Christodoulos Kaoutzanis, MD

Professional Titles

• Director of Breast Reconstruction

Research Interests

Publications

• Kaoutzanis C, Winocour J, Unger J, Gabriel A, Maxwell GP. The Evolution of Breast Implants. Semin Plast Surg. 2019 Nov;33(4):217-223. PubMed PMID: 31632203
• Kaoutzanis C, Schneeberger SJ, Wormer B, Song H, Ye F, Al Kassis S, Winocour J, Higdon K, Perdikis G. Current Perceptions of the Aesthetically Ideal Position and Size of the Male Nipple-Areolar Complex. Aesthet Surg J. 2019 Oct 14. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31606742
• Harriott MM, Bhindi N, Kassis S, Summitt B, Perdikis G, Wormer BA, Rankin TM, Kaoutzanis C, Samaha M, Stratton C, Schmitz JE. Comparative Antimicrobial Activity of Commercial Wound Care Solutions on Bacterial and Fungal Biofilms. Ann Plast Surg. 2019 Oct;83(4):404-410. PubMed PMID: 31524733
• Wormer BA, Valmadrid AC, Ganesh Kumar N, Al Kassis S, Rankin TM, Kaoutzanis C, Higdon KK. Reducing Expansion Visits in Immediate Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: A Comparative Study of Prepectoral and Subpectoral Expander Placement. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Aug;144(2):276-286. PubMed PMID: 31348326
• Rankin TM, Wormer BA, Tokin C, Kaoutzanis C, Al Kassis S, Wellons JC 3rd, Braun S. Quadruple Perforator Flaps for Primary Closure of Large Myelomeningoceles: An Evaluation of the Butterfly Flap Technique. Ann Plast Surg. 2019 Jun;82(6S Suppl 5):S389-S393. PubMed PMID: 31085942
• Kaoutzanis C, Ganesh Kumar N, Winocour J, Hood K, Higdon KK. Surgical Site Infections in Aesthetic Surgery. Aesthet Surg J. 2019 Sep 13;39(10):1118-1138. PubMed PMID: 30892625
• Farinas AF, Pollins AC, Stephanides M, O'Neill D, Al-Kassis S, Esteve IVM, Colazo JM, Keller PR, Rankin T, Wormer BA, Kaoutzanis C, Dortch RD, Thayer WP. Diffusion tensor tractography to visualize axonal outgrowth and regeneration in a 4-cm reverse autograft sciatic nerve rabbit injury model. Neurol Res. 2019 Mar;41(3):257-264. PubMed PMID: 30582740
• Kaoutzanis C, Winocour J, Gupta V, Yeslev M, Ganesh Kumar N, Wormer B, Grotting JC, Higdon KK. The Effect of Smoking in the Cosmetic Surgery Population: Analysis of 129,007 Patients. Aesthet Surg J. 2019 Jan 1;39(1):109-119. PubMed PMID: 29659716
• Kaoutzanis C, Yu JW, Lee ZH, Davary A, Fleisher KE, Levine JP. Mandibular Reconstruction with Free Fibula Flap for Medication-related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in Patients with Multiple Myeloma. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2020 Oct;8(10):e3186. PubMed PMID: 33173694
• Freedman J, Peredo A, Rosser J, Christian N, Kaoutzanis C. Biopsy Results Are Not Sufficient to Exclude Breast Implant-associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: A Case Mistaken for Disseminated Silicosis. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2020 Sep;8(9):e3153. PubMed PMID: 33133985
• Salibian AA, Bekisz JM, Frey JD, Nolan IT, Kaoutzanis C, Yu JW, Levine JP, Karp NS, Choi M, Thanik VD. Comparing outcomes between stacked/conjoined and non-stacked/conjoined abdominal microvascular unilateral breast reconstruction. Microsurgery. 2020 Sep 30. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32997369
• Colazo JM, Farinas AF, Leonhard V, Valmadrid A, Kaoutzanis C, Thayer WP. Reconstruction of Upper Third Ear Defects: Utility of a Limited Tanzer Reduction. World J Plast Surg. 2020 May;9(2):179-185. PubMed PMID: 32934930
• Valmadrid AC, Kaoutzanis C, Wormer BA, Farinas AF, Wang L, Al Kassis S, Perdikis G, Braun SA, Higdon KK. Comparison of Telfa Rolling and a Closed Washing System for Autologous Fat Processing Techniques in Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 Sep;146(3):486-497. PubMed PMID: 32842097
• Dy GW, Kaoutzanis C, Zhao L, Bluebond-Langner R. Technical Refinements of Vulvar Reconstruction in Gender-Affirming Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 May;145(5):984e-987e. PubMed PMID: 32332553
• Farinas AF, Manzanera Esteve IV, Pollins AC, Cardwell NL, Kaoutzanis C, Nussenbaum ME, Does MD, Dortch RD, Perdikis G, Thayer WP. Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging Predicts Peripheral Nerve Recovery in a Rat Sciatic Nerve Injury Model. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 Apr;145(4):949-956. PubMed PMID: 32221212
• Kantar RS, Berman ZP, Diep GK, Ramly EP, Alfonso AR, Sosin M, Lee ZH, Rifkin WJ, Kaoutzanis C, Yu JW, Ceradini DJ, Dagher NN, Levine JP. Hepatic Artery Microvascular Anastomosis in Liver Transplantation: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Ann Plast Surg. 2021 Jan;86(1):96-102. PubMed PMID: 33315357
• Colakoglu S, Johnson A, Mureau MAM, Douglass S, Kaoutzanis C, Chong TW, Mathes DW, Cohen JB. Telehealth: Could It Be an Avenue to Microvascular Breast Reconstruction for Patients with Geographical Barriers?. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2021 Sep;37(7):597-601. PubMed PMID: 33592632
• Kaoutzanis C, Mundra LS. Commentary on: Evidence of Browning of White Adipocytes in Poorly Survived Fat Graft in Patients and Browning of White Adipocytes in Fat Grafts Associated With Higher Level of Necrosis and Type 2 Macrophage Recruitment. Aesthet Surg J. 2021 Jul 14;41(8):NP1102-NP1104. PubMed PMID: 33861302
• Kaoutzanis C, Schneeberger SJ, Wormer B, Song H, Ye F, Al Kassis S, Winocour J, Higdon K, Perdikis G. Current Perceptions of the Aesthetically Ideal Position and Size of the Male Nipple-Areola Complex. Aesthet Surg J. 2020 Apr 14;40(5):NP228-NP237. PubMed PMID: 31606742
• Lee ZH, Ramly EP, Alfonso AR, Daar DA, Kaoutzanis C, Kantar RS, Thanik V, Saadeh PB, Levine JP. Dangle Protocols in Lower Extremity Reconstruction. J Surg Res. 2021 Oct;266:77-87. PubMed PMID: 33989891
• Kaoutzanis C, Wormer BA, Perdikis G. Chapter 17: Non-Light-Based Skin Resurfacing. In Nahai F, Nahai F (eds) The Art of Aesthetic Surgery: Principles and Techniques, 3rd edition. Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc, New York, 2020. ISBN: 978-1-68420-034-4.
• Tokin CA, Kaoutzanis C, Higdon KK, Grotting JC. Chapter 4: Patient Safety in Aesthetic Surgery. In Nahai F, Nahai F (eds) The Art of Aesthetic Surgery: Principles and Techniques, 3rd edition. Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc, New York, 2020. ISBN: 978-1-68420-034-4.
• Salibian AA, Bekisz JM, Frey JD, Nolan IT, Kaoutzanis C, Yu JW, Levine JP, Karp NS, Choi M, Thanik VD. Comparing outcomes between stacked/conjoined and non-stacked/conjoined abdominal microvascular unilateral breast reconstruction. Microsurgery. 2021 Mar;41(3):240-249. PubMed PMID: 32997369
• Rhee DH, Constantine RS, Colakoglu S, Karimpour-Fard A, Kaoutzanis C, Mathes DW, Chong TW. Clinical outcomes of intraoperative dopamine infusion for hypotensive patients during breast reconstruction with deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flaps. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2022 Sep;75(9):2982-2990. PubMed PMID: 35915016
• Colakoglu S, Yang J, French MM, Winocour J, Um GT, Blumenauer B, Siddikoglu D, Mureau MAM, Chong T, Higdon K, Perdikis G, Inchauste SM, Kaoutzanis C, Mathes DW. Importance of Incidental Findings in Preoperative Computed Tomography Angiography for Abdominally Based Free Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Multi-Institutional Study. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2022 Sep 1;150(3):527-535. PubMed PMID: 35748758
• Aravind P, Colakoglu S, Bhoopalam M, Ibrahim A, Mathes D, Kaoutzanis C, Mureau M, Reddy S. Perforator Characteristics and Impact on Postoperative Outcomes in DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2022 Jun 17. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 35714621
• Makhoul AT, Morrison SD, Mundra LS, Kaoutzanis C, Satterwhite T, Winocour JS, Al Kassis S, Drolet BC. Improving Gender-Affirming Surgery Terminology: A Multicenter Patient Survey. Ann Plast Surg. 2022 Jun 1;88(5 Suppl 5):S478-S480. PubMed PMID: 35690942
• Johnson AC, Colakoglu S, Siddikoglu D, Li A, Kaoutzanis C, Cohen JB, Chong TW, Mathes DW. Impact of Dermal Matrix Brand in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Outcomes. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2022 Jul 1;150(1):17-25. PubMed PMID: 35499525
• Yang JH, Colakoglu S, Mureau MAM, Siddikoglu D, Johnson AC, Cohen JB, Lee BT, Chong TW, Mathes DW, Kaoutzanis C. Midline epigastric scars can be associated with higher umbilical complications following DIEP flap harvest. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2022 Jun;75(6):1826-1832. PubMed PMID: 35172949
• Wormer BA, Rankin TM, Kaoutzanis C, Al Kassis S, Gupta V, Grotting JC, Higdon KK. Does Brow Lift Add Risk to Blepharoplasty? Answers From a Multicenter Analysis of 6126 Patients Undergoing Aesthetic Eye Surgery. Ann Plast Surg. 2023 Apr 1;90(4):288-293. PubMed PMID: 29369102
• Aravind P, Colakoglu S, Bhoopalam M, Ibrahim A, Mathes D, Kaoutzanis C, Mureau M, Reddy S. Perforator Characteristics and Impact on Postoperative Outcomes in DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2023 Feb;39(2):138-147. PubMed PMID: 35714621
• Saifee JF, Le ELH, Constantine RS, Layne JE, Kaoutzanis C, Iorio ML. An Evaluation of the Impact of Mental Illness on Postoperative Breast Reconstruction Revision Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2023 Jan;11(1):e4739. PubMed PMID: 36699222
• Le ELH, Saifee J, Constantine R, Tuaño K, Yang J, Kaoutzanis C, Mathes DW, Iorio ML. Extended Venous Thromboembolism Chemoprophylaxis following Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction: Analysis of Trends in Postoperative Anticoagulation. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2023 Jul 1;152(1):20-27. PubMed PMID: 36728476
• Khavanin N, Yang JH, Colakoglu S, Tuano KR, Wong JO, Cohen JB, Chong TW, Reddy S, Mathes DW, Kaoutzanis C. Breast Reconstruction Trends in the Setting of Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy: Analysis of Practices among Plastic Surgeons in the United States. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2023 Feb;11(2):e4800. PubMed PMID: 36817273
• Lee ZH, Daar DA, Yu JW, Kaoutzanis C, Saadeh PB, Thanik V, Levine JP. Updates in Traumatic Lower Extremity Free Flap Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2023 Nov 1;152(5):913e-918e. PubMed PMID: 36917749
• Jabbari K, Gehring MB, Iorio ML, Mathes DW, Kaoutzanis C. Macromastia and Reduction Mammaplasty: Analysis of Outpatient Cost of Care and Opioid Consumption at 5 Years Postoperatively. Aesthet Surg J. 2023 Sep 14;43(10):NP763-NP770. PubMed PMID: 37071801
• Iwamoto SJ, Defreyne J, Kaoutzanis C, Davies RD, Moreau KL, Rothman MS. Gender-affirming hormone therapy, mental health, and surgical considerations for aging transgender and gender diverse adults. Ther Adv Endocrinol Metab. 2023;14:20420188231166494. PubMed PMID: 37113210
• Mundra L, Garossi K, Iorio M, Mathes D, Winocour J, Kaoutzanis C. Opioid-Prescribing Patterns in Body Contouring Surgery. Aesthet Surg J. 2023 Aug 17;43(9):978-985. PubMed PMID: 37185594
• McCranie A, Desjardins H, Mathes D, Kaoutzanis C. Should Physical Therapy Be an Insurance Requirement for Patients Seeking a Breast Reduction?. Aesthet Surg J. 2023 Aug 17;43(9):NP713-NP714. PubMed PMID: 37185654
• Hammond JB, Tillotson M, Yoon Y, Meza Monge K, Esch EM, Madura JA 2nd, Pratap A, Winocour J, Mathes DW, Kaoutzanis C. "Metabolic Bridge Therapy Prior to Microvascular Breast Reconstruction in the Morbidly Obese: A Proof-of-Concept Risk Analysis". Plast Reconstr Surg. 2024 Oct 1. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 39356702
• Christodoulou N, Secanho M, Kokosis G, Malgor RD, Winocour J, Yu JW, Mathes DW, Kaoutzanis C. Capsular contracture in breast reconstruction: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2024 Nov;98:131-143. PubMed PMID: 39244792
• McCranie A, Lee AD, Cyrus C, Desjardins H, Winocour J, Mathes D, Kaoutzanis C. Evaluation of the Impact of Physical Therapy on Patients with Macromastia Seeking Breast Reduction Surgery. Aesthet Surg J. 2024 Jul 23. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 39041881
• Giannas E, Winocour J, Yu J, Kokosis G, Mathes D, Kaoutzanis C. The effect of antibiotic beads on periprosthetic infection in implant-based breast reconstruction following mastectomy. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2024 Sep;96:33-35. PubMed PMID: 39024678
• Constantine RS, Foppiani JA, Allenby T, Kokosis G, Mathes DW, Winocour J, Kaoutzanis C. Purse-String DIEPplasty: A Technique to Improve Aesthetic Outcome of Autologous Breast Reconstruction. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2024 Jul 11. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 38992248
• Garoosi K, Yoon Y, Hale E, Kahan R, Kalia N, Higuchi T, Mathes D, Hudish T, Kaoutzanis C. Association between genital gender-affirming surgery and psychiatric comorbidities in individuals with gender incongruence. J Sex Med. 2024 Aug 1;21(8):729-733. PubMed PMID: 38972664
• McCranie A, Lee AD, Leonard L, Vemuru S, Huynh V, D'Angelo J, D'Angelo AL, Ahrendt G, Kaoutzanis C, Fisher C, Gleisner A, Meguid C, Schulick R, Del Chiaro M, Tevis S. Exploration of Patient Retention in Seeking a Second Opinion: A Retrospective Cohort Study. J Surg Res. 2024 May 28. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 38811259
• Yoon Y, Poinski-McCoy S, Higuchi T, Kaoutzanis C. Bridging the gap: The need for physical therapy and patient-reported outcome measures in vaginoplasty recovery. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2024 Jul;94:30-31. PubMed PMID: 38749365
• Hammond JB, Mathes DW, Winocour J, Kaoutzanis C. Shrinking Waistlines and Shrinking Complications: Can Bariatric Surgery Optimize the Morbidly Obese for Microvascular Breast Reconstruction?. Aesthet Surg J. 2024 Jun 14;44(7):NP527-NP528. PubMed PMID: 38526311
• Ha A, Garoosi K, Hale E, Higuchi T, Winocour J, Mathes DW, Kaoutzanis C. Trends in Gender-Affirming Surgeries in the United States from 2010 to 2021. Indian J Plast Surg. 2024 Feb;57(1):47-53. PubMed PMID: 38450014
• Nguyen L, Glassman GE, Afshari A, Feng X, Shastri UD, Kaoutzanis C, McEvoy MD, Bansal V, Canlas C, Yao J, Higdon K, Perdikis G. Double-Blinded Randomized Control Trial Comparing Liposomal Bupivacaine and Plain Bupivacaine in Transversus Abdominis Plane For Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator (DIEP) Flap Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2023 May 22. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37220228
• Vemuru SR, Bronsert M, Vossler K, Huynh VD, Beaty L, Ahrendt G, Arruda J, Kaoutzanis C, Rojas KE, Bozzuto L, Kim S, Tevis SE. ASO Visual Abstract: Postoperative Outcomes After Staged Versus Coordinated Breast Surgery and Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy. Ann Surg Oncol. 2023 Sep;30(9):5683-5684. PubMed PMID: 37314543
• Vemuru SR, Bronsert M, Vossler K, Huynh VD, Beaty L, Ahrendt G, Arruda J, Kaoutzanis C, Rojas KE, Bozzuto L, Kim S, Tevis SE. Postoperative Outcomes After Staged Versus Coordinated Breast Surgery and Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy. Ann Surg Oncol. 2023 Sep;30(9):5667-5680. PubMed PMID: 37336806
• McCranie AS, Christodoulou N, Wolfe B, Malgor RD, Mathes DW, Winocour J, Yu JW, Kalia N, Kaoutzanis C. The use of flaps for management of deep sternal wound complications: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2024 Apr;91:302-311. PubMed PMID: 38442510
• Garoosi KB, Hale EW, Getz AE, Kaoutzanis C. Patient Outcomes following Septoplasty in Patients with Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2023 May;11(5):e5008. PubMed PMID: 37360239
• Yoon Y, Lee N, Lee AD, Gehring MB, Constantine R, Mathes DW, Yu JW, Khechoyan D, Iorio ML, Kaoutzanis C. Analysis of postoperative complications related to cannabis and tobacco usage in patients undergoing mandible facial fracture surgeries. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2023 Oct;85:127-133. PubMed PMID: 37482026
• Garoosi K, Yoon Y, Winocour J, Mathes DW, Kaoutzanis C. The Effects of Body Mass Index on Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Autologous Free Flap Breast Reconstruction. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2024 Oct;40(8):601-610. PubMed PMID: 38395056
• Fisher MH, Ohmes LB, Yang JH, Le E, Colakoglu S, French M, Siddikoglu D, Um G, Winocour J, Higdon K, Perdikis G, Inchauste S, Cohen J, Chong T, Kaoutzanis C, Mathes DW. Abdominal donor-site complications following autologous breast reconstruction: A multi-institutional multisurgeon study. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2024 Mar;90:88-94. PubMed PMID: 38364673
• Tuaño KR, Yang JH, Fisher MH, Le E, Khatter NJ, Kalia N, Colakoglu S, Cohen JB, Kaoutzanis C, Chong TW, Mathes DW. Venous Thromboembolism after Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction: Review of Outcomes After a Postoperative Prophylaxis Protocol. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2023 Jul 25. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37506353
• Christodoulou N, Wolfe B, Mathes DW, Malgor RD, Kaoutzanis C. Vacuum-assisted closure therapy for the management of deep sternal wound complications: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2024 Jul;94:251-260. PubMed PMID: 37951723
• Jacobson NM, Carerra E, Treat A, McDonnell M, Mathes D, Kaoutzanis C. Hybrid modeling techniques for 3D printed deep inferior epigastric perforator flap models. 3D Print Med. 2023 Sep 12;9(1):26. PubMed PMID: 37700101
• Ludwigson A, Huynh V, Vemuru S, Romandetti K, Fisher C, Coons HL, Pettigrew J, Hampanda K, Kaoutzanis C, Ahrendt G, Afghahi A, Stewart C, Tevis S. Characterizing informational needs and information seeking behavior of patients with breast cancer. Am J Surg. 2024 Jan;227:100-105. PubMed PMID: 37863795
• Tuaño KR, Yang JH, Fisher MH, Le E, Khatter NJ, Kalia N, Colakoglu S, Cohen JB, Kaoutzanis C, Chong TW, Mathes DW. Venous Thromboembolism after DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: Review of Outcomes after a Postoperative Prophylaxis Protocol. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2024 Jul 1;154(1):13e-20e. PubMed PMID: 37506353
• Garoosi K, Lee N, Tuano KR, Le ELH, Cohen J, Winocour J, Mathes DW, Iorio ML, Kaoutzanis C. Analysis of Complications in Patients With a History of Cannabis Use and Tobacco Use Undergoing Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction. Aesthet Surg J. 2023 Sep 14. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37706275
• Nguyen L, Glassman GE, Afshari A, Feng X, Shastri UD, Kaoutzanis C, McEvoy MD, Bansal V, Canlas C, Yao J, Higdon K, Perdikis G. Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Liposomal to Plain Bupivacaine in the Transversus Abdominis Plane for DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2024 Mar 1;153(3):543-551. PubMed PMID: 37220228
• Garoosi K, Mundra L, Jabbari K, Winocour J, Iorio ML, Mathes DW, Kaoutzanis C. Comorbid Conditions and Complications in Body Contouring Surgery: A Retrospective Review. Aesthet Surg J Open Forum. 2023;5:ojad080. PubMed PMID: 37711766
• Ludwigson A, Huynh V, Vemuru S, Romandetti K, Fisher C, Coons HL, Pettigrew J, Hampanda K, Kaoutzanis C, Ahrendt G, Afghahi A, Stewart C, Tevis S. Characterizing informational needs and information seeking behavior of patients with breast cancer. Am J Surg. 2023 Oct 8. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37863795

Practice Locations

• University of Colorado Hospital
• Children's Hospital Colorado

• Anschutz Health & Wellness Center

Specialty Information

• Plastic Surgery, Board Certification
• Surgery, Board Certification (2015)

• Surgery
• Surgery - Free flaps and limb salvage
• Surgery - Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Transgender Health
• Surgery - Breast Surgery
• Cancers - Breast Cancer
• Cancers
• Failed Prior Surgery
• Surgery - Gender Affirmation Surgery
• Surgery - Body Contouring and Liposuction