Restoring the form and function of human anatomy, impaired by congenital defects or acquired after cancer or trauma. Research and education of the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery at UMC Utrecht.
The University Medical Center Utrecht is one of the largest trauma centers in the Netherlands as well as a large cancer center. As a result, our department serves a diverse range of patients and collaborates with numerous departments both within and outside our hospital.
Alongside the clinical work, we engage in research across many aspects of plastic surgery, together with surgical and nonsurgical specialties in our hospital and with national and international academic institutions.
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Hands-on dissection courses and symposia, led by international experts and hosted in Utrecht.
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No course or conference is scheduled right now. New dates are announced on the education page.
Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital
Prinses Maxima Center for pediatric oncology
Emma Children’s Hospital
Sophia Children’s Hospital
Radboud University Medical Center
Maastricht University Medical Center+
St. Antonius Hospital
Jeroen Bosch Hospital
Alexander Monro Hospital
Medisch Spectrum Twente
Ziekenhuisgroep Twente
Haaglanden Medical Center
Goed Medisch Centrum
Technical University Delft
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
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Harvard University, Boston
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Virginia Commonwealth University, RichmondFive lines of research, each with its own studies, investigators and PhD candidates.
As reconstructive plastic surgeons we are commonly involved in the broad spectrum of defect reconstructions after trauma and cancer.
8 studiesPeripheral nerves may be entrapped at different sites in our body or become damaged. This may lead to serious disabilities due to sensory and muscle function loss, as well as so-called neuropathic pain.
8 studiesA large proportion of our daily practice as plastic surgeons in the Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital encompasses treating congenital defects such as harelips (cleft lip and palates), skull deformities (craniosynostosis), small ears (microtia), and hand- and feet deformities.
4 studiesHand surgery is a broad subspecialty in plastic surgery that has wide practice variations. This is partially caused by the rare nature of some disorders or the diverse presentation of others.
4 studiesAs regenerative surgeons, we focus on restoring form and function by harnessing biological repair and tissue regeneration strategies, particularly in the context of trauma, oncologic defects, and complex reconstructive challenges.
1 study
Cleft palate is not a life-threatening condition, but the impact can be enormous for children and their parents. Hundreds of children are born with it every year. Often, several operations are needed.
This year marks a milestone for the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at UMC Utrecht as it celebrates its 75th anniversary—a testament to its long-standing tradition of surgical expertise and innovation in the field.
After a successful first edition of the lower extremity nerve surgery course in 2023, we are excited to host the upcoming second edition in 2024!
We are delighted to extend an invitation to you for the 2024 FESSH (Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand) congress, to be hosted in the vibrant city of Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
The PURE Foundation was founded in February 2024 to improve plastic surgical care for patients with congenital defects, injuries resulting from accidents and cancer (treatments), through education and by financing research.
