ROBERT A. ERSEK, M.D., FACS.


Office Address: Contact:
34th St. Medical Phone: (512) 459-6800 (24 hours)
Professional Building Fax: (512) 451-9476
630 West 34th Street, Suite #201 Email: Ersek@mail.zilker.net
Austin, Texas 78705


Birthplace and Date: Marital Status:
Ridley Township, Pennsylvania Married (Gerry A.)
June 19, 1938

Children: Citizenship:
Cynthia - born 1970 United States of America (By birth)
Stephanie - born 1969


Elementary Education:
Aldan Elementary School, Aldan, Pennsylvania

High School Education:
Brown Preparatory School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Undergraduate and Graduate Work (degrees and dates):
Temple University, 1957-58
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Morris Harvey College, 1958-61
Charleston, West Virginia
B. S. Degree

University of Pennsylvania, 1961-62
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hahnemann Medical College, 1962-66
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
M.D. Degree

University of Minnesota Medical School, 1966-73
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Tulane University Medical School, 1975-77
New Orleans, Louisiana

University of Mississippi, 1978
Jackson, Mississippi

Internship:
University of Minnesota Hospitals, 1966-67
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Straight Surgery

Residencies and Fellowships:
Research Fellow, 1962
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Research Fellow, 1963
Hahnemann Medical College

Medical Fellow, Department of Surgery, 1975-77
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Resident, 1975-77
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Tulane University School of Medicine
New Orleans, Louisiana

Fellowship, 1978
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi

Honorary Fraternities:
Phi Kappa Delta, 1961
Serpent Society, 1963
Aesculpulation Society, 1963

Certifications:
National Board of Medical Examiners, Parts I, II, & III 1967
Certificate 873-66

Medical License, State of Minnesota 17947 1967
Basic Science Certificate 18318

Medical License, State of Delaware, Reg. No. 001248 1974
Certificate No. C1000676

Medical License, State of Louisiana, Reg. No. 3560 1975

Medical License, State of Mississippi, Lic. No. 8127 1977

Medical License, State of Texas, Reg. No. E-9190 1977

American Board of Plastic Surgery Certificate No. 2883 1984

Medical License, State of California, Lic. No. G058548 1986

Fellow, American College of Surgeons 1986

Fellow, International College of Surgeons 1989

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care 1993

Society Memberships:
Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgeons
Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation
Charter Member
American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Society for Artificial Internal Organs
American Trauma Society
American Association of University Professors
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
International Symposium Committee
Educational Foundation
Standards of Care Committee
American Association of Hand Surgery - Active Member, 1985
American Medical Writers Association
American Medical Association
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American College of Surgeons
Austin Society, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Austin Smiles
Flying Physicians
Hennepin County Medical Society
Interamerican College of Physicians & Surgeons
International Society of Fertility and Sterility
International College of Surgeons
Lipoplasty Society of North America, Inc.
Louisiana State Medical Society
Minnesota Academy of Science
National Board of Medical Examiners
National Academy of Science
Orleans Parish Medical Society
Societa Italiana Di Chirugia Plastica
Society for Office Based Surgery
Society for Air Force Clinical Surgeons
Society for Cryosurgery
Southern Medical Association
Chairman, Plastic Surgery Division
Student American Medical Association
Texas State Medical Society
The World Medical Association
Travis County Medical Society
Who's Who In Science and Engineering

Editorial Board Member 1991
Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants
CRC PRESS, INC.
Boston, MASS.

Hospital Affiliations:
Austin Surgery Center
4207 James Casey, Suite 203
Austin, Texas 78745

Bailey Square Surgical Center
1111 West 34th Street, 4th Floor
Austin, Texas 78705

Brackenridge Hospital
601 East 15th Street
Austin, Texas 78701

St. David's Community Hospital
919 East 32nd Street
Austin, Texas 78705

Seton Medical Center
1201 West 38th Street
Austin, Texas 78702

Academic Appointments:
Assistant Clinical Professor
School of Health Professions
Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas

PUBLICATIONS

  1. Coburn, R.F. Ersek, R.A., Forster, R.: Effect of Erythrocyte Destruction on Carbon Monoxide Formation in Man. Fed. Proc., Vol. 21, No. 2, pp. 67, March-April, 1962.
  2. Ersek, R.A., Jones, M.H., Tilak, S.P., Howard, J.M.: Studies of the Peripheral Lymphatics Following Occlusion of the Femoral Vein in the Dog. Surg., Vol. 57, No. 2, pp. 269-274, February, 1965.
  3. Ersek, R.A., Danese, C. Howard, J.M.: Milroy's Disease, A Case Study of a Family of Nine Members with Clinical Biochemical, Cytogenetic, and Lymphangiographic Studies. Surg., Vol. 60, November, 1966.
  4. Ersek, R.A.: Murine Splenectomy, A New Technique. American J. Vet. Res. 29:755-758, March, 1967.
  5. Ibarra, Perez, C., Ersek, R.A., Bonnebea, R.C., Lillehei, C.W.: Catorce Anos de Experiencia en el Manejo de la Arteria Mesenterica Post Operatoria de la Coartacio Aortica. Arch Inst. Cardiol. Mex 38: pp. 103-9, January-February, 1968.
  6. Manax, W.G., Idezuki, Y., Feemster, J.A., Ersek, R.A., Dietzman, R.H., Lillehei, R.C.: Experimental and Clinical Organ Preservation: Present Status and Future Hopes. Cryobiology, Vol. 4, No. 5, pp. 266, March-April, 1968 (abstract).
  7. Deitzman, R.H., Ersek, R.A., Idezuki, Y., Lillehei, R.C.: Plasma Norepinephrine Levels During Cardiogenic Shock in Normal Endotoxin Tolerant Dogs. S.A.M.A. 204: 530-531, May 6, 1968 (abstract).
  8. Lillehei, R.C., Ersek, R.A., Castaneda, A., Deitzman, R.H.: Treatment of Low Output Syndrome with Methylprednisolone and Isoproternol. S.A.M.A. 204:530, May, 1968 (abstract).
  9. Dietzman, R.H., Ersek, R.A., Idezuki, Y., Lillehei, R.C.: Increased Sympathetic Nervous System Activity - The Lethal Factor in Experimental Cardiogenic Shock, Fed. Proc. 27: 448, March-April, 1968 (abstract).
  10. Ersek, R.A., Cutting, E., Chou, S., Tierney, R. Joel, Najarian, J.S., Lillehei, R.C.: Procurement of Transplantable Tissues. Minn. Med., pp. 183-193, January, 1969.
  11. Idezuki, Y., Dietzman, R.H., Feemster, J.A., Ersek, R.A., Lillehei, R.C. : Successful 24-Hour Preservation of Pancreaticoduodenal Allografts with Hypothermia and Hyperbaric Oxygen. Surg. 45: 275-282, 1969.
  12. Dietzman, R.H., Ersek, R.A., Lillehei, C.W., Castaneda, A.R., Lillehei, R.C. : Low Output Syndrome: Recognition and Treatment. J. Thorac. and Cardiov. Surg., Vol. 57, No. 1, January, 1969.
  13. Dietzman, R.H., Ersek, R.A., Lillehei, C.W.: A Trapping Device to Prevent Calcium Embolism During the Removal and Placement of Heart Valves. J. Cardiovascular Surg. (Torino) 10:155-6, March-April, 1969.
  14. Feemster, J.A., Dietzman, R.H., Ersek, R.A., Lillehei, R.C.: The Effect of Various Methods of Tissue Preservation on Morphology and Enzyme Structure of the Canine Kidney. Editor-John C. Norman, Co-Editor-Robert A. Ersek, et. al., Organ Perfusion and Preservation, Chap. 40, pp. 537-550, 1969.
  15. Ersek, R.A., Chesler, E., Korns, M.E., Edwards, J.R.: Spontaneous Rupture of a False Left Ventricular Aneurysm Following Myocardial Infarction. Am. Heart J. 77:5, pp. 677-680, May, 1969.
  16. Ersek, R.A., Kjellstrand, C., Najarian, J.S., Lillehei, R.C.: A New Arteriovenous Shunt Design, Trans. Amer. Soc. Artificial Internal Organs, Vol. XV, pp. 267, 1969.
  17. Dietzman, R.H., Ersek, R.A., Black, J.M., Lillehei, R.C.: High Output, Low Resistance Gram-Negative Septic Shock in Man. Angiology 20:691-700, December, 1969.
  18. Motsay, G.J., Dietzman, R.H., Ersek, R.A., Lillehei, R.C. : Hemodynamic Alterations and Results of Treatment of Patients with Gram-Negative Septic Shock. Surgery 67:577-83, April, 1970.
  19. Ibarra Perez, C., Ersek, R.A., Bonnebea, R.C., Lillehei, C.W.: Catorce Anos de Experiencia en al Manejo de la Arteria Mesenterica Postoperatorica de la Coarctacion Aortica. Arch. Instit. Cardiol. Mexico TOMOXXXVIII, No. I, pp. 103-109, February, 1968.
  20. Ersek, R.A., Peritoneal Access Device for Dialysis. J.A.M.A. Vol. 215, No I, pp. 103-109, February 22, 1971.
  21. Ersek, R.A.: Repairing a Leaky Gastrostomy. Hospital Phys., pp. 66-67, June, 1971.
  22. King, W.L., Ersek, R.A., Rozelle, L.T., Petersen, E.D., Beisang, A., Lillehei, R.C.: Technique for Predicting the Effectiveness of Aortic Valve Preservation Methods. Surgery 69:863-869, June, 1971.
  23. Kubicek, W.G., From, A.H.L., Patterson, R.P., Witsoe, D.A., Castaneda, A., Lillehei, R.C., Ersek, R.A., : Impedance Cardiography as a Non-invasive Means to Monitor Cardiac Function. J. Assn. Advan. Med. Instrum. 4:79-84, 1970.
  24. Ersek, R.A., Lillehei, R.C.: A Simple Solution for the Complex Problem of Surgical Lighting. AORN Journal, pp. 68-72, January, 1972.
  25. Dietzman, R.H., Castaneda, A.R., Lillehei, C.W., Ersek, R.A., Motsay, G.J., and Lillehei, R.C.: Corticosteroids as Effective Vasodilators in the Treatment of Low Output Syndrome. Chest, 57, pp. 440-453, May, 1970.
  26. Ersek, R.A., Sako, Y., Lillehei, R.C.: Advantages of Silicone Rubber Vessel Loop. Surgery 132:1067-1068, June, 1971.
  27. Ersek, R.A., Lillehei, R.C.: Specific Lighting for Surgery. Surgery, March, 1972.
  28. Ersek, R.A. Lillehei, R.C.: New Lighting System for Deep Surgery. Journal of Abdominal Surgery, pp. 113-114, June, 1972.
  29. Ersek, R.A., Bradford, D.S. : Fiberoptic Lighting System for Orthopaedic Operations. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Volume 54-A, No. 6, pp. 1327-1329, 1972.
  30. Schultz, L.S., Alho, A.V., Dietzman, R.H., Ersek, R.A., Motsay, G.J., Romero, L.H., Ruiz, J.O., and Lillehei, R.C.: Pharmacological Assistance in the Low Output Syndrome. Proc. of Symp. on Shock in Low and High Flow States. ICS, 247, Excerpta Medica, 1972, pp. 131-138.
  31. Ersek, R.A.: Low Back Pain: Prompt Relief with Transcutaneous Neurostimulation, A Report of 35 Consecutive Patients. Orthopaedic Review, Volume V, No. 12, pp. 27-31, December, 1976.
  32. Ersek, R.A.: Relief of Acute Musculoskeletal Pain Using Transcutaneous Electrical Neurostimulation. J.A.C.E.P., 6:300-303, July, 1977.
  33. Arrillaga, A., Ersek, R.A., Baricos, W.M., Ryan, R.F.: Method for the Prevention of Firm Breasts from Capsular Contraction. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 60:752, 1977.
  34. Ersek, R.A.: Transcutaneous Electrical Neurostimulation - A New Therapeutic Modality for Controlling Pain. Cl. Orth. & Rel. Research, 128: pp. 314-324, October, 1977.
  35. Ersek, R.A., Lebantre, H., and King, L. : Anhydrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 65:487-491, April, 1980.
  36. Ersek, R.A., Meyer, M.H.: Treatment of Avulsion Injuries with Porcine Skin Xenografts, Surg., Gyn. & Obst., 151:33-35, July, 1980.
  37. Ersek, R.A., and Diehl, M.: Porcine Xenografts for Treatment of Skin Defects in Horses, J. Am. Vet. Assoc., Vol. 177, No. 7, pp. 625-628, October, 1980.
  38. Ersek, R.A., and Hachen, H.J.: Porcine Xenografts in the Treatment of Pressures Ulcers. Annals of Plastic Surgery, Vol., No. 6, December, 1980, pp. 464-470.
  39. Ersek, R.A.,: Mesenteric Transillumination for Vascular Visualization, S,G, & O, Vol. 152, pp. 330-340, March, 1981.
  40. Ersek, R.A.: Ischemic Necrosis and Elastic Net Bandages, Texas Medical Association, TMA News, Volume 78, pp. 47-49, July, 1982.
  41. Ersek, R.A., Denton, D.R.: Silver-Impregnated Porcine Xenograft for Damaged or Missing Skin, Contemporary Surgery, Vol. 23, pp. 83-93, October, 1983.
  42. Ersek, R.A., Lorio, J.: The Most Indolent Skin Ulcers Treated with Porcine Xenograft and Silver Ions, Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Volume 158, pp. 431-436, May, 1984.
  43. Ersek, R.A., et. al.: Processed Bovine Cartilage: An Improved Bio-Synthetic Implant for Contour Defects, Annals of Plastic Surgery, Volume 12, No. 5, pp. 397-408, May, 1984.
  44. Ersek, R.A., Suction Assisted Lipectomy - The Blunt Technique, Travis County Medical Society Journal, Volume 29, No. 5, pp. 13-15, May, 1984.
  45. Ersek, R.A., Abell, J.M., Jr., Calhoon, J.H.: The Island Pedicle Rotation Advancement Gastrocnemius Musculocutaneous Flap for Complete Coverage of the Popliteal Fossa, Annals of Plastic Surgery, Volume 12, No. 6, pp. 533-536, June, 1984.
  46. Ersek, R.A.: Mechanism of Action of Ag Xenograft as a Skin Substitute, Transactions, The International Society for Burn Injuries, June, 1984.
  47. Ersek, R.A., Rothenberg, P.B., Denton, D.R.,: Clinical Use of an Improved Processed Bovine Cartilage for Contour Defects, Annals of Plastic Surgery, Volume 13, No. 1, pp. 44-55, July, 1984.
  48. Ersek, R.A., Denton, D.R.: Rhinophyma: Treatment with Electrocautery and Silver-Impregnated Porcine Xenograft, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, PRS, Volume 74, Number 2, pp. 269-273, August, 1984.
  49. Ersek, R.A., et. al., Denton D.R.: Nailbed Avulsions Treated with Porcine Xenografts, The Journal of Hand Surgery, Volume 10A, No. 1., pp. 152-153, January, 1985.
  50. Ersek, R.A., et. al., The Flexible Tendon Retriever, The Journal of Hand Surgery, Volume 10A, No. 3, pp. 415, May 1985.
  51. Ersek, R.A., et. al., Denton, D.R.,: Treatment of Skin Graft Donor Sites Using Silver-Impregnated Porcine Xenografts, Contemporary Surgery, Volume 27, No. 4, pp. 80-85, October, 1985.
  52. Ersek, R.A., Denton, D.R., Surak, G.M., Peters, C.W.,: Treatment of Spider Bites with Silver-Impregnated Porcine Xenografts, Texas Medicine, Volume 81, No. 11, pp. 32-35, November 1985.
  53. Ersek, R.A., Denton, D.R.: Treatment of Skin Graft at Donor Sites Using Silver-Impregnated Porcine Xenograft, Contemporary Orthopedics, Volume 12, No. 1, pp. 27-33, January, 1986.
  54. Ersek, R.A., Denton, D.R.: New Natural Wound Dressing, Physical, Therapy Forum, Volume 5, No. 5, pp. 1-3, January 29, 1986.
  55. Ersek, R.A., Denton, D.R.: Breast Biopsy Technique - A Plea for Cosmesis, Southern Medical Journal, Volume 79, No. 2, pp. 167-169, February, 1986.
  56. Ersek, R.A., et. al., Surak, G., Denton, D.R.: A New Wound Dressing That Solves The Retention and Storage Problems - A Clinical History, Contemporary Surgery, Volume 28, pp. 72-79, March, 1986.
  57. Ersek, R.A., et. al.: Nailbed Avulsions Treated with Porcine Xenografts, 1986 Year Book of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, pp. 134.
  58. Ersek, R.A., Serial Suction Lipectomy, Transactions Texas Medical Society Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas, May 10, 1986.
  59. Ersek, R.A., Sedation: Valium and Ketamine for Outpatient Serial Suction, Lipolysis Society of North America, Los Angeles, CA, October, 1986.
  60. Ersek, R.A., Serial vs. Massive Suction Lipectomy Resection, Lipolysis Society of North America, Los Angeles, CA, October, 1986.
  61. Ersek, R.A., et. al, Suction-Assisted Lipectomy for Correction of 202 Figure Faults in 101 Patients: Indications, Limitations, and Applications, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Volume 78, Number 5, pp. 615-624, November, 1986.
  62. Ersek, R.A., Delerm, A.G., Processed Irradiated Bovine Cartilage for Nasal Reconstruction, Annals of Plastic Surgery, Vol. 20, No. 6, pp. 540-546, June, 1988.
  63. Ersek, R.A., et al., Cross-Linked Silver-Impregnated Skin for Burn Wound Management, Journal of Burn Care, September-October Issue, 1988.
  64. Ersek, R.A., Dennis, L.W., CPT Coding: The Right Way for Right Reasons, Plastic Surgeon, Vol. 4, No. 5, pp. 24-25, November, 1988.
  65. Ersek, R.A., Pitkanen, J., Berry, S., Schade, K.M., Simple Two-Step System for Scalds. Bulletin of Burn Injuries, Vol. 5., pp. 46-50, December 1988.
  66. Ersek, R.A., Delerm, A.G., "Processed Irradiated Bovine Cartilage for Nasal Reconstruction," The 1989 Yearbook of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Year Book Medical Publishers, 1989, pp. 147-48.
  67. Ersek, R.A., "Serial Suction Lipectomy," Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Vol. 16, No. 2, April 1989, pp. 313-17.
  68. Ersek, R.A., Denton, D., "Forehead Avulsions Treated with Silver Impregnated Porcine Xenograft: 2 Case Reports," Contemporary Surgery, Vol. 33, No. 5, May 1989, pp. 38-42.
  69. Ersek, R.A., "A New Magnetic Board for Medication Monitoring During Outpatient Anesthesia," Lipoplasty Newsletter, Vol. 6, No. 2, Spring 1989, pp. 56-57.
  70. Ersek, R.A., "Progress in Prostheses for Breast Augmentation," Travis County Medical Society Journal, May 1989.
  71. Ersek, R.A., "Electrolipogram in Plastic Surgery," Contemporary Surgery, Vol. 34, No. 6, June 1989, pp. 38-40.
  72. Ersek, R.A., Ersek, S., "The Sandwich Switch Flap," The Journal of Hand Surgery, Vol. 14A, No. 4, July 1989, pp. 746-747.
  73. Ersek, R.A., Navarro, J.A. "The Physiologic Wound Closure," Contemporary Surgery, Vol. 35, October 1989, pp. 6470.
  74. Ersek, R.A., Navarro, J.A., "The Physiological Management of Open Wounds," Surgical Rounds, Vol. 12, No. 10, October 1989, pp. 37-41.
  75. Ersek, R.A., Lele, E., Surak, G.S., Denton, D.R., McCue, K., "Hereditary Progressive Nodular Lipomatosis: A Report and Selective Review of a New Syndrome," Annals of Plastic Surgery, Little Brown and Co., Vol. 23, No. 5, November, 1989, pp. 450-455.
  76. Ersek, R.A., Swift, D., "Latest Wrinkle in Wound Closure Strips Eliminates Ugly "Tiger Stripes" by Stopping Skin Shear, Blisters," The Medical Post, December 1989, p. 5.
  77. Ersek, R.A., "Lipoplasty in the 90's," Travis County Medical Society Journal, March 1990.
  78. Ersek, R.A., Schade, K., "Subcutaneous Pseudobursa Secondary to Suction and Surgery," Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal, Vol. 85, No. 3, March 1990, pp. 442-446.
  79. Ersek, R.A., "Autologous Blood Transfusion in Plastic Surgery," Letter to the Editor, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal, Vol. 85, No. 5, May 1990, pp. 828-829.
  80. Ersek, R.A., "Smooth Versus Rough Mammary Prostheses," Letter to the Editor, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal, Vol. 85, No. 6, June 1990, p. 999.
  81. Ersek, R.A., "Prosthetic Skin for Physiologic Wound Closure," CSA NODE Newsletter, (Certified Surgical Assistant - National Surgical Assistant Association) May/June, 1990.
  82. Ersek, R.A., "Physiologic Tissue Gel Equivalent," Letter to the Editor, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal, Vol. 86, No. 3, September 1990, p. 611.
  83. Ersek, R.A., Vogt, Peter A., Seider, H.A., Moufarrege, Richard, Leikensohn, John R., Eisenberg, Harry V., Armstrong, D.P., "Surface-patterned Silicone Implants Decrease Contracture for Soft Breast Prosthesis," Contemporary Surgery, Vol. 37, No. 3, September 1990, p. 25-29.
  84. MISTI Gold Scientific Summary
  85. Ersek, R.A., "When Your Child Needs Plastic Surgery," PARENTING IN THE 90'S, 1990 Edition, Sandy J. Kemp, Cameron Publications, Austin, Texas.
  86. Ersek, R.A., Denton, D.R., "Silver Speed Skin: Silver-Impregnated Porcine Xenograft for the Treatment of Skin Lesions in the Elderly." GERIATRIE & REHABILITATION, Vol. 3, 2 (1990) 85-95/Forum.
  87. Ersek, R.A., "Firestorm Fibrosis." Technical Forum, Bul. of the Int. Soc. Clin. Plas. Surgeons. August 1990, Vol. 14, No. 3.
  88. Ersek, R.A., Navarro, J.A., "Maximizing Wound Healing with Silver Impregnated Porcine Xenograft." Today's O.R. NURSE, December 1990, Vol. 12, No. 12, Pages 4-9.
  89. Ersek, R.A., Phillips, C., Schade, K., "Obesity Can Be Treated by Suction Lipoplasty When Combined with Other Procedures." Aesth. Plast. Surg. 15:67-71, Winter, 1991.
  90. Ersek, R.A., "Transplantation of Purified Autologous Fat: A 3-Year Follow-up Is Disappointing." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal, Vol. 87, No. 2, Pages 219-227, February, 1991.
  91. Ersek, R.A., Beisang III, A.A., "Bioplastique: A New Textured Copolymer Microparticle Promises Permanence in Soft-Tissue Augmentation." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal, Vol. 87, No. 4, Pages 693-702, April, 1991.
  92. Ersek, R.A., "Rate and Incidence of Capsular Contracture: A Comparison of Smooth and Textured Silicone Double-Lumen Breast Prostheses." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal, Vol. 87, No. 5, Pages 879-884, May, 1991.
  93. Ersek, R.A., Beisang, A.A. III, Geise, R.A., "Radiolucent Prosthetic Gel." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal, Vol. 87, No. 5, Pages 885-892, May, 1991.
  94. Ersek, R.A., Shelton, T.O., "Radiolucent Gel for Breast Prostheses." Travis County Medical Society Journal, Vol. 37, No. 4, Pages 8-10, May, 1991.
  95. Ersek, R.A., "Firestorm Fibrosis: The Fast Fibrotic Phenomenon." Annals of Plastic Surgery, Vol. 26, No. 5, Pages 494-498, May, 1991.
  96. Ersek, R.A., Burroughs, J.R., Ersek, C.L., Navarro, A., "Interrelationship of Capsule Thickness and Breast Hardness Confirmed by a New Measurement Method." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal, Vol. 87, No. 6, June, 1991.
  97. Ersek, R.A., "Comparative Study of Dermabrasion, Phenol Peel, and Acetic Acid Peel." Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Vol. 15, No. 3, Pages 241-243, Summer, 1991.
  98. Ersek, R.A., Navarro, J.A. "Transaxillary Subpectoral Placement of Textured Breast Prostheses." ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY, Vol. 27, No. 1, Pages 93-96, July, 1991.
  99. "MIKRO-FULLUNG MAXI-WIRKUNG." DIENEUEBEAUTY, April/Mai'91.9.Jahrgang S35,-/DM6.50 (Austria).
  100. "Skin Plumper" (Bioplastique) ALLURE, August, 1991.
  101. Ersek, R.A., Ersek, S.L., "Circular Cinching Stitch" PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY JOURNAL, Vol 88, No. 2, Pages 349-352, August, 1991.
  102. "Skin Under Pressure: Beyond Retin A" (Bioplastique) SELF, September, 1991.
  103. "A Body To Die For" (MISTI Gold Breast Prostheses) REDBOOK, September, 1991.
  104. "Molecular Impact Surface Textured Implants (MISTI) Alter Beneficially Breast Capsule Formation at 36 Months" JOURNAL OF LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF MEDICAL IMPLANTS, Vol. 1, Iss. 2, 1991, Pages 155-169.
  105. Ersek, RA, Letter to the Editor: Transplantation of Autologous Fat, PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, Vol. 88, No. 6, December, 1991, Page 1110, in response to comments by Carson Lewis.
  106. Ersek, R.A., Glaes, K.L., Navarro, J.A., "Results of Reaugmentation with MISTI Prostheses after Failure of Smooth Silicone Prostheses," PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, Vol. 89, No. 1, January, 1992, Pages 83-87.
  107. Ersek, R.A., Beisang, A.A., "Bioplastique: A New Biphasic Polymer for Minimally Invasive Injection Implantation", AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY JOURNAL, Vol. 16, No. 1, Pages 59-65, Winter, 1992.
  108. Ersek, R.A., "Bioplastique: Specific Technical Advice on Its Use and Possible Complications," AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY JOURNAL, Vol. 16, No. 1, Pages 67-68, Winter, 1992.
  109. Ersek, R.A., Beisang, A.A., "Mammalian Response to Subdermal Implantation of Textured Microimplants," AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY JOURNAL, Vol. 16, No. 1, Pages 84-90, Winter, 1992.
  110. Ersek, R.A., Denton, D.R., "Processed Irradiated Bovine Cartilage: Studies of Humoral Response in Mice and Humans", ACTUALITES DE CHIRURGIE ESTHETIQUE, ACTUEL SOFCEP 92, Sous la direction de Bernard MOLE; #16, Pages 187-196, MASSON Publishers, 1992 - Paris Milan Barcelone Bonn.
  111. Ersek, R.A., Reply To LETTER TO THE EDITOR from Isaac J. Peled; re FIRESTORM FIBROSIS: THE FAST FIBROTIC PHENOMENON; ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY, Volume 28, #5, May 1992, Page 502.
  112. Ersek, R.A., "Truth's Most Articulate Advocate"; Book Review, LIPOPLASTY Fall 1992 Newsletter, Vol. 9, No. 4, Page 8.
  113. Ersek, R.A., "Beware The Promises From Mecca", LIPOPLASTY Fall 1992 Newsletter, Vol. 9, No. 4, Page 9.
  114. Ersek, R.A., Beisang, A.A., "Bioplastique: A New Textured Copolymer Microparticle Promises Permanence in Soft Tissue Augmentation," 1991. Abstract, LIPOPLASTY Fall 1992 Newsletter, Vol. 9, No. 4, Page 9.
  115. Ersek, R.A., "Minimally Invasive Implantation of Microparticles for Tissue Augmentation," MINIMALLY INVASIVE THERAPY, Volume 1, Supplement 1, Page 71, 1992.
  116. Ersek, R.A., "Figure Fault Sculpturing," MS. TEXAS USA PAGENT MAGAZINE, March, 1993, Page 32.
  117. Ersek, R.A., "Breast Reduction," TCMS JOURNAL, March/April, 1993, Page 12-13.
  118. Ersek, R.A., Choi, H.Y., Stovall, R.B., "Minimally Invasive Injection Surgery With Textured Micro-Particles," ASIAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY, Vol. 16, No. 2, April, 1993.
  119. Ersek, R.A., Navarro, J.A., Nemeth, D.Z., Sas, G., "A No Bleed Implant," AESTH. PLAST. SURG., 17:225-228,1993.
  120. Ersek, R.A.; G.A.; C.L.; Williams, John "A New Biologically, Osmotically, Oncotically Balanced Gel That Shows Calcifications Blocked by Silicone," AESTHET. PLAST. SURG. 17:331-334, 1993.
  121. Ersek, R.A., Vazquez-Salisbury, A., "Wound Closure Using a Skin Stretch Device," CONTEMPORARY ORTHOPAEDICS, Vol. 28, No. 6, 495-500, June 1994.
  122. Ersek, R.A., Bell, H.N., Vazquez-Salisbury, A., "Serial and Superficial Suction for Steatopygia (Hottentot Bustle)," AESTH. PLAST. SURG., 18:279-282, 1994.
  123. Ersek, R.A., "Textured Silicone Breast Implants," PLAS. RECONSTR. SURG., Vol. 95, No. 4, April, 1995, pgs. 771-772.
  124. Ersek R.A., Stovall R.B., Vazquez-Salisbury A., Chin Augmentation Using Minimally Invasive Technique - Bioplastique. PLAS. RECONSTR. SURG., May 1995, Vol 95, No. 6, pg 985-92.

VIDEO PUBLICATIONS

  1. "What is Breast Augmentation Mammoplasty?" Patient Education film, 20 mins.
  2. "Transaxillary Approach to Breast Augmentation," Physician Instruction film, 22 mins.
  3. "MISTI: Molecular Impact Surface Textured Implant Silicone Prosthesis," Surgeon Instruction film, 20 mins.
  4. "After the Surgery: Helping Your Body Heal," Patient Education film, 15 mins.
  5. "Bioplastique," Physician instruction film, 40 mins.
  6. VOLUME I: What is Augmentation Mammaplasty; VOLUME II: Plastic Surgery Procedures; VOLUME III: After The Surgery: Helping your Body Heal.
  7. "Steroid Induced Gynecomastia", 12 minutes, 1993
  8. "Acquired Gynecomastia"; 17 minutes, 1993

CO-EDITOR

Organ Perfusion and Preservation, edited by John C. Norman, et al., New York: Appleton-Century-Croft, 1968.

BOOK AUTHORED
Ersek, R.A. : Pain Control with Transcutaneous Electrical Neurostimulation. Published by Warren Green and Company St. Louis, Missouri, USA, 1981. Library of Congress Catalogue No. 78-50175, ISBN No. 087527-168-5.

SCIENTIFIC EXHIBITS

  1. Cytogenetics in Clinical Medicine
    S.A.M.A. Squibb Contest, 1965, Chicago, Illinois.
  2. Membrane Oxygenator
    S.A.M.A. Squibb Contest, 1967, Chicago, Illinois.
  3. Membrane Oxygenator
    American Medical Association, 1967, Atlantic City, New Jersey
  4. Organ Perfusion Apparatus
    S.A.M.A. Squibb Contest, 1968, Detroit, Michigan
  5. Silver Impregnated Porcine Xenograft for Temporary Replacement of Injured or Missing Skin at the American College of Surgeons at the 69th Clinical Congress in Atlanta, October 16 - 21, 1983, Exhibit #S853, Ersek, R.A.
  6. Processed Bovine Cartilage for Contour Defects: Experimental and Clinical Experience with 3-year follow-up, October 16 - 21, 1983, Exhibit #S855, Ersek, R.A., et al., American College of Surgeons 69th Annual Clinical Congress at Atlanta.
  7. Chondroplast: Processed Bovine Cartilage; National Congress of Plastic Surgery, Montreal, Canada, June 26 to July 1, 1983.
  8. Porcine Xenograft for Contaminated Wounds: American Society of Plastic & Reconstruction Surgeons, Las Vegas, Nevada, October, 1984.
  9. Porcine Xenograft for Contaminated Wounds: American College of Surgeons, San Francisco, CA, October, 1984.
    Outpatient Suction Lipectomy, Ersek, R.A., Zambrano, J., Surak, G., Lele, E., T.M.A., Dallas, Texas, May 10, 1986.
  10. Biosynthetic Dressings That Increase Healing Rates, R.A. Ersek, G. Surak, D. Denton; 72nd Annual Clinic Congress, American College of Surgeons, Oct. 19-24, 1986, New Orleans, LA.
  11. The Use of Chondroplast in Nasal Reconstruction, R.A. Ersek; October, 1986 Los Angeles, CA.
  12. Silver Skin for Scalds, R. A. Ersek; October, 1988, American College of Surgeons, Chicago, Illinois.
  13. Suction Lipoplasty for Reconstructive Surgery, Texas Medical Association, Fort Worth, Texas, May 1989.
  14. Prosthetic Skin for Physiologic Wound Closure, Southern Medical Association Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., October, 1989.
  15. Suction Lipoplasty for Reconstructive Surgery, Lipoplasty Society of North America, Atlanta Annual Meeting, Georgia, October 1989.
  16. Suction Lipoplasty for Reconstructive Surgery, Aesthetic Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, April 1990.
  17. MISTI, Molecular Impact Surface Textured Implants - 24 month Follow Up, Aesthetic Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, April 1990.

SPECIAL HONORS

  • First Place Gold Medal, College Swimming Team, 1959
  • President of Pre-Medical Society, 1960
  • Selected as Chapel Speaker, 1960
  • Selected by Faculty as Student Teaching Fellow for Bacteriology Laboratory, 1960
  • Chosen by College Administration for Student Affairs Committee, 1961
  • Selected by Colleagues to represent State of West Virginia at National Forensic Meeting, 1961
  • Elected to Undergraduate Research Society at Hahnemann, 1962
  • Selected by Faculty to present student lecture on Aloxan Induced Diabetes, 1962
  • Selected by Faculty to present student lecture on Reticuloendothelial System, 1962
  • Appointed Chairman of Serpent Society, 1963
  • Editor-in-Chief of Yearbook, 1964
  • President of Student American Medical Association and Student Institute at Hahnemann, 1964
  • Awarded Research Fellowship, 1964
  • Third Place Award for Display in Student American Medical Association Squibb National Competition, 1965
  • National and Regional Vice-President of Student American Medical Association, 1965
  • Awarded Research Fellowship, 1965
  • Alan Edelsohn Prize by Faculty for outstanding leadership and service to Hahnemann Medical College, 1966
  • Grand Award for Membrane Oxygenator, Science Exhibit in Student American Medical Association Squibb National Contest, 1967
  • Nominated for Outstanding Young Men of America, 1969
  • Award for Excellence in Medical Writing from Minnesota Medicine, 1970
  • Listed Who's Who in America, 1978
  • Listed Who's Who in the World, 1983
  • Listed Who's Who in American Industry and Finance, 1979
  • Member, Board of Directors, Ballet Austin, 1980
  • Member, Knights of the Symphony, 1980
  • Listed Who's Who in American Medical Specialties, 1984
  • Listed Who's Who in Texas, 1986
  • Fellow American College of Surgeons, 1986
  • Elected Chairman of Plastic Surgery Division, Southern Medical Association, 1988
  • Photograph Awards received from Travis County Medical Society, 1983-1990
  • Cover Photo for Travis County Medical Journal, May 1989 Issue, 1989
  • Member, Editorial Advisory Board of the Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants, Washington, D.C., 1991
  • INVENTIONS:
    1. A New Biological Specimen Collection System - U.S. Patent Office, Washington, D.C., Patent No. 3,346,883.
    2. RECAD and Dialyzer - a membrane pump-oxygenator with one moving part, no occlusive valves, with intrinsic and extrinsic controls and cardiac pacer and synchronization capabilities. By changing the membrane from silicone rubber to cellophane, the artificial heart-lung becomes a kidney.
    3. Subcutaneous Peritoneal Reservoir - a silicone rubber reservoir with a steel disk in the center thereof and a conduit to the intraperitoneal cavity to be used for a low-cost method of home dialysis.
    4. Arteriovenous Shunt - a teflon and silicone rubber short circuit between the arterial and venous systems for hemodialysis with a positive tissue ingrowth assuring a mechanical and germ-proof seal. A unique ball joint system is used for the junction means which allows for one-handed use, and hence, self-dialysis. U.S. Patent No. 3,638,649.
    5. Double Lumen Catheter - for the simultaneous exit and inflow of blood that is to be cleansed, treated, or oxygenated. A new design allows 150 per cent greater flows in a given vessel than the prior art.
    6. Double Balloon Catheter - for isolation of the circulation to and from a region or organ to permit selective treatment or, in the case of donation for transplant, early preservation.
    7. Vessel Loops - for the positive identification of vessels and other structures during surgery. Patent pending.
    8. Patient Carrier - to prevent repeated dislodgement of broken bones and other structures in the emergency patient who must receive many treatments and studies during the initial assessment and repair. U.S. Patent No. 3,648,305.
    9. Surgical Clip - a new staple-like device to allow for the rapid and certain occlusion of vessels during surgery, including a pistol-like applier.
    10. Valve Seat - a new staple-like device to allow for the rapid and certain installation of prosthetic and transplanted heart valves. This device is incorporated into the wall of the housing vessel (or heart) and thus never comes in contact with the passing blood. U.S. Patent No. 3,657,744.
    11. Heat Exchanger - a disposable high flow, low resistance heat exchanger with no external power source, no moving parts and three degree accuracy for warming stored blood and other solutions prior to administration intravenously. U.S. Patent No. 3,612,059.
    12. Biopsy Needle - similar to the prior art but having a positive means for clot formation so that even a punctured vessel will be rapidly sealed.
    13. Suction Collector - a device for the simultaneous suction, collection and retraction during the decalcification and replacement of heart valves.
    14. Closed Rebreathing System - allows the comfortable collection of all expired gases for treatment or analysis, with a non-traumatic sealing system.
    15. Sever Cord - a means for simultaneously ligating and dividing vessels, umbilical cords and other structures. U.S. Patent No. 3,631,858.
    16. Fiberoptic Illuminator - provides bright, cool, sterile, obedient light within wounds and deep cavities. Sheath Patent No. 3,794,091 with lens - U.S. Patent No. 3,809,072.
    17. Safety Thermometer - classic glass fever thermometer coated with plastic to decrease breakage and protect against injury. U.S. Patent No. 3,838,600.
    18. Vesseloops - color-coded elliptical silicone rubber loops for occlusion, retraction, identification of vessels and other structures.
    19. Fracture Fixation - a new configuration of expanded stainless steel mesh for repair of fractures. U.S. Patent No. 3,710,789.
    20. A Skin Storage System (Co-inventor A. A. Beisang) - a new system for the harvesting, preparation, and storage of sterile skin grafts, both human and animal, for temporary skin replacement. U.S. Patent No. 3,793,103 (issued October 22, 1974).
    21. Improvements in Vascular Prosthesis: Additional design and preparation modifications to the Mendich Method for human umbilical cord preservation as arterial substitute. (Co-inventor A. A. Beisang). Several patents pending.
    22. Vessel Stabilizer - disposable surgical instrument to generally stabilize vascular wall during suturing. Patents pending.
    23. Method of preparing vascular grafts of human and other origins for tissue ingrowth. (Co-inventors A. A. Beisang and D. G. Holman). U.S. Patent No. 4,239,498.
    24. Method of performing vascular grafts of human and other umbilical cord origins for tissue ingrowth. (Co-inventors A. A. Beisang and D. G. Holman). U.S. Patent No. 4,239,492.
    25. Method of performing vascular grafts of human and other animal origin. (Co-inventors A. A. Beisang and D. G. Holman). U.S. Patent No. 4,240,794.
    26. Septal Splint - a disposable plastic splint for maintaining the structural integrity of the nasal septum following surgery. Patent issued #4,378,802.
    27. Septal Splint - a series of splints for the nasal septum including a simple flat plastic implantable septal splint; a fenestrated airway member in a ballooned fenestrated airway member. U.S. Patent No. 4,592,357.
    28. Method for fixing prosthetic implants in a living body. U.S. Patent No. 3,657,744.
    29. Wound Closure Strips, Adhesive Strips Designed Specifically with the Elastic Modulus of Skin Provide a Waterproof, Germproof, Flexible Physiologic Skin Prosthesis with a Temporary Splinting of Wounds During Healing. U. S. Patent No. 4,780,168.
    30. MISTI: Molecular Impact Surface Textured Implant, a new textured surface prosthesis for breast augmentation. Patent Pending.
    31. DIAB Canula: Blunt canula with a lumen on taper to allow for dissection, injection, aspiration and/or biopsy and delivery of viscous injectible substances. Patent Pending.
    32. Marquis Diamond Drain: A surgical drain apparatus and method for draining fluid from a wound while preventing contaminants from entering the wound and preventing substantial leakage of drained fluid. U.S. Patent No. 5,045,075.
    33. Textured Micro Implants, Bioplastique: Micro textured implant particles; biphasic co-polymer for injection through a special needle to fill dents in nose, pock marks, chins, cheeks, etc. U.S. Patent No. 5,258,028, November 2, 1993. Robert A. Ersek, MD, FACS, Arthur A. Beisang, Jr., Arthur A. Beisang, III, MD.
    34. Bio-Osmotic Gel for Implant Prostheses: New biologically, osmotically, oncotically balanced safety gel for filling breast prostheses that has increased radioluscency and biocompatibility compared with saline or silicone gel. U.S. Patent No. 5,067,965.

    PRESENTATIONS:


    • "Silver-Impregnated Porcine Xenograft in the Treatment of Skin Loss Injuries," present at the Association of Surgeons of Southeast Asia Fourth Biennial General Scientific Meeting, March 27, 1983, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.
    • "Chondroplast Process Bovine Cartilage for Contour Defects," presented at the Ninth National Congress of Turkish Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1984, Bursa, Turkey.
    • "Mechanism of Action of Silver-Impregnated Porcine Xenograft," presented at the Brussels International Congress on Burns, June, 1984.
    • "Chondroplast, Processed Bovine Cartilage for Contour Defects," present at St. Thomas Hospital, London, England, Harley Street, London, England, and Eastmann Dental Hospital, London, England, October, 1985.
    • "Glutaraldehyde Cross-Linked Silver-Impregnated Xenograft for Burn Injuries," presented at the Academic Hospital in Groningen, Holland, June 18, 1985.
    • "Chondroplast and Aldehyde Cross-Linked Silver-Impregnated Xenograft Mount Vernon Hospital," June 20, 1985, London, England.
    • "Chondroplast and Periguard," presented at Staeditschen Kliniken, Duesseldorf, Germany.
    • "E-Z Derm, (Aldehyde)" for B.G. Karnkenanstalten, Bochum, Germany.
    • "Chondroplast" and "E-Z Derm", presented to the Klinikum Aachem, Germany.
    • "Chondroplast" and "E-Z Derm", presented at St. Louis Hospital, Paris, France. (Professor Banzet).
    • "Chondroplast," presented to Hospital Henri-Mondor-Paris, France, (Professor Baruch, Professor Raulo) June, 1984.
    • "Periguard for Tendons": Chondroplast; E-Z Derm, presented to Hospital Boucicault, Paris, France. (Dr. Viliam) June, 1985.
    • "Chondroplast - 5 year follow-up," Presented at the French Accadamis on Plastic Surgery - Annual Meeting, Paris, France, October, 1985.
    • "Serious Serial Suction," presented as part of a program Lipolysis Society and Annual Meeting, Kansas City, Kansas, October, 1985.
    • "Serial Suction Lipectomy" presented at recent Advances in Aesthetic Surgery - Beverly Hills Medical, January 18-20, 1986.
    • "Serial Suction Lipectomy," presented at Texas Medical Society Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas, May 10, 1986.
    • "Sedation: Ketamine and Valium for Outpatient Suction Lipectomy," presented at Lipolysis Society of North America, Los Angeles, California, October, 1986.
    • "Serial vs. Massive Suction Lipectomy Resection," presented at Lipolysis Society of North America, Los Angeles, California, October, 1986.
    • "Soft Tissue Injuries," Annual EMS Lecture, Southwest Texas State University.
    • "Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Overview," Hospital Staff Lectures.
    • "Cosmetic Surgery Overview," Staff Lectures.
    • "The Use of Silver Impregnated Porcine Xenograft for Skin Lesions in the Elderly," Wissenschaftliches Programm, Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Geriatrie e.V., September, 1987.
    • "Molecular Impact Surface Textured Implants (MISTI PROSTHESIS)," Aesthetic Annual Meeting, San Francisco, October, 1987 and Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, May, 1988.
    • "Pseudobursa Formation Following Combined Lipectomy and Suction (Cut and Suck with Caution)," Southwestern Region Lipoplasty Symposium, Las Vegas, Nevada, March 1988, and Annual Meeting of
      American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons in Toronto, Canada, September, 1988.
    • "Liposuction Variations on a Theme, Head-to-Toe," Annual Meeting of Lipoplasty Society of North America, in Toronto, Canada, October, 1988.
    • "Severe and Lethal Complications from Liposuction by Unqualified Practitioners as Reviewed by Robert A. Ersek, M.D.," Session II, American College of Surgeons, Discussant: Thomas J. Krizek, M.D., FACS, October, 1988.
    • "Molecular Impact Surface Textured Implants (MISTI Prosthesis)," meeting at French Speaking Hospital, Brussels, Belgium, October, 1988.
    • "Processed Irradiated Bovine Cartilage for Contour Defects and Nasal Reconstruction," European Facial Plastic Surgery Meeting, Barcelona, Spain, October, 1988.
    • "Molecular Impact Surface Textured Implants (MISTI Prosthesis)," American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Southeastern Division, Breast Symposium, Atlanta, Georgia, January 20-21, 1989.
    • Program Chairman for Lipoplasty Society of North America Advanced Facial Contouring Symposium, San Diego, California, February, 1989.
    • "MISTI" Prosthesis, International College of Surgeons, Vienna, Austria, March 1989.
    • "Serial Suction Lipectomy for Reconstruction of Regional Lipo-dystrophy," Tex. Med. Assn., Ft. Worth, Texas, May 1989.
    • "Safe Serial Suction Lipectomy," International College of Surgeons, Istanbul, Turkey, September 1989.
    • "MISTI Prostheses," Joint Symposium, Plastic Surgery PSEF, ASPRS, Budapest, Hungary, September 1989.
      Co-Chairman, "Finnish Aesthetic Teaching Symposium, FATS I," Tampere, Finland, October 1989.
    • "Getting Started in Lipoplasty", Lipoplasty Society of North America Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California, October 1989.
    • Local Host, "Lipoplasty Symposium" Lipoplasty Society of North America, held in Austin, Texas March 30-April 2, 1990.
    • "Lipoplasty, Getting Started," Lipoplasty Society of North America Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, April 1990.
    • "Suction for Reconstruction," Aesthetic Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illionis, April 1990.
    • "Bioplastique, Micro Textured Implants for Subcutaneous Injection and Augmentation of Soft Tissue," Aesthetic Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chicago, Illinois, April 1-4, 1990.
    • "Bioplastique, A New Biphasic Copolymer, Biomaterial for Contour Corrections, Micro Implants" - First European Conference on Biomaterials in Reconstructive Surgery, Professor Donati - Chairman, Venice, Italy, September 21, 1990.
    • "Biologically, Osmotically, Oncotically Balanced Safety Gel for Breast Implants One Year Clinical Experience" - The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc., Aesthetic Annual Meeting, New York, April 29, 1991.
    • "MISTI Gold Implants; Two Year Follow-Up" - The Texas Medical Association Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, May 15, 1992.
    • "Protesi mammarie: nuove frontiere di biocompatibilta" - Nuove Frontiere Della Chirurgia Plastica Ed Estetica, Milano, Italy, October 8, 1991.
    • "Sharp, Suction Extraction for Bioplastique", Lipoplasty Society of North America, 10th Annual Scientific Meeting, September 19, 1992, Washington DC.
    • "Bioplastique vs. Autologous Fat Grafting", Robert A. Ersek, MD vs. Carson Lewis, Lipoplasty Society of North America, 10th Annual Scientific Meeting, September 20, 1992, Washington DC.
    • "Bioplastique Three Year Clinical Experience", September 22, 1992, ASPRS Annual Meeting, Washington DC.
    • "Serial Suctions for Large Volume Steatopygia," American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc., 28th Annual Meeting, March 23, 1995, San Francisco.
    • "But*tucks Lift for Tight Thighs," American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc., 28th Annual Meeting, March 23, 1995, San Francisco.

    SYMPOSIA:

    • San Diego California, Co-Chairman, The San Diego Facial Dissection Seminar, Sponsored by the University of California in San Diego and Lipoplasty Society of North America, Spring, 1988.
    • Finnish Aesthetic Teaching Symposium, FATS I," Co-Chairman, Tampere Finland, October, 1989.
    • Lipoplasty Symposium, Chairman and Local Host, Austin, Texas, March 29-April 1, 1990.
    • Bioplastique Teaching Seminars:
      1989 - Munich Germany; London, England; Holland
      1990 - Holland; Milan/Verona, Italy; Paris, France; Brussels, Belgium; Madrid, Spain; England; Norway; Denmark; Sweden; Finland; Japan; Korea.
      1991 - Taiwan; Singapore; Japan; England; Germany; Austria; Italy; Holland; Belgium; Spain; Switzerland; Singapore.
      1992 - Kuala Lumpur; Hong Kong; Singapore; Guadalajara, Mexcio; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Los Angeles, California.

    SCIENTIFIC EXHIBITS:

    • Scientific Exhibit, May, 1993, "Outpatient Surgery for Liposuction" (2nd award winner - Group I). Texas Medical Association Annual Meeting, Houston, Texas.
    • Scientific Exhibit, September, 1993, "Steatopygia: Hottentot Bustle". Lipoplasty Society of North America Fall Symposium, New Orleans, Louisiana.
    • Scientific Exhibit, October, 1993, 1)"Gynecomastia"; 2)"A New Diamond Drain". American College of Surgeons Annual Session, San Francisco, California.
    • Presentor, April, 1994, NOSE '94: Meeting of the Finnish Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Tampere Finland.
    • Scientific Exhibit, May, 1994, "Gynecomastia", (2nd award winner -Group I); "Steatopygia"; "Constructive Cosmetic Surgery". Texas Medical Association Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas.
    • Scientific Exhibit, September, 1994, "The Saddle (Straddle) Lift Series", LSNA 12th Annual Meeting, San Diego, California.
    • Scientific Exhibit, "Steroid Induced Gynecomastia," SE.02, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc., 28th Annual Meeting, March 23, 1995, San Francisco.
    • Scientific Exhibit, "The But*tucks Lift for Tight Thighs," SE.10, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc., 28th Annual Meeting, March 23, 1995, San Francisco.
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