Phillipe Abreu, MD, PhD, MBA, MSc, FACS
Assistant Professor, Surgery-Transplant
Medical School:
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MD, Universidade Federal do Parana, Brazil
(2012)
Graduate Schools :
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MSc, Santa Casa de Sao Paulo. Faculdade de Ciencias Medicas, Brazil
(2017)
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PhD, Santa Casa de Sao Paulo. Faculdade de Ciencias Medicas, Brazil
(2020)
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MBA, University of Tennessee - Knoxville
(2023)
Internship:
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Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu
(2013)
Residency:
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Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Chief Resident, Surgery (2014)
Fellowships:
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University of Miami. Jackson Memorial Hospital, Transplant Surgery
(2022)
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University of Miami. Jackson Memorial Hospital, Robotic Surgery
(2023)
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Universidade Federal do Parana. Erasto Gaerner Cancer Center, Complex General Surgical Oncology
(2018)
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University of Toronto, Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Liver Cancer and Transplantation
(2019)
Languages:
English, Portuguese, Spanish, French
Department:
Surgery-Transplant
Professional Titles
- Assistant Professor of Surgery
Recognition & Awards
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Best Paper, Asian Society of Transplantation
(2023)
Asian Transplant Week Conference
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Best Clinical Paper, DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery
(2023)
University of Miami, Surgical Research Day
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Young Investigator Award, Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
(2020)
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Top Poster Distinction Award, American Society of Transplant Surgeons
(2020)
ASTS Winter Symposium
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Best Oral Presentation, University of Toronto
(2019)
Sheila Sherlock Liver Research Day
Research Interests
Transplant Oncology, Transplant Robotic Surgery
Teaching
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Assistant Professor of Surgery
(2024)
School of Medicine,
Surgery
Transplant Surgery
Publications
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Abreu P, Manzi J, Vianna R. Innovative surgical techniques in the intestine and multivisceral transplant. Curr Opin Organ Transplant. 2024 Feb 1;29(1):88-96. PubMed PMID: 37902277
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Brubaker AL, Sellers MT, Abt PL, Croome KP, Merani S, Wall A, Abreu P, Alebrahim M, Baskin R, Bohorquez H, Cannon RM, Cederquist K, Edwards J, Huerter BG, Hobeika MJ, Kautzman L, Langnas AN, Lee DD, Manzi J, Nassar A, Neidlinger N, Nydam TL, Schnickel GT, Siddiqui F, Suah A, Taj R, Taner CB, Testa G, Vianna R, Vyas F, Montenovo MI. US Liver Transplant Outcomes After Normothermic Regional Perfusion vs Standard Super Rapid Recovery. JAMA Surg. 2024 Apr 3. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 38568597
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Holzner ML, Mazzaferro V, Busset MDD, Aldrighetti L, Ratti F, Hasegawa K, Arita J, Sapisochin G, Abreu P, Schoning W, Schmelzle M, Nevermann N, Pratschke J, Florman S, Halazun K, Schwartz ME, Tabrizian P. Is Repeat Resection for Recurrent Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma Warranted? Outcomes of an International Analysis. Ann Surg Oncol. 2024 Feb 9. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 38334851
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Choi WJ, Perez FM, Gravely A, Ivanics T, Claasen MPAW, Abraham L, Abreu P, Visser R, Gallinger S, Hansen BE, Sapisochin G. Preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio is prognostic for early recurrence after curative intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma resection. Ann Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg. 2023 May 31;27(2):158-165. PubMed PMID: 36804209
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Riella J, Ferreira R, Tabbara MM, Abreu P, Ernani L, Defreitas M, Chandar J, Gaynor JJ, González J, Ciancio G. Retroperitoneal kidney transplantation with liver and native kidney mobilization: a safe technique for pediatric recipients. World J Pediatr. 2023 May;19(5):489-501. PubMed PMID: 36474085
Professional Memberships
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American College of Surgeons, FACS
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American Society of Transplant Surgeons, Certified Member
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American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, Member
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International Liver Transplant Society, Member
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Brazilian College of Surgeons, TCBC
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Brazilian Society of Surgical Oncology, TSBCO
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Clinical Robotic Surgery Association, Member
Specialty Information
Specialties
- Surgery
- Transplant Surgery, Board Certification
- Complex General Surgical Oncology
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Certification in Robotic Surgery, Specialized Training
(2022)
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Board Certification in General Surgery, International Certificate
(2018)
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Board Certification in Surgical Oncology, International Certificate
(2018)
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Board Certification in Minimally Invasive Surgery, International Certificate
(2018)
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Board Certification in Robotic Surgery, International Certificate
(2018)
Conditions & Treatments
- Surgery
- Surgery - Complex Abdominal/Open Surgery
- Surgery - Kidney Transplant Surgery
- Surgery - Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy
- Surgery - Laparoscopic Surgery
- Surgery - Liver Transplant Surgery
- Surgery - Living Kidney Donation
- Surgery - Living Liver Donation
- Surgery - Major Liver Surgery (Hepatobiliary)
- Surgery - Pancreas Transplant Surgery
- Surgery - Robotic Surgery
- Surgery - Rex Shunt or Meso-portal Shunt
- Surgery - Transplant Surgery
- Surgery - Urologic Surgery
- Cancers
- Cancers - Bile Duct Cancer
- Cancers - Biliary Cancer
- Cancers - Cancer Surgery
- Cancers - Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Cancers - Kidney Cancer
- Cancers - Liver Cancer
- Cancers - Pancreatic Cancer
- Digestive System - Abnormal liver enzymes
- Digestive System
- Digestive System - Acute Liver Failure
- Digestive System - Alcohol-associated liver disease
- Digestive System - Alagille Syndrome
- Digestive System - Autoimmune hepatitis
- Digestive System - Benign Liver Tumors
- Digestive System - Biliary Atresia
- Digestive System - Biliary Surgery
- Digestive System - Choledochal Cysts
- Digestive System - Chronic Pancreatitis
- Digestive System - Cirrhosis
- Digestive System - Cirrhosis and its complications including ascites, variceal bleeding, hepatic encephalopathy, and hepatocellular carcinoma
- Digestive System - End-stage Liver Failure
- Digestive System - Fatty Liver Disease
- Digestive System - Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Digestive System - Hepatobiliary and Minimally Invasive Services
- Digestive System - Hepatology (Liver Disorders)
- Digestive System - Intestinal Failure / Short Bowel Syndrome
- Digestive System - Liver Cysts
- Digestive System - Liver Metastases
- Digestive System - Liver Resection
- Digestive System - Liver transplant evaluations
- Digestive System - Long-term follow-up of liver transplant recipients
- Digestive System - Motility disorders
- Digestive System - Pancreas Surgery
- Digestive System - Primary biliary cholangitis
- Digestive System - Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
- Digestive System - Primary sclerosing cholangitis
- Digestive System - Wilson Disease
- Kidneys and Urinary System - Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidneys and Urinary System
- Kidneys and Urinary System - Dialysis
- Kidneys and Urinary System - End-stage Renal Failure
- Kidneys and Urinary System - Kidney Disease
- Kidneys and Urinary System - Kidney Failure
- Kidneys and Urinary System - Peritoneal Dialysis
- Kidneys and Urinary System - Peritoneal Dialysis
- Kidneys and Urinary System - Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Organ Transplant
- Organ Transplant - Kidney transplant
- Organ Transplant - Liver transplant
- Organ Transplant - Living Donor Kidney Transplant
- Organ Transplant - Living Donor Liver Transplant
- Organ Transplant - Portal Vein Embolization
- Organ Transplant - Renal Auto transplant
- Organ Transplant - Robotic High BMI Kidney Transplant
- Organ Transplant - Robotic Living Donor Liver Transplant
- Organ Transplant - Transplant Evaluation
Clinical Interests
Dedicated to transplantation for oncological diseases and advancing Robotic Surgery applied to Transplantation of the Liver, Kidney, and Pancreas.
Care Philosophy
Dr. Abreu's clinical expertise spans liver transplant oncology, focusing on liver cancer treatments through transplantation and utilizing minimally invasive robotic surgery for complex abdominal procedures. Dr. Abreu's research interests include the treatment of oncologic patients with transplantation, organ preservation, and innovative surgical technologies including robotic transplantation.
Personal Interests
I am a motorcycle roadtrip addicted.
Volunteer Activities
I have performed over 150 surgeries in Haiti over 8 volunteer missions.
Public Speaking
Yes
I have presented lectures about Robotic Surgery, Transplant Oncology and Global Health.
General Information
Medical Schools:
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MD, Universidade Federal do Parana, Brazil
(2012)
Graduate Schools:
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MSc, Santa Casa de Sao Paulo. Faculdade de Ciencias Medicas, Brazil
(2017)
-
PhD, Santa Casa de Sao Paulo. Faculdade de Ciencias Medicas, Brazil
(2020)
-
MBA, University of Tennessee - Knoxville
(2023)
Internships:
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Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu
(2013)
Residency Programs:
-
Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Chief Resident, Surgery (2014)
Fellowships:
-
University of Miami. Jackson Memorial Hospital, Transplant Surgery
(2022)
-
University of Miami. Jackson Memorial Hospital, Robotic Surgery
(2023)
-
Universidade Federal do Parana. Erasto Gaerner Cancer Center, Complex General Surgical Oncology
(2018)
-
University of Toronto, Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Liver Cancer and Transplantation
(2019)
Languages:
English, Portuguese, Spanish, French
Department:
Surgery-Transplant