Jacob B. Hammond

Mayo Clinic Hospital, Mayo Clinic in Florida, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

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Dr. Jacob B. Hammond is a pioneering reconstructive surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques in plastic and reconstructive surgery, particularly through the application of robotic technology. His major contributions center on the development and refinement of robotic-assisted flap harvests, most notably the rectus abdominis muscle flap for complex pelvic reconstruction following abdominoperineal resection. His landmark case series, "A Case Series of Robot-assisted Rectus Abdominis Flap Harvest for Pelvic Reconstruction" (2020, 16 citations), established a foundational protocol for this novel approach, demonstrating improved visualization and instrument mobility over traditional methods. This work, alongside his detailed technical description in "Robotic Harvest of a Rectus Abdominis Muscle Flap After Abdominoperineal Resection" (2020, 11 citations), has directly influenced surgical practice by offering patients a less morbid reconstructive option. Dr. Hammond has also expanded the frontier of robotic surgery into breast reconstruction, as evidenced by his comprehensive 2024 review on robotic approaches to breast reconstruction. With a cumulative citation impact exceeding 29 citations on these key works alone, Dr. Hammond is recognized as a leading voice in robotic microsurgery, actively shaping the future of reconstructive surgery through innovation and rigorous clinical investigation.