Complex Torso Reconstruction: State of the Art in Chest Wall, Abdominal Wall, and Pelvis/Perineum

Biography:
Prof. Charles E. Butler, MD, FACS, is Tenured Professor of Plastic Surgery, the Charles B. Barker Endowed Chair in Surgery, and former Chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Prof. Butler is an international expert in complex reconstruction, microsurgery, regenerative medicine, and oncoplastic breast and abdominal wall reconstruction. He served as President of the Plastic Surgery Foundation (2016) and ASRM (2017) and is renowned for clinical innovation, mentorship, and leadership in reconstructive surgery.
Prof. Charles E. Butler, MD, FACS, is former Tenured Professor of Plastic Surgery, the former Charles B. Barker Endowed Chair in Surgery, and former Chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Prof. Butler is an international expert in complex reconstruction, microsurgery, regenerative medicine, and oncoplastic breast and abdominal wall reconstruction. He served as President of the Plastic Surgery Foundation (2016) and ASRM (2017) and is renowned for clinical innovation, mentorship, and leadership in reconstructive surgery.

Biography:
Leading reconstructive microsurgeon and Microsurgery Fellowship Program Director at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). Board-certified in General and Plastic Surgery, he also serves as Vice Chair for Health Information and Technology in MSKCC’s Department of Surgery. Dr. Matros is President-Elect of the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM) and President of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons (NESPS). His influential research focuses on patient-reported outcomes, disparities, and value-based care. A recipient of multiple national honors, including induction into the American Surgical Association, he is also the incoming Breast Section Editor for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Biography:
Dr. Campbell's practice focuses on comprehensive oncologic reconstruction as Professor of Plastic Surgery within the University of Virginia Health system. His research interests include outcomes after cancer reconstruction and the vascularization of implantable materials used for reconstructive surgery. He currently serves as the Board Vice President for Development for the American Society of Plastic Surgery/ Plastic Surgery Foundation. He performed his residency training at University of Virginia before his fellowship in reconstructive microsurgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

Biography:
Sahil Kapur completed plastic surgery training at the University of Wisconsin, followed by a fellowship in microvascular surgery at MD Anderson. Currently an Associate Professor, Dr. Kapur specializes in abdominal wall reconstruction, focusing on soft tissue reconstruction of the trunk using both local and free tissue transfer techniques. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Kapur’s research interests lie in advancing techniques and outcomes in this area.