We also reconstruct missing digits with tissue transferred from the toes. His expertise in microsurgery is the key to making it work. According to Khouri, microsurgery is the ultimate tool in putting the pieces together. Adequate blood supply ensures that the new parts will heal and function in their new environments. Microsurgery connects tiny blood vessels, creating a lifeline for the transplanted tissue.
Microsurgery allows plastic surgeons to operate in any area of the body.
We operate on the entire body, from the scalp to the toes and almost everything in between. Bridging technology Being able to bring different specialties together and bridge the technology from one area to another is the most exciting part of his clinical work. Khouri said the climate at Washington University is one that encourages and facilitates collaboration, not only in clinical areas but in research projects as well. His research projects have involved collaborative efforts with various disciplines, including hematology, pathology and cytogenetics. The challenge then becomes translating the research into patient care, something Khouri has been intrigued with since he was a student.