Fu‐Chan Wei

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Fu‐Chan Wei is a pioneering figure in plastic and reconstructive surgery, renowned for his transformative contributions to microsurgical techniques, particularly in the field of free tissue transfer. His work has fundamentally advanced the reconstruction of complex defects, with a special focus on head and neck cancer reconstruction and lower limb salvage. Wei is best known for popularizing the use of the fibula osteoseptocutaneous flap for mandibular reconstruction, a procedure that has become the gold standard worldwide. His research has also significantly refined toe-to-hand transplantation and perforator flap surgery, improving functional and aesthetic outcomes for patients. With a career spanning decades, Wei has authored hundreds of peer-reviewed articles, including the seminal "Microsurgical Procedures in Plastic Surgery," which has garnered over 2,000 citations, underscoring its enduring influence. He has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Maliniac Lecture Award from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and has trained a generation of microsurgeons globally. Wei’s legacy lies in his relentless pursuit of surgical precision and innovation, making him a cornerstone in modern reconstructive surgery.