Mark Clemens MD MBA FACS

Associate Vice President Periop, Professor Plastic Surgery @MDAndersonnews, Breast Section Editor @ASJrnl, #breastreconstruction, #biaALCL research

[Mark Clemens MD MBA FACS @clemensmd]

Mark your calendars! The 11th International Breast Surgery Workshop (IBSW) is coming to the breathtaking island of Ischia, Italy — May 7-9, 2026! 🌊🇮🇹
Join us for an unforgettable 3-day event that unites the world of breast surgery:

*Cutting-edge innovations in aesthetic and reconstructive techniques
*The 7th World Consensus Conference on BIA-ALCL
*Brand-new MIRA Symposium on minimally invasive and robotic-assisted approaches
*Live debates, surgical pearls, and real-world clinical challenges with the world’s leading experts

Presided over by Prof. Fabio Santanelli di Pompeo and Dr. Mark W. Clemens, this is where science, consensus, and surgical excellence meet in one of the most beautiful settings in the Mediterranean.
Whether you’re looking to master the latest techniques, engage in meaningful debate, or network with international colleagues — Ischia 2026 is the place to be.
👉 Register now at: https://t.co/PFGmOCF6NH Limited spots — secure your place among the leaders in breast surgery!
We can’t wait to welcome you to Ischia! ✨

[Mark Clemens MD MBA FACS @clemensmd]

Congratulations to Tim Weltz, Mikkel Herly, Søren Sørensen, and our entire collaborative team on this important new high impact (IF 10.3) publication!
The broader implication of these findings is that plastic surgery should probably stop asking whether a breast implant is simply “smooth or textured.�� Those labels place fundamentally different surfaces into the same biological bucket.
The results here instead demonstrate a continuum associated with quantitative surface roughness. Smooth implants and the 4 μm surface had remarkably similar microbial profiles. By contrast, traditional microtextured surfaces (30 μm) and macrotextured surfaces (>50 μm) showed progressively altered microbial communities, greater Staphylococcus dominance, and an increasing bacterial burden trend.
This supports a more nuanced model of implant biocompatibility. The relationship between surface roughness and clinical outcomes is not linear. Capsular contracture appears to follow a J-shaped curve, with a potential “Goldilocks” zone of minimal microtopography with a favorable foreign-body response without creating microbial niches and chronic inflammatory environments associated with 30 μm and above textured surfaces. Surface design is not just a manufacturing feature, it is a biologically active variable that shapes the implant-tissue-microbe interface.
Importantly, this was an independent academic investigation. The study was supported by institutional and nonprofit research foundations, with no industry role in its design, conduct, analysis, interpretation, or publication. Congratulations again to all of the investigators, participating centers, and especially the patients who made this work possible.
Read the paper:
https://t.co/PrvO3CXXKt

[Mark Clemens MD MBA FACS @clemensmd]

3 DAYS Remaining. One global stage.
The International Breast Surgery Workshop returns to Ischia, Italy—bringing together 60+ world-renowned faculty across aesthetic, reconstructive, and oncologic breast surgery.
This is where techniques are challenged, data is sharpened, and the next standard begins to take shape.
🌍 Can’t make it to Italy?
No excuses this year—LIVE ONLINE ACCESS IS FREE.
📅 May 7–9, 2026
📍 Ischia, Italy
💻 Register now: https://t.co/33r2niogoa
Global experts. Shared knowledge. Better outcomes.

[Mark Clemens MD MBA FACS @clemensmd]

There are places in healthcare where excellence is visible… and others where it is absolutely essential, yet rarely seen.
Today, the @UTMDAnderson Chairs of Surgery and Perioperative leadership toured sterile processing. Pure discipline in repetition, the SPD team quietly shapes every surgical outcome long before incision. There is no high-performing OR without a high-performing SPD.
A sincere thank you to Brian Rago, Director Ad Interim, Gwendolyn Carter, SPD Ops Manager, for their operational strength and commitment to team development.
And to the SPD service line leads driving daily excellence:
Jacob Mathew – Plastics / Head & Neck
Ranissia Harris – GGTP / Surgical Oncology / CRS
Marcesha Franklin – Neuro
Denise Turner – Ortho
Your work is not just supporting surgery, it is enabling it. This is what modern sterile processing looks like: data-driven, team-centered, and relentlessly focused on safety. Grateful for this team.
#SterileProcessing #Oncsurgery #WeFightDirty

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

A Johns Hopkins robot known as SRT-H removed a gallbladder by itself with 100% accuracy after watching surgery videos.

It identified arteries, clipped ducts, cut tissue, and even adapted when the visuals changed mid-procedure.

It followed voice commands like "grab the gallbladder head" and adjusted in real-time, just like a human trainee.

It exhibited the expertise of a skilled human surgeon, even during unexpected scenarios typical in real-life, medical emergencies.

The surgery was done on a life-like model, not a real person.

[Mark Clemens MD MBA FACS @clemensmd]

This week, @MDAndersonNews Perioperative Services celebrates National Surgical Technologists Week (Sept. 21-27, 2025) to recognize the extraordinary contributions of our STs. They are the backbone of surgical patient care — anticipating needs, preparing instruments, and keeping patient safety front and center.
To all of you who scrub in while the morning is still dark, stay later than scheduled, adapt when plans change, anticipate with an uncanny sixth sense, and bring essential expertise to every case: thank you. You make MD Anderson’s mission to EndCancer possible. OncSurgery

[Anne Tsao, MD, MBA @AnneTsao2]

Teaching at the @IASLC Academy in Barcelona is always a highlight of my year. The passion & potential of the mentees inspires me, and I learn so much from my fellow mentors.
Huge thanks to @RManochakian & @ChristianRolfo for leading an outstanding 2025 Academy. The future of thoracic oncology is bright! 🌟
#WCLC25 #ThoracicOncology #Mentorship #EndCancer @BalazsHalmosMD

[Albert Koong, MD PhD @ACKoongMDPhD]

Congrats to ⁦@PrajnanDasMD⁩ for this recognition. This is one of the highest honors bestowed upon ⁦@MDAndersonNews⁩ faculty. #endcancer #radonc

[Peter WT Pisters, MD @ppisters]

Pleased to start the day with @MDAndersonNews’ Plastic Surgery faculty for a discussion on our organization's strategic initiatives and exciting future. Drs. Jeff E. Lee, @SSwisher and I enjoyed connecting with our esteemed faculty members. #EndCancer

[Anne Tsao, MD, MBA @AnneTsao2]

🔥 Now serving breakfast tacos + yogurt + coffee in the Faculty Collaborative Space at @MDAndersonNews!

Swing by before diving into Saturday work. You’ve earned it. 🌮☕ #EndCancer @CarinHagberg @EGrubbsMD @CrystalCWMD @JennAnneT @clemensmd

[Mark Clemens MD MBA FACS @clemensmd]

Robot performs first realistic surgery without human help #endcancer #oncsurgery https://t.co/2ZtaWEZUyQ

[Mark Clemens MD MBA FACS @clemensmd]

@ACKoongMDPhD @PrajnanDasMD @MDAndersonNews 👏 👏 👏

[Mark Clemens MD MBA FACS @clemensmd]

Congratulations to Dr. Das, well deserved and strong leadership for GI rad onc!

[Albert Koong, MD PhD @ACKoongMDPhD]

Thrilled to announce that after a highly competitive national search, @PrajnanDasMD has been selected as the inaugural chair of GIRO Department @MDAndersonNews. Looking forward to all the great things he will do in this new role. #rad onc #endcancer

[Anne Tsao, MD, MBA @AnneTsao2]

Hungry? @MDAndersonNews Faculty – Just a quick note to say there’s food available now Saturday in the Faculty Collaborative Space!
Swing by, grab a bite, and take a moment to connect with colleagues. Whether you're in between meetings or need a break from clinic or research, we hope this small gesture adds a bit of fuel and community to your day.

Lunch sandwiches also available at 11:30 am! #EndCancer @CarinHagberg @clemensmd @JennAnneT

[Anne Tsao, MD, MBA @AnneTsao2]

Lunch is served!

@MDAndersonNews Faculty – there's lunch available now in the Faculty Collaborative Space (FCS). Come grab a plate, take a break, and enjoy some time connecting with colleagues.

Hope to see you there! #EndCancer @CarinHagberg @clemensmd @CrystalCWMD @JennAnneT

[Carin Hagberg, MD @CarinHagberg]

Had a great visit with our @MDAndersonNews teams alongside leadership today. Deeply grateful to our dedicated healthcare staff and volunteers who deliver outstanding patient care while lifting each other up every day. #EndCancer

[Peter WT Pisters, MD @ppisters]

It was a fantastic evening with @MDAndersonNews faculty in our Faculty Collaborative Space during part two of my Fireside Chat with @CarinHagberg. It was great to be back to continue our conversation on leadership and our plans for the future. Thanks for having me! #EndCancer

[Anne Tsao, MD, MBA @AnneTsao2]

🚨 Seeking a visionary leader: Chair, Thoracic Imaging @MDAndersonNews
Lead a world-class team of 17 thoracic oncology radiologists. Shape the future of CT, PET/CT, MRI & lung screening. Drive research, mentorship & innovation in cancer care.
Be the leader who defines what’s next.
📅 Apply by 6/27/25 ⬇️
https://t.co/4xblKvV6P6
@CarinHagberg @IASLC

[Anne Tsao, MD, MBA @AnneTsao2]

🚨 We’re hiring a visionary leader!
📍 Chair, Breast Imaging – MD Anderson Cancer Center
Lead in the AI era. Drive innovation. Shape the future.
✅ Growth mindset
✅Visionary leader
✅Culture builder & collaborator
✅Transformative research in radiology
📅 Apply by June 23
🔗https://t.co/HTU6wjSEEA
📩 [email protected]
@CarinHagberg @clemensmd