Carrie K. Chu, M.D., M.S.
Department of Plastic Surgery, Division of Surgery
About Dr. Chu
Dr. Carrie Chu is a board-certified plastic surgeon at
the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, where she
specializes in breast cancer reconstruction and surgical treatment of
lymphedema. In addition to offering the full spectrum of options for breast
reconstruction, she has specific expertise in microvascular autologous breast
reconstruction, including DIEP, PAP, LTP, TUG, and other alternative soft
tissue flaps, sensate breast reconstruction, and secondary reconstruction in
the setting of previously failed attempted breast reconstruction. She
also specializes in minimally-invasive surgical techniques for harvest of
vascularized lymph nodes for the treatment of lymphedema. Her
contributions to the surgical field include publication of over seventy
peer-reviewed scientific articles and book chapters, reviewer and editorial
board membership for leading plastic surgery journals, and numerous invited lectureships
at national and international conferences.
Dr. Chu received her undergraduate education at
Cornell University. After obtaining her Medical Doctorate with Alpha Omega
Alpha honors from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2005, she went on
to complete her general and plastic surgery residencies at Emory University
School of Medicine, where she also received a Master of Science degree in
Clinical Research. Upon completion of her fellowship in Microvascular
Reconstructive Surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dr. Chu was recruited to
join the faculty of the Department of Plastic Surgery at MD Anderson.
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Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Associate Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Clinical Medical Director, Division of Surgery, Julie Kyte Center of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Houston, Texas
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Associate Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2010 | Emory University, Atlanta, GA, Clinical Research, M.S |
| 2005 | Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, Medicine, M.D |
| 2000 | Cornell University School of Arts & Sciences, Ithaca, NY, Biology & Psychology, B.S |
Postgraduate Training
| 2015-2016 | Fellowship, Microsurgical Reconstruction, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX |
| 2012-2015 | Clinical Residency, Plastic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA |
| 2008-2010 | Research Fellowship, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA |
| 2006-2012 | Clinical Residency, General Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA |
| 2005-2006 | Clinical Internship, General Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA |
Board Certifications
| 2017 | American Board of Plastic Surgery |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2016 - 2022
Clinical Specialist, Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2015 - 2016
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Clinical Medical Director, Julie Kyte Center for Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Houston, TX, 2022 - Present
Assistant Program Director, Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2021 - 2024
Administrative Chief Resident, Department of Plastic Surgery Residency Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Atlanta, Ga, 2014 - 2015
Administrative Chief Resident, Department of General Surgery Residency Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Atlanta, GA, 2011 - 2012
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
President, Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2024 - Present
Combined Breast Conference, Plastic Surgery Liaison, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2020 - Present
Provisional Staff, Houston Methodist West Hospital, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2016
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Division of Surgery, 2020 - 2021
Member, Junior Faculty Committee, 2020 - 2022
Member, Travel Advisory Committee Task Force, Department of Plastic Surgery, 2019 - 2022
Member, Academic Review Committee, 2019 - 2022
Member, Perioperative Informatics Operating Room Subcommittee, Division of Surgery, 2017 - 2020
Member and Alternate, Credentials Committee of the Medical Staff, 2016 - 2019
Member, Heart of Leadership, 2014 - 2015
Member, Institutional Review Board, 2013 - 2019
Member, Evaluations & Promotions Committee, Department of Surgery, 2011 - 2012
Chair, Resident Advisory Committee, Department of Surgery, 2011 - 2012
Plastic Surgery Representative, Multidisciplinary Breast Planning Clinic, 2011 - Present
Member, Education Committee, Department of Surgery, 2011 - 2012
Member, CRC Committee, 2011 - 2013
Member, Surgical Services Performance Committee, Oncology & Plastics, 2010 - 2015
Member, Graduate Medical Education Committee, 2009 - 2010
Member, House Staff Association, 2009 - 2010
Member, Surgical Education Research Group, 2009 - 2010
Honors & Awards
| 2021 | Best Save Award, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery |
| 2020 | Recipient, Office of Women & Minority Faculty Inclusion sponsorship award for the Association of American Medical Colleges Early Career Women Faculty Leadership Development Seminar, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2020 | "Best Case" Award, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Department of Plastic Surgery Annual Case Competition, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2016 | "Best Save" Award, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Department of Plastic Surgery Annual Case Competition, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2012 | Department of Surgery Douglas R. Murray Award for Professionalism |
| 2011 | Department of Surgery Douglas R. Murray Award for Professionalism |
| 2010 | Atlanta Clinical Translational Science Institute, $45,376, Recipient of NIH-subsidized scholarship for completion of post-doctoral master’s degree in clinical research |
| 2009 | Finalist, Best Clinical Science Research Poster, Society of Surgical Oncology Annual Meeting |
| 2009 | Department of Surgery Award for Highest ABSITE Score |
| 2009 | 1st Place Award, Clinical Science Research, Emory Department of Surgery Annual Research |
| 2009 | 1st Place Award, Clinical Science Research, GA Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Resident Presentation |
| 2009 | Atlanta Clinical Translational Science Institute, $45,376, Recipient of NIH-subsidized scholarship for completion of post-doctoral master’s degree in clinical research |
| 2004 | Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society |
| 2001 | Dean’s List, Cornell University |
| 2000 | Dean’s List, Cornell University |
| 1999 | Dean’s List, Cornell University |
| 1998 | Dean’s List, Cornell University |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Chu CK, Largo RD, Lee ZH, Adelman DM, Egro F, Winocour S, Reece EM, Selber JC, Butler CE. Introduction of the L-PAP Flap: Bipedicled, Conjoined, and Stacked Thigh-Based Flaps for Autologous Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 152(6):1005E-1010E, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37010466.
- 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. Journal of the American College of Surgeons 237(3):441-451, 2023. PMID: 37144798.
- 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 30(9):5725-5726, 2023. PMID: 37335352.
- 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.
- Hassan AM, Chu CK, Liu J, Angove R, Rocque G, Gallagher KD, Momoh AO, Caston NE, Williams CP, Wheeler S, Offodile AC. A nationwide cross-sectional study on the association of patient-level factors with financial anxiety in the context of chronic medical conditions. Sci Rep 13(1):10363, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37365187.
- Chu CK, Hanasono MM, Chang EI. Treatment of multiple limb lymphedema with combined supermicrosurgical techniques. Microsurgery 43(1):13-19, 2023. PMID: 35244958.
- Hassan AM, Nguyen HT, Corkum JP, Liu J, Kapur SK, Chu CK, Tamirisa N, Offodile AC. Area Deprivation Index is Associated with Variation in Quality of Life and Psychosocial Well-being Following Breast Cancer Surgery. Ann Surg Oncol 30(1):80-87, 2023. PMID: 36085393.
- Hassan AM, Nguyen HT, Corkum JP, Liu J, Kapur SK, Chu CK, Tamirisa N, Offodile AC. ASO Visual Abstract: The Area Deprivation Index is Associated with Variation in Quality of Life and Psychosocial Well-being After Breast Cancer Surgery. Ann Surg Oncol 30(1):90-91, 2023. PMID: 36125569.
- Schultz KP, Mentz JA, Reece E, Chu CK, Vorstenbosch J, Winocour SJ. An Algorithmic Approach to Umbilical Inset during DIEP Flap Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 150(6):1322e-1325e, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36161548.
- Elmorsi R, Asaad M, Badawi O, Mahapure KS, Selber J, Clemens MW, Chu CK, Offodile AC, Butler CE. Master's Degrees Among Academic Plastic Surgeons and Plastic Surgery Residents: What Are the Trends?. Ann Plast Surg 89(5):478-486, 2022. PMID: 36279571.
- Hassan AM, Chu CK, Liu J, Angove R, Rocque G, Gallagher KD, Momoh AO, Caston NE, Williams CP, Wheeler S, Butler CE, Offodile AC. Determinants of telemedicine adoption among financially distressed patients with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic: insights from a nationwide study. Support Care Cancer 30(9):7665-7678, 2022. PMID: 35689108.
- Normandin, S, Safran, T, Abi-Rafeh, J, Tremblay, F, Winocour, SJ, Chu, K, Davison, PG, Vorstenbosch, J. Breast Implant-Related Adverse Events during Mammography. Annals of plastic surgery 89(3):261-266, 2022. PMID: 35993683.
- Normandin, S, Safran, T, Abi-Rafeh, J, Tremblay, F, Winocour, SJ, Chu, K, Davison, PG, Vorstenbosch, J. Breast Implant-Related Adverse Events during Mammography. Annals of plastic surgery 89(3):261-266, 2022. PMID: 35993683.
- Slovacek C, Asaad M, Mitchell D, Selber JC, Clemens MW, Chu CK, Mericli AF, Robb GL, Hanson SE, Butler CE. Does a Latissimus Dorsi Flap Improve Surgical Outcomes of Implant-based Breast Reconstruction following Infected Device Explantation?. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open 10(8):e4409, 2022. PMID: 36032369.
- Asaad M, Slovacek C, Mitchell D, Liu J, Selber JC, Clemens MW, Chu CK, Mericli AF, Butler CE. Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Following Infected Device Explantation: Is a Second Attempt Worth It?. Plast Reconstr Surg 150(2):247E-259E, 2022. PMID: 35653515.
- Asaad M, Slovacek C, Mitchell D, Liu J, Selber JC, Clemens MW, Chu CK, Mericli AF, Butler CE. Surgical and Patient-Reported Outcomes of Autologous versus Implant-Based Reconstruction following Infected Breast Device Explantation. Plast Reconstr Surg 149(6):1080e-1089e, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35349553.
- Asaad M, Elmorsi R, Winocour S, Mericli AF, Reece E, Selber JC, Butler CE, Chu CK. Impact of Predatory Journals in Plastic Surgery Literature: Researchers Beware. Plastic and reconstructive surgery 149(6):1234e-1243e, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35436243.
- Bishop SN, Asaad M, Liu J, Chu CK, Clemens MW, Kapur SS, Largo RD, Selber JC. Robotic Harvest of the Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap for Breast Reconstruction: A Case Series. Plast Reconstr Surg 149(5):1073-1077, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35255056.
- Corkum, JP, Zhu, V, Agbafe, V, Sun, SX, Chu, K, Colen, JS, Greenup, R, Offodile, AC. Area Deprivation Index and Rurality in Relation to Financial Toxicity among Breast Cancer Surgical Patients. Journal of the American College of Surgeons 234(5):816-826, 2022. PMID: 35426394.
- Lee ZH, Chu CK, Asaad M, Liu J, Selber JC, Butler CE, Largo RD. Comparing Donor Site Morbidity for Autologous Breast Reconstruction: Thigh vs. Abdomen. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 10(3):e4215, 2022. PMID: 35350144.
- Mericli AF, Chu CK, Sisk GC, Largo RD, Schaverien MV, Liu J, Villa MT, Garvey PB. Microvascular Breast Reconstruction in the Era of Value-Based Care: Use of a Cosurgeon Is Associated with Reduced Costs, Improved Outcomes, and Added Value. Plast Reconstr Surg 149(2):338-348, 2022. PMID: 35077407.
- Dibbs RP, Smerica A, Ferry AM, Reece EM, Chu CK, Vorstenbosch J, Winocour S. Integrated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency: How Significant Research Involvement Serves to Distinguish Applicants. Plast Reconstr Surg 149(2):364e-366e, 2022. PMID: 34958638.
- Pettit RW, Kaplan J, Delancy MM, Reece E, Winocour S, Offodile AC, Kumar A, Chu CK. Industry Payments to Plastic Surgeons: What Has Changed Over the Last Six-Years Following Implementation of the Physician Payment Sunshine Act?. Aesthet Surg J 42(2):210-221, 2022. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33780536.
- Selber, JC, Kameni, L, Torres, KE, Mericli, AF, Chu, K, Schaverien, MV, Largo, RD, Butler, CE, Gaber, AO. Successful Double DIEP Syngeneic Transplantation across Monozygotic Twins for Total Back Reconstruction. Plastic and reconstructive surgery 148(5):1125-1133, 2021. PMID: 34705789.
- Manolidis S, Mentz JA, Davis MJ, Abu-Ghname A, Chu CK, Buchanan EP, Winocour S. Bringing Your Idea to the Market: A Primer for Plastic Surgeons. Plast Reconstr Surg 148(2):475-481, 2021. PMID: 34398102.
- 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.
- Nemir S, Hanson SE, Chu CK. Surgical Decision Making in Autologous Fat Grafting: An Evidence-Based Review of Techniques to Maximize Fat Survival. Aesthetic surgery journal 41(Supplement 1):S3-S15, 2021. PMID: 34002765.
- Mitchell D, Asaad M, Slovacek C, Selber JC, Clemens MW, Chu CK, Mericli AF, Largo RD, Butler CE. Outcomes of Autologous Free Flap Reconstruction Following Infected Device Explantation. Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery 39(5):327-333, 2021. PMID: 35988578.
- Hanson SE, Chu CK, Chang EI. Surgical Treatment Options of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema. Current Surgery Reports 9(6), 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: None.
- Chu CK, Hanson SE, Hwang RF, Wu LC. Oncoplastic Partial Breast Reconstruction: Concepts and Techniques. Gland Surgery, 2021. PMID: None.
- Winocour S, Tarassoli S, Chu CK, Liu J, Clemens MW, Selber JC. Comparing Outcomes of Robotically Assisted Latissimus Dorsi Harvest to the Traditional Open Approach in Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 146(6):1221-1225, 2020. PMID: 33234946.
- Cen N, Davis MJ, Abu-Ghname A, Maricevich RS, Chu CK, Reece EM, Winocour SJ. Changing United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 to Pass/Fail: Anticipated Ramifications for Plastic Surgery Residency Applicants and Programs. Plast Reconstr Surg 146(6):846e-847e, 2020. PMID: 33235011.
- Phillips BT, Mercier-Couture G, Xue AS, Chu CK, Schaverien MV, Liu J, Garvey PB, Baumann DP, Butler CE, Largo RD. Is Tissue Expansion Worth It? Comparative Outcomes of Skin-Preserving Versus Delayed Autologous Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 8(11):e3217, 2020. PMID: 22199693.
- Asaad M, Xu Y, Chu CK, Shih YT, Mericli AF. The impact of co-surgeons on complication rates and healthcare cost in patients undergoing microsurgical breast reconstruction: analysis of 8680 patients. Breast Cancer Res Treat 184(2):345-356, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32803638.
- 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 146(5):1135-1145, 2020. PMID: 32826732.
- Asaad M, Boukovalas S, Chu CK, Lin YL, Checka CM, Clemens MW, Greenup RA, Offodile AC. Financial toxicity and contralateral prophylactic mastectomy: an analysis using propensity score methods. Breast Cancer Res Treat 183(3):649-659, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32691378.
- Gimenez AR, Winocour SJ, Chu CK. Reconstructive Techniques in Melanoma for the Surgical Oncologist. Surg Oncol Clin N Am 29(3):349-367, 2020. PMID: 32482313.
- Kania K, Chang DK, Abu-Ghname A, Reece EM, Chu CK, Maricevich M, Buchanan EP, Winocour S. Microsurgery Training in Plastic Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 8(7):e2898, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32802641.
- Xue EY, Winocour S, Cen N, Davis MJ, Buchanan EP, Chu CK, Reece EM. Certification and Accreditation in Plastic Surgery Subspecialty Training. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 8(7):e2893, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32802636.
- DeFazio MV, Arribas EM, Ahmad FI, Le-Petross HT, Liu J, Chu CK, Santiago L, Clemens MW. Application of Three-Dimensional Printed Vascular Modeling as a Perioperative Guide to Perforator Mapping and Pedicle Dissection during Abdominal Flap Harvest for Breast Reconstruction. J Reconstr Microsurg 36(5):325-338, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32000277.
- Mericli AF, Boukovalas S, Roubaud MS, Chu CK, 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. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32459735.
- Turner AE, Abu-Ghname A, Davis MJ, Chu CK, Reece EM, Winocour S. The Evolving Role of the Plastic Surgeon in Breast Reconstruction Education. Plast Reconstr Surg 145(5):1012e-1013e, 2020. PMID: 32332577.
- Davis MJ, Reece EM, Chu CK, Winocour S. Who Owns the Patient's Photographs? Consent and Legal Ramifications of Photography in Plastic Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg 145(3):669e-670e, 2020. PMID: 32097359.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Xue EY, Chu CK, Winocour S, Cen N, Reece E. Establishing a Telemedicine Program for Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 8(3):e2594, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32537322.
- Hanson SE, Chang EI, Schaverien MV, Chu C, Selber JC, Hanasono MM. Controversies in Surgical Management of Lymphedema. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 8(3):e2671, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32537335.
- Chu CK, Fang L, Kaplan J, Liu J, Hanasono MM, Yu P. The chicken or the egg? Relationship between venous congestion and hematoma in free flaps. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32209324.
- Chu CK, DeFazio M, Largo RD, Ross M. Bilateral Breast Reconstruction with Profunda Artery Perforator Flaps and Immediate Implant Augmentation. Aesthetic Surg J Open Forum 2(1), 2020. PMID: None.
- Xue EY, Cen N, Reece E, Chu CK, Winocour S. A Standardized Approach to Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Marking. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 7(10):e2479, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31772901.
- Jabbour SF, DeFazio MV, Yu P, Chu CK. The Superficial Ulnar Artery "Trap" Flap: Pearls and Pitfalls to Guide Aberrant Flap Harvest. J Reconstr Microsurg. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31450250.
- Weiss A, Chu CK, Lin H, Shen Y, Shaitelman SF, Garvey PB, Bedrosian I, Babiera GV. Reconstruction in the Metastatic Breast Cancer Patient: Results from the National Cancer Database. Ann Surg Oncol 25(11):3125-3133, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30109538.
- Hart A, Funderburk C, Chu CK, Pinell-White XP, Halgopian T, Manning-Geist B, Carlson G, Losken A. The Impact of Diabetes Mellitus on Wound Healing in Breast Reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg 78(3):260-3, 2017. PMID: 27505449.
- McCullough MC, Chu CK, Duggal CS, Losken A, Carlson GW. Antibiotic prophylaxis and resistance in surgical site infection after immediate tissue expander reconstruction of the breast. Ann Plast Surg 77(5):501-505, 2016. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 25003455.
- Carlson GW, Chu CK, Moyer HR, Duggal C, Losken A. Predictors of nipple ischemia after nipple sparing mastectomy. Breast J 20(1):69-73, 2014. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 24224902.
- Elliott LF, Chu CK, Daniel J, Harper G, Bergey P. Immediate permanent implant reconstruction following mastectomy with capsule preservation in patients with prior augmentation mammoplasty. Ann Plast Surg 72(6):S103-6, 2014. PMID: 24401813.
- McDonald K, Page AJ, Jordan SW, Chu C, Hestley A, Delman KA, Murray DR, Carlson GW. Analysis of regional recurrence after negative sentinel lymph node biopsy for head and neck melanoma. Head Neck 35(5):667-71, 2013. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22847953.
- Kneuertz PJ, Patel SH, Chu CK, Fisher SB, Maithel SK, Sarmiento JM, Weber SM, Staley CA, Kooby DA. Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy: trends and lessons learned through an 11-year experience. J Am Coll Surg 215(2):167-76, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22632910.
- Cannon RM, LeGrand R, Chagpar RB, Ahmad SA, McClaine R, Kim HJ, Rupp C, Cho CS, Brinkman A, Weber S, Winslow ER, Kooby DA, Chu CK, Staley CA, Glenn I, Hawkins WG, Parikh AA, Merchant NB, McMasters KM, Martin RC, Callender GG, Scoggins CR. Multi-institutional analysis of pancreatic adenocarcinoma demonstrating the effect of diabetes status on survival after resection. HPB (Oxford) 14(4):228-35, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22404260.
- Mayo SC, de Jong MC, Bloomston M, Pulitano C, Clary BM, Reddy SK, Clark Gamblin T, Celinski SA, Kooby DA, Staley CA, Stokes JB, Chu CK, Arrese D, Ferrero A, Schulick RD, Choti MA, Geschwind JF, Strub J, Bauer TW, Adams RB, Aldrighetti L, Mentha G, Capussotti L, Pawlik TM. Surgery versus intra-arterial therapy for neuroendocrine liver metastasis: a multicenter international analysis. Ann Surg Oncol 18(13):3657-65, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21681380.
- Chu CK, Delman KA, Carlson GW, Hestley AC, Murray DR. Inguinopelvic lymphadenectomy following positive inguinal sentinel lymph node biopsy in melanoma: true frequency of synchronous pelvic metastases. Ann Surg Oncol 18(12):3309-15, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21541825.
- Evans KK, Attinger CE, Al-Attar A, Salgado C, Chu CK, Mardini S, Neville R. The importance of limb preservation in the diabetic population. J Diabetes Complications 25(4):227-31, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21447444.
- Kneuertz PJ, Patel SH, Chu CK, Maithel SK, Sarmiento JM, Delman KA, Staley CA, Kooby DA. Effects of perioperative red blood cell transfusion on disease recurrence and survival after pancreaticoduodenectomy for ductal adenocarcinoma. Ann Surg Oncol 18(5):1327-34, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21369744.
- Vogel JE, Chu C, McCullough M, Anderson E, Losken A, Carlson GW. Breast cancer in women under age 40 years: treatment by total mastectomy and reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg 66(5):557-60, 2011. PMID: 21451370.
- Chagpar RB, Martin RC, Ahmad SA, Kim HJ, Rupp C, Weber S, Ebelhar A, Gilbert J, Brinkman A, Winslow E, Cho CS, Kooby D, Chu CK, Staley CA, McMasters KM, Scoggins CR. Medically managed hypercholesterolemia and insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus preoperatively predicts poor survival after surgery for pancreatic cancer. J Gastrointest Surg 15(4):551-7, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21327533.
- Schiffman SC, Chu CK, Park J, Russell M, Keilin S, Kooby DA, Scoggins CR, McMasters KM, Martin RC. Is prior cholecystectomy associated with decreased survival in patients with resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma following pancreaticoduodenectomy?. Am J Surg 201(4):519-24, 2011. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 20864079.
- Mayo SC, de Jong MC, Pulitano C, Clary BM, Reddy SK, Gamblin TC, Celinksi SA, Kooby DA, Staley CA, Stokes JB, Chu CK, Ferrero A, Schulick RD, Choti MA, Mentha G, Strub J, Bauer TW, Adams RB, Aldrighetti L, Capussotti L, Pawlik TM. Surgical management of hepatic neuroendocrine tumor metastasis: results from an international multi-institutional analysis. Ann Surg Oncol 17(12):3129-36, 2010. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 20585879.
- Chu CK, Zager JS, Marzban SS, Gimbel MI, Murray DR, Hestley AC, Messina JL, Sondak VK, Carlson GW, Delman KA. Routine biopsy of Cloquet's node is of limited value in sentinel node positive melanoma patients. J Surg Oncol 102(4):315-20, 2010. PMID: 20740592.
- Chu CK, Farnell MB, Nguyen JH, Stauffer JA, Kooby DA, Sclabas GM, Sarmiento JM. Prosthetic graft reconstruction after portal vein resection in pancreaticoduodenectomy: a multicenter analysis. J Am Coll Surg 211(3):316-24, 2010. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 20800187.
- Chu CK, Sarmiento JM, Park J, Staley CA, Galloway JR, Adsay NV, Kooby DA. Differences in presentation and perioperative outcome after pancreaticoduodenectomy for cancer and benign pancreatitis. Am Surg 76(6):606-13, 2010. PMID: 20583516.
- Kooby DA, Hawkins WG, Schmidt CM, Weber SM, Bentrem DJ, Gillespie TW, Sellers JB, Merchant NB, Scoggins CR, Martin RC, Kim HJ, Ahmad S, Cho CS, Parikh AA, Chu CK, Hamilton NA, Doyle CJ, Pinchot S, Hayman A, McClaine R, Nakeeb A, Staley CA, McMasters KM, Lillemoe KD. A multicenter analysis of distal pancreatectomy for adenocarcinoma: is laparoscopic resection appropriate?. J Am Coll Surg 210(5):779-85, 786-7, 2010. PMID: 20421049.
- Chu CK, Mazo AE, Sarmiento JM, Staley CA, Adsay NV, Umpierrez GE, Kooby DA. Impact of diabetes mellitus on perioperative outcomes after resection for pancreatic adenocarcinoma. J Am Coll Surg 210(4):463-73, 2010. PMID: 20347739.
- Chu CK, Mazo AE, Goodman M, Egnatashvili V, Sarmiento JM, Staley CA, Galloway JR, Adsay NV, Jacobs S, Kooby DA. Preoperative diabetes mellitus and long-term survival after resection of pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Ann Surg Oncol 17(2):502-13, 2010. e-Pub 2009. PMID: 19885697.
- Lowe MC, Coban I, Adsay NV, Sarmiento JM, Chu CK, Staley CA, Galloway JR, Kooby DA. Important prognostic factors in adenocarcinoma of the ampulla of Vater. Am Surg 75(9):754-60; discussion 761, 2009. PMID: 19774945.
- Merchant NB, Rymer J, Koehler EA, Ayers GD, Castellanos J, Kooby DA, Weber SH, Cho CS, Schmidt CM, Nakeeb A, Matos JM, Scoggins CR, Martin RC, Kim HJ, Ahmad SA, Chu CK, McClaine R, Bednarski BK, Staley CA, Sharp K, Parikh AA. Adjuvant chemoradiation therapy for pancreatic adenocarcinoma: who really benefits?. J Am Coll Surg 208(5):829-38; discussion 838-41, 2009. e-Pub 2009. PMID: 19476845.
- Elmorsi R, Asaad M, Badawi O, Mahapure KS, Selber J, Clemens MW, Chu CK, ACnd O, Butler CE. Master’s Degrees Among Academic Plastic Surgeons and Plastic Surgery Residents: What Are the Trends?. Annals of Plastic Surgery. PMID: None.
Invited Articles
- Chu, Bedrosian I. Prophylactic Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction in Patients at High-Risk for Breast Cancer. Curr Breast Cancer Rep None(None):None. e-Pub 2020. PMID: None.
- Chu CK, Carlson GW. Techniques and Outcomes of Nipple Sparing Mastectomy in the Surgical Management of Breast Cancer. Curr Breast Cancer Rep None(5):118-124, 2013. PMID: None.
Other Articles
- Conlon C, Pupa L, Reece EM, Chu CK, Yu JZ, Vorstenbosch J, Winocour S When Benign Becomes Cancer: Malignant Degeneration of Chronic Inflammation. Semin Plast Surg 35(3):159-163, 2021. PMID: 34526863.
- Safran T, Nepon H, Chu CK, Winocour S, Murphy AM, Davison PG, Dionisopolos T, Vorstenbosch J Current Concepts in Capsular Contracture: Pathophysiology, Prevention, and Management. Seminars in Plastic Surgery 35(3):189-197, 2021. PMID: 34526867.
- Normandin S, Safran T, Winocour S, Chu CK, Vorstenbosch J, Murphy AM, Davison PG Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: Mechanism of Action and Clinical Applications. Seminars in Plastic Surgery 35(3):164-170, 2021. PMID: 34526864.
- Hanson, SE, Chu, K, Chang, EI Surgical Treatment Options of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema. Current Surgery Reports 9(3), 2021. PMID: None.
- Chu, K, Hanson, SE, Hwang, RF, Wu, L Oncoplastic partial breast reconstruction. Gland Surgery 10(1):398-410, 2021. PMID: 33633998.
- Bhadkamkar MA, Luu BC, Davis MJ, Reece EM, Chu CK, Buchanan EP, Winocour S Comparing Independent and Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Models: A Review of the Literature. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 8(7):e2897, 2020. PMID: 32802640.
- Turner A, Abu-Ghname A, Davis MJ, Winocour SJ, Hanson SE, Chu CK Fat Grafting in Breast Reconstruction. Semin Plast Surg 34(1):17-23, 2020. PMID: 32071575.
- Xue EY, Narvaez L, Chu CK, Hanson SE Fat Processing Techniques. Semin Plast Surg 34(1):11-16, 2020. PMID: 32071574.
- Chu CK, Davis MJ, Abu-Ghname A, Winocour SJ, Losken A, Carlson GW Implant Reconstruction in Nipple Sparing Mastectomy. Semin Plast Surg 33(4):247-257, 2019. PMID: 31632208.
- Kaplan J, Wagner RD, Braun TL, Chu C, Winocour SJ Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction. Semin Plast Surg 33(4):236-239, 2019. PMID: 31632206.
- Chang EI, Chu CK, Chang EI Advancements in imaging technology for microvascular free tissue transfer. J Surg Oncol 118(5):729-735, 2018. PMID: 30196530.
- Mazo AE, Chu CK, Chandler KL, Pollock J, Kooby DA Ileal carcinoid in association with a Meckel's diverticulum. Am Surg 76(8):E128-30, 2010. PMID: 258958232.
- Chu CK, Kooby DA Laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic tumors. Surg Oncol Clin N Am 19(2):311-33, 2010. PMID: 20159517.
- Kooby DA, Chu CK Laparoscopic management of pancreatic malignancies. Surg Clin North Am 90(2):427-46, 2010. PMID: 20362796.
Editorials
- Chu CK, Butler CE. How Much Flap to Take? Invited Commentary on "Comparisons Between Normal Body Mass Index and Overweight Patients Who Underwent Unilateral Microsurgical Breast Reconstructions". Ann Surg Oncol 28(1):22-23, 2021. PMID: 32996018.
- Chu CK, Roubaud MS, Butler CE. An introduction to "New Frontiers in Breast Reconstruction". Gland Surg 10(1):395-397, 2021. PMID: 33633997.
- Chu CK. Commentary on: The Leaky Pipeline of Women in Plastic Surgery: Embracing Diversity to Close the Gender Disparity Gap. Aesthet Surg J None(None):None. PMID: 32050019.
- 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. PMID: 31568282.
Book Chapters
- Chu CK, Yu P. Reconstruction of the Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Esophagus. In: Grabb and Smith's Plastic Surgery. 8. Wolters Kluwer, 2020.
- Chu CK, Peirong Y. Free Flap for Hemi-Tongue Reconstruction. In: Operative Techniques in Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery. None. Wolters Kluwer, None, 2020.
- Chu CK, Butler CE. Omental Flap for Pelvic Reconstruction. In: Operative Techniques in Breast Surgery. Trunk Reconstruction, and Body Contouring. None. Wolters Kluwer, None, 2020.
- Chu CK, Hanasono MH. Skull Base Reconstruction: Current Concepts. In: Restoration, Reconstruction, and Rehabilitation in Head and Neck Cancer. None. Springer, None, 2019.
- Chu CK, Losken A. Managment of Complications Following Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy. In: Operative Approaches to Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy. None. Springer, None, 2017.
Letters to the Editor
- Cen N, Shih L, Davis MJ, Abu-Ghname A, Maricevich RS, Chu CK, Reece EM, Winocour SJ. Reply: Changing United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 to Pass/Fail: Anticipated Ramifications for Plastic Surgery Residency Applicants and Programs. Plast Reconstr Surg 148: 150e-152e, 2021.
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