James C. Yuen
Professor
Also affiliated: West Virginia University (1989–1998); Arkansas Children's Hospital (1997); University of Wisconsin System (2009); Duke University (1991); University of Alabama (2014); RTI International (2017); University of California, San Francisco (2021); University of Arkansas Medical Center (1997–2025); American Society of Plastic Surgeons (1998); West Virginia University Hospitals (1991); University of Alabama at Birmingham (2014); University of Illinois Chicago (1998); Plastic Surgery Hospital (1998); Duke Medical Center (1991); Christine M. Kleinert Institute (1996); Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center (2017–2018); Fashion Footwear Association of New York (2013); Michigan State University (1989)
Surgery, College of Medicine
Research Areas
Biomedical Subjects
Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
James C. Yuen, Professor and Chief of Plastic Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), focuses his research on reconstructive surgery techniques. His work includes studies on microvascular reconstruction for various body areas, such as the breast, chest wall, head and neck, and extremities. He also investigates the management of complex wounds and has experience with reconstructive procedures at Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Yuen's recent publications explore the application of live streaming technologies in surgical training and practice, particularly in response to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. He has also published on self-development tools used by plastic surgeons and on specific reconstructive techniques, including the use of Integra® in scalp reconstruction and the treatment of hand burn contractures in toddlers. His scholarly contributions are reflected in an h-index of 20, with 88 total publications and 1,465 citations, identifying him as a highly cited researcher. He leads a research group and collaborates with colleagues at UAMS, including Julie A. Wallace and Evan D. Hicks.
Research Overview
James C. Yuen, M.D., is Professor and Chief in the Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Dr. Yuen received his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1985. He completed a residency in general surgery at West Virginia University Hospital and in plastic surgery at Duke University Medical Center, which included fellowship training at the Christine M. Kleinart Institute of hand and microsurgery in Louisville, KY. Dr. Yuen is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a member of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Yuen specializes in microvascular reconstructive surgery and has expertise in breast, chest wall, head and neck, and upper and lower extremities soft tissue reconstruction and in the management of complex wounds. Dr. Yuen also provides services at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
Metrics
- h-index: 19
- Publications: 75
- Citations: 1,424
Positions
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Professor publications 1995–2025University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Surgery, College of Medicine Institutional directory
Selected Publications
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Case Study of Fulminant Pyoderma Gangrenosum: Conservative Therapy―Cornerstone of Management (2026)
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Summation of Approaches and Principles in Occipital Scalp Reconstruction: A Case Report and Literature Review (2025)
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36. Promoting AI-Assisted Translation in Journal Articles (2025)
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The Adjunctive Applications of Integra® in Free-Flap Surgery to the Scalp: A Two-Case Experience (2025)
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Reverse-flow Flaps of the Medial Plantar Region: Review of the Literature With Case Report (2025)
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Recalcitrant Bilateral Volar Hand Burn Contracture in a Toddler Treated With Integra and Staged Full-thickness Skin Graft: A Literature Review (2025)
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Embracing Artificial Intelligence–Assisted Machine Translation to Broaden Citations in Journal Articles (2024)
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The Use of Live Streaming Technologies in Surgery: A Review of the Literature. (2022)
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The Use of Live Streaming Technologies in Surgery (2021)
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Self-development Tools Utilized by Plastic Surgeons: A Survey of ASPS Members (2021)
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Reply: Addressing the Surgical Training Gaps Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Opportunity for Implementing Standards for Remote Surgical Training (2021)
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Addressing the Surgical Training Gaps Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Opportunity for Implementing Standards for Remote Surgical Training (2020)
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Untethered and HIPAA-compliant Interactive Livestreaming of Surgery to Residents and Medical Students (2020)
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Infectious Complications Associated with the Use of Integra: A Systematic Review of the Literature (2020)
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IntegraⓇ dermal regeneration template as the nidus of staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome: A case report (2020)
Grants & Funding
As listed on this researcher's institutional profile.
- Tissue Perfusion and Blood Flow Monitoring Technology (Subcontract from CW Optics) NIH/Nat. Heart, Lung & Blood Institute via CW Optics Principal Investigator
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
- Infectious Complications Associated with the Use of Integra: A Systematic Review of the Literature
- Addressing the Surgical Training Gaps Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Opportunity for Implementing Standards for Remote Surgical Training
- The Use of Live Streaming Technologies in Surgery
- Reply: Addressing the Surgical Training Gaps Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Opportunity for Implementing Standards for Remote Surgical Training
- IntegraⓇ dermal regeneration template as the nidus of staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome: A case report
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
- Monitoring Free Flaps Using the Laser Doppler Flowmeter: Five-Year Experience
- Distinguishing Laser Doppler Flowmetric Responses Between Arterial and Venous Obstructions in Flaps
- Scalp Necrotizing Fasciitis With Osteomyelitis of the Skull From Aspergillus
- Reduced Cost of Extremity Free Flap Monitoring
- Salvage of limb and function in necrotizing fasciitis of the hand: role of hyperbaric oxygen treatment and free muscle flap coverage.
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
- Oncologic Safety of Nipple Skin-Sparing or Total Skin-Sparing Mastectomies With Immediate Reconstruction
- Nipple Skin-Sparing Mastectomy is Feasible for Advanced Disease
- Comparison between Freeze-dried and Ready-to-use AlloDerm in Alloplastic Breast Reconstruction
- Abstract P15
- Nipple skin-sparing mastectomy: 15 year experience of expanding indications.
- Muscle and Musculocutaneous Flap Coverage of Exposed Spinal Fusion Devices
- Utilization of Muscle Flaps in the Treatment of Bronchopleural Fistulas
- Free flap coverage of scalp defects following radiation.
- Primary Repair of Zone II Flexor Tendon Lacerations at 5 Weeks and 5 Days after Injury
- Oncologic Safety of Nipple Skin-Sparing or Total Skin-Sparing Mastectomies With Immediate Reconstruction
- Comparison between Freeze-dried and Ready-to-use AlloDerm in Alloplastic Breast Reconstruction
- Abstract P15
- Oncologic Safety of Nipple Skin-Sparing or Total Skin-Sparing Mastectomies With Immediate Reconstruction
- Nipple Skin-Sparing Mastectomy is Feasible for Advanced Disease
- Nipple skin-sparing mastectomy: 15 year experience of expanding indications.
- Oncologic Safety of Nipple Skin-Sparing or Total Skin-Sparing Mastectomies With Immediate Reconstruction
- Comparison between Freeze-dried and Ready-to-use AlloDerm in Alloplastic Breast Reconstruction
- Abstract P15
- Double Skin Paddle Fibular Flap for a Through-and-Through Oromandibular Defect
- Staged Sequential Reconstruction of a Total Lower Lip, Chin, and Anterior Mandibular Defect
- Staged Sequential Reconstruction of a Total Lower Lip, Chin, and Anterior Mandibular Defect
- Long-term Sequelae Following Median Sternotomy Wound Infection and Flap Reconstruction
- Free Flap Coverage for Knee Salvage
- Double Skin Paddle Fibular Flap for a Through-and-Through Oromandibular Defect
- The Use of Live Streaming Technologies in Surgery
- Untethered and HIPAA-compliant Interactive Livestreaming of Surgery to Residents and Medical Students
- The Use of Live Streaming Technologies in Surgery: A Review of the Literature.
- The Use of Live Streaming Technologies in Surgery
- Untethered and HIPAA-compliant Interactive Livestreaming of Surgery to Residents and Medical Students
- The Use of Live Streaming Technologies in Surgery: A Review of the Literature.
- Nipple Skin-Sparing Mastectomy is Feasible for Advanced Disease
- Nipple skin-sparing mastectomy: 15 year experience of expanding indications.
- Nipple Skin-Sparing Mastectomy is Feasible for Advanced Disease
- Nipple skin-sparing mastectomy: 15 year experience of expanding indications.
- Muscle and Musculocutaneous Flap Coverage of Exposed Spinal Fusion Devices
- Utilization of Muscle Flaps in the Treatment of Bronchopleural Fistulas
- Muscle and Musculocutaneous Flap Coverage of Exposed Spinal Fusion Devices
- Utilization of Muscle Flaps in the Treatment of Bronchopleural Fistulas
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