News and announcements
Much remains unknown about congenital cleft lip and palate
Cleft palate is not a life-threatening condition, but the impact can be enormous for children and their parents. Hundreds of children are born with it every year. Often, several operations are needed.
Celebrating 75 Years of Our Department
This year marks a milestone for the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at UMC Utrecht as it celebrates its 75th anniversary—a testament to its long-standing tradition of surgical expertise and innovation in the field.
Upper Extremity Course Fully Booked, Few Spots Left for Lower Extremity Session
After a successful first edition of the lower extremity nerve surgery course in 2023, we are excited to host the upcoming second edition in 2024!
FESSH 2024: Set to Take Place in Rotterdam
We are delighted to extend an invitation to you for the 2024 FESSH (Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand) congress, to be hosted in the vibrant city of Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
The DECO Study Achieves Inclusion
The DECO (DeCompression) study, a clinical trial investigating the benefits of surgical decompression for diabetic neuropathy, has proudly reached its inclusion target.
Frank (53) had het gevoel ‘op kussentjes’ te lopen, tot nieuwe operatie in ziekenhuis Zwolle hem hielp
Pijnlijke voeten, het idee op spelden of kussens te lopen. Zo’n 650.000 diabetespatiënten hebben er last van, maar er vanaf komen lukt niet. Maar dat gaat mogelijk veranderen.
Eenvoudige operatie voorkomt amputatie diabetespatiënt
Een van de grootste angsten van veel diabetespatiënten wordt nu opgelost.
