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Australian and New Zealand contribution to Plastic Surgery
Justin Yousef1, Wayne Morrison1,2,3,4
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Canberra Hospital, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
ANZ Journal of Surgery
|March 3, 2021
Summary
Australian and New Zealand surgeons significantly advanced Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS) globally. Their wartime innovations spurred the development of microsurgery and reconstruction techniques, establishing PRS as a distinct surgical specialty.
Area of Science:
- Medical History
- Surgical Innovation
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Background:
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS) has ancient origins but was popularized by wartime necessity.
- Australian and New Zealand surgeons applied battlefield skills to establish PRS post-conflict.
- This article details their pivotal role in developing microsurgery and reconstruction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the historical contributions of Australian and New Zealand surgeons to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
- To document the evolution of microsurgery and reconstructive techniques driven by competition.
- To highlight the establishment of PRS as a global surgical specialty.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of medical, humanities, and historical databases.
- Searched using terms like Reconstruction, Plastic Surgery, Burns, Flaps, and Microsurgery.
- Focused on publications from 1818 CE to the present.
Main Results:
- Surgeons from Australia and New Zealand made significant contributions during the Industrial era, World Wars, and the post-war period.
- Their efforts were crucial during various historical periods, including modern advancements.
- Key developments in microsurgery and reconstruction were noted.
Conclusions:
- Wartime experiences motivated Australian and New Zealand surgeons to pioneer Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
- They were instrumental in establishing PRS as a recognized surgical specialty worldwide.
- Their dedicated efforts laid the groundwork for modern reconstructive surgery.
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