Prof. Kuo Yur-Ren (郭耀仁)
PUBLICATIONS
Basic Research-Wound healing & Regenerative medicine
- Adipose-derived stem cells accelerate diabetic wound healing through the induction of autocrine and paracrine effects. Kuo YR, Wang CT, Cheng JT, Kao GS, Chiang YC, Wang CJ. Cell Transplantation 2015 (SCI; IF= 3.57, Transplantation 5/26) (In press)
- Endothelin-1 Expression Associated with Lipid Peroxidation and NF-κB Activation in Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients with Angiopathy and Limb Amputation Kuo YR, Kuo MJ, Chien CM, Wang FS, Huang EY, Wang CJ.Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2015(SCI; IF=3.328, Surgery 19/204) (In press)
- Extracorporeal shockwave therapy in diabetic foot ulcers. Wang CJ, Cheng JH,Kuo YR, Schaden W, Mittermayr R. Int J Surg. 2015 Jun 12. pii: S1743-9191(15)00293-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2015.06.024.(SCI; IF=1.531) (In press)
- Long-term outcomes of extracorporeal shockwave therapy for chronic foot ulcers. Wang CJ, Wu CT, Yang YJ, Liu RT, and Kuo YR. Journal of Surgical Research 2014; 189: 366-372. (SCI; IF=2.121, Surgery 64/204)
- Serum proteomic analysis of extracorporeal shock-wave therapy enhanced diabetic wound healing in a STZ-induced diabetes model. Yang MY, Chiang YC, Huang YT, Chen CC, Wang FS, Wang CJ, and Kuo YR*. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2014; 133(1): 59-68.(SCI; IF=3.328, Surgery 19/204)
- Molecular changes in diabetic foot ulcers. Wang CJ, Ko JY, Kuo YR, Yang YJ. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice 2011; 94(1): 105-10. (SCI; IF=2.536, Endocrinology & Metabolism 67/124)
- Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells enhanced diabetic wound healing via recruitment of tissue regeneration in a rat model of STZ-induced diabetes. Kuo YR, Wang CT, Cheng JT, Wang FS, Chiang YC, Wang CJ. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2011; 128(4): 872-80. (SCI; IF=3.328, Surgery 19/204)
Basic Research- Allo-transplantation and Cell therapy
- Proteomic analysis in serum of rat hind-limb allograft tolerance induced by immunosuppressive therapy with adipose-derived stem cells. Kuo YR*, Chen CC, Goto S., Huang YT, Tsai CC, Yang MY. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2014; 134(6): 1213-23.(SCI; IF=3.328, Surgery 19/204)
- Long-Term Existence of Donor Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in the Recipient May Modulate the Vascularized Composite Tissue Allotransplantation Survival in a Rodent Model.Chen CC, Goto S., Tsai CC, Kuo YR*. Journal of Stem Cell Research & Therapy2014; S6: 005.(SCI; IF=3.81)
- Prolonged survival by combined treatment with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) and dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitor in a rat small-for-size liver transplantation. Hsu LW, Nakano T., Huang KT, Chen CC, Chen KD, Lai CY, Yang SM, Lin CC, Wang CC, Cheng YF, Chiu KW, Kuo YR, Goto S., and Chen CL. Hepatol Res. 2014 Sep 2. doi: 10.1111/hepr.12413. (SCI; IF=2.218, Gastroenterology & Hepatology 41/75) (In press)
- Regulation of Heme Oxygenase 1 Expression by miR-27b With Stem Cell Therapy for Liver Regeneration in Rats. Chen KD, Hsu LW, Goto S., Huang KT, Nakano T., Weng WT, Lai CY, Kuo YR, Chiu KW, Wang CC, Cheng YF, Lin CC, Ma YY, Chen CL. Transplant Proceedings. 2014; 46(4): 1198-200. (SCI; IF=0.984, Surgery 144/204)
- Identification of miR-27b as a novel signature from the mRNA profiles of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells involved in the tolerogenic response. Chen KD, Goto S., Hsu LW, Lin TY, Nakano T., Lai CY, Chang YC, Weng WT, Kuo YR, Wang CC, Cheng YF, Ma YY, Lin CC, and Chen CL. PLoS One 2013; 8(4): e60492. (SCI; IF=3.534, Multidisciplinary sciences 8/55)
- Mesenchymal stem cells as immunomodulators in vascularized composite allotransplantation. Kuo YR*, Chen CC, Goto S., Lin PY, Wei FC,Chen CL. Clinical and Developmental Immunology 2012; 2012: 1-8 (SCI; IF=2.934, Immunology 67/144)
- Immunomodulatory Effects of Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in a Swine Hemi-Facial Allotransplantation Model. Kuo YR*, Chen CC, Goto S., Huang YT, Wang CT, Tsai CC, and Chen CL. PLoS One 2012; 7(4): e35459. (SCI; IF=3.534, Multidisciplinary sciences 8/55)
- An optimized dual-surgeon simultaneous orthotopic hind-limb allotransplantation model in rats. Sacks J.M., Kuo YR, Horibe E.K., Hautz T., Mohan K., Valerio I.L., Lee WPA. Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery 2012; 28(1): 69-75. (SCI; IF=1.006, Surgery 142/204)
- Modulation of immune response and T cell regulation by donor adipose-derived Stem cells in a rodent hind-limb allotransplant model. Kuo YR*, Chen CC,Goto S., Lee IT, Huang CW, Tsai CC, Wang CT, Chen CL. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery2011; 128(6): 661e-72e. (SCI; IF=3.328, Surgery 19/204)
- Prolongation of composite tissue allotransplant survival by treatment with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells is correlated with T-cell regulation in a swine hind-limb model. Kuo YR, Chen CC, Shih HS, Goto S., Wang FS, Huang CW, Wang CT, Chen CL, Wei FC. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery2011; 127(2): 569-79. (SCI; IF=3.328, Surgery 19/204)
Clinical (SCI paper)
- The Posteromedial Thigh Flap for Head and Neck Reconstruction: Anatomical Basis, Surgical Technique, and Clinical Applications. Scaglioni, MF, Kuo YR, Yang JC, Chen YC. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2015 (SCI; IF=3.328, Surgery 19/204) (In press)
- Profunda artery perforator based V-Y rotation advancement flap for total vulvectomy defect reconstruction – A case report and literature review. Chen YC, Scaglioni, MF, Kuo YR, (SCI; IF=2.241, Surgery 46/204) (In press)
- A simple and effective technique to prevent twisting or torsion of pedicle in microvascular free tissue transfer. Scaglioni MF,Kuo YR, Chen YC.Microsurgery. 2015. doi: 10.1002/micr.22493. (SCI; IF=2.241, Surgery 46/204) (In press)
- The new innovation of the lower medial thigh perforator flap for head and neck reconstruction. Scaglioni MF, Kuo PJ, Chen YC, Lin PY,Kuo YR.Microsurgery. 2015. doi:10.1002/micr.22497. (SCI; IF=2.241, Surgery 46/204) (In press)
- The value of postoperative anticoagulants to improve flap survival in the free radial forearm flap A systematic review and retrospective multicenter analysis. Swartz JE, Aarts MC, Swart KM, Disa JJ, Gerressen M, Kuo YR, Wax MK, Grolman W, Braunius WW. Clinical Otolaryngology. 2015 (SCI; IF=2.268, Otorhinolaryngology 7/44) (In press)
- Utility of "open-Y" anastomosis technique in the use of superior thyroid artery as recipient vessel for head and neck reconstruction with free flap. Chen YC, Scaglioni MF, Huang EY, Kuo YR*. Microsurgery 2015 (SCI; IF=2.241, Surgery 46/204) (In press)
- Reconstruction of Distal Hand and Foot Defects with the Free Proximal Peroneal Artery Perforator (PPAP) Flap. Scaglioni MF, Kuo YR, Chen YC.Microsurgery 2014 (SCI; IF=2.241, Surgery 46/204) (In press)
- An objective comparison regarding rate of fistula and stricture among anterolateral thigh, radial forearm, and jejunal free tissue transfers in circumferential pharyngo-esophageal reconstruction. Tan NC, Lin PY, Kuo PJ, Tsai YT, Chen YC, Nguyen KT, Kuo YR*.Microsurgery 2014 (SCI; IF=2.241, Surgery 46/204) (In press)
- Antimicrobial-impregnated dressing combined with negative-pressure wound therapy increases split-thickness skin graft engraftment: a simple effective technique. Wu CC, Chew KY, Chen CC, Kuo YR*. Advances in Skin & Wound Care 2015; 28(1): 21-7. (SCI; IF=1.634, Nursing 20/107)
- Influence of neck dissection and preoperative irradiation on microvascular head and neck reconstruction-Analysis of 853 cases. Tan NC, Lin PY, Chiang YC, Chew KY, Chen CC, Fujiwara T, Kuo YR*. Microsurgery 2014; 34(8): 602-7. (SCI; IF=2.421, Surgery 46/204)
- Comparison of outcomes of pressure sore reconstructions among perforator flaps, perforator-based rotation fasciocutaneous flaps, and musculocutaneous flaps. Kuo PJ, Chew KY, Kuo YR, Lin PY. Microsurgery 2014; 34(7): 547-53. (SCI; IF=2.421, Surgery 46/204)
- The outcome of free tissue transfers in patients with hematological diseases: 20-year experiences in single microsurgical center. Lin PY, Cabrera R, Chew KY, Kuo YR*. Microsurgery 2014; 34(7): 505-10. (SCI; IF=2.421, Surgery 46/204)
- Free Tissue Transfers In Head and Neck Reconstruction: Complications and Outcome Analysis of 2019 Flaps. Wu CC, Lin PY, Huang EY, Chew KY, Tsai YT, Yang CSJ, Chen YC, Kuo YR *.Microsurgery2014; 34(5): 339-44. (SCI; IF=2.241, Surgery 46/204)
- Antibacterial effects on dry-fast and traditional water-based surgical scrubbing methods: A two-time points experimental study. Chen SH, Chou CY, Huang JC, Tang YF, Kuo YR, Chien LY. Nursing & Health Sciences 2014; 16(2): 179-85. (SCI; IF=0.848, Nursing 67/107)
- Surgical site infections among high-risk patients in clean-contaminated head and neck reconstructive surgery: concordance with preoperative oral flora. Yang CH, Lin PY, Chew KY, MRCS MBBS, and Kuo YR*. Annals of Plastic Surgery 2013;71 Suppl 1:S55-60. (SCI; IF=1.458, Surgery 97/204)
- The role of meperidine in reduction of postanesthetic shivering and its possible impact on flap outcomes. Chiang MH, Chung KC, Syue YJ, Yang CSJ, Chien CY, Kuo YR*. Microsurgery 2014; 34(2): 106-11. (SCI; IF=2.241, Surgery 46/204)
- The Role of the anterolateral thigh flap in complex defects of the scalp and cranium. Lin PY, Manuel MRM, Chew KY, Kuo YR*.Microsurgery 2013; 34(1): 14-9. (SCI; IF=2.241, Surgery 46/204)
- Wide composite resection of follicular thyroid carcinoma with metastases to sternum: Report of two cases. Chen YC, Tan NC, Lu HI, Huang SC, Chou FF, Lin PY, Kuo YR*. Asian Journal of Surgery 2013 Jul;36(3):130-3 (SCI; IF=0.758, Surgery 160/204)
- The outcome of Prostaglandin-E1 and Dextran-40 compared to no antithrombotic therapy in head and neck free tissue transfer: analysis of 1351 cases in a single center. Riva MG Francesco, Tan NC, Lin PY, Chen YC, Tsai YT, Kuo YR*. Microsurgery 2012; 32(5): 339-43. (SCI; IF=2.241, Surgery 46/204)
- Distal skin paddle as a monitor for buried anterolateral thigh flap in pharyngoesophageal reconstruction.Tan NC, Shih HS, Chen CC, Chen YC, Lin PY, Kuo YR*. Oral Oncology 2012; 48(3): 249-52. (SCI; IF=3.029 Dentistry, Oral surgery & Medicine 5/83)
- A reusable perforator-preserving gluteal artery-based rotation fasciocutaneous flap for pressure sore reconstruction. Lin PY, Kuo YR, Tsai YT.Microsurgery2012; 32(3): 189-95. (SCI; IF=2.241, Surgery 46/204)
- Simultaneous reconstruction of head and neck defects following tumor resection and trismus release with a single anterolateral thigh donor site utilizing a lateral approach to flap harvest. Lin PY, Chen CC, Kuo YR, Jeng SF. Microsurgery 2012; 32(4): 289-295. (SCI; IF=2.241, Surgery 46/204)
- Distal skin paddle as a monitor of buried anterolateral thigh flap in pharyngoesophageal reconstruction. Shih HS, Tan NC, Chen CC, Lin PY, Jeng SF, Kuo YR*. Oral Oncology2012; 48(3): 249-52. (SCI; IF=3.029 Dentistry, Oral surgery & Medicine 5/83)
- A Guide to Writing a Scientific Paper for New Writers. Lin PY, Kuo YR* Microsurgery2012; 32(1): 80-5.(SCI; IF=2.241, Surgery 46/204)
- Functional assessment of donor-site morbidity after harvest of a fibula chimeric flap with a sheet of soleus muscle for mandibular composite defect reconstruction. Huang YC, Leong CP, Pong YP, Liu TY, Kuo YR*. Microsurgery2012; 32(1): 20- 5.(SCI; IF=2.241, Surgery 46/204)
- Single free anterolateral thigh flap for simultaneous reconstruction of composite hypopharyngeal and external neck skin defect after head and neck cancer ablation. Tan NC; Shih HS, Chen YC, Nebres RP, Fujiwara T, Kuo YR*. Microsurgery 2011; 31 (7): 524-8. (SCI; IF=2.241, Surgery 46/204)
- Stair-step flap for secondary lower lip revision following lip and cheek composite defects reconstruction. Fujiwara T, Chen CC, Shih HS, Nebres RP, Jeng SF, Kuo YR*. Head and Neck 2011; 33(9): 1322-7. (SCI; IF=3.006, Otorhinolaryngology 1/44)
- Qualitative and quantitative analyses of donor-site morbidity following suprafascial versus subfascial free fibula flap Harvesting. Sagalongos OS, Valerio IL, Hsieh CH, Kuo YR, Wang LY, Rong LH, Jeng SF. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2011; 128(1): 137-45. (SCI; IF=3.328, Surgery 19/204)
- Interdigitation of the distal anastomosis between tubed fasciocutaneous flap and cervical esophagus for stricture prevention. Fujiwara T, Shih HS, Chen CC, Tay SKL, Jeng SF, Kuo YR* Laryngoscope 2011; 121(2): 289-93. (SCI; IF=2.032, Otorhinolaryngology 9/44)
- Reconstruction of the hypopharynx with the anterolateral thigh flap: defect classification, method, tips, and outcomes. Spyropoulou GA, Lin PY, Chien CY, Kuo YR, Jeng SF.Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2011; 127(1): 161-72. (SCI; IF=3.328, Surgery 19/204)
- An ideal method for pressure sore reconstruction: a freestyle perforator-based flap. Yang CH, Kuo YR, Jeng SF, Lin PY. Annals of Plastic Surgery2011; 66(2): 179-84. (SCI; IF=1.458; Surgery 97/204)