This series on Innovations in Breast Surgery is guest-edited by Dr. Ayush Kapila, from Brussels University Hospital (UZ Brussel), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.
Ayush Kapila
Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Brussels University Hospital (UZ Brussel), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.
Dr. Ayush Kapila is a consultant plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon at the University Hospital Brussels (UZ Brussel), with affiliations in both Belgium and the United Kingdom. He is board-certified by the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS) and the Belgian Collegium Chirurgicum Plasticum (CCP). His practice spans complex reconstructive microsurgery, aesthetic surgery, and facial and breast reconstruction, with a focus on natural, functional, and individualized outcomes.
Dr. Kapila obtained his medical degree and BSc with honours from King’s College and Imperial College London. He later completed his specialist training in plastic surgery in Brussels, ranking the top of his cohort. He has undertaken further subspecialty training in London and Vienna in advanced aesthetic surgery, rhinoplasty, and microsurgical reconstruction.
A clinician-scientist at heart, Dr. Kapila performs his research at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), where his work focuses on the integration of emerging technologies—such as artificial intelligence, robotic-assisted surgery, and simulation-based training—into the field of reconstructive microsurgery. He has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and is a sought-after speaker on topics including breast reconstruction, surgical innovation, and the future of microsurgical education.
Dr. Kapila serves on the editorial boards of several international journals and is an active peer reviewer. His scholarly contributions reflect a commitment to advancing evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and academic excellence.
As Editorial Board Member of Annals of Breast Surgery, Dr. Kapila brings a global perspective and a forward-thinking approach to the field, with a particular interest in expanding the literature on personalized reconstruction techniques, surgical safety, and long-term outcomes.
Series outline:
- Introduction to the Series “Innovations in Breast Surgery”
- Modern Breast Cancer Reconstruction
- 3D Simulation in Breast Augmentation Surgery
- Algorithmic Approach to Lymphoedema Surgery
- Refinements in PAP Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Increasing the Uptake of Breast Reconstruction in the Global South
- Optimizing Results with Mastopexy and Fat Grafting - Technique and Refinements
- Breast Augmentation with Light Weight Implants
- The Use of Autologous Fat Grafting for Whole Breast Reconstruction
- Tips and Tricks in Pedicled Perforator Flaps for Breast Cancer Reconstruction
- Restoring Sensation in Breast Cancer Reconstruction
- The Power of Lipofilling and Advancement of Neighbouring Tissue for Scarless Breast Reconstruction - A Novel Perspective
- Algorithm for Breast Augmentation Surgery
Disclosure:
The series “Innovations in Breast Surgery” was commissioned by the editorial office, Annals of Breast Surgery without any sponsorship or funding. Dr. Ayush Kapila is serving as the unpaid Guest Editor for the series.