Laboratory for Sustainable Development of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Division of Plastic Surgery
Faculty of Medicine
ABOUT US
Laboratory for sustainable development of plastic and reconstructive surgery, established at the MUG Division of Plastic Surgery as part of the ‘Excellence Initiative – Research University’, is an innovative facility established within the structure of the Faculty of Medicine, dedicated to core facility activities aimed at promoting a holistic approach to the research and practice of plastic and reconstructive surgery. The business is based on the many years of experience of its staff, and the team consists of experts in the fields of skin and soft tissue cancer treatment methods, tissue regeneration, the use of stem cells as well as anatomy and aesthetics of the human body.
Our activities focus on researching modern technologies and research methods in surgery that provide patients with safe and effective treatment procedures as well as discovering and testing new therapeutic methods. In collaboration with other academic centres, we are also looking for new methods of visualisation and health promotion.
In addition, we are committed to education and the promotion of health awareness, encouraging informed decision-making related to reconstructive treatment.
The establishment of a core facility allows for a strong emphasis on the education, development and collaboration of young surgeons, students and staff from other academic units interested in developing and collaborating in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery in its broadest sense.
We offer unique opportunities for practical experience and education in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Through collaborations, internship programmes, clinical placements and training workshops, we enable young professionals to develop their skills under the guidance of experienced professionals. In addition, we offer mentoring and knowledge exchange, which fosters the development of new talent, and preparing development and research projects not only in the field of plastic surgery. Our commitment to education contributes to building a solid foundation of knowledge, collaboration and skills, and competences needed for effective and ethical professional practice as well as scientific development.
OUR POTENTIAL
- Operating microscope face – 2 – face
- Doppler laser
- ICG imaging camera
- Oculus quest 2 – Immersive, autonomous VR goggles
- Dermatoscope
- Design and organisation of excision studies and macroscopic evaluation of biological material
- Design and organization of research conducted in cooperation with the Laboratory of Large Animal Models, Jan Kielanowski Institute of Animal Physiology and Nutrition of the Polish Academy of Sciences.
- Design and organisation of research in cooperation with the Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences of Łódź University of Technology
- Design and organisation of research carried out in collaboration with the Laboratory of Immersive Spatial Visualisation of Gdańsk University of Technology
- Design and organisation of research in collaboration with the Department of Biomedical Engineering of Gdansk University of Technology
- Design and organisation of research carried out in collaboration with the Memling Research Center at University of Gdańsk
- Design and organisation of research conducted in collaboration with the International Research Agenda 3P Medicine Laboratory
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1. Research into new methods and technologies in plastic and reconstructive surgery – the use of bacterial nanocellulose, which will be more patient-friendly, provide better treatment results and reduce recovery time.
2. Education and training: Organising courses, conferences and training for doctors, medical staff, as well as students on sustainable practices in plastic surgery, in order to improve and skills and qualifications.
3. Offering sustainable options for researchers and patients: Providing access to and promotion of the latest advances in plastic and reconstructive surgery, enabling them to achieve their desired outcomes.
4. Implementing efficiency practices: Taking measures to increase the efficiency of both research and the quality of services provided, e.g. by optimising clinical processes and resource management.
5. Collaboration and partnership with medical and non-medical organisations: Collaboration with other medical institutions and professional organisations to share experiences and best practices.
6. Research into alternative treatment methods: Conducting research into alternative methods of treatment and reconstruction that may be more effective and less invasive for the patient and have less impact on the environment, such as the use of biodegradable implants.
7. Planning and implementation of the acquisition of biological material from respondents from other units.
8. Scientific activities and selection of appropriate methods for the sustainable development of plastic surgery.
RESEARCH TEAM
The research team includes:
- Dr. Habil. Jerzy Jankau – coordinator
- Karolina Kondej, Ph.D.
- Magdalena Graczyk, M.D.
- Alina Hedrych-Ozimina, Ph.D.
- Agata Błażyńska-Spychalska, M.D.
- Monika Łącka, Ph.D.
- Karolina Anuszkiewicz, M.D.
- Artur Furga, M.D.
- Paulina Bernecka, student
PUBLICATIONS
Publications based on results obtained in the laboratory:
1. Pluta Piotr et al. Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) in Poland: analysis of patient series and practical guidelines for breast surgeons Med Sci 2023;19(5):1243-1251
2. Anuszkiewicz Karolina, Jankau Jerzy, Kur Martyna What do we know about treating breast-cancer-related lymphedema? Review of the current knowledge about therapeutic options Breast Cancer 2023 Mar;30(2):187-199
3. Kubik Paweł et al. Evaluation of the Safety of Neauvia Stimulate Injectable Product in Patients with Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases Based on Histopathological Examinations and Retrospective Analysis of Medical Records Gels 2023 May 26;9(6):440
4. Błażyńska-Spychalska A., Kur M., Brzeski T., Zając W., Pankiewicz T., Bielecki S., Woliński J., Jankau J. Potential of Bacterial Cellulose in Reconstructive Surgery of Body Integumentary System: Preliminary Studies in Animals J Funct Biomater 2023 Jul 26;14(8):397
5. Zawrzykraj M., Deptuła M., Kondej K., Tymińska A., Pikuła M. The effect of chemotherapy and radiotherapy on stem cells and wound healing. Current perspectives and challenges for cell-based therapies Biomed. Pharmacother. 2023 : vol. 168, art. ID 115781, s. 1-13
6. Deptuła M. et al. Development and evaluation of RADA-PDGF2 self-assembling peptide hydrogel for enhanced skin wound healing Front. Pharmacol. 2023 : vol. 14, art. ID 1293647, s. 1-17
7. Jankau J., Błażyńska-Spychalska A. et al. Bacterial Cellulose Properties Fulfilling Requirements for a Biomaterial of Choice in Reconstructive Surgery and Wound Healing Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022 Feb 11:9:805053
8. Jończyk Justyna, Jankau Jerzy The assessment of early complications and risk factors affecting their occurrence in breast reconstructive procedures Indian J. Surg. 2022 : vol. 84, supl. 3, s. S663-S670
9. Zoltán Mátrai et al. Modern Breast Cancer Surgery 1st Central-Eastern European Professional Consensus Statement on Breast Cancer Pathol. Oncol. Res. 2022 : vol. 28, art. ID 1610377, s. 1-19
10. Kubik Paweł, Jankau Jerzy et al. HA PEGylated Filler in Association with an Infrared Energy Device for the Treatment of Facial Skin Aging: 150 Day Follow-Up Data Report Pharmaceuticals 2022 : vol. 15, nr 11, art. ID 1355, s. 1-14
11. Jończyk Justyna, Jankau Jerzy Accordion: A Useful and Workable Classification of Complications After Breast Reconstructive Surgery Plastic Surg. 2022 : vol. 30, nr 3, s. 197-203
12. Filipowicz N. et al. Comprehensive cancer-oriented biobanking resource of human samples for studies of post-zygotic genetic variation involved in cancer predisposition PLoS ONE 2022 : vol. 17, nr 4, art. ID e0266111, s. 1-20
13. Olszewska B. et al. Interleukin-31 is overexpressed in skin and serum in cutaneous T-cell lymphomas but does not correlate to pruritus Post. Dermatol. Alergol.2022 : t. 39, nr 1, s. 81-87
14. Jankau Jerzy, Kołacz Szymon, Moderhak Mateusz IPSI vs CONTRA TRAM—Old Doubts New Answers: Evaluation TRAM Flap Survival with Static and Active Dynamic Thermography in Pedicled Flap Breast Reconstruction Indian J. Surg. 2021 : vol. 83, supl. 2, s. S306-S310
15. Sławińska M. et al. STAT3, STAT5A, STAT5B and STAT6 proteins are overexpressed in human basal cell carcinoma Clin. Exp. Dermatol. 2020 : vol. 45, nr 2, s. 165-171
16. Olszewska B. et al. Mapping signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) activity in different stages of mycosis fungoides and Sezary syndrome Int. J. Dermatol. 2020 : vol. 59, nr 9, s. 1106-1112
17. Trzeciak M. et al. Expression Profiles of Genes Encoding Cornified Envelope Proteins in Atopic Dermatitis and Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphomas Nutrients 2020 : vol. 12, nr 3, art. ID 862, s. 1-10
18. Deptuła M. et al. Development of a Peptide Derived from Platelet-Derived Growth Factor (PDGF-BB) into a Potential Drug Candidate for the Treatment of Wounds Adv. Wound Care 2020 : vol. 9, nr 12, s. 657-675
19. Sawicka J. et al. Imunofan-RDKVYR Peptide-Stimulates Skin Cell Proliferation and Promotes Tissue Repair Molecules 2020 : vol. 25, nr 12, art. ID 2884, s. 1-26
20. Błażyńska-Spychalska A., Brzezicka A., Spychalski P., Kondej K., Jankau J. Metody obrazowania perfuzji płatów w autologicznych rekonstrukcjach piersi Chir. Plast. Oparz. 2019 : t. 7, z. 3, s. 83-89
21. Saxena A. et al. Infrared (IR) thermography-based quantitative parameters to predict the risk of post-operative cancerous breast resection flap necrosis Infrar. Phys. Technol. 2019 : vol. 103, art. ID 103063, s. 1-12
22. Ratnicka I., Kondej K., Jończyk J., Graczyk M., Chrzanowska B., Jankau J. Negative pressure wound therapy as a bridge for the final reconstruction of tissue defect following a degloving injury of the forearm : a case report Neg. Press. Wound Ther. J. 2019 : vol. 6, nr. 3, s. 4-7
23. Burdach R., et al. Three distinct cutaneous malignancies arising in a post-burn scar Przegl. Dermatol. 2019 : t. 106, nr 4, s. 417-423
24. Bartosińska E., et al. Determination of tocopherols and tocotrienols in human breast adipose tissue with the use of high performance liquid chromatography-fluorescence detection Biomed. Chromatogr. 2018 : vol. 32, nr 12, art. e4361, s. 1-14
25. Jończyk J., Jankau J., Kondej K., Hedrych-Ozimina A., Graczyk M., Kołacz S., Bigda J., Kobiela J., Muraszko-Kuźma M. Rzadkie, zagrażające życiu powikłania zabiegów chirurgii estetycznej Chir. Plast. Oparz. 2018 : t. 6, z. 4, s. 127-132
26. Brzezicka A., Kondej K., Błażyńska-Spychalska A., Spychalski P., Jankau J., Pikuła M. Zastosowanie komórek macierzystych tkanki tłuszczowej w medycynie: najnowsze trendy Chir. Plast. Oparz. 2018 : t. 6, z. 3, s. 79-85
27. Langa P. et al. Transcriptional profile of in vitro expanded human epidermal progenitor cells for the treatment of non-healing wounds J. Dermatol. Sci. 2018 : vol. 89, nr 3, s. 272-281
28. Mieczkowska A. et al. Immunophenotyping and transcriptional profiling of in vitro cultured human adipose tissue derived stem cells Sci. Rep. 2018 : vol. 8, art. ID 11339, s. 1-13
29. Kołacz S., Moderhak M., Jankau J. New perspective on the in vivo use of cold stress dynamic thermography in integumental reconstruction with the use of skin-muscle flaps J. Surg. Res. 2017 : vol. 212, s. 68-76
30. Lemski P., Mazanowska I., Tretiakow D., Kołacz S., Jankau J., Biernat W., Skorek A. Wyniki leczenia nowotworów złośliwych skóry zlokalizowanych w okolicy kąta przyśrodkowego oka Nowa Audiofonol. 2017: t. 6, nr 2, s. 101
31. Moderhak M., Kołacz S., Jankau J., Juchniewicz T. Active dynamic thermography method for TRAM flap blood perfusion mapping in breast reconstruction Quant. Infrared Thermogr. J. 2017: vol. 14, nr 2, s. 234-249
32. Jerzy Jankau Podstawy chirurgii: podręcznik dla lekarzy specjalizujących się w chirurgii ogólnej. T. 1 pod red. Jacka Szmidta i Jarosława Kużdżała oraz Marka Krawczyka, Tomasza Kruszyny, Pawła Lampego, Grzegorza Wallnera i Wojciecha M. Wysockiego; rozdział w książce S. 855-880 p-ISBN: 978-83-7430-672-0
33. Jerzy Jankau Lekcja anatomii u Hansa Memlinga Gdańsk: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Gdańskiego, 2019 książka; p-ISBN: 978-83-7865-918-1
34. Jerzy Jankau Sądu Ostatecznego Hansa Memlinga czytanie anatomiczne red. Joanna Kamień, Beata Możejko, Jerzy Zajadło, Kamil Zeidler; rozdział w książce S. 155-165 p-ISBN: 978-83-7865-847-4, p-ISBN: 978-83-63185-23-7
CONTACT
Dr. Habil. Jerzy Jankau
E-mail jerzy.jankau@gumed.edu.pl
Phone 58 349 30 40, 668 666 007
Paulina Bernecka
Phone 606 568 348
Karolina Anuszkiewicz
Phone 796 161 292
Laboratory for Sustainable Development of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Medical University of Gdańsk
Mariana Smoluchowskiego 17, Street
80-214 Gdańsk
E-mail plastus@gumed.edu.pl
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