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Edward I. Chang, MD, FACS

Department of Plastic Surgery, Division of Surgery

Present Title & Affiliation

Primary Appointment

Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment

Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Education & Training

Degree-Granting Education

2003	New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York, US, MD
1999	University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, Major Biology, Minor Chemistry and Anthropology, BA

Postgraduate Training

2010-2011	Clinical Fellowship, Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
2008-2010	Clinical Residency, Plastic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
2006-2008	Research Fellowship, Plastic Surgery, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California
2004-2006	Clinical Residency, General Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
2003-2004	Clinical Internship, General Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California

Board Certifications

2012	American Board of Plastic Surgery

Experience & Service

Academic Appointments

Associate Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2016 - 2021

Assistant Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2011 - 2016

Other Appointments/Responsibilities

Operating Room Liaison, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2014 - Present

Clinical Specialist, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2010 - 2011

Consultant, Peak Surgical Inc, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2007 - 2009

Consultant, Synvascular Inc, Palo Alto, CA, 2007 - 2010

Research Assistant, NYU Laboratory for Microvascular Research and Tissue Engineering, New York, NY, 2002 - 2003

Anatomy Fellow and Tutor, NYU School of Medicine Department of Anatomy, New York, NY, 2000 - 2000

Research Assistant, Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, PA, 1997 - 1999

Institutional Committee Activities

Member, Innovation Steering Committee, 2019 - Present

Member, Breast SWAT Team, 2018 - 2018

Member, Surgical and Perioperative Services, 2015 - Present

Member, Global Academic Programs (GAP), 2014 - Present

Director, Annual Microsurgical Skills Course, 2014 - Present

Representative, Faculty Senate, Department of Plastic Surgery, 2014 - 2017

Member, Travel Advisory Committee Task Force, 2013 - Present

Member, Global International Service, 2013 - Present

Member, Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Comprehensive Care Center, 2013 - Present

Member, Head & Neck Quality Improvement Group, 2013 - Present

Ad Hoc Reviewer, Clinical Research Committee, 2012 - 2013

Member, Patient Safety & Pharmacy, Department of Plastic Surgery Heparin Order Form, 2011 - 2012

Honors & Awards

2024	Godina Traveling Fellow 2024, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
2020	Faculty Leadership Academy Graduate, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
2019	Plastic Surgery Foundation Visiting Professor Grant, ASPS
2019	Most Outstanding Paper, American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
2017	Top 1% National Performance, Patient Care Measures, AHRQ CAHPS
2012	Best Case/Best Save Award, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Plastic Surgery
2011	Best Resident/Fellow Paper Award, Chang Gung Mayo Clinic Symposium in Reconstructive Surgery
2010	Best Microsurgical Paper, Senior Residents Conference
2009	Best Scientific Research Paper, ASRM
2008	Best Basic Science Paper, PS Research Symposium, Stanford University
2008	Young Investigator Award, Wound Healing Society
2007	Gingrass Award Recipient, Plastic Surgery Research Council
2006	National Institutes of Health LRP Grant, National Institutes of Health
2003	Julius R. Krevans Surgery Intern of the Year Award, University of California, San Francisco
2003	ACP ASIM Regional Clinical Research Abstract and Poster First Place, New York University School of Medicine
2003	Abraham Ellis Clinical Research Grant, New York University School of Medicine
2003	Founder NYU Chapter Operation Smile, New York University School of Medicine
2003	Inductee to Delta Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
2003	Milton B. Rosenbluth Foundation Clinical Research Grant, New York University School of Medicine
2002	J.T. Tai Foundation Scholarship, New York University School of Medicine
2002	NYU School of Medicine Honors Program, New York University School of Medicine
2002	ACP ASIM Regional Clinical Research Abstract and Poster Winner, New York University School of Medicine
2001	Medicine Clerkship Essay Award, New York University School of Medicine
1999	Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, University of Pennsylvania
1998	Golden Key National Honor Society, University of Pennsylvania
1995	Dean's List, University of Pennsylvania

Professional Memberships

International Confederation of Plastic Surgery Societies

2016 - Present

Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons

2014 - Present

International Federation of Adipose Therapeutics and Science

2014 - 2016

American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery

2010 - Present

Plastic Surgery Research Council

2009 - Present

American Society of Plastic Surgeons

2008 - Present

American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons

2007 - Present

American College of Surgeons

2003 - Present

Selected Publications

Peer-Reviewed Articles

Lee, Z, Ha, A, Shuck, JW, Chang, EI, Largo, RD, Hanasono, MM, Garvey, PB, Yu, P. Closure of the osteocutaneous fibula flap donor site with a tonearm (propeller) flap. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery 100:240-247, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39667177.
Lee ZH, Shuck JW, Largo RD, Chang EI, Hanasono MM, Yu P, Garvey PB. Free fibula mandible reconstruction for osteoradionecrosis is more challenging than for primary cancer. Head Neck 46(11):2834-2842, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38847334.
Largo RD, Chang EI. Discussion: Radial and Ulnar Forearm Free Flaps: A Critical Comparison of Donor-Site Morbidity and Its Impact on Quality of Life. Plast Reconstr Surg 154(3):662-663, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39196868.
Shuck JW, Chang EI. Discussion: Optimal Timing for Secondary Reconstruction of Head and Neck Defects after Free Flap Failure. Plast Reconstr Surg 153(6):1400-1401, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38810164.
Contrera KJ, Hassan AM, Shuck JW, Bobian M, Ha AY, Chang EI, Garvey PB, Roubaud MS, Lee ZH, Hanasono MM, Gross ND, Myers JN, Yu P, Largo RD. Outcomes for 160 Consecutive Lateral Arm Free Flaps for Head and Neck Reconstruction. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 170(3):747-757, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38037485.
Hassan AM, Paidisetty P, Ray N, Govande JV, Largo RD, Chu CK, Mericli AF, Schaverien MV, Clemens MW, Hanasono MM, Chang EI, Butler CE, Garvey PB, Selber JC. Ensuring Safety While Achieving Beauty: An Evidence-Based Approach to Optimizing Mastectomy and Autologous Breast Reconstruction Outcomes in Patients with Obesity. J Am Coll Surg 237(3):441-451, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37144798.
Danker S, Shuck JW, Taher A, Mujtaba B, Chang EI, Chu CK, Liu J, Garvey PB, Hanna E, Yu P, Largo RD. The lateral forearm flap versus traditional upper extremity flaps: A comparison of donor site morbidity and flap thickness. Head Neck 45(9):2413-2423, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37464915.
Hassan AM, Ray N, Govande JG, Paidisetty P, Largo RD, Chu CK, Mericli AF, Schaverien MV, Clemens MW, Hanasono MM, Chang EI, Garvey PB, Phillips BT, Selber JC. Long-term Surgical and Patient-Reported Outcomes Comparing Skin-Preserving, Staged Versus Delayed Microvascular Breast Reconstruction. Ann Surg Oncol 30(9):5711-5722, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37285093.
Thione A, Sánchez-García A, Heredia-Alcalde I, Balaguer-Cambra J, Pérez-García A, Chang EI. Latissimus Dorsi and DIEP Flaps for Pharyngeal Reconstruction: A Novel Indication. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 75(3):2063-2066, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37636787.
Chang EI. Alternate Soft Tissue Free Flaps for Head and Neck Reconstruction: The Next Generation of Workhorse Flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg 152(1):184-193, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36728636.
Ismail T, Padilla P, Kurlander DE, Corkum JP, Hanasono MM, Garvey PB, Chang EI, Yu P, Largo RD. Profunda Artery Perforator Flap Tongue Reconstruction: An Effective and Safe Alternative to the Anterolateral Thigh Flap. Plast Reconstr Surg. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37384852.
Hassan AM, Ray N, Govande JG, Paidisetty P, Largo RD, Chu CK, Mericli AF, Schaverien MV, Clemens MW, Hanasono MM, Chang EI, Garvey PB, Phillips BT, Selber JC. ASO Visual Abstract: Long-Term Surgical and Patient-Reported Outcomes Comparing Skin-Preserving, Staged Versus Delayed Microvascular Breast Reconstruction. Ann Surg Oncol. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37335352.
Hassan AM, Franco CM, Shah NR, Netherton TJ, Mericli AF, Garvey PP, Schaverien MV, Chang EI, Hanasono MM, Selber JC, Butler CE. ASO Visual Abstract: Outcomes of Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction After Oncologic Resection: 14-Year Experience at an NCI-Designated Cancer Center. Ann Surg Oncol 30(6):3723-3724, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36717521.
Hassan AM, Franco CM, Shah NR, Netherton TJ, Mericli AF, Garvey PP, Schaverien MV, Chang EI, Hanasono MM, Selber JC, Butler CE. Outcomes of Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction After Oncologic Resection: 14-Year Experience at an NCI-Designated Cancer Center. Ann Surg Oncol 30(6):3712-3720, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36662331.
Asaad M, Morris N, Selber JC, Liu J, Clemens MW, Adelman DM, Chang EI, Butler CE. No Differences in Surgical and Patient-reported Outcomes Between Alloderm, Surgimend, and Dermacell for Prepectoral Implant-based Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 151(5):719e-729e, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36525574.
Zhang Q, Chiu Y, Chen Y, Wu Y, Dunne LW, Largo RD, Chang EI, Adelman DM, Schaverien MV, Butler CE. Harnessing the synergy of perfusable muscle flap matrix and adipose-derived stem cells for prevascularization and macrophage polarization to reconstruct volumetric muscle loss. Bioact Mater 22:588-614, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36382023.
Smith JM, Boukovalas S, Chang EI, Liu J, Selber JC, Hanson SE, Reece GP. Analysis of Breast Aesthetic Revision Procedures after Unilateral Abdominal-based Free-flap Breast Reconstruction: A Single-center Experience with 1251 Patients. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 11(3):e4861, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36910732.
Kurlander DE, Garvey PB, Largo RD, Yu P, Chang EI, Hanasono MM, Mericli AF. The Cost Utility of Virtual Surgical Planning and Computer-Assisted Design/Computer-Assisted Manufacturing in Mandible Reconstruction Using the Free Fibula Osteocutaneous Flap. J Reconstr Microsurg 39(3):221-230, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 35988577.
Hassan AM, Egro FM, Talanker MM, Shah NR, Liu J, Maricevich RS, Chang EI, Hanasono MM, Selber JC, Butler CE. Comparison of Long-term Surgical Outcomes and Microsurgical Skills between Independent and Integrated Plastic Surgery Trainees. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 11(3):e4709, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36910735.
Asaad M, Lu SC, Hassan AM, Kambhampati P, Mitchell D, Chang EI, Yu P, Hanasono MM, Sidey-Gibbons C. The Use of Machine Learning for Predicting Complications of Free-Flap Head and Neck Reconstruction. Ann Surg Oncol. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36719569.
Ismail T, Kurlander DE, Lee ZH, Lunger A, Shuck JW, Largo RD, Chang EI. The Medial Femoral Condyle Flap: A Novel Versatile Tool for Complex Microvascular Maxillofacial Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 151(1):115e-119e, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36576826.
Chu CK, Hanasono MM, Chang EI. Treatment of multiple limb lymphedema with combined supermicrosurgical techniques. Microsurgery 43(1):13-19, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 35244958.
Shuck JW, Felder JA, Shammas RL, Chang EI, Selber JC, Phillips BT. Down with the Bean Bag: A Multi-institutional Experience with Total Latissimus Muscle Free Flap Harvest in the Supine Position. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 11(1):e4755, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36655030.
Zeng N, Chen Y, Wu Y, Zang M, Largo RD, Chang EI, Schaverien MV, Yu P, Zhang Q. Pre-epithelialized cryopreserved tracheal allograft for neo-trachea flap engineering. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 11:1196521, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37214293.
Dip F, Alexandru N, Amore M, Becker C, Belgrado JP, Bourgeois P, Chang EI, Koshima I, Liberale G, Masia J, Mortimer P, Neligan P, Batista BN, Olszewski W, Salvia SA, Suami H, Vankerckhove S, Yamamoto T, Lo Menzo E, White KP, Rosenthal RJ. Use of fluorescence imaging during lymphatic surgery: A Delphi survey of experts worldwide. Surgery 172(6S):S14-S20, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36427924.
Hanson SE, Garvey PB, Chang EI, Reece GP, Liu J, Baumann DP, Butler CE. A Prospective, Randomized Comparison of Clinical Outcomes with Different Processing Techniques in Autologous Fat Grafting. Plast Reconstr Surg 150(5):955-962, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35994347.
Aten DM, Chang EI. Practical Strategies in Reconstruction of Soft-Tissue Sarcoma. Plast Reconstr Surg 150(5):1082e-1094e, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36288255.
Contrera KJ, Zafereo ME, Yaniv D, Roberts DB, Gillenwater AM, Hanna EY, Weber RS, Myers JN, Chang EI, Garvey PB, Hanasono MM, Yu P, Hutcheson KA, Fuller CD, Tyler MA, Neskey DM. Outcomes for recurrent oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma. Oral Oncol 134:106127, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36155359.
Broyles JM, Smith JM, Wong FC, Hanasono MM, Chang EI, Kappadath SC, Schaverien MV. SPECT/CT Reverse Lymphatic Mapping for Groin Vascularized Lymph Node Transplant Planning. Plast Reconstr Surg 150(4):869e-879e, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35939631.
Yin Z, Wang H, Liu Y, Wang Y, Chang EI, Yin J. Single Institution Evolution in Defining an Algorithm for Prevention and Management of Severe Complications in Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 150:48S-60S, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35943963.
Farley CR, Irwin S, Adesoye T, Sun SX, DeSnyder SM, Lucci A, Shaitelman SF, Chang EI, Ueno NT, Woodward WA, Teshome M. Lymphedema in Inflammatory Breast Cancer Patients Following Trimodal Treatment. Ann Surg Oncol 29(10):6370-6378, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35854031.
Farley CR, Irwin S, Adesoye T, Sun SX, DeSnyder SM, Lucci A, Shaitelman SF, Chang EI, Ueno NT, Woodward WA, Teshome M. ASO Visual Abstract: Lymphedema in Inflammatory Breast Cancer Patients Following Trimodal Treatment. Ann Surg Oncol 29(10):6379-6380, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36030283.
Shuck JW, Francis AM, Chang EI. Commentary: Gastroepiploic vascularized lymph node transfer for extremities' lymphedema: Is two better than one? A retrospective case-control study. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 75(9):3138-3139, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35752589.
Asaad M, Yao C, Kambhampati P, Mitchell D, Liu J, Lewis CM, Yu P, Hanasono MM, Chang EI. Impact of Body Mass Index on Surgical Outcomes in Oncologic Microvascular Head and Neck Reconstruction. Ann Surg Oncol 29(8):5109-5121, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35325376.
Asaad M, Yao C, Kambhampati P, Mitchell D, Liu J, Lewis CM, Yu P, Hanasono MM, Chang EI. ASO Visual Abstract: Impact of Body Mass Index on Surgical Outcomes in Oncologic Microvascular Head and Neck Reconstruction. Ann Surg Oncol. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35355130.
Chang EI. Optimizing Treatment of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema Using Combined DIEP Flap and Lymphedema Surgery. Arch Plast Surg 49(2):150-157, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35832680.
Chang EI. Discussion: Selection of Optimal Functional Lymphatic Vessel Cutoff Size in Supermicrosurgical Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis in Lower Extremity Lymphedema. Plast Reconstr Surg 149(1):247-248, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 34936628.
Shuck J, Schaverien MV, Chang EI. Discussion: Nanofibrillar Collagen Scaffold Enhances Edema Reduction and Formation of New Lymphatic Collectors after Lymphedema Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg 148(6):1394-1395, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34847129.
Chang EI. Discussion: Comparison of Autologous Breast Reconstruction Complications by Type of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Regimen. Plast Reconstr Surg 148(6):1197-1198, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34847106.
Assad M, Howell SM, Liu J, Reece GP, Chang EI, Garvey PB, Butler CE, Hanson SE. The Effect of Lipoaspirate Processing Technique on Complications in Autologous Fat Grafting for Breast Reconstruction: A Propensity Score Analysis Study. Aesthet Surg J 41(10):NP1303-NP1309, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34077508.
Chang EI. Discussion: Mandibular Reconstruction with Scapular Systems: A Single-Center Case Series Involving 208 Flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg 148(3):635-636, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34432694.
Schaverien MV, Chang EI. Discussion: "Development and Psychometric Validation of a Patient-Reported Outcome Measure for Arm Lymphedema: LYMPH-Q Upper Extremity Module". Ann Surg Oncol 28(9):4767-4768, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33811303.
Largo RD, Bhadkamkar MA, Asaad M, Chu CK, Garvey PB, Butler CE, Yu P, Hanasono MM, Chang EI. The Profunda Artery Perforator Flap: A Versatile Option for Head and Neck Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 147(6):1401-1412, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33973941.
Hanson SE, Garvey PB, Chang EI, Reece GP, Liu J, Baumann DP, Butler CE. A Randomized Prospective Time and Motion Comparison of Techniques to Process Autologous Fat Grafts. Plast Reconstr Surg 147(5):1035-1044, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33890883.
Ibrahim A, Chang EI. Reply: Optimizing Quality of Life for Patients with Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Prospective Study Combining DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction and Lymphedema Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg 147(5):877e-878e, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33877065.
Olenczak JB, Ford JR, Mericli AF, Adelman DM, Chang EI, Hanasono MM, Esmaeli B, Kapur SK. Surgical and Ophthalmologic Outcomes of Reconstruction in Patients Treated With Eye-Sparing Surgery and Radiation Therapy for Tumors of the Lacrimal Drainage Apparatus. Ann Plast Surg 86(3):292-297, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33555683.
Chang EI. Discussion: Endoscopy-Assisted Total Mastectomy with and without Immediate Reconstruction: An Extended Follow-Up, Multicenter Study. Plast Reconstr Surg 147(2):279-280, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33565820.
Chang EI. Latest Advancements in Autologous Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 147(1):111e-122e, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33370068.
Butterworth JA, Huynh TT, Lewis VO, Chang EI. Phlegmasia cerulea dolens following internal hemipelvectomy: Case report and literature review. Injury 51 Suppl 4:S68-S70, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32093946.
Boukovalas S, Goepfert RP, Smith JM, Mecham E, Liu J, Zafereo ME, Chang EI, Hessel AC, Hanasono MM, Gross ND, Yu P, Lewin JS, Lewis CM, Diaz EM, Weber RS, Myers JN, Offodile AC. Association between postoperative complications and long-term oncologic outcomes following total laryngectomy: 10-year experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Cancer 126(22):4905-4916, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32931057.
Mericli AF, Boukovalas S, Roubaud MS, Kai-Cheng Chu C, Bird J, Lewis VO, Rhines LD, Chang EI, Adelman DM, Hanasono MM. Restoration of spinopelvic continuity with the free fibula flap after limb-sparing oncologic resection is associated with a high union rate and superior functional outcomes. Plast Reconstr Surg 146(3):650-662, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32459735.
Largo RD, Chu CK, Chang EI, Liu J, Abu-Ghname A, Wang H, Schaverien MV, Mericli AF, Hanasono MM, Yu P. Perforator Mapping of the Profunda Artery Perforator Flap: Anatomy and Clinical Experience. Plast Reconstr Surg. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32826732.
Schaverien MV, Chang EI. Discussion: Body Mass Index and Lymphedema Morbidity: Comparison of Obese versus Normal-Weight Patients. Plast Reconstr Surg 146(2):408-409, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32740597.
Shuck J, Chang EI, Mericli AF, Gross NF, Hanasono MM, Garvey PB, Yu P, Largo RD. Free Lateral Forearm Flap in Head and Neck Reconstruction: An Attractive Alternative to the Radial Forearm Flap. Plast Reconstr Surg. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32590516.
Chang EI, Liu JJ. Flattening the curve in oncologic surgery: Impact of Covid-19 on surgery at tertiary care cancer center. J Surg Oncol. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32488866.
Chang EI, Liu J. Prospective Comparison of Donor-Site Morbidity following Radial Forearm and Ulnar Artery Perforator Flap Harvest. Plast Reconstr Surg 145(5):1267-1274, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32332551.
Ahmad FI, Mericli AF, DeFazio MV, Chang EI, Hanasono MM, Pederson WC, Kaufman M, Selber JC. Application of the ORBEYE three-dimensional exoscope for microsurgical procedures. Microsurgery 40(4):468-472, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 31855291.
Sisk GC, Shuck JW, Lopez M, Chang EI. Lymphovenous anastomosis using the venous coupler. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 73(5):983-1007, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32008943.
Chang EI, Ibrahim A, Liu J, Robe C, Suami H, Hanasono MM, Nguyen AT. Optimizing Quality of Life for Patients with Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Prospective Study Combining DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction and Lymphedema Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg 145(4):676e-685e, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32221193.
Chang EI, Chu CK, Hanson SE, Selber JC, Hanasono MM, Schaverien MV. Comprehensive Overview of Available Donor Sites for Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 8(3):e2675, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32537339.
Chu CK, Schaverien MV, Chang EI, Hanson SE, Hanasono MM, Selber JC. Intra-abdominal Lymph Nodes: A Privileged Donor Site for Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 8(3):e2673, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32537337.
Schaverien MV, Baumann DP, Selber JC, Chang EI, Hanasono MM, Chu C, Hanson SE, Butler CE. Building a Multidisciplinary Comprehensive Academic Lymphedema Program. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 8(3):e2670, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32537334.
Chang EI, Schaverien MV, Hanson SE, Chu CK, Hanasono MM. Evolution in Surgical Management of Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 8(3):e2674, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32537338.
Siddiqui A, Ueno C, Agarwal J, Chang EI, Chrysopoulo M, Davidson C, Khuthaila D, Manahan MA, Matros E, Newman LA, Newman M, Sowden M, Tessler O, Whitacre E, Lee BT. Evidence-Based Performance Measures for Autologous Breast Reconstruction: An American Society of Plastic Surgeons Quality Performance Measure Set. Plast Reconstr Surg 145(2):284e-294e, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 31985618.
Mericli AF, Boukovalas S, Rhines LD, Adelman DM, Hanasono MM, Chang EI. Free Fibula Flap for Restoration of Spinal Stability After Oncologic Vertebrectomy is Predictive of Bony Union. Plast Reconstr Surg 145(1):219-229, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 31592949.
Chang EI, Boukovalas S, Liu J, Largo RD, Hanasono MM, Garvey PB. Reconstruction of Posterior Mandibulectomy Defects in the Modern Era of Virtual Planning and Three-Dimensional Modeling. Plast Reconstr Surg 144(3):453e-462e, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31461040.
Zhou L, Wang Y, Cai R, Huang J, Li X, Xie Z, Wang J, Sun Y, Chang EI, Tang J. Pedicled Descending Branch Latissimus Dorsi Mini-flap in Repairing Partial Mastectomy Defect: Shoulder Functional and Esthetic Outcomes. J Surg Oncol 120(3):518-526, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31168844.
Hanson SE, Garvey PB, Chang EI, Reece G, Liu J, Butler CE. A Prospective Pilot Study Comparing Rate of Processing Techniques in Autologous Fat Grafting. Aesthet Surg J 39(3):331-337, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 29939216.
Maricevich M, Lin LO, Liu J, Chang EI, Hanasono MM. Interposition Vein Grafting in Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 142(4):1025-1034, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30020236.
Chang EI, Liu J. Prospective Evaluation of Obese Patients Undergoing Autologous Abdominal Free Flap Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 142(2):120e-125e, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29794640.
Ueno NT, Espinosa Fernandez JR, Cristofanilli M, Overmoyer B, Rea D, Berdichevski F, El-Shinawi M, Bellon J, Le-Petross HT, Lucci A, Babiera G, DeSnyder SM, Teshome M, Chang EI, Lim B, Krishnamurthy S, Stauder MC, Parmar S, Mohamed MM, Alexander A, Valero V, Woodward WA. International Consensus on the Clinical Management of Inflammatory Breast Cancer from the Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program 10th Anniversary Conference. J Cancer 9(8):1437-1447, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29721054.
Cai R, Xie Z, Zhou L, Wang J, Li X, Huang J, Wang Y, Yang M, Chang EI, Tang J. Pedicled Descending Branch Latissimus Dorsi Mini-flap for Repairing Partial Mastectomy Defect: A New Technique. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 6(3):e1692, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29707452.
Starnes-Roubaud MJ, Hanasono MM, Kupferman ME, Liu J, Chang EI. Microsurgical Reconstruction Following Oncologic Resection in Pediatric Patients: A 15-Year Experience. Ann Surg Oncol 24(13):4009-4016, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28884452.
Chang EI, Liu J. Prospective unbiased experience with three acellular dermal matrices in breast reconstruction. J Surg Oncol 116(3):365-370, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28444764.
Chang EI, Yu P. Prospective series of reconstruction of complex composite mandibulectomy defects with double island free fibula flap. J Surg Oncol 116(2):258-262, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28420035.
Nguyen AT, Suami H, Hanasono MM, Womack VA, Wong FC, Chang EI. Long-term outcomes of the minimally invasive free vascularized omental lymphatic flap for the treatment of lymphedema. J Surg Oncol 115(1):84-89, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 27439587.
Chang EI, Ibrahim A, Papazian N, Jurgus A, Nguyen AT, Suami H, Yu P. Perforator mapping and optimizing design of the lateral arm flap: anatomy revisited and clinical experience. Plast Reconstr Surg 138(2):300e-6e, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27064226.
Selber JC, Chang EI, Clemens MW, Gaber L, Hanasono MM, Klebuc M, Skoracki RJ, Trask T, Yu P, Gaber AO. Simultaneous scalp, skull, kidney, and pancreas transplant from a single donor. Plast Reconstr Surg 137(6):1851-61, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27219240.
Chang EI, Kronowitz SJ. Dual-pedicle flap for unilateral autologous breast reconstruction revisited: evolution and optimization of flap design over 15 Years. Plast Reconstr Surg 137(5):1372-80, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27119911.
Zhang Q, Johnson JA, Dunne LW, Chen Y, Iyyanki T, Wu Y, Chang EI, Branch-Brooks CD, Robb GL, Butler CE. Decellularized skin/adipose tissue flap matrix for engineering vascularized composite soft tissue flaps. Acta Biomater 35:166-84, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26876876.
Chang EI, Zhang H, Liu J, Yu P, Skoracki RJ, Hanasono MM. Analysis of risk factors for flap loss and salvage in free flap head and neck reconstruction. Head Neck 38(1 Suppl):E771-5, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 25914303.
Chang EI, Nguyen AT, Hughes JK, Moeller J, Zhang H, Crosby MA, Skoracki RJ, Chang DW, Lewis VO, Hanasono MM. Optimization of free-flap limb salvage and maximizing function and quality of life following oncologic resection: 12-year experience. Ann Surg Oncol 23(3):1036-43, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26467452.
Chang EI, Ibrahim A, Zhang H, Liu J, Nguyen AT, Reece GP, Yu P. Deciphering the sensitivity and specificity of the implantable doppler probe in free flap monitoring. Plast Reconstr Surg 137(3):971-6, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26910681.
Chang EI, Chang EI, Soto-Miranda MA, Zhang H, Nosrati N, Crosby MA, Reece GP, Robb GL, Chang DW. Comprehensive evaluation of risk factors and management of impending flap loss in 2138 breast free flaps. Ann Plast Surg 77(1):67-71, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 25003429.
Zhang Q, Hubenak J, Iyyanki T, Alred E, Turza KC, Davis G, Chang EI, Branch-Brooks CD, Beahm EK, Butler CE. Engineering vascularized soft tissue flaps in an animal model using human adipose-derived stem cells and VEGF+PLGA/PEG microspheres on a collagen-chitosan scaffold with a flow-through vascular pedicle. Biomaterials 73:198-213, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26410787.
Ghali S, Chang EI, Rice DC, Walsh GL, Yu P. Microsurgical reconstruction of combined tracheal and total esophageal defects. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 150(5):1261-6, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25998466.
Gangopadhyay N, Villa MT, Chang EI, Selber JC, Liu J, Garvey PB. Combining preoperative CTA mapping of the peroneal artery and its perforators with virtual planning for free fibula flap reconstruction of mandibulectomy defects. Plast Reconstr Surg 136(4 Suppl):8-9, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26397491.
Chang EI, Yu P, Skoracki RJ, Liu J, Hanasono MM. Comprehensive analysis of functional outcomes and survival after microvascular reconstruction of glossectomy defects. Ann Surg Oncol 22(9):3061-3069, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25634781.
Nguyen AT, Chang EI, Suami H, Chang DW. An algorithmic approach to simultaneous vascularized lymph node transfer with microvascular breast reconstruction. Ann Surg Oncol 22(9):2919-2924, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25623599.
Chang EI, Chang EI, Soto-Miranda MA, Zhang H, Nosrati N, Ghali S, Chang DW. Evolution of bilateral free flap breast reconstruction over 10 Years: optimizing outcomes and comparison to unilateral reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 135(6):946e-953e, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26017610.
Iyyanki T, Hubenak J, Liu J, Chang EI, Beahm EK, Zhang Q. Harvesting technique affects adipose-derived stem cell yield. Aesthet Surg J 35(4):467-476, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25791999.
Scaglioni MF, Suami H, Brandozzi G, Dusi D, Chang EI. Cadaveric dissection and clinical experience with 20 consecutive tunneled pedicled superficial temporal artery perforator (STAP) flaps for ear reconstruction. Microsurgery 35(3):190-5, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25196801.
Chang EI, Chang EI, Ito R, Zhang H, Nguyen AT, Skoracki RJ, Hanasono MM, Crosby MA, Ueno NT, Hunt KK. Challenging a traditional paradigm: 12-year experience with autologous free flap breast reconstruction for inflammatory breast cancer. Plast Reconstr Surg 135(2):262e-9e, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25626809.
Chang EI, Selber JC, Chang EI, Nosrati N, Zhang H, Robb GL, Chang DW. Choosing the optimal timing for contralateral symmetry procedures after unilateral free flap breast reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg 74(1):12-16, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 23759969.
Scaglioni MF, Giuseppe AD, Chang EI. Propeller flap reconstruction of abdominal defects: review of the literature and case report. Microsurgery 35(1):72-78, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 24740891.
Selber JC, Xue A, Liu J, Hanasono MM, Skoracki RJ, Chang EI, Yu P. Pharyngoesophageal reconstruction outcomes following 349 cases. J Reconstr Microsurg 30(9):641-654, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24995392.
Lee PS, Sedrak P, Guha-Thakurta N, Chang EI, Ginsberg LE, Esmaeli B, Debnam JM. Imaging findings of recurrent tumors after orbital exenteration and free flap reconstruction. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 30(4):315-321, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
Sedrak P, Lee PS, Guha-Thakurta N, Chang EI, Ginsberg LE, Esmaeli B, Debnam JM. MRI findings of myocutaneous and fasciocutaneous flaps used for reconstruction of orbital exenteration defects. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 30(4):328-36, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24777262.
Chang EI, Fearmonti RM, Chang DW, Butler CE. Cephalic vein transposition versus vein grafts for venous outflow in free-flap breast reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2(5):e141-e157, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 25289334.
Chang EI, Chang EI, Soto-Miranda MA, Zhang H, Nosrati N, Robb GL, Chang DW. Comprehensive analysis of donor-site morbidity in abdominally based free flap breast reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 132(6):1383-1391, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 24005365.
Zang M, Zhang Q, Chang EI, Mathur AB, Yu P. Decellularized tracheal matrix scaffold for tracheal tissue engineering: in vivo host response. Plast Reconstr Surg 132(4):549e-559e, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 24076702.
Chang EI, Chang EI, Soto-Miranda MA, Nosrati N, Robb GL, Chang DW. Demystifying the use of internal mammary vessels as recipient vessels in free flap breast reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 132(4):763-768, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 24076668.
Chang EI, Lamaris G, Chang DW. Simultaneous contralateral reduction mammoplasty or mastopexy during unilateral free flap breast reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg 71(2):144-148, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23123613.
Chang EI. My first 100 consecutive microvascular free flaps: pearls and lessons learned in first year of practice. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 1(4):1-8, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 25289221.
Auerbach LJ, Galvez MG, De Clerck BK, Glotzbach J, Wehner MR, Chang EI, Gurtner GC, Auerbach PS. A novel mouse model for frostbite injury. Wilderness Environ Med 24(2):94-104, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23481507.
Chang EI, Selber JC, Chang EI, Nosrati N, Zhang H, Robb GL, Chang DW. Choosing the optimal timing for contralateral symmetry procedures following unilateral free flap breast reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg. e-Pub 2013.
Chang EI, Clemens MW, Garvey PB, Skoracki RJ, Hanasono MM. Cephalometric analysis for microvascular head and neck reconstruction. Head Neck 34(11):1607-1614, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22290660.
Selber JC, Chang EI, Liu J, Suami H, Adelman DM, Garvey P, Hanasono MM, Butler CE. Tracking the learning curve in microsurgical skill acquisition. Plast Reconstr Surg 130(4):550e-557e, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
Garvey PB, Chang EI, Selber JC, Skoracki RJ, Madewell JE, Lui J, Yu P, Hanasono, MM. A prospective study of preoperative computed tomographic angiographic mapping of free fibula osteocutaneous flaps for head and neck reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 130(4):541e-549e, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
Zang M, Zhang Q, Chang EI, Mathur AB, Yu P. Decellularized tracheal matrix scaffold for tissue engineering. Plast Reconstr Surg 130(3):532-540, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
Chang EI, Peled AW, Foster RD, Lin C, Zeidler KR, Ewing CA, Alvarado M, Hwang ES, Esserman LJ. Evaluating the feasibility of extended partial mastectomy and immediate reduction mammoplasty reconstruction as an alternative to mastectomy. Ann Surg 255(6):1151-7, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22470069.
Samant M, Chang EI, Petrungaro J, Ver Halen JP, Yu P, Skoracki RJ, Chang DW. Reconstruction of massive oncologic defects following extremity amputation: A 10 year experience. Ann Plast Surg 68(5):467-471, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
Chang EI, Leon P, Hoffman WY, Schmidt BL. Quality of life for patients requiring surgical resection and reconstruction for mandibular osteoradionecrosis: 10 year experience at the University of California San Francisco. Head Neck 34(2):207-212, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 21584893.
Clemens MW, Chang EI, Oates SD, Lewis V, Chang DW. Composite extremity and trunk reconstruction with vascularized fibula flap in post-oncologic bone defects: A 10 year experience. Plast Reconstr Surg 129(1):170-178, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
Yu P, Chang EI, Selber JC, Hanasono, MM. Perforator patterns of the ulnar artery perforator flap. Plast Reconstr Surg 129(1):213-220, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
Chang EI, Galvez MG, Glotzbach JP, Hamou CD, El-ftesi S, Rappleye CT, Sommer KM, Rajadas J, Abilez OJ, Fuller GG, Longaker MT, Gurtner GC. Vascular anastomosis using controlled phase transitions in poloxamer gels. Nat Med 17(9):1147-52, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21873986.
Chang EI, Carlson GA, Vose JG, Huang EJ, Yang GP. Comparative healing of rat fascia following incision with three surgical instruments. J Surg Res 167(1):e47-54, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21324486.
Yu P, Chang EI, Hanasono MM. Design of reliable skin paddle for fibula osteocutaneous flap: perforator anatomy revisited. Plast Reconstr Surg 128(2):440-446. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21502907.
Chang EI, Galvez MG, Padilla BE, Freise CE, Foster RD, Hoffman WY. Ten-year retrospective analysis of incisional herniorrhaphy following renal transplantation. Arch Surg 146(1):21-25, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21242441.
Thangarajah H, Vial IN, Grogan RH, Yao D, Shi Y, Januszyk M, Galiano RD, Chang EI, Galvez MG, Glotzbach JP, Wong VW, Brownlee M, Gurtner GC. HIF-1alpha dysfunction in diabetes. Cell Cycle 9(1):75-79, 2010. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 20016290.
Loh SA, Carlson GA, Chang EI, Huang E, Palanker D, Gurtner GC. Comparative healing of surgical incisions created by the PEAK PlasmaBlade, conventional electrosurgery, and a scalpel. Plast Reconstr Surg 124(6):1849-1859, 2009. e-Pub 2009. PMID: 19952641.
Thangarajah H, Yao D, Chang EI, Shi Y, Jazayeri L, Vial IN, Galiano RD, Du XL, Grogan R, Galvez MG, Januszyk M, Brownlee M, Gurtner GC. The molecular basis for impaired hypoxia-induced VEGF expression in diabetic tissues. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 106(32):13505-13510, 2009. e-Pub 2009. PMID: 19666581.
Hopper RA, VerHalen JP, Tepper O, Mehrara BJ, Detch R, Chang EI, Baharestani S, Simon BJ, Gurtner GC. Osteoblasts stimulated with pulsed electromagnetic fields increase HUVEC proliferation via a VEGF-A independent mechanism. Bioelectromagnetics 30(3):189-197, 2009. e-Pub 2009. PMID: 19194859.
Chang EI, Bonillas RG, El-ftesi S, Chang EI, Ceradini DJ, Vial IN, Chan DA, Michaels J, Gurtner GC. Tissue engineering using autologous microcirculatory beds as vascularized bioscaffolds. FASEB J 23(3):906-915, 2009. e-Pub 2009. PMID: 19001054.
Loh SA, Chang EI, Galvez MG, Thangarajah H, El-Ftesi S, Vial IN, Lin DA, Gurtner GC. SDF-1 alpha expression during wound healing in the aged is HIF dependent. Plast Reconstr Surg 123(2 Suppl):65S-75S, 2009. e-Pub 2009. PMID: 19182665.
El-Ftesi S, Chang EI, Longaker MT, Gurtner GC. Aging and diabetes impair the neovascular potential of adipose-derived stromal cells. Plast Reconstr Surg 123(2):475-85, 2009. e-Pub 2009. PMID: 19182604.
Thangarajah H, Vial IN, Chang E, El-Ftesi S, Januszyk M, Chang EI, Paterno J, Neofytou E, Longaker MT, Gurtner GC. IFATS collection: Adipose stromal cells adopt a proangiogenic phenotype under the influence of hypoxia. Stem Cells 27(1):266-274, 2009. e-Pub 2009. PMID: 18974212.
Callaghan MJ, Chang EI, Seiser N, Aarabi S, Ghali S, Kinnucan ER, Simon BJ, Gurtner GC. Pulsed electromagnetic fields accelerate normal and diabetic wound healing by increasing endogenous FGF-2 release. Plast Reconstr Surg 121(1):130-141, 2008. e-Pub 2008. PMID: 18176216.
Chang EI, Loh SA, Ceradini DJ, Chang EI, Lin SE, Bastidas N, Aarabi S, Chan DA, Freedman ML, Giaccia AJ, Gurtner GC. Age decreases endothelial progenitor cell recruitment through decreases in hypoxia-inducible factor 1alpha stabilization during ischemia. Circulation 116(24):2818-2829, 2007. e-Pub 2007. PMID: 18040029.
Aarabi S, Bhatt KA, Shi Y, Paterno J, Chang EI, Loh SA, Holmes JW, Longaker MT, Yee H, Gurtner GC. Mechanical load initiates hypertrophic scar formation through decreased cellular apoptosis. FASEB J 21(12):3250-3261, 2007. e-Pub 2007. PMID: 17504973.
Chang EI, Foster RD, Hansen SL, Jazayeri L, Patti MG. Autologous tissue reconstruction of ventral hernias in morbidly obese patients. Arch Surg 142(8):746-749; discussion 749-751, 2007. e-Pub 2007. PMID: 17709728.
Singh SP, Chang EI, Gossain AK, Mehrara BJ, Galiano RD, Jensen J, Longaker MT, Gurtner GC, Saadeh PB. Cyclic mechanical strain increases production of regulators of bone healing in cultured murine osteoblasts. J Am Coll Surg 204(3):426-434, 2007. e-Pub 2007. PMID: 17324777.
Cetrulo CL, Knox KR, Brown DJ, Ashinoff RL, Dobryansky M, Ceradini DJ, Capla JM, Chang EI, Bhatt KA, McCarthy JG, Gurtner GC. Stem cells and distraction osteogenesis: endothelial progenitor cells home to the ischemic generate in activation and consolidation. Plast Reconstr Surg 116(4):1053-64; discussion 1065-7, 2005. e-Pub 2005. PMID: 16163094.
Tepper OM, Callaghan MJ, Chang EI, Galiano RD, Bhatt KA, Baharestani S, Gan J, Simon B, Hopper RA, Levine JP, Gurtner GC. Electromagnetic fields increase in vitro and in vivo angiogenesis through endothelial release of FGF-2. FASEB J 18(11):1231-3, 2004. e-Pub 2004. PMID: 15208265.

Invited Articles

Chu CK, Chang EI. Discussion: Preoperative Perforator Mapping in SGAP Flap: Does Magnetic Resonance Imaging Make the Difference?. Plast Reconstr Surg 144(4):820-821, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31568282.
Chang EI. Discussion: External Port Tissue Expansion in the Pediatric Population: Confirming Its Safety and Efficacy. Plast Reconstr Surg 141(6):891e-892e, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29794707.
Chang EI, Chang DW. Reply: comprehensive analysis of donor-site morbidity in abdominally based free flap breast reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 135(1):227e, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25539334.

Editorials

Starnes-Roubaud MJ, Chang EI. Discussion: Minced Skin Grafting for Promoting Wound Healing and Improving Donor-Site Appearance after Split-Thickness Skin Grafting: A Prospective Half-Side Comparative Trial. Plast Reconstr Surg 144(2):484-485, 2019. PMID: 31348364.
Starnes-Roubaud MJ, Chang EI. Discussion: Impact of Chronic Steroid Use on Plastic Surgery Outcomes: Analysis of 94,140 Cases. Plast Reconstr Surg 142(5):780e-781e, 2018. PMID: 30511996.
Phillips BT, Chang EI. Discussion: Secondary Surgery following Initial Replantation/Revascularization or Completion Amputation in the Hand or Digits. Plast Reconstr Surg 142(3):717-718, 2018. PMID: 30148774.
Chang EI. Discussion: Comparison between Negative Pressure Fixation and Film Dressing in Wound Management after Tissue Expansion: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Plast Reconstr Surg 142(1):42-43, 2018. PMID: 29952887.
Chang EI. Discussion: Molecular Profiling Using Breast Cancer Subtype to Plan for Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 139(3):597e-598e, 2017. PMID: 28234814.
Chang EI. Discussion: Calf Perforator Flaps: A Freestyle Solution for Oral Cavity Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 139(2):466-467, 2017. PMID: 28121887.
Chang EI. Discussion: The Economic Impact of Closed-Incision Negative-Pressure Therapy in High-Risk Abdominal Incisions: A Cost-Utility Analysis. Plast Reconstr Surg 137(4):1290-1, 2016. PMID: 27018683.

Abstracts

Hanson SE, Garvey PB, Chang EI, Reece G, Liu J, Butler CE. A Prospective Time-and-Motion Pilot Study Comparing Rate of Processing Techniques in Autologous Fat Grafting, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
Mericli AF, Boukovalas S, Chang EI, Rhines LD, Hanasono MM. The Free Fibula Flap for Restoration of Spinal Stability after Oncologic Vertebrectomy, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
Gangopadhyay N, Villa MT, Chang EI, Selber JC, Craig ES, Liu J, Garvey PB. Combining Preoperative CTA Mapping of the Peroneal Artery and Its Perforator Computer-Generated Patient-Specific Surgical Guides for Free Fibula Flap Reconstruction Complex Head and Neck Defects. American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2015, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
Gangopadhyay N, Villa MT, Chang EI, Selber JC, Liu J, Garvey PB. Combining Preoperative CTA Mapping of the Peroneal Artery and Its Perforator Computer-Generated Patient-Specific Surgical Guides for Free Fibula Flap Reconstruction Complex Head and Neck Defects. Plastic Surgery Research Council 2015, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
Chang EI. Free Adipocyte Isolation Techniques and Harvest (Faith) Study: Prospective Direct Comparison of Coleman vs. Cytori Fat Graft Harvesting Techniques. IFATS Conference, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 11/16/2014, 2014. e-Pub 2014.

Book Chapters

Roubaud MS, Chang EI. Recipient Vessels: Humerus Reconstruction. In: Recipient Vessels in Reconstructive Microsurgery. Chapter 27. Springer, 2021.
Chang EI. Medial Sural Artery Perforator Flap Video. In: Handbook of Reconstructive Flaps. Video Chapter 44.1. Thieme Medical, 2020.
Chang EI, Hanasono MM. Reconstruction of the Cheek and Face. In: Head and Neck Cancer: Principles of Management and Reconstruction. 2nd. Thieme Publishers, 383-396, 2020.
Chang EI. Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap in Breast Reconstruction. In: Breast Reconstruction: Modern and Promising Surgical Techniques. 2nd. Springer, 197-202, 2020.
Chang EI. Lymphovenous Anastamosis. In: Handbook of Reconstructive Flaps. Chapter 50. Thieme Medical, 350, 2020.
Chang EI. Ulnar Artery Perforator Flap Video. In: Handbook of Reconstructive Flaps. Chapter Video 34.1. Thieme Medical, 2020.
Chang EI. Lateral Arm Flap. In: Handbook of Reconstructive Flaps. Chapter 32. Thieme Medical, 226, 2020.
Chang EI. Profunda Artery Perforator Flap. In: Handbook of Reconstructive Flaps. Video Chapter 40.1. Thieme Medical, 2020.
Chang EI. Lateral Arm Flap Video. In: Handbook of Reconstructive Flaps. Video Chapter 32.1. Thieme Medical, 2020.
Chang EI. Medial Sural Artery Perforator Flap. In: Handbook of Reconstructive Flaps. Chapter 44. Thieme Medical, 307, 2020.
Chang EI. Medial Plantar Artery Flap. In: Handbook of Reconstructive Flaps. Chapter 47. Thieme Medical, 330, 2020.
Chang EI. Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator (SGAP) Flap for Breast Reconstruction. In: Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Management of the Breast: A Multidisciplinary Approach. 3rd. CRC Press, 2020.
Chang EI. Recent Advances in Mandibular Reconstruction. In: Restoration, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation in Head and Neck Cancer. Springer, Singapore, 177-183, 2019.
Chang EI, Hanasono MM. Wedge Reconstruction of Partial Auriculectomy Defects. In: Operative Techniques in Plastic Surgery. Wolters Kluwer, 2019.
Chang EI, Hanasono MM. Anterolateral Thigh Flap for Pharyngoesophageal Reconstruction. In: Operative Techniques in Plastic Surgery. Wolters Kluwer, 2019.
Chang EI, Crosby MA, Robb GL. Breast Reconstruction. In: MD Anderson Cancer Center. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2018.
Chang EI, Hanasono MM. Mandibular and Maxillary Alveolar Bone Reconstruction with Free Bone Flaps and Osseointegrated Implants. In: Vertical Alveolar Ridge Augmentation in Implant Dentistry: A Surgucal Manual. Wiley-Blackwell, 273-282, 2016.
Chang EI, Hanasono MM. Radial Forearm Free Flap. In: Reconstructive Surgery of the Head and Neck. 1st. Theme Medical Publishers, 2016.
Chang EI, Hanasono MM. Local Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction. In: Reconstructive Surgery of the Head and Neck. 1st. Thieme Medical Publisher, 2016.
Chang EI, Moeller JA, Chang DW. Free Tissue Transfer. In: Cancer (Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference). Demos Medical, 2013.
Chang EI, Skoracki RJ. Silicone Breast Implants: Facts and Controversies. In: Advanced Therapy of Breast Disease. 3rd. People's Medical Publishing House - USA, 2012.
Kwan MD, Slater BJ, Chang EI, Longaker MT, Gurtner GC. Tissue Engineering in Plastic Surgery. In: Fundamentals of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. Springer, 877-886, 2009.
Chang EI. Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) Flap Video. In: Handbook of Reconstructive Flaps. Thieme.
Chang EI. Free Fibula Osteocutaneous Flap Video. In: Handbook of Reconstructive Flaps. Thieme.
Chang EI. Lymphovenous Anastomosis Video. In: Handbook of Reconstructive Flaps. Thieme.
Chang EI. Tongue Reconstruction. In: Reconstructive Plastic Surgery - A Problem Based Approach. Taylor & Francis.

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Selected Presentations & Talks

Local Presentations

2021. Head & Neck Integration Retreat. Conference. MD Anderson Cancer Network. Houston, TX, US.
2021. Unique reconstruction and lymphedema management considerations in IBC. Conference. Morgan Welch IBC Research Program and Clinic. Houston, TX, US.
2019. Microsurgery Reconstruction of the Pelvis. Conference. 2nd Surgical Oncology Advanced Practitioner Conference. Houston, TX, US.
2019. Upper Quadrant Lymphedema. Conference. MDACC and TIRR Memorial Hermann. Houston, TX, US.
2019. Facial Nerve Rehabilitation for Lower Face and Fat Grafting in the Cancer Patient. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2019. Facial Nerve Rehabilitation for Lower Face and Fat Grafting in the Cancer Patient. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2018. Lymphedema Surgery. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2018. Radial Forearm Flap/Ulnar Artery Perforator Flap. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2018. Radial Forearm Flap. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2017. Surgical Treatments for Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Survivors. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2017. Lateral Arm Flap. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2017. Radial Forearm Flap/Ulnar Artery Perforator Flap. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2017. Pectoralis Major Flap. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2017. Profunda Artery Perforator Flap. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2017. Facial Nerve Reconstruction and Autologous Fat Grafting in Facial Reconstruction. Conference. Orbital Oncology and Oncologic Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Symposium. Houston, TX, US.
2016. Surgical Management of Lymphedema: Past, Present and Future. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2016. Lateral Arm. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2016. Radial Forearm Flap/Ulnar Artery Perforator Flap. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2015. Monitoring of Free Flaps at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2015. Reconstruction Surgery: H/N Microvascular Flap Procedures/An Introduction to Head and Neck, Breast and Reconstructive Surgery Patients. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2015. Lateral Arm. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2015. Radial Forearm Flap/Ulnar Artery Perforator Flap. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2015. Facial Nerve Reconstruction and Autologous Fat Grafting in Facial Reconstruction. Conference. Orbital Oncology and Oncologic Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Symposium. Houston, TX, US.
2015. Simultaneous Scalp, Skull, Kidney, Pancreas Transplant: Case Report. Conference. Houston Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Society. Houston, TX, US.
2014. Lateral Arm. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2014. Radial Forearm Flap/Ulnar Artery Perforator Flap. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2013. Facial Nerve Rehabilitation in the Cancer Patient-What About the Rest of the Face?. Conference. Orbital Oncology and Oncologic Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Symposium. Houston, TX, US.
2012. Reconstructive Options following Breast Cancer Treatment. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2012. Novel Approaches to Drug Delivery. Conference. Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference. Houston, TX, US.

Regional Presentations

2015. Simultaneous Scalp, Skull, Kidney, Pancreas Transplant: Case Report. Conference. Texas Transplant Society. Austin, TX, US.
2010. Oncoplastic Approach to Reconstruction of All Partial Mastectomy Defects: 10 Year Experience at the University of California San Francisco. Conference. California Society of Plastic Surgeons. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, US.
2010. Surgical and Reconstructive Management and Quality of Life of Mandibular Osteoradionecrosis: 10 Year Experience at the University of California San Francisco. Conference. California Society of Plastic Surgeons. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, US.
2010. Surgical and Reconstructive Management and Quality of Life of Mandibular Osteoradionecrosis: 10 Year Experience at the University of California San Francisco. Conference. California Society of Plastic Surgeons. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, US.

National Presentations

2023. The Lateral Arm Free Flap for Head and Neck Reconstruction. Conference. American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery 2023 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience. Nashville, TN, US.
2023. Plastic Surgery Challenges. Invited. 19th Oncology Update: Advances and Controversies. Steamboat Springs, CO, US.
2022. Prevention of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema with Prophylactic Lymph Node Transfer: Preliminary Results of a Prospective Study, Poster. Conference. AAPS 2022 Centennial Meeting. San Diego, CA, US.
2022. Algorithmic Selection of Patients - Lymphedema, Panelist. Invited. AAPS 2022 Centennial Meeting. San Diego, CA, US.
2021. Moderator: History of Flaps. Invited. 15th Congress of the European Federation of Societies for Microsurgery. Virtual, US.
2021. Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema: What's New In The Treatment And Prevention Of BCRL. Invited. 15th Congress of the European Federation of Societies for Microsurgery. Virtual, US.
2020. Alternative Free Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction: The Lateral Arm Flap. Invited. Ibero-Latin American Congress of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
2020. Personal Journey in Supermicrosurgical Treatment of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema. Invited. Valencia Virtual Lecture. Virtual, US.
2020. Update on Surgical Treatment of Lymphedema: Evolution at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Invited. 18th Oncology Update Advances and Controversies. Steamboat Springs, CO, US.
2020. A Randomized, Prospective Comparison of Processing Techniques in Autologous Fat Grafting foR Countouring Breast Reconstruction. Conference. American Association of Plastic Surgeons. Chicago, IL, US.
2019. Evolution in Optimizing Surgical Management of Lymphedema. Invited. Korean Plastic and Reconstructive Society. Seoul.
2019. Expanding the Armamentarium of Free Flap Options in Head and Neck Reconstruction. Invited. Korean Plastic and Reconstructive Society. Seoul.
2019. Mandible Reconstruction Beyond the Standard Free Fibula Flap. Invited. ASPS Plastic Surgery The Meeting. San Diego, CA, US.
2019. Combined Surgical Treatment of Lymphedema: Evolution at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Invited. 2nd Annual USC Multidisciplinary Approach to Lymphedema Symposium. Santa Monica, CA, US.
2019. Restoration of Spinopelvic Continuity with the Free Fibula Flap after Limb-sparing Oncologic Resection. Conference. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Palm Desert, CA, US.
2019. Free Fibula Flap for Restoration of Spinal Stability After Oncologic Vertebrectomy is Predictive of Bony Union. Conference. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Palm Desert, CA, US.
2019. Challenging Cases in Lymphedema Surgery. Invited. ASLS Symposium/American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Palm Desert, CA, US.
2019. Reconstruction of Complex Maxillary and Mandible Defects Free Hand Approach. Invited. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery Master Series. Palm Desert, CA, US.
2019. Severity and Staging: Surgical Treatment of Lymphedema. Invited. 17th Oncology Update: Advances and Controversies. Steamboat Springs, CO, US.
2018. Breast Reconstruction Including Lymphaticovenular anastomosis and Inguinal to Axillary Node Transfer. Conference. American College of Surgeons Scientific Forum. Boston, MA, US.
2018. Creating a Continuum of Care Pathway for Advanced Stage Breast Cancer. Invited. 2018 Breast Cancer Coordinated Care (BC3) Conference. Washington, DC, US.
2018. The Science Behind Fat Grafting. Invited. 2018 Breast Cancer Coordinated Care (BC3) Conference. Washington, DC, US.
2018. Surgical Approaches to Symptomatic Lymphedema. Invited. 16th Oncology Update: Advances and Controversies. Steamboat Springs, CO, US.
2018. The Supercharged Pedicled Jejunal Flap (SPJ) for Total Esophageal Reconstruction: A Retrospective Series of 91 Cases. Conference. American Association of Plastic Surgeons. Seattle, WA, US.
2018. Reconstruction of Posterior Mandible Defects in the Modern Era of CAD/CAM Technology. Conference. American Association of Plastic Surgeons. Seattle, WA, US.
2018. Long-Term Experience with Multiple Free Tissue Transfer for Head and Neck Reconstruction. Conference. American Association of Plastic Surgeons. Seattle, WA, US.
2017. Facial Nerve Rehabilitation for Lower Face and Fat Grafting in the Cancer Patient. Invited. Orbital Oncology and Oncologic Oculofacial Plastic Surgery: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Houston, TX, US.
2017. Surgical Approaches to Lymphedema. Invited. 15th Oncology Update: Advances and Controversies Conference. Steamboat Springs, CO, US.
2017. On the Hot Seat: How Would You Handle this Complication?. Invited. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Kona, HI, US.
2016. Current Strategies in Breast Reconstruction. Invited. Covenant Healthcare Symposium. Saginaw, MO, US.
2016. Deciphering the True Sensitivity and Specificity of the Implantable Doppler in Free Flap Monitoring. Invited. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Scottsdale, AZ, US.
2016. Advances and Updates on Surgical Management of Lymphedema. Invited. 14th Oncology Update: Advances and Controversies. Steamboat Springs, CO, US.
2016. Prospective Analysis of Double Skin Paddle Fibula Flap for Composite Head and Neck Reconstruction. Conference. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Los Angeles, CA, US.
2015. Use of Indocyanine Green Lymphography for Identifying Lymphatic Structural Changes in Lymphedema. Conference. American Association of Clinical Anatomists, 32nd Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV, US.
2015. Deciphering the True Utility of the Implantable Doppler in Free Flap Monitoring. Invited. 94th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Plastic Surgery. Scottsdale, AZ, US.
2015. Surgical Management of Lymphedema. Invited. 13th Oncology Update: Advances and Controversies. Steamboat Springs, CO, US.
2015. Understanding Melanoma: Post-Operative Care and Lymphedema. Invited. MFR Understanding Melanoma 2015. Houston, TX, US.
2015. Bipedicle Flap for Unilateral Autologous Breast Reconstruction Revisited: Evolution and Optimization of Flap Design Over 15 Years. Conference. American College of Surgeons. Chicago, IL, US.
2015. Combining Preoperative CTA Mapping of the Peroneal Artery and Its Perforators with Virtual Planning for Free Fibula Flap Reconstruction of Mandibulectomy Defects. Conference. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Seattle, WA, US.
2014. Free Flap for Limb Salvage Following Oncologic Resection: 12-Year Experience (Poster Presentation). Conference. 2014 American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress. San Francisco, CA, US.
2014. Defining an Algorithm to Guide Salvage of a Failing Free Flap in Head and Neck Reconstruction. Conference. American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2014. Chicago, IL, US.
2014. Free Flap for Limb Salvage Following Oncologic Resection: 12-Year Experience. Conference. American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2014. Chicago, IL, US.
2014. Engineering Vascularized Adipose Tissue with Human Adipose Derived Stem Cell and VEGF-PLGE/PEG Microsphere on Collagen-chitosan Scaffold. Conference. TERMIS-AP 2014. Daegu.
2014. Comprehensive Analysis of Microvascular Complications in Free Flap Breast Reconstruction. Conference. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Kauai, HI, US.
2014. Evolution of Bilateral Breast Reconstruction with Autologous Flaps Over 10 Years: Differences in Delayed vs. Immediate Reconstruction. Conference. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Kauai, HI, US.
2013. Comprehensive Analysis of Microvascular Complications in Free Flap Breast Reconstruction. Conference. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. San Diego, CA, US.
2013. Comprehensive Analysis of Donor Site Morbidity in Abdominal Free Flap Breast Reconstruction. Conference. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Santa Monica, CA, US.
2013. Contralateral Symmetry Procedures Following Unilateral Free Flap Breast Reconstruction Over 10 Years. Conference. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Santa Monica, CA, US.
2013. A Prospective Study of Transit Time Flow Volume (TTFV) Measurement for Intraoperative Evaluation and Optimization of Free Flaps. Conference. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Santa Monica, CA, US.
2013. Demystifying the Internal Mammary Vessels as Recipient Sites in Free Flap Breast Reconstruction. Conference. American Association of Plastic Surgeons. New Orleans, LA, US.
2013. Tracking the Learning Curve in Microsurgical Skill Acquisition. Conference. American Association of Plastic Surgeons. New Orleans, LA, US.
2013. Autologous Free Flap Reconstruction for Inflammatory Breast Cancer: 10 year Experience. Conference. American Association of Plastic Surgeons. New Orleans, LA, US.
2013. Comprehensive Analysis of Donor Site Morbidity in Abdominal Free Flap Breast Reconstruction. Conference. American Association of Plastic Surgeons. New Orleans, LA, US.
2013. Timing of Contralateral Procedures after Unilateral Free Flap Breast Reconstruction. Conference. American Association of Plastic Surgeons. New Orleans, LA, US.
2013. Decellularized Tracheal Matrix Scaffold for Tissue Engineering: Host Response and In Vivo Cell Repopulation. Conference. American Association of Plastic Surgeons. New Orleans, LA, US.
2013. Tracking the Learning Curve in Microsurgical Skill Acquisition. Conference. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Naples, FL, US.
2013. Simultaneous Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer with Microvascular Breast Reconstruction. Conference. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. San Diego, CA, US.
2013. A Prospective Study of Transit Time Flow Volume (TTFV) Measurement for Intraoperative Evaluation and Optimization of Free Flaps. Conference. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Naples, FL, US.
2012. Functional Outcomes following Microvascular Reconstruction of Partial, Hemi, Subtotal, Total and Composite Glossectomy Defects: A 10-year Experience. Conference. American Association of Plastic Surgeons. San Francisco, CA, US.
2012. Reconstruction of Massive Oncologic Defects Following Extremity Amputation: A 10-year Experience. Conference. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Las Vegas, NV, US.
2012. Perforator Patterns of the Ulnar Artery Perforator Flap. Conference. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Las Vegas, NV, US.
2012. Design of a Reliable Skin Paddle for the Fibula Osteocutaneous Flap: Perforator Anatomy Revisited. Conference. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Las Vegas, NV, US.
2011. Cephalometric Analysis for Microvascular Head and Neck Reconstruction. Invited. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Denver, CO, US.
2011. Long-term Follow-up with Novel Sutureless Technique for Microvascular Anastomosis using Thermoreversible Poloxamers. Invited. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Louisville, KY, US.
2011. Composite Extremity and Trunk Reconstruction with Vascularized Fibula Flap in Post-oncologic Bone Defects: A 10 Year Experience, POSTER. Conference. American Association of Plastic Surgeons. Boca Raton, FL, US.
2010. Comparative Healing of Surgical Incisions in Rat Fascia Created by The PEAK PlasmaBlade, Conventional Electrosurgery, and a Standard Scalpel. Invited. Plastic Surgery Research Council. San Francisco, CA, US.
2010. Reactive Oxygen Species Accumulation Leads to Impaired Wound Healing Resembling Aging. Conference. American College of Surgeons. Washington, DC, US.
2010. Surgical and Reconstructive Management and Quality of Life of Mandibular Osteoradionecrosis: 10 Year Experience at the University of California San Francisco. Invited. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Boca Raton, FL, US.
2009. Ulcer Prophylaxis in Diabetes with Transdermal Delivery of Deferoxamine. Conference. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Pittsburgh, PA, US.
2009. 10 year Retrospective Analysis of Incisional Herniorrhaphy in Kidney Transplant Patients. Invited. Pacific Coast Surgical Association. San Francisco, CA, US.
2009. Pullulan-collagen Hydrogel Scaffold as a Dermal Substitute. Conference. American College of Surgeons. Chicago, IL, US.
2009. Pullulan Delivery Film for Targeted Ischemic Preconditioning. Conference. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Pittsburgh, PA, US.
2009. Diabetic Murine Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Culture Show Altered Transcription Patterns at the Single Cell Level. Conference. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Pittsburgh, PA, US.
2009. Novel Approach to Tissue Engineering and Gene Therapy using Bioreactor Manipulated Explanted Microvascular Beds. Invited. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Maui, HI, US.
2009. A Novel Sutureless Technique for Microvascular Anastomosis using Thermoreversible Poloxamers. Invited. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Maui, HI, US.
2008. Preservation of Tissue Integrity and Decreased Tissue Damage with PEAK Plasmablade. Invited. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Springfield, IL, US.
2008. Aging Impairs Endothelial Progenitor Cell Recruitment to Sites of Ischemia through Decreased HIF-1a Stabilization. Conference. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Springfield, IL, US.
2008. Aged Impairments in Wound Healing Result from Decreased HIF-1a Mediated Neovascularization. Invited. Wound Healing Society. San Diego, CA, US.
2008. Accumulation of Oxygen Free Radicals Impairs HIF-1a Transactivation Resulting in a Decreased Response to Ischemic Injury. Invited. Wound Healing Society. San Diego, CA, US.
2008. Microvascular Free Flaps: A Novel Delivery Vehicle for Local Immunotherapy with Minimal Systemic Toxicity. Conference. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Los Angeles, CA, US.
2008. Sutureless Microvascular Anastomosis using Thermoreversible Poloxamers. Invited. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Chicago, IL, US.
2008. Diabetes Impairs the Hypoxia Response by Blocking Hypoxia Inducible Factor - 1a Binding to p300. Conference. American College of Surgeons. San Francisco, CA, US.
2008. Hypoxic Regulation of Proangiogenic Adipose-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Function. Conference. American College of Surgeons. San Francisco, CA, US.
2008. Novel Technique for Efficient Sutureless Microvascular Anastomosis using Thermoreversible Poloxamers. Invited. American College of Surgeons. San Francisco, CA, US.
2008. Novel Therapy for Age Associated Defects in Neovascularization and Wound Healing through Augmentation of HIF-1a Stabilization with DFO and DMOG. Conference. American College of Surgeons. San Francisco, CA, US.
2008. Deferoxamine Prophylaxis for Aged Animals Improves Neovascularization in Pressure Ulcers. Conference. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Springfield, IL, US.
2008. Hyperglycemia Impairs Mesenchymal Stem Cell Function and Induces Premature Differentiation. Conference. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Springfield, IL, US.
2007. Thermoreversible Poloxamer and Applications for Vascular Biology. Conference. American College of Surgeons. New Orleans, LA, US.
2007. Oxidative Stress and HIF-1a Regulation. Conference. American College of Surgeons. New Orleans, LA, US.
2007. Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields Enhance Wound Healing by Augmenting Endothelial Progenitor Cell Function and FGF-2 Expression. Conference. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Stanford, CA, US.
2007. Age-related Changes in the Mobilization of Endothelial Precursor Cells in Humans-Effect of Disease Complications. Invited. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Stanford, CA, US.
2007. Aging Impairs Interleukin 1-B Induced Stromal Derived Factor-1a Signaling through Decreased Levels of Hypoxia Inducible Factor-1a. Conference. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Stanford, CA, US.
2007. Autologous Reconstruction of Large Ventral Hernias in Morbidly Obese Patients. Invited. Pacific Coast Surgical Association. Kona, HI, US.
2007. Ex-vivo Manipulation of Microvascular Free Flaps for In Vivo Expression of Transfected Proteins. Conference. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Stanford, CA, US.
2007. Diabetes and High Glucose Impair the Ability of Hypoxia Inducible Factor-1a to Increase VEGF Transcription in Response to Hypoxia. Conference. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Stanford, CA, US.
2007. Absence of Hypertrophic Scar Formation in Immunodeficient Mice. Conference. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Stanford, CA, US.
2007. Comparative Healing of Surgical Incisions Created by a Standard "Bovine," PEAK Electrosurgical Cutting Tool, and Standard Scalpel Blade. Conference. American College of Surgeons. New Orleans, LA, US.
2007. Enhancing Neovascularization and Subsequent Osteogenesis of Tissue Engineered Bone Grafts. Conference. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Stanford, CA, US.
2003. Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields Stimulate In Vitro and In Vivo Angiogenesis through a FGF Mediated Mechanism. Invited. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Las Vegas, NV, US.
2003. Increased Circulating AC133+ CD34+ Endothelial Precursor Cells in Children with Hemangioma. Conference. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Las Vegas, NV, US.
2003. Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields Increase In Vivo and In Vitro Angiogenesis through a VEGF Independent Mechanism. Conference. Wound Healing Society. Seattle, WA, US.
2003. Pemphigus Vulgaris and Acquired Hemophilia, POSTER. Conference. American College of Physicians. New York, NY, US.
2002. Cerivastatin Induced Rhabdomyolysis, POSTER. Conference. American College of Physicians. New York, NY, US.
2002. Human Endothelial Progenitor Cells from Type II Diabetics Exhibit Impaired Proliferation, Adhesion and Incorporation into Vascular Structures. Conference. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. San Antonio, TX, US.
2002. Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields Increase In Vivo and In Vitro Angiogenesis through a VEGF Independent Mechanism. Invited. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Boston, MA, US.

International Presentations

2023. Novel application of the Medial Femoral Condyle flap in Head and Neck Reconstruction. Invited. PRS KOREA 2023 Academic Secretariat, KR.
2023. The Cutting Edge in Sarcoma Reconstruction. Invited. PRS KOREA 2023 Academic Secretariat, KR.
2023. Breast Reconstruction Surgery After Mastectomy. Invited. HANDS ON COURSE IN ADVANCED ONCOPLASTIC SURGERY, PE.
2022. P13 H&N 1 Pearls for harvesting alternative flaps in head and neck reconstruction. Invited. World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Cancun, MX.
2020. Avoiding Complications in Free Tissue Transfer for Head and Neck Reconstruction. Invited. Current Concepts in Head and Neck Cancer. Porto, PT.
2020. Reconstruction Following Parotidectomy: Maximizing Aesthetics and Function. Invited. Current Concepts in Head and Neck Cancer. Porto, PT.
2020. The Next Generation of Workhorse Flaps in Complex Head and Neck Reconstruction. Invited. Current Concepts in Head and Neck Cancer. Porto, PT.
2020. Optimizing Functional Outcomes in Microvascular Head and Neck Reconstruction. Invited. Current Concepts in Head and Neck Cancer. Porto, PT.
2019. Pushing the Limits in Complex Head and Neck Reconstruction. Invited. World Association of Plastic Surgeons of Chinese Descent. Hangzhou, CN.
2019. Breast Reconstruction: The Spectrum of Options. Invited. 7th Hangzhou International Symposium on Oncology. Hangzhou, CN.
2019. Restoring Form and Function in Complex Head and Neck Reconstruction. Invited. Association of Plastic Surgeons of Lebanese Descent. Beirut, LB.
2019. Surgical Treatment of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema: Evolution at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Invited. Hangzhou Breast Cancer Symposium. Hangzhou, CN.
2019. Optimizing Outcomes in Breast Reconstruction: Approach at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Invited. Chinese Breast Cancer International Symposium, CN.
2019. Mandible Reconstruction: Basics to Cutting Edge. Invited. Amrita Oral Maxillofacial Symposium. Cochin, IN.
2019. Optimizing Maxillary and Mandibular Reconstruction with Dental Rehabilitation. Invited. Amrita Oral Maxillofacial Symposium. Cochin, IN.
2019. Poster Presentation: A Prospective, Randomized Time and Motion Study Comparing Efficiency of REVOLVE System Versus PureGraft or Centrifugation-Based Autologous Fat Grafting: An Economic Analysis. Conference. Barcelona Breast Meeting and International Breast Cancer Coordinated Care Conference. Barcelona, ES.
2018. Optimizing Outcomes in Reconstruction Following Treatment for Breast Cancer at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Invited. The 7th Guangzhou International Symposium on Oncology. Guangzhou, CN.
2018. Extreme Supermicrosurgical Treatment of Lymphedema. Invited. Lebanese Plastic and Reconstructive Microsurgery Conference. Beirut, LB.
2018. Alternate Free Flaps for Complex Microvascular Head and Neck Reconstruction. Invited. Lebanese Plastic and Reconstructive Microsurgery Conference. Beirut, LB.
2018. Implant-based Breast Reconstruction in the 21st Century. Invited. International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium. Santiago, CL.
2018. Autologous Breast Reconstruction Beyond the DIEP Flap. Invited. International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium. Santiago, CL.
2018. Evolution of Microvascular Reconstruction in the Modern Era. Invited. International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium. Santiago, CL.
2018. Advances in Super Microsurgical Treatment of Lymphedema. Invited. XXII Congreso Ibero Latinoamericano de Cirugía Plástica 2018 National Biennial Meeting. Lima, PE.
2018. Autologous Free Flap, Breast Reconstruction Beyond the DIEP. Conference. XXII Congreso Ibero Latinoamericano de Cirugía Plástica 2018 National Biennial Meeting. Lima, PE.
2018. Minimizing Complications and Maximizing Success in Free Flap Breast Reconstruction. Invited. 14th Congress of the European Federation of Societies for Microsurgery. Belgrade, RS.
2018. Optimizing Functional Outcomes in Complex Head and Neck Reconstruction. Invited. 14th Congress of the European Federation of Societies for Microsurgery. Belgrade, RS.
2018. The Next Generation of Workhorse Flaps in Complex Microvascular Reconstruction. Invited. 14th Congress of the European Federation of Societies for Microsurgery. Belgrade, RS.
2018. Round Table: Flap Selection in Complex Head and Neck Reconstruction (30´). Invited. Argentinean Meeting (SACPER). Buenos Aires, AR.
2018. Implant Based Reconstruction in the 21st Century (45’). Invited. Argentinean Meeting (SACPER). Buenos Aires, AR.
2018. Extreme Lymphedema Surgery: Pushing the Limits. Invited. Hospital Sirio Libanes. Sao Paulo, BR.
2018. Algorithm for Limb Salvage Following Oncologic Resection. Invited. Hospital Sirio Libanes. Sao Paulo, BR.
2018. Microvascular Breast Reconstruction Beyond the DIEP. Invited. Hospital Sirio Libanes. Sao Paulo, BR.
2018. Expanding the Armamentarium of Free Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction. Invited. Hospital Sirio Libanes. Sao Paulo, BR.
2018. Microvascular Reconstruction of Upper Extremity Defects. Invited. Hospital Sirio Libanes. Sao Paulo, BR.
2017. Surgical Treatment of Post Mastectomy Lymphedema Syndrome. Invited. XIII Brazilian Congress of Surgical Oncology. Rio de Janeiro, BR.
2017. Microvascular Breast Reconstruction Following Mastectomy. Invited. XIII Brazilian Congress of Surgical Oncology. Rio de Janeiro, BR.
2017. Surgical Treatment of Lower Extremity Lymphedema. Invited. XIII Brazilian Congress of Surgical Oncology. Rio de Janeiro, BR.
2017. Novel Advancements in Free Flap Head and Neck Reconstruction. Invited. 9th Congress of World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery "Bridging the Gap and Beyond". Seoul.
2017. Maximizing Outcomes in Surgical Treatment of Post Mastectomy Lymphedema Syndrome. Invited. 9th Congress of World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery "Bridging the Gap and Beyond". Seoul.
2017. Lymphatic Surgery, Lymphedema, Microsurgical Ganglion Transfer. Invited. Scientific Committee of the 47th Congress of the Argentine Society of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. La Plata, AR.
2017. Introducing the BRALESS Technique for Post Mastectomy Lymphedema. Invited. 47th Argentine Congress of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. La Plata, AR.
2017. Lessons Learned in Complex Head and Neck Reconstruction. Invited. 47th Argentine Congress of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. La Plata, AR.
2017. Reconstruction of Oncologic Extremity Defects. Invited. 47th Argentine Congress of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. La Plata, AR.
2017. Raising the Bar in Free Flap Breast Reconstruction. Invited. 47th Argentine Congress of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. La Plata, AR.
2017. Reconstruction of Complex Head and Neck Defects. Invited. Scientific Committee of the 47th Congress of the Argentine Society of Plastic, Esthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. La Plata, AR.
2017. Recreation Members. Invited. Scientific Committee of the 47th Congress of the Argentine Society of Plastic, Esthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. La Plata, AR.
2017. Breast Reconstruction with Flaps. Invited. Scientific Committee of the 47th Congress of the Argentine Society of Plastic, Esthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. La Plata, AR.
2017. Advancements in Complex Microsurgical Head and Neck Reconstruction. Invited. IV World Congress of Plastic Surgeons of Lebanese Descent. Sao Paulo, BR.
2017. Challenges in Managing Lower Extremity Lymphedema. Invited. IV World Congress of Plastic Surgeons of Lebanese Descent. Sao Paulo, BR.
2017. State of the Art: Advances in Free Fibula Mandible Reconstruction. Invited. Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre. Mumbai, IN.
2017. Autologous Breast Reconstruction in the Modern Era. Invited. Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre. Mumbai, IN.
2017. Optimizing Functional Outcomes in Pharyngeal and Tongue Reconstruction. Invited. Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre. Mumbai, IN.
2017. Personal Approach to Optimizing Outcomes in ADM Assisted Breast Reconstruction. Invited. International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Melbourne, AU.
2017. Revisiting the Subcutaneous Prepectoral Plane in Breast Reconstruction. Invited. International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Melbourne, AU.
2016. Optimizing Outcomes in Reconstruction Using the Free Lateral Arm Perforator Flap. Invited. Chang Gung Mayo Symposium. Munich, DE.
2016. Revisiting the Lateral Arm Free Flap in Head and Neck Reconstruction. Invited. AHNS 9th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer. Seattle, US.
2016. Breast Reconstruction Refinements. Invited. XXI Congreso Ibero Latinoamericano de Cirugia Plastica. Punta del Este, UY.
2016. Pushing the Limits of Microsurgery. Invited. XXI Congreso Ibero Latinoamericano de Cirugia Plastica. Punta del Este, UY.
2016. Microsurgery in Children. Invited. XXI Congreso Ibero Latinoamericano de Cirugia Plastica y Reconstructiva. Punta del Este, UY.
2016. Optimizing Outcomes in Bipedicle Free Flap Breast Reconstruction. Invited. XXI Congreso Ibero Latinoamericano de Cirugia Plastica. Punta del Este, UY.
2016. Advancements in Super Microsurgical Treatment for Lymphedema. Invited. XXI Congreso Ibero Latinoamericano de Cirugia Plastica. Punta del Este, UY.
2016. Synergistic Outcomes of Lymphatic Surgery and Autologous Breast Reconstruction. Invited. Lebanese Society of Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic Surgery. Beirut, LB.
2016. Pushing the Limits in Autologous Free Flap Breast Reconstruction. Invited. Lebanese Society of Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic Surgery. Beirut, LB.
2015. Analysis of Risk Factors for Flap Loss and Salvage in Free Flap Head and Neck Reconstruction. Invited. International Society of Craniofacial Surgeons. Tokyo, JP.
2015. Protective Analysis of Double Skin Paddle Fibula Flap for Composite Mandibulectomy Reconstruction. Invited. International Society of Craniofacial Surgeons. Tokyo, JP.
2015. Advancement in Super Microsurgical Treatment for Lymphedema. Invited. 45th Argentine Congress of Plastic Surgery. Salta, AR.
2015. Oncologic Reconstruction of the Extremity: Pedicle Flaps and Free Flaps. Invited. 45th Argentine Congress of Plastic Surgery. Salta, AR.
2015. Breast Reconstruction in the 21st Century. Invited. 45th Argentine Congress of Plastic Surgery. Salta, AR.
2015. Challenges and Advancements in Free Flap Head and Neck Reconstruction. Invited. 45th Argentine Congress of Plastic Surgery. Salta, AR.
2015. Optimizing Outcomes in Free Flap Reconstruction: 10-Year Experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Invited. 45th Argentine Congress of Plastic Surgery. Salta, AR.
2015. Defining an Algorithm to Guide Salvage of a Failing Free Flap in Head and Neck Reconstruction. Invited. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Paradise Island, BS.
2015. Simultaneous Scalp, Skull, Kidney, Pancreas Transplant: Case Report. Conference. Royal College of Medicine Innovations Summit. London, GB.
2015. Simultaneous Scalp, Skull, Kidney, Pancreas Transplant: Case Report. Conference. European Plastic Surgery Research Council. Hamburg, DE.
2014. Free Adipocyte Isolation Techniques and Harvest (FAITH) Study: Direct Comparison of Coleman vs. Cytori Fat Harvesting Techniques. Conference. International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science (IFATS) 2014. Amsterdam, NL.
2014. 10-Year Analysis of Free Tissue Transfer Performed at a Single High Volume Cancer Center. Invited. Keynote Speaker for 3rd Annual Meeting Plastic Surgeons of Lebanese Descent. Beirut, LB.
2014. Comprehensive Evaluation of Risk Factors and Management of Impending Flap Loss in 2138 Breast Free Flaps. Conference. Chang Gung and Mayo Clinic Reconstructive Symposium 2014. Taipei, TW.
2014. Challenging a Traditional Mantra: 12-Year Experience with Autologous Free Flap Breast Reconstruction for Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Conference. Chang Gung Mayo Clinic Reconstructive Symposium 2014. Taipei, TW.
2013. Simultaneous Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer with Microvascular Breast Reconstruction. Conference. World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Chicago, US.
2013. Demystifying the Internal Mammary Vessels as Recipient Sites in Free Flap Breast Reconstruction. Conference. 17th International Confederation for Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS) World Congress. Santiago, CL.
2013. Contralateral Symmetry Procedures Following Unilateral Free Flap Breast Reconstruction Over 10 Years. Conference. 17th International Confederation for Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS) World Congress. Santiago, CL.
2011. Simultaneous Contralateral Breast Reduction Mammoplasty or Mastopexy during Unilateral Free Flap Breast Reconstruction. Invited. Chang Gung Mayo Clinic Symposium in Reconstructive Surgery. Taipei, TW.
2011. Reconstruction of Massive Oncologic Defects Following Extremity Amputation: A 10-year Experience. Invited. Chang Gung Mayo Clinic Reconstructive Symposium. Taipei, TW.
2011. Treatment of Nasocutaneous Fistulae - A Challenging Complication following Mid-facial Reconstruction. Invited. Chang Gung Mayo Clinic Symposium in Reconstructive Surgery. Taipei, TW.
2011. Cephalometric Analysis for Microvascular Head and Neck Reconstruction. Conference. Chang Gung Mayo Clinic Representative Symposium. Taipei, TW.
2010. Experience with Free Fibula Peroneal Osteofascial Flap for Composite Head and Neck Reconstruction. Invited. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Toronto, CA.
2008. Aging and Diabetes Compromises Endothelial Progenitor Cell Prevalence and Function Through Hypoxia Inducible Factor 1 Alpha (HIF-1a) Dysfunction, POSTER. Conference. Keystone Symposium. Vancouver, CA.
2008. Aging Impairs Neovascularization through Increased HIF-1a Degradation. POSTER. Conference. Keystone Symposium. Vancouver, CA.
2008. Exercise Induces EPC Mobilization and Telomerase Activity through a Hypoxia Inducible Factor 1 Alpha (HIF-1a)-Dependent Mechanism. Conference. Keystone Symposium. Vancouver, CA.
2003. Breast Cancer and Breast Reconstruction in Shanghai China, POSTER. Conference. International Health Conference. New York, US.

Formal Peers

2020. Evolution in Supermicrosurgical Treatment of Lymphedema: A Personal Journey. Visiting. University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Virtual.
2020. Optimizing Outcomes in Microsurgical Head and Meck Reconstruction. Visiting. Georgetown University. Virtual.
2020. Breast Reconstruction: The Spectrum of Options. Visiting. Lehigh Valley Medical Center. Allentown, PA, US.
2020. ASPS PSF Visiting Professor, 2019-2020. Visiting. American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Plastic Surgery Foundation, US.
2019. Cheek and Lip Reconstruction: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Visiting. NYU Langone Medical Center. New York, NY, US.
2019. Profunda Artery Perforator (PAP) Flap: The Next Workhorse Flap in Breast Reconstruction. Visiting. Tianjin Cancer Hospital. Tianjin, CN.
2019. Chest Wall and Sternal Reconstruction Following Oncologic Surgery. Visiting. Tianjin Cancer Hospital. Tianjin, CN.
2019. Breast Reconstruction Following Mastectomy: The MD Anderson Approach. Visiting. Tianjin Medical University Annual Breast Cancer Symposium. Tianjin, CN.
2019. American College of Surgeons Traveling Fellowship. Visiting. American College of Surgeons, US.
2018. Didactic Lectures. Visiting. Tianjin National Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital. Tianjin, CN.
2018. Didactic Letures. Visiting. The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University. Guangzhou, CN.
2018. Pushing the Limits in Lymphedema Surgery. Visiting. Tianjin Cancer Hospital. Tianjin, CN.
2018. Microvascular Breast Reconstruction Beyond the DIEP. Visiting. Tianjin Cancer Hospital. Tianjin, CN.
2018. Maximizing Outcomes and Minimizing Complications in Microvascular Breast Reconstruction. Visiting. Tianjin Cancer Hospital. Tianjin, CN.
2018. Optimizing Functional Outcomes in Free Flap Head and Neck Reconstruction. Visiting. Tianjin Cancer Hospital. Tianjin, CN.
2018. The Next Generation of Workhorse Flaps in Complex Head and Neck Reconstruction. Visiting. Tianjin Cancer Hospital. Tianjin, CN.
2017. Optimizing Outcomes in Free Flap Head and Neck Reconstruction. Visiting. Cairo University. Cairo, EG.
2017. Alternate Free Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction. Visiting. Cairo University. Cairo, EG.
2017. Challenges in Microvascular Reconstruction of the Midface. Visiting. Cairo University. Cairo, EG.
2017. Optimizing Outcomes in Free Flap Head and Neck Reconstruction. Visiting. University of Ottowa. Ottowa, CA.
2017. Choosing the Best Option for Post Mastectomy Reconstruction. Visiting. Hospital Italiano. Buenos Aires, AR.
2017. Maximizing Outcomes and Minimizing Complications in Breast Reconstruction. Visiting. University of Ottowa. Ottowa, CA.
2016. Novel Innovations and Advancements in Breast Reconstruction. Visiting. Wayne State Detroit Medical Center. Detroit, MI, US.
2016. Simplifying Complex Microsurgery. Visiting. Macquarie University. Sydney, AU.
2016. Taking Microsurgery from the Laboratory to the Operating Room. Visiting. Macquarie University. Sydney, AU.
2016. Australasian Melanoma Conference. Visiting. Australasian Melanoma Conference. Sydney, AU.
2016. Lymphedema Treatment: Past, Present and Future. Invited. Hendricks Medical Center. Abilene, TX, US.
2016. The New Era of Lymphedema Surgery. Visiting. Hospital Sirio Libanes. Sao Paulo, BR.
2016. Optimizing Outcomes in Breast Reconstruction in the Modern Era. Visiting. Hospital Sirio Libanes. Sao Paulo, BR.
2016. Complex Microsurgical Reconstruction. Visiting. American University of Beirut. Beirut, LB.
2016. Complex Microsurgery: The First Rung of the Reconstructive Ladder. Invited. UCSF Plastic Surgery Alumni Conference. San Francisco, CA, US.
2015. Implant vs. Autologous Breast Reconstruction. Visiting. Chinese Cancer Hospital Academy of Medical Sciences. Beijing, CN.
2015. Expanding the Indications for Microsurgery. Invited. University of Tokyo. Tokyo, JP.
2015. Advancements in Microsurgery. Visiting. Tokyo University. Tokyo, JP.
2015. Oncoplastic Reconstruction of Partial Mastectomy Defects. Visiting. Chinese Cancer Hospital Academy of Medical Sciences. Beijing, CN.
2015. Pushing the Limits of Microsurgery. Visiting. Fox Chase Cancer Center. Philadelphia, PA, US.
2014. Advances in Breast Reconstruction Following Mastectomy. Visiting. American University of Beirut. Beirut, LB.
2014. Lessons Learned from Performing 100 Free Flaps Per Year. Visiting. American University of Beirut. Beirut, LB.
2014. Advances and Update on Surgical Treatment of Lymphedema. Visiting. University of Sao Paolo Grand Rounds. Sao Paolo, BR.
2014. Optimizing Outcomes in Free Flap Breast Reconstruction. Visiting. Kaoshing Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Grand Rounds. Kaoshing, TW.
2014. Advances and Update on Surgical Treatment of Lymphedema. Visiting. Kaoshing Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Grand Rounds. Kaoshing, TW.
2014. Advances and Update on Surgical Treatment of Lymphedema. Invited. UCSF Plastic Surgery Resident Grand Rounds. San Francisco, CA, US.
2014. Lessons Learned from First 100 Free Flaps in First Year of Practice. Invited. OSU Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Columbus, OH, US.
2013. Life After Residency: Pearls and Lessons Learned After 100 Free Flaps in First Year of Practice. Invited. UCSF Plastic Surgery Alumni Conference. San Francisco, CA, US.
2010. Surgical and Reconstructive Management and Quality of Life of Mandibular Osteoradionecrosis: 10 Year Experience at the University of California San Francisco. Invited. UCSF - Senior Resident Conference. Anaheim, CA, US.

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Grant & Contract Support

Date:	2017 - 2028
Title:	Breast Implant Follow-up Study: A Long-term Observational Study of the Safety of Allergan Silicone Gel-filled Breast Implants as Compared Both to Saline-filled Breast Implants and to National Norms
Funding Source:	Allergan Inc
Role:	PI
ID:	53985

Date:	2009 - 2011
Title:	Examining Role of HIF1a Mediated Neovascularization in Aging
Funding Source:	NIH Supplemental
Role:	Postdoctoral Fellow

Date:	2006 - 2008
Title:	Developing a Novel Technique for Sutureless Microvascular Anastomosis with Thermoreversible Gels and Adhesives
Funding Source:	Stanford University
Role:	Postdoctoral Fellow

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