Credentials

INVENTIONS AND PATENTS

"Ruiz-Cohen" Intraoperative Microvascular Expanders
U.S. Patent # 5,083,576 - January 28, 1992.
Amado Ruiz-Razura, M.D. and Benjamin E. Cohen, M.D.
Houston, Texas; assignors to Inamed Development Company, Carpinteria, California.

"Ruiz" Basic Instrument Set for Micro Endoscopic Surgery
Richard Wolf- Heidelberg, Germany
Patent: Pending. March 1999.

ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS

1. Member-Organizing Committee - 17th Congress of ISAPS 2004. International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Houston, Texas. August 28-31, 2004.
2. Guest Faculty and Panel Coordinator - XV Congress of the Iberian Latin American Section (FILACP) of the International Confederation of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Sevilla, Spain. May 8-11, 2004.
3. Guest Faculty - LXXVI International Congress. Chilean Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Vina del Mar, Chile. November 24-25, 2003.
4. Guest Faculty - XXXV National Congress of the Asociacion Mexicana de Cirugia Plastica Estetica y Reconstructiva, A.C. Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. Mexico. February 18-22, 2004.
5. Guest Speaker - The 13th International Congress of the International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre. Sydney, Australia. August 10-15,2003.
6. Guest Faculty - Congreso Centroamericano y del Caribe de Cirugia Plastica y Reconstructiva. San Jose, Costa Rica. June 18-21, 2003.
7. Visiting Professor - Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery " Dr Jose Guerrerosantos". University of Guadalajara and the Secretaria de Salud.Guadalajara, Jalisco. Mexico. May 10, 2003.
8. Keynote Speaker - Monthly Meeting of the Sociedad de Cirugia Plastica y Reconstructiva de Occidente, A.C.- Guadalajara Jalisco. Mexico. May 9, 2003.
9. Guest Faculty - XXXIV National Congress of the Asociacion Mexicana de Cirugia Plastica Estetica y Reconstructiva, A.C. Leon, Guanajuato. Mexico. February 11-15, 2003.
10. Visiting Professor -The 9th International Practical Course In Microsurgery. Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy-Timisoara. The Romanian Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. The Hellenic Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Romanian Society of Surgery of the Hand. Ana Asian Geriartrics Institute. Bucharest,Romania. October 13-19, 2002.
11. Guest Faculty - Second International Congress of Skin Coverage. International Annual Meeting. Hospital Angeles del Pedregal. Mexico City, Mexico. August 22 to 24, 2002.
12. Guest Faculty & Panel Coordinator - Microsurgery Section. XXV Anniversary Meeting. Iberian Latin American Federation of Plastic Surgery. Moon Palace Hotel. Cancun, Mexico. October 8-12, 2002.
13. Guest Faculty - International Symposium of Aesthetic Surgery - Spanish Society of Plastic Surgery. Sevilla, Spain. April 3-8, 2002.
14. Co-Director - Operation San Jose 2002. A charitable, volunteer, goodwill program sponsored by CHRISTUS St. Joseph Hospital for the surgical treatment of patients with cleft lip and palate deformities in developing countries. Hospital Universitario "Cayetano Heredia". Lima, Peru. March 8-16, 2002.
15. Guest Faculty - XXXIII Annual Meeting of the Mexican Association of Plastic Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. Merida, Yucatan. February 20-28, 2002.
16. Guest Faculty -Annual Meeting of the Guatemalan Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Antigua, Guatemala. February 13-16, 2002.
17. Guest Faculty - XXVIII Congress of the Colombian Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Cali, Colombia. November 7-10, 2001.
18. Guest Faculty - Inaugural Meeting of the World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Taipei, Taiwan. October 30 - November 3, 2001.
19. Invited Professor - Plastic Surgery International Meeting . Hospital Satelite. Mexico City, Mexico. October 4-6, 2001.
20. Invited Professor - Annual Meeting of the Mexican Society for Surgery of the Hand. Queretaro, México. September 5-8, 2001.
21. Guest Faculty - Central America & Caribbean Congress. Society of Plastic Surgery of the Dominican Republic. Romana, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. July 10-14, 2001.
22. Co-Director - Operation San Jose 2001. A charitable, volunteer, goodwill program sponsored by CHRISTUS St. Joseph Hospital for the surgical treatment of patients with cleft lip and palate in developing countries. Hospital General "Dr. Martiniano Carvajal". Mazatlan, Sinaloa. Mexico. March 24-31, 2001.
23. Guest Faculty - Annual Meeting of the Honduran Society of Plastic Surgery. San Pedro Sula, Honduras. March 15-19, 2001.
24. Guest Faculty - XXVII International Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium. Institute of Plastic Surgery of the University of Guadalajara. Marriott Hotel. Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. November 8-11, 2000.
25. Invited Guest - International Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation and the World Health Organization. Cleft Lip and Palate Surgical Missions in Latin America. Hotel Noga Hilton Geneve. Geneva, Switzerland. November 3-5, 2000.
26. Visiting Professor & Guest Surgeon - "Instituto de Salud del Niño". Plastic Surgery Service. Lima, Peru, September 14-16, 2000.
27. Visiting Professor & Honoree Guest - 1st International Meeting of Soft Tissue Coverage. The Plastic Surgery Service and the Medical Staff of the Hospital "Angeles del Pedregal". Mexico City, Mexico. July 27-29, 2000.
28. Guest Speaker - European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery - World Cleft Congress of the International Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation. Zurich, Switzerland. July 1-5, 2000.
29. Guest Faculty - Peruvian Society of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery and the Iberian Latin American Federation of Plastic Surgery. XII International Congress. Lima, Peru. May 26-31,2000.
30. Guest Faculty - III Iberian American Meeting for Surgery of the Hand. Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun Hotel. Cancun, Q.R., Mexico. May 17-20, 2000.
31. Co-Director - Operation San Jose 2000. A charitable, volunteer, goodwill program sponsored by St. Joseph Hospital for the surgical treatment of patients with cleft lip and palate deformities in developing countries. Centro Universitario de Salud "Pedro P. Diaz". Arequipa, Peru. March 26-30, 2000.
32. Keynote Speaker - Recognition to the International Contributions of Dr. Jose Guerrerosantos. Annual Meeting of the Mexican Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Hotel El Cid. Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico. February 24-27, 2000.
33. Visiting Professor and Keynote Speaker - XII Panamerican Congress of Trauma. Venezuelan Surgical Society. Isla Margarita, Venezuela. November 14-19, 1999.
34. Guest Faculty - XXVI International Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium. Institute of Plastic Surgery of the University of Guadalajara. Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. November
    10-13, 1999.
35. Visiting Professor - Yucatan Plastic Surgery State Board. Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. October 1-3, 1999.
36. Invited Editor - "Medico Interamericano" - Bulletin of the Interamerican College of Physicians an Surgeons. Aesthetic Surgery. Vol 18 No. 9. New York, N.Y., September 1999.
37. Guest Faculty - VIII Plastic Surgery Meeting of the South Pole. Chilean Society of Plastic Surgery. Santiago, Chile. September 5-9, 1999.
38. Visiting Professor and Key Note Speaker - II National Congress of the Mexican Association for Surgery of the Hand. Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico. September 2-5, 1999.
39. Guest Faculty - Symposium on Update in Plastic Reconstructive and Burn Surgery. Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. February 23-24, 1999.
40. Co-Director - Operation San Jose 1999. A charitable, volunteer, goodwill program sponsored by St. Joseph Hospital for the surgical treatment of patients with cleft lip and palate deformities in developing countries. Hospital General "Gustavo A. Rovirosa". Villahermosa, Tabasco. Mexico. March 23-30, 1999.
41. Visiting Professor and Guest Surgeon - Saudi German Hospital. Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. December 3-9, 1998.
42. Guest Faculty - XI International Congress and XIII National Congress of the Peruvian Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Lima, Peru, November 20-22, 1998.
43. Treasurer - Iberian Latin American Federation of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (FILACP). Elected during XII Congress in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. October 16, 1998 to present.
44. Guest Faculty - XII Congress of the Iberian Latin American Federation of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (FILACP). Plastic Surgery Society of the Dominican Republic. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, October 11-16, 1998.
45. Visiting Professor and Guest Surgeon - Saudi German Hospital - Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. August 7-10, 1998.
46. Co-Director - Operation San Jose 1998. A charitable, volunteer, goodwill program sponsored by St. Joseph Hospital for the surgical treatment of patients with cleft lip and palate deformities in developing countries. "Hospital del Seguro Social ". Huancayo, Peru. June 19-28, 1998.
47. Guest Faculty - Plastic Surgery Society of Uruguay. VII Congreso de Cirugia Plastica del Cono Sur. Punta del Este, Uruguay. April 22-25, 1998.
48. Course Director - 8th International Microsurgery Course. Centro Medico Nacional "20 de Noviembre"?- I.S.S.S.T.E. Mexico City, Mexico. November 9-15, 1997.
49. Guest Faculty and Panel Coordinator - Microsurgical Reconstruction of the Burned Patient. II Iberian Latin American Congress of Burns. (CILAPAQ) XVII Congress of the Mexican Society of Burns. Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico. October 21-25, 1997.
50. Guest Faculty - Colombian Society of Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic and Maxillofacial Surgery. XXVI Annual National Meeting. Cartagena, Colombia. September 24-27, 1997.
51. Presidential Address - "A Tribute to Dr. Jose Guerrerosantos". 5th International Symposium of the Society of Latin American Plastic Surgeons of the United States and Canada. San Francisco, California. September 25, 1997.
52. Visiting Professor - 3rd International Course of Surgery of the Hand. Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico. April 30 to May 3, 1997.
53. Course Director - 7th International Microsurgery Course. Hospital Nacional "Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen". Instituto Peruano de Seguridad Social. Lima, Peru. May 26-30, 1997.
54. Guest Faculty - Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. XXVIII National Congress. Zacatecas, Mexico. February 25 to March 1, 1997.
55. Co-Director - Operation San Jose 1997 - A charitable, volunteer, goodwill program sponsored by St. Joseph Hospital for the surgical treatment of patients with cleft lip and palate deformities in developing countries. "Centro Universitario de Salud Pedro P. Diaz". Universidad Nacional San Agustin. Arequipa, Peru. February 14-22, 1997.
56. Guest Faculty and Panel Coordinator - "Reconstructive Microsurgery". XI Ibero Latin American Congress of Plastic Surgery and XXXIII Brazilian Congress of Plastic Surgery. Intercontinental Hotel. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. December 5-10, 1996.
57. 1996 Scientific Poster Award - American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Inc. "Presented for exceptional merit in scientific method, presentation and contribution to the field of Plastic Surgery". Board of Directors. ASPRS/PSEF/ASMS Annual Meeting. Dallas Convention Center. Dallas, Texas. November
    10-13, 1996.
58. Chairman - Scientific Program - IV International Symposium - Society of Latin American Plastic Surgeons of the United States and Canada (S.L.A.P.S.). Hyatt Regency Hotel at Reunion. Dallas, Texas. November 14, 1996.
59. Presidential Address - "A Tribute to Dr. Fernando Ortiz Monasterio". 4th International Symposium. Society of Latin American Plastic Surgeons of the United States and Canada (S.L.A.P.S.). Hyatt Regency Hotel at Reunion. Dallas, Texas. November 14, 1996.
60. Course Director - 6th International Microsurgery Course - Peruvian Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the Universidad Nacional de San Agustin. Centro Universitario de Salud "Pedro P. Díaz". Arequipa, Peru. September 21-28, 1996.
61. Visiting Professor and Guest Surgeon - Reconstructive Microsurgery - Clinical Course. Instituto Nacional de la Nutrición. Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Mexico City, Mexico. September 11-13, 1996.
62. Co-Director - Operation San Jose 1996 - A charitable, volunteer, goodwill program sponsored by St. Joseph Hospital for the surgical treatment of patients with cleft lip and palate deformities in developing countries. "Hospital Martin Icaza". Ecuadorian Society of Plastic Surgeons. Babahoyo, Ecuador, March 8-16, 1996.
63. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery Best Scientific Poster Award - Second Place. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. XI Annual Meeting. Tucson, Arizona, January
    17, 1996.
64. Visiting Professor - IX International Course on Cleft Lip & Palate and Aesthetic Facial Surgery. Venezuelan Society of Plastic Surgery. "Hospital Domingo Luciani ". Caracas, Venezuela. November 24 and 25, 1995.
65. Guest Faculty - XXII International Symposium on Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. University of Guadalajara, Mexico. Hotel Camino Real. Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. Mexico. November 8-11, 1995.
66. Chairman - Scientific Program. 3rd International Symposium - Society of Latin American Plastic Surgeons of the United States & Canada (S.L.A.P.S.). Holiday Inn Convention Center. Montreal, Canada. October 7, 1995.
67. Course Director - 5th International Microsurgery Course. Sponsored by St. Joseph Hospital, Microsurgical Training Center and the "Hospital para el Niño Poblano". Puebla, Puebla, Mexico. March 6-10, 1995.
68. Distinguished Professor of Surgery - Conferred by the Board of Regents. The National University of San Agustin. Arequipa, Peru. February 3, 1995.
69. Co-Director - Operation San Jose 1995 - A charitable, volunteer, goodwill program sponsored by St. Joseph Hospital for the surgical treatment of patients with cleft lip and palate deformities in developing countries. "Hospital Universitario Pedro P. Diaz". Universidad Nacional San Agustin, Arequipa, Peru. January 24 to February 5, 1995.
70. President and Founding Member - Society of Latin American Plastic Surgeons of the United States and Canada. ASPRS/PSEF/ASMS Annual Meeting. San Diego, California. September 1994 to November 1996.
71. Keynote Speaker - 6th Annual Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University Honors Pre-Medical Academy Summer Program. Houston, Texas. June 5, 1992; June 4, 1993; June 3, 1994; and June 2, 1995.
72. Co-Director - Operation San Jose 1994 - A charitable program sponsored by St. Joseph Hospital for the surgical treatment of patients with cleft lip and palate deformities in developing countries. Hospital Escuela Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua. León, Nicaragua. April 16-24, 1994.
73. Visiting Professor and Guest Surgeon - University of Texas, El Paso. Hand Surgery Club. Columbia Medical Center East, El Paso, Texas. July 28, 1993.
74. Guest Faculty and Board of Panelists - Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques. First Annual Conference between the Cardiovascular Research Center, Moscow Russia and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. Moscow, Russia. August 21-27, 1993.
75. Co-Director - Operation San Jose 1993 - A charitable, volunteer, goodwill program sponsored by St. Joseph Hospital for the surgical treatment of patients with cleft lip and palate deformities in developing countries. "Hospital General Domingo Luciani ", Caracas, Venezuela. May 21-29, 1993.
76. Guest Speaker - The LSU and Tulane University Plastic Surgery Programs Grand Rounds. LSU Medical School Auditorium. New Orleans, Louisiana. February 5, 1993.
77. Visiting Professor - Guest of The Russian Academy of Surgery. Lectured at The Philatov Children's Hospital, The Cardiovascular Research Center, The 56th City Hospital, The Republic Children's Hospital, and the Moscow Region Children's Burn Center. Moscow, Russia. October 6-13, 1992.
78. Distinguished Service Award - Presented by the government of Mexico through its General Consulate in Houston for humanitarian service in benefit of children with cleft lip and palate deformities. Houston, Texas May 1992.
79. Co-Director - Operation San Jose 1992 - A charitable, volunteer, goodwill program sponsored by St. Joseph Hospital for the surgical treatment of patients with cleft lip and palate deformities in developing countries. "Hospital General Dr. Gustavo Rovirosa". Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico. March 21-28, 1992.
80. Keynote Speaker - Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Medical Honor Society. 1991-1992 Initiation Ceremony. University of Houston. Houston, Texas. February 8, 1992.
81. Co-Director - Operation San Jose 1991 - A charitable, volunteer, goodwill program sponsored by St. Joseph Hospital for the surgical treatment of patients with cleft lip and palate deformities in developing countries. "Hospital General Dr. Gustavo Rovirosa". Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico. April 20-27, 1991.
82. Visiting Professor - International Microsurgical Society. Lectured at the Academic Hospital of Leiden and Nijmegen in the Netherlands; St. Luck and St. Pieter Hospitals in Brussels, Belgium; Munich University Hospital and the Academic Hospital of Magdenburg in Germany. January 14-19, 1991.
83. Secretary/Treasurer - North American Chapter of The Iberian Latino American Federation of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Boston, Massachusetts. October 1990.
84. Co-Director - Operation San Jose 1990 - A charitable, volunteer, goodwill program sponsored by St. Joseph Hospital for the surgical treatment of patients with cleft and palate deformities in developing countries. "Hospital General Dr. Gustavo Rovirosa". Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico. February 10-17, 1990.
85. Visiting Professor - 1st International Congress of Surgical Research. National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) School of Medicine - Department of Surgery. Mexico City, Mexico, January 31 to February 1, 1990.
86. Laser Award - Presented by the Laser Committee of the American Society of Plastic And Reconstructive Surgeons, Inc. ASPRS/PSEF/ASRM Annual Scientific Meeting. San Francisco, California. November 2, 1989.
87. Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Research Grant - Awarded for the research work entitled "CO2 Laser-Assisted Repair of Esophageal Lacerations and Transections. " June 1989.
88. William L. Benson Memorial Award - Best Educational/ Scientific Exhibit. "The Making of a Surgeon". The Texas Hospital Association 60th Anniversary Convention. Houston, Texas. June 4-6, 1989.
89. A.S.L.M.S. Research Award - Awarded by the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery for the work entitled "CO2 Laser-Assisted Microvascular Repair in Local Crush and Avulsion Injured Vessels". May 1988.
90. Course Director - 4th International Microsurgery Course. Sponsored by St. Joseph Hospital, Microsurgical Training Center and the Peruvian Academy of Surgery, Lima, Peru.
    August 24-29, 1987.
91. Course Director - 3rd International Microsurgery Course. Sponsored by St. Joseph Hospital, Microsurgical Training Center and the Panamanian Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Panama City, Panama. March 9-14, 1987.
92. Microsurgical Unit "Dr. Amado Ruiz-Razura." - The Peruvian Society of Plastic Surgery and the Peruvian Academy of Surgery named their First Microsurgical Unit, in the "Sergio Bernales" General Hospital in honor and recognition to the contributions of Dr. Ruiz-Razura in training microsurgeons in Peru and founding the Peruvian Microsurgery Society. Lima, Peru. August 15, 1986.
93. Certificate of Merit Award - Awarded by the Southern Medical Association for the Microsurgical display entitled; "Plastic and Reconstructive Microsurgery:Laboratory Training and Clinical Applications". Atlanta, Georgia. November 1986.
94. Course Director - 2nd International Microsurgery Course. Sponsored by St. Joseph Hospital, Microsurgical Training Center and the Peruvian Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. "Centro Medico San Felipe ". Lima, Peru. June 23-26, 1986.
95. Physician's Recognition Award - American Medical Association, Chicago, Illinois. June 1986-1990, June 1990-1993, June 1993-1996, June 1996-1999.
96. Course Director - 1st International Microsurgery Course between the St. Joseph Hospital, Microsurgical Training Center and the Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the University of Guadalajara. Social Security Western Medical Center. Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. May 13-18, 1985.
97. Traveling Fellow - National Award given by the President of Mexico to represent Mexico in the biomedical Sciences. Tenth Japanese Youth Goodwill Cruise. Tokyo, Japan. June 1976.
98. Presidential Award 1975 - National award and recognition given by the President of Mexico for academic performance to "the most outstanding medical student;" sponsored by the Society of Professors of the Preparatory School Number Five of the University of Guadalajara. National Palace. Mexico City, Mexico.
    December 1975.
99. Presidential Award 1974 - National award and recognition given by the President of Mexico for academic performance to the "most outstanding medical student", sponsored by the National Institute of Mexican Youth (INJUVE). National Palace. Mexico City, Mexico. February 1975.
100. President - Student Council for Research and Scientific Development. University of Guadalajara Medical School. Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. June 1974.
101. First Place Award - Area of Biological Sciences. The International Congress of Science and Man. American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the National Board for Science and Technology (Conacyt), National Medical Center. Mexico City, Mexico. May 1974.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILLIATIONS

1. American College of Surgeons (Fellow)
2. American Medical Association
3. American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
4. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
5. American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
6. American Society of Liposuction Surgery
7. American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
8. Colombian Society of Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic, Maxillofacial and Surgery of the Hand (Corresponding)
9. Cronin and Brauer Society
10. Guatemalan Society of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (Corresponding)
11. Harris County Medical Society
12. Hispanic American Medical Association of Houston
13. Honduran Society of Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery (Corresponding)
14. Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons
15. Iberian Latin American Federation of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (FILACP)
16. Inter-American College of Physicians and Surgeons
17. International College of Surgeons (Fellow)
18. International Confederation of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS)
19. International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
20. International Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
21. International Society of Plastic, Aesthetic and
    Reconstructive Surgery
22. Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (Corresponding)
23. Panamanian Society of Plastic Surgery (Corresponding)
24. Peruvian Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic
    Surgery (Corresponding)
25. Plastic Surgery Research Council
26. Plastic Surgery Society of the South Pole (Corresponding)
27. Society of Latin American Plastic Surgeons of the United States and Canada (SLAPS) (Past President & Founding Member)
28. Southern Medical Association
29. Texas Medical Association
30. The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
31. The American College of Physician Executives
32. World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery

PUBLICATIONS

A. Books and Training Manuals:

1. Ruiz-Razura, A., "Multidisciplinary Microsurgical Training Manual". Second Edition. Microsurgical Training Center. Plastic Surgery Service. CHRISTUS St. Joseph Hospital-Houston. Distributed by Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments Corp. (ASSI Westbury, New York). July 2000.
2. Ruiz-Razura, A., Core Curriculum in Gastrointestinal Surgery: A Training Manual for Residents. Jesse H. & Mary Gibbs Jones Surgical Training Center. Department of Graduate Medical Education. St. Joseph Hospital. Houston, TX. July 1996.
3. Ruiz-Razura, A., Sozer, S.O., "Multidisciplinary Microsurgical Training Manual." Microsurgical Training Center. Plastic Surgery Service. St. Joseph Hospital - Houston. Distributed by United States Surgical Corporation (USSC, Inc.) Brockton Publishing
   Co. 1995.
4. Ruiz-Razura, A., Gastrointestinal Surgery Hands-On Training Program: A Resident Manual. Jesse H. & Mary Gibbs Jones Surgical Training Center. Department of Graduate Medical Education. St. Joseph Hospital. Houston, TX. July 1990.
5. Ruiz-Razura, A., "Study and Surgery of the Hypophysis Through the Transphenoidal Approach." University of Guadalajara Editorial Department (DEPUG), 1978.
6. Ruiz-Razura, A., "The Hypothalamus Seen Through the Kingler's Technique." University of Guadalajara, Editorial Department (DEPUG), 1974.

B. Book Chapters:

Chapter 5: "Clinical Trial and Pharmacokinetic Results with Oral Administration of 20(S) Camptothecin." John S. Stehlin, Ethan A. Natelson, Helmuth R. Hinz, Beppino C. Giovanella, Peter D. de Ipolyi, Kim M. Fehir, Thomas P. Trezona, Dana M. Vardeman, Nicholas J. Harris, Alice K. Marcee, Anthony J. Kozielski, and Amado Ruiz-Razura. In Camptothecins: New Anticancer Agents. CRC Press, Inc. 1994.

C. Original Articles:

1. Guerrerosantos, J., Ruiz-Razura, A., "Free Tongue Composite Graft for Correction of a Vermillion Defect." Plast Reconstr Surg 76(3):451-54, 1985.
2. Cronin, E.D., Humphreys, D.A., Ruiz-Razura, A., "Nipple Reconstruction: The S Flap." Plast Reconstr Surg 81(5):783-87, 1985.
3. Ruiz-Razura, A., Ma Lan, Hita, C.E., Khan, Z., Hwang, N.H., Cohen, B.E., "Bursting Strengths of CO2 Laser-Assisted Microvascular Anastomoses." (SMS Abstract) Microsurgery 9:59, 1988.
4. Ruiz-Razura, A., Ma Lan, Hita, et al., "Bursting Strength of CO2 Laser-Assisted Microvascular Anastomoses." Jour Reconstr Microsurg 4:291-96, 1988.
5. Ruiz-Razura, A., Ortiz, A.P., Cohen, B.E., "Microsurgical Technician Training Program." (SMS Abstract). Microsurgery 10:82, 1989.
6. Ruiz-Razura, A., Lan, M., Cohen, B.E., "The Laser-Assisted End-to-Side Microvascular Anastomosis." Plast Reconstr Surg 83(3):511-17, 1989.
7. Ruiz-Razura, A., Branfman, G.S., Cohen, B.E., "Tissue Expanders in Microvascular Surgery: Acute Intraoperative Arterial Elongation." Surgical Forum XL. 610-12, 1989.
8. Chiou, F.Y., Li, H.P., Ruiz-Razura, A., Chiou, G.C., "Microvascular Access to the U-veal Tract in the Rabbit Eye for Ocular Pharmacologic Studies." Ophthalmic Res Vol 21(6):406-13, 1989.
9. Ruiz-Razura, A., Branfman, G.S., Lan, M., Cohen, B.E., "Laser-Assisted Microsurgical Anastomosis in Traumatized Blood Vessels." Jour Reconstr Microsurg 6:55-59, 1990.
10. Ruiz-Razura, A., Weiner, T.C., (Invited Discussion) "Stented Laser-Welded-Vasovasostomy in the Rat: Comparison of Ng, YAG, and CO2 Lasers." by J. Alefelder, J. Phillip, U.H. Engelmann, and T. Senge. Jour Reconstr Microsurg 7:321-32, 1991.
11. Ruiz-Razura, A., Weiner, T.C., (Invited Discussion) "CO2 Laser-Assisted Microvascular Anastomosis: Biomechanical Studies and Clinical Applications." by Yoshiro Kiyoshige, Hiroyuki Tsuchida, Makoto Hamasaki, Makoto Takayanagi, and Yoshihiro Watanabe. Jour Reconstr Microsurg 7:231-32, 1991.
12. Eby, P.L., Branfman, G.S., Ruiz-Razura, A. Weiner T.C., Cohen, B.E., "CO2 Laser-Assisted Repair of Esophageal Lacerations." Jour Reconstr Microsurg 8:293-96, 1992.
13. Ruiz-Razura, A., "Multidisciplinary Microsurgical Training Program: A Student Manual." Microsurgical Training Center. Department of Medical Education. St. Joseph Hospital. February, 1992.
14. Williams J.L., Ruiz-Razura, A., "Gastro-Intestinal Surgery Training Program: A Resident Manual" . Surgical Training Center. Department of Medical Education. St. Joseph Hospital. July, 1992.
15. Ruiz-Razura, A., Cohen, B.E., "Acute Intraoperative Elongation for Reconstruction of Large Arterial Defects." Plastic Surgery 1992. Volume II Free Papers. Exerpta Medica, pp.147-8, Elsevier Science Publishers, 1992.
16. Cohen, B.E., Ruiz-Razura, A., "Acute Intraoperative Arterial Lengthening for Closure of Large Vascular Gaps." Plast Reconstr Surg 90( 3):463-8, 1992.
17. Ruiz-Razura, A., Cohen, B.E., "Acute Intraoperative Elongation for Reconstruction of Large Arterial Defects." (Abstract) Eleventh Congress of the International Microsurgical Society. Microsurgery 14:21, 1993.
18. Ruiz-Razura, A., Williams, J.L. (Invited Discussion) "Experimental Diode-Laser Assisted Microvascular Anastomosis." by U.M. Reali, R. Gelli, V. Giannotti, F. Gori, R. Prates, and R. Pini. Jour Reconstr Microsurg 9: 210-11, 1993.
19. Ruiz-Razura, A., Layton, E.G., Williams, J.L., Cohen, B.E., "Clinical Applications of Acute Intraoperative Arterial Elongation." Journ Reconstr Microsurg, 5: 335-340, 1993.
20. Layton, E.G., Sozer, S.O., Ruiz-Razura, A., "Applications of the 3 Microvascular Anastomotic Device on Non-Vascular Tubular Structures." Journ of Reconstr Microsurg, 10: 237-242, July, 1994.
21. Ruiz-Razura, A., Cohen, B.E., "A New Technique for the Reconstruction of Small Arterial Defects: Acute Intraoperative Elongation." Plastic Surgical Forum. Vol XVII, 253-256, September 1994.
22. Ruiz-Razura, A., Williams J.L., Layton, E.G., et.al. "Acute Intraoperative Arterial Elongation: Histologic, Morphologic and Vascular Reactivity Studies." Journ Reconstr Microsurg 10: 367-373, November, 1994.
23. Layton, E.G., Sozer, S.O., Ruiz-Razura, A., Davis, L., Cohen, B.E., (Letter to the Editor), "Applications of the 3M Microvascular Anastomotic Device in Non-Vascular Tubular Structures." J. Reconstr Microsurg, Vol. 10: 445, November 1994.
24. Ruiz-Razura, A., Sozer, S.O., (Invited Discussion) "Scanning Electron Microscopy of Microarterial Anastomoses with a Diode Laser: Comparison with Conventional Manual Suture." by Guilhem Godlewski, Somone Rovy, Jing Tang, Michel Dauzat, Francois Chaubettaz, and Rene P. Slathé. Journ Reconstr Microsurg, Vol 11: 42, January, 1995.
25. Ruiz-Razura, A., Sozer, S.O., Layton, E.C., Cohen, B.E., "Comparative Study Between Acute Intra-operative Arterial Elongation and the Use of Interpositional Vein Graft for Arterial Reconstruction." Journ Reconstr Microsurg. Vol 11, Number 2, 145-150, March, 1995.
26. Ruiz-Razura, A., Gallegos, M.L. (Invited Discussion) "Two Dimensional Analysis of Hemodynamic Changes in Axial and Random Pattern Flaps." by Yamamoto, Ohura, Susihara and Fuji. Journ Reconstr Microsurg, Vol II, Num 4, July 1995.
27. Ruiz-Razura, A., Cohen, B.E., "Acute Intraoperative Arterial Elongation: A Four-Year Experience." Abstracts IMS, Microsurgery, Vol 16, Num 4, 342-3, 1995.
28. Ruiz-Razura, A., Sozer, S.O., Cohen, B.E., "Acute Intraoperative Elongation of Vascular Pedicles in Free Tissue Transfers." Microsurgery, Vol 16, Num 4, 242, 1995.
29. Gallegos, M.L., Ruiz-Razura, A., Cohen, B.E., "Comparative Study Evaluating Surgical Telescopes (Loupes) and the Operative Microscope for Vascular Repairs." Surgical Forum, Vol: XVII, 636-38, October 1995.
30. Ruiz-Razura, A., Cohen, B.E., "Clinical Applications of Acute Longitudinal Expansion for the Reconstruction of Arterial Lesions: Experience with Twenty Cases." In Reconstructive Microsurgery: Current Trends. Proceedings from the 12th Symposium of the International Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. ISRM, Singapore, 397-400, February 1996.
31. Ruiz-Razura, A., "An Educational Approach to Reconstructive Microsurgery in Developing Countries: A Ten-Year Experience." In Reconstructive Microsurgery Current Trends. Proceedings from the 12th Symposium of the International Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. ISRM, Singapore, 467-469, February 1996.
32. Ruiz-Razura, A., Cohen, B.E., "Clinical Evaluation of Twenty-Five Patients Undergoing Acute Intraoperative Arterial Elongation: A Seven-Year Follow-Up." Plastic Surgical Forum, Vol XIX 380-383, November 1996.
33. Ruiz-Razura, A., Cronin, E.D., "Indications and Contraindications in Offering Cleft Lip and Palate Volunteer Programs in Latin America: A Ten-Year Experience." Plastic Surgical Forum, Vol. XIX, 394-395, November 1996.
34. Olvera, C.C., Ruiz-Razura, A., "The Use of Free Tissue Transfers for the Reconstruction of the Traumatized Hand." World Plast, Vol I, Num 4, 318-329, 1996.
35. Ruiz-Razura, A., Shulman A.M., Letter to the Editor in response to the article "Rapid Intraoperative Facial Nerve Expansion." by Martini et al. Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Journal. Vol 115, No. 6, pp 585-587, December 1996.
36. Olvera C.C., Ruiz-Razura, A., "Pediatric Microsurgical Reconstruction in Twenty-Eight Consecutive Cases." World Journal of Plastic Surgery. Submitted for Publication, 1997.
37. Katzen, J.T., Ruiz-Razura, A., Leiva, J.I., "Teaching Microsurgery in Developing Countries." Bulletin American College of Surgeons. Vol 82, Num 7, 8-12, July 1997.
38. Ruiz-Razura, A., Katzen, J.T., Invited Discussion "Effect of Optical Temperature Feedback Control on Patency in Laser-Soldered Microvascular Anastomosis." By Pohl Bass, Stewart and Chiv. Jour Reconst. Microsurg, Vol 14, Num 1, 29-30, January 1998.
39. Ruiz-Razura, A., "Gastrointestinal Surgery Training Program: A Resident Manual." . Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones Surgical Training Center. Sisters of Charity, St. Joseph Hospital. Houston, Texas. July 1990. (Revisions: 1993, 1995, 1998, 2000).
40. Ruiz-Razura, A., "Basic Surgical Training Manual for Ob-Gyn Residents." Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones Surgical Training Center. Sisters of Charity, St. Joseph Hospital. Houston, Texas. July 1995. (Revised 1998).
41. Ruiz-Razura, A., Livingston, C.K., Invited Discussion: "Laser Welding of Vas Deferens in Rodents: Initial Experience with Fluid Solders" Submitted for publication Journ Reconstr Microsurg. August, 1998.
42. Ruiz-Razura, A., "Advances in Plastic Surgery." Guest Editor. Medico Interamericano. Bulletin of the Interamerican College of Physicians and Surgeons. Vol 18 No. 9, 424, September 1999.
43. Ruiz-Razura, A., "Intraoperative Extraluminal Elongation in Traumatic Arterial Injuries." Medico Interamericano. Bulletin of the Interamerican College of Physicians and Surgeons. Vol 18 No. 19, 442-447. September 1999.
44. Livingston, C.K., Ruiz-Razura, A., "Silicone Breast Implants and Connective Tissue Diseases." Bulletin of the Interamerican College of Physicians and Surgeons. Vol 18 No. 19, 448-450,
    September 1999.
45. Livingston, C.K., Ruiz-Razura, A., Cohen, B.E., "Guidelines for a Successful Microsurgery Training Center and Research Fellowship." Jour Plast Reconstr Surg. Vol 104, Num 5, 1555-1558,
    October 1999.
46. Ruiz-Razura, A., Cronin, E.D., Navarro, C.E.: "Creating Long-Term Benefits in Cleft Lip and Palate Volunteer Missions" . Journ Plast & Reconstr Surg. Vol 105, Num 1, 195-201, January 2000.
47. Cronin, E.D., Ruiz-Razura, A., Livingston, C.K., "Endoscopic Approach for the Resection of Forehead Masses." Journ Plast & Reconstr Surg. Vol 1-5, Num 7, June 2000.
48. Ruiz-Razura, A., Cronin, E.D., Boynton, J.F. "A Comprehensive Program to Enhance Surgical Education in Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery." The Smile Train Newsletter. New York, N.Y. May 2001.
49. LaPuerta, L., Shagani, M., Ruiz-Razura, A., Cohen, B.E., "Long Term Clinical Evaluation of the Ruiz Cohen Intraoperative Expanders." Journ Plast & Reconstr Surg. Vol 109, Num 7,
    March 2002.
50. Jabor A. M., Kaushik R., Shayani P., Ruiz-Razura A., Smith B., Cohen B.E. "Efficacy of Reconstituted Botulinum Toxin Type A (BOTOX®): An Electrophysiologic and Visual Study in the Auricular Muscle of the Rabbit" . Plast Reconstr Surg 111, 2919-26, 2003.