Prof. (Emeritus) A.B. Mink van der Molen, MD PhD

My research areas within plastic surgery are diverse. This is because so many topics prove to be fascinating as you learn more about them or delve deeper into them. Regarding pediatric plastic surgery, I am involved in a broad sense with cleft lip and palate (schisis), including research on speech-improving procedures for 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. Furthermore, I have been involved in research on thumb base arthritis (TMJ) in adult patients, particularly in patients who develop this issue at a relatively young age (during their working years). Lastly, I became involved in research on the quality of life and predictive factors for post-bariatric patients. This refers to patients who have undergone significant weight loss after gastric reduction and similar surgeries.