https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-rss/?title=News&orgId=109181 A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:36:02 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/surgery-receives-gift-breast-cancer-research-reconstruction/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/surgery-receives-gift-breast-cancer-research-reconstruction/ The gift will fund vital initiatives at YSM, focusing on advancing clinical care, research, and education in breast cancer treatment and reconstruction. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/dollar11m-gift-supports-multidisciplinary-oncologic-care-and-research/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/dollar11m-gift-supports-multidisciplinary-oncologic-care-and-research/ Yale School of Medicine faculty, Mehra Golshan, MD, MBA, and Siba Haykal, MD, PhD, have received a $1.1 million philanthropic gift to support their research and clinical work in the Department of Surgery. Established by the Healthnetwork Foundation through the bequest of a grateful patient family, the fund recognizes their close collaboration in delivering patient-centered, multidisciplinary surgical care that integrates oncologic and reconstructive expertise. The endowed support will advance innovation in surgical research and care delivery, reinforcing the impact of cross-specialty teamwork on patient outcomes and quality of life. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/newly-appointed-and-promoted-faculty/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/newly-appointed-and-promoted-faculty/ Six Department of Surgery faculty appointments and promotions were approved by the Board of Permanent Officers on Nov. 19, 2025. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/hill-named-director-of-peripheral-nerve-and-brachial-plexus-surgery/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/hill-named-director-of-peripheral-nerve-and-brachial-plexus-surgery/ Elspeth Hill, MD, has been appointed director of peripheral nerve and brachial plexus surgery in the Department of Surgery at Yale School of Medicine. Since joining the faculty in 2022, she has built a regional referral base for complex nerve care, establishing the complex nerve multidisciplinary clinic and adult spasticity program. Her clinical work spans pediatric and adult nerve reconstruction, including innovative procedures such as nerve transfers, hyperselective denervation, and Yale’s first nerve transfer for a spinal cord injury patient in 2023. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/fraschilla-receives-linda-k-lorimer-award-for-distinguished-service/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/fraschilla-receives-linda-k-lorimer-award-for-distinguished-service/ Department of Surgery Division Administrator, Alfonsina Fraschilla, MBA, has received the Linda K. Lorimer Award for Distinguished Service. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/colen-named-section-chief-for-hand-surgery/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/colen-named-section-chief-for-hand-surgery/ David L. Colen, MD, has been named section chief for hand surgery in the Division of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery. He succeeds Grant Thomson, MD, who is retiring after more than two decades of distinguished leadership of the Yale program. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/michael-alperovich-md-msc-named-medical-director-of-yale-craniofacial-program/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/michael-alperovich-md-msc-named-medical-director-of-yale-craniofacial-program/ The Department of Surgery is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Alperovich, MD, MSc., as medical director of the Craniofacial Program at Yale. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-department-of-surgery-announces-new-education-leadership-appointments/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-department-of-surgery-announces-new-education-leadership-appointments/ The Yale School of Medicine Department of Surgery is pleased to announce key leadership appointments within its residency training programs. Andrew Dhanasopon, MD, has been named Associate Program Director (APD) for the General Surgery Residency, effective Feb. 10. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-medical-student-selected-for-prestigious-presentation-at-aaps-annual-meeting/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-medical-student-selected-for-prestigious-presentation-at-aaps-annual-meeting/ Yale medical student Jake Moscarelli has been selected to deliver an oral presentation at the prestigious American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS) 103rd Annual Meeting on May 26. His project, “Dual Perfusion Superomedial Pedicle in Reduction Mammoplasty - A Prospective Intraoperative Radiographic Study,” is a collaboration with principal investigator Dr. Paris Butler. Chosen from over 1,054 submissions, with only 8% accepted for podium presentations, Jake’s work exemplifies innovation and excellence. Dr. Butler praised the achievement, calling it “extraordinary” and a testament to Jake’s talent and dedication. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/dr-paris-butler-appointed-vice-chair-of-education-and-inclusive-excellence/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/dr-paris-butler-appointed-vice-chair-of-education-and-inclusive-excellence/ The YSM Department of Surgery has named Dr. Paris Butler as Vice Chair of Education and Inclusive Excellence. In this role, he will oversee the department’s residency programs, fellowships, and undergraduate clerkship, while advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across the missions. The role builds on Dr. Butler’s success as Vice Chair of DEI, having contributed to record diversity in the residency program and the establishment of the visiting student scholarship program.  Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/white-coats-launch-a-yale-classs-medical-education/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/white-coats-launch-a-yale-classs-medical-education/ The 104 members of Yale School of Medicine's incoming Class of 2028 received their white coats, which symbolize their entrance to the medical profession, in a ceremony at the school on Aug. 5. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/congratulations-to-the-med-ed-day-poster-winners/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/congratulations-to-the-med-ed-day-poster-winners/ On June 6, the winners of the Med Ed Day poster contest were announced. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/golshan-american-surgical-society/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/golshan-american-surgical-society/ Mehra Golshan, MD, MBA, honored by the American Surgical Association. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:15:00 Z https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/face-transplant-surgery-bohdan-pomahac https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/face-transplant-surgery-bohdan-pomahac Yale's Bohdan Pomahac, MD, discusses the future of transplant surgery and explains why the surgeries are rare and complex. Mon, 06 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-surgeons-recognized-by-connecticut-magazines-2024-top-doctors-list/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-surgeons-recognized-by-connecticut-magazines-2024-top-doctors-list/ Connecticut Magazine’s 2024 'Top Doctors' list includes more than 30 faculty from the Yale Department of Surgery. Thu, 02 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/first-black-person-to-get-face-transplant-reconnects-with-connecticut-surgeon/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/first-black-person-to-get-face-transplant-reconnects-with-connecticut-surgeon/ Five years after his full facial transplant surgery, Robert Chelsea reconnects with Dr. Bohdan Pomahac, the division chief of plastic surgery at Yale School of Medicine. Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/dr-siba-haykal-named-inaugural-section-chief-of-reconstructive-oncology/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/dr-siba-haykal-named-inaugural-section-chief-of-reconstructive-oncology/ Siba Haykal MD, PhD, has been appointed the Section Chief of Reconstructive Oncology for the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2024/01/08/office-hours-elspeth-hill https://news.yale.edu/2024/01/08/office-hours-elspeth-hill Dr. Elspeth Hill is helping to establish a multidisciplinary peripheral nerve injury center. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 17:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/immunotherapy-for-metastatic-cancer-on-the-rise-even-near-end-of-life/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/immunotherapy-for-metastatic-cancer-on-the-rise-even-near-end-of-life/ Researchers learn more about when immunotherapy is most effective Thu, 04 Jan 2024 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/nguyen-acs-medical-student-travel-award/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/nguyen-acs-medical-student-travel-award/ Mytien Nguyen, MS, an MD/PhD student at the Yale School of Medicine, was selected by the American College of Surgeons to attend the 2023 Clinical Congress. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 22:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/chiefs-celebrity-doppelganger/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/chiefs-celebrity-doppelganger/ Division Chiefs name the Hollywood actor they'd like to represent them in a movie. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/department-of-surgery-welcomes-16-faculty-and-9-staff/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/department-of-surgery-welcomes-16-faculty-and-9-staff/ The Department of Surgery is pleased to welcome 16 faculty and 9 staff members this fall. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/section-of-reconstructive-oncology/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/section-of-reconstructive-oncology/ The Department of Surgery is proud to announce the establishment of the Section of Reconstructive Oncology. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:00:00 Z https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/features/107257 https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/features/107257 Bohdan Pomahac, MD, discusses a combined whole-eye and partial face transplant. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/prsic-associate-course-director-anatomy/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/prsic-associate-course-director-anatomy/ Adnan Prsic, MD, has been appointed an Associate Director of the Anatomy program for MD and PA students. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-surgery-headlines-thirty-third-annual-sbas-meeting/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-surgery-headlines-thirty-third-annual-sbas-meeting/ The thirty-third annual Society of Black Academic Surgeons (SBAS) annual meeting was the largest held by the society. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-surgery-life-of-a-surgeon-program-addresses-challenges/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-surgery-life-of-a-surgeon-program-addresses-challenges/ Hosted by Benjamin L. Judson, MD, MBA, Charles W. Ohse Professor of Surgery, and J3P Healthcare Solutions, the Life of a Surgeon series aims to address challenges and build a supportive community for early-career surgeons. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/paris-butler-md-mph-in-honor-of-breast-cancer-awareness-month/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/paris-butler-md-mph-in-honor-of-breast-cancer-awareness-month/ Paris Butler, MD, MPH, participates in a QA for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/health/leading-the-way-to-better-health/better-health-breast-reconstruction/3118197/ https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/health/leading-the-way-to-better-health/better-health-breast-reconstruction/3118197/ Dr. Paris Butler discusses the available options women have for breast reconstruction. Wed, 18 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/dr-michael-alperovich-to-lead-development-of-craniofacial-programs-at-yale/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/dr-michael-alperovich-to-lead-development-of-craniofacial-programs-at-yale/ The Department of Surgery is pleased to announce the appointment of Associate Professor, Michael Alperovich MD, MSc, FACS, to the positions of Director of the Craniofacial Fellowship and Interim Director of the Craniofacial Program at Yale. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/dr-henry-hsias-wound-healing-research-proposal-connects-five-departments-wins-team-science-award/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/dr-henry-hsias-wound-healing-research-proposal-connects-five-departments-wins-team-science-award/ The Department of Surgery is pleased to announce Dr. Henry Hsia as recipient of the inaugural Team Science Award. Dr. Hsia is a Professor of Surgery (plastic reconstructive surgery), renowned for his clinical expertise and research interest in regenerative wound healing. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/2022-clinical-study-seed-grant-winners-announced-yale-surgery/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/2022-clinical-study-seed-grant-winners-announced-yale-surgery/ The Department of Surgery is pleased to announce 2022 recipients of the Clinical Study Seed Grant. Announced in September, the award is designed to kickstart early-stage patient-related investigations with high potential for external funding. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/in-memoriam-charles-ty-tuggle-md-1982-2022/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/in-memoriam-charles-ty-tuggle-md-1982-2022/ It is with profound sadness that we share the news that Dr. Charles T. Tuggle passed away on December 29, 2022, at the age of 40. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/dr-bohdan-pomahac-receives-named-professorship-yale-surgery/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/dr-bohdan-pomahac-receives-named-professorship-yale-surgery/ Yale Corporation has named Dr. Bohdan Pomahac the Frank F. Kanthak Professor of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) at Yale School of Medicine. The endowed professorship stands among the highest honors bestowed on a faculty. Fri, 18 Nov 2022 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-surgery-promotions-dr-paris-butler-dr-jonathan-cardella/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-surgery-promotions-dr-paris-butler-dr-jonathan-cardella/ The Yale School of Medicine Department of Surgery is pleased to announce the following faculty promotions, as approved by the Board of Permanent Officers at its October 18, 2022 meeting: • Paris Butler, MD, MPH, FACS, appointment as Associate Professor of Surgery (Plastic) in the Clinician-Educator Track, April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2026. • Jonathan Cardella MSc, MD, FRCS, FACS, promotion to Associate Professor of Surgery (Vascular) in the Clinician-Educator Track, July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2027. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z