients who suffered AATR. A well-designed operative strategy is essential to facilitate early recovery and achieve optimal functional outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Areas of controversy<\/jats:title>\n The surgical management of AATR remains challenging, particularly with respect to defining surgical indications, determining the optimal timing of intervention, selecting the most appropriate patient positioning, choosing between open and minimally invasive techniques, deciding on the role of primary augmentation, and establishing evidence-based postoperative rehabilitation protocols.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Growing points<\/jats:title>\n In the absence of established guidelines for the surgical management of AATR, this evidence-based clinical practice guideline provides nine key recommendations designed to address current controversies in the field.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Areas timely for developing research<\/jats:title>\n Further studies are warranted to evaluate emerging strategies such 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