Curriculum Vitae

DR. KONG CHEE KWAN

Medical Lecturer
  • Department of Surgery
    Faculty of Medicine
  • kcheekwan
  • 0379492441

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • HYPERTROPHIC SCARS
    Injection, steroids, brachytherapy, scar reduction surgery
  • LIGHT THERAPY
    Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells
  • ADVANCED WOUND HEALING
    Anti-aging medicine, Skin substitutes
  • SURGERY
    Plastic Surgery, Burns, Skin tumours, Reconstruction
  • GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE
    Clinical Research

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • MPlastSurg, (PLAST)
    Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
  • MSurg, (SURGERY)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MD, (PERUBATAN)
    Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • AHLI MAIN CREDENTIALING AND PRIVILEGING COMMITTEE OF AESTHETIC MEDICAL PRACTICE, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2022 to present (National)
  • ELECTED AS COMMITTEE MEMBER & AUDITOR, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2022 to 2024 (National)
  • PANEL UNIVERSITI MALAYA IMPACT-ORIENTED INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAMME, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    Since 2021 (University)
  • PERLANTIKAN KUMPULAN PENTADBIR DAN PEGAWAI PELULUS, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    Since 2021 (University)
  • COMMITTEE MEMBER, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    Since 2021 (National)
  • COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, MEMBER
    Since 2020 (National)
  • PLASTIC SURGERY, MEMBER
    Since 2016 (National)
  • ACADEMIC MEMBER, MEMBER
    Since 2004 (National)
  • TRAINER OF THE AMM BASIC SURGICAL TRAINING PROGRAM, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    Since 2021 (National)
  • PERSATUAN ADVOKASI KESIHATAN KANSER MALAYSIA, MEMBER
    Since 2021 (National)
  • ACADEMIC MEMBER, MEMBER
    Since 2004 (National)
  • COLLEGE OF SURGEON, MEMBER
    2023 to 2023 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Letter of Credentialing and Privileging Aesthetic
    Ministry of Health, 2022 (National)
  • Invitation to be a Editorial Board Member
    Clinical Oncology Journal, 2020 (International)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2019 (University)
  • Cosmetic Surgery Awards 2018
    Cosmetic Surgery & Health Magazine, 2018 (International)
  • Plastic Surgeon in the National Specialist Registrar
    Academy of Medicine Malaysia, 2016 (National)
  • Surat Penghargaan
    Pengarah, Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya, 2010 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Yap, W. H., Cheah, T. Y., Yong, L. C., Chowdhury, S. R., Ng, M. H., Kwan, Z., . . . Goh, B. H. (2021). Fibroblast-derived matrices-based human skin equivalent as an in vitro psoriatic model for drug testing. Journal of Biosciences, 46(3), 13. doi: 10.1007/s12038-021-00205-y
Others
  1. Namkabir S, CheeKwan Kong, Siti Mazlipah, Alizan AK, (2024) Mandibular reconstruction with deep circumflex iliac artery osteomyocutaneous free flap in a severe case of osteoradionecrosis of the mandible: A case report. Compend.Oral.Sci. Vol 11, 2024 (2)
  2. Phyo, A. K., Mun, K. S., Kwan, K. C., Ann, C. C., & Kuppusamy, S. (2020). Genitourinary extramammary Paget's disease: review and outcome in a multidisciplinary setting. International journal of clinical and experimental pathology, 13(9), 2369 2376.
  3. Ong ECW, Kong CK. Massive Ruptured Malignant Phyllodes Tumour. JUMMEC 2017. 20(1): 8-10
  4. Chee-Kwan Kong, Teng-Lye Khoo, Arman Zaharil Mat Saad, Wan Azman Wan Sulaiman. 2015. Pedicled Anterolateral Thigh Fasciocutaneous Flap with Fascia Lata for Reconstruction of Large Full-Thickness Abdominal Wall Defect. International Medical Journal; 22(6); Pg 553- 5
  5. CK Kong, AC Roslani, CW Law, DS Law, K Arumugam. Impact of socioeconomic class on colorectal cancer patient outcomes in Kuala Lumpur and Kuching, Malaysia. Asian Pacific J Cancer Prev 2010. 11:1-6.
  6. LB Chui, WT Ng, YS Sze, KS Yuen, YT Wong, CK Kong. Prospective randomized controlled trial comparing lightweight vs heavyweight mesh in chronic pain incidence after TEP repair of bil inguinal hernia. Surg Endosc 2010. 24(11):2735 2738
  7. 1)Mahadevan D. Tata, Chee-Kwan Kong, Mohammed R. Abdul-Razak, Sharminithevi Paramalingam, Wing C. Yeen. Adjunctive Use of Superoxidized Solution in Chest Wall Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection. Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1613-4, doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.10.019
Other Publications
  1. Breakfast@UMHealth - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  2. Polisi Jabatan Surgeri_rev_1.11.10.3.2021 - Policy Paper

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Plastic surgery (Reconstruction)
  • Burn (Acute burn)
  • Stem cell (Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells)
  • Liposuction (Lipofilling, fat transfer)
  • Skin tumours (Basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma)
  • Scar (Keloid, hypertrophic scars)
  • Graft (Skin and fat grafts)
  • Anti-aging medicine (Facial rejuvenation, face lift)
  • Advanced wound healing (Skin substitutes)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2015 - 2018, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - HTM (Wellness)
    Lipofilling In Breast Surgery: Volumetric Assessment Between Centrifuged And Pure Fat Graft ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2022 - 2024, UMSC CA.R.E
    The Efficacy of Perioperative Parenteral Ascorbic Acid in Reducing Oxidative Stress Among Patients Undergoing Free Flap Reconstructive Surgery: A Prospective Multicenter Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial, University of Malaya ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2015 - 2017, Private Funding
    Development and characterization of human fibroblast-derived matrices-based human skin equivalent as a novel in-vitro psoriatic model for drug testing ( Consultant)
  4. 2012 - 2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    A prospective, randomized trial to study the benefits and risks of infiltration of Bupivacaine + Epinephrine (Marcaine) before harvesting of split skin graft (SSG) under general anaesthesia ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Plastic Surgery, University Malaya Specialist Centre
    01 Dec 2017 - 01 Dec 2020 (National)
  • Jemputan Pemeriksa Luar Master Exam Klinikal Di USM, Universiti Sains Malaysia
    01 Dec 2020 - 01 Dec 2020 (National)
  • Jemputan Pemeriksa Luar Master Exam Klinikal Di USM, Universiti Sains Malaysia
    01 Jul 2019 - 01 Jul 2019 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

CONFERENCE
  1. Aesthetic Industry Under the New Normal, Candela APAC Virtual Expert Summit, President of Candela Asia-Pacific (International) (07 Nov 2020 - 08 Nov 2020)
INVITED SEMINAR
  1. Chairing Aesthetic Medicine, Anti-Aging & Antioxidants Congress, Aesthetic Medicine, Anti-Aging & Antioxidants Congress, Academy of Family Physicians Malaysia (National) (22 Apr 2019 - 23 Apr 2019)
  2. Aesthetic Surgery: Expectation & Reality, 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting 2015, Malaysian Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (National) (28 Nov 2015 - 29 Nov 2015)
  3. Cosmetic Surgery, KCCS International Conference, Korean College of Cosmetic Surgery (International) (20 Nov 2015 - 22 Nov 2015)
  4. Unlock the Potential of NPWT, 4th International NPWT Experts Meeting, Smith & Nephew Wound Management (International) (12 Apr 2013 - 13 Apr 2013)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Acute and Traumatic Wound Management of Burn and Surgical Wounds, ENTEROSTOMAL THERAPY, Jabatan Kejururawatan (National) (16 May 2023 - 16 May 2023)
  2. Facial and Burn Trauma, PROGRAM KEJURURAWATAN KECEMASAN 2023, Kolej Sains Kesihatan (National) (16 Jan 2023 - 16 Jan 2023)
  3. Basic Dermatological Surgery Workshop, Dermatological Society of Malaysia, College of Physicians Malaysia (National) (15 Jan 2023 - 15 Jan 2023)
  4. Acute and traumatic wounds. Burns wound & reconstructive surgery, ENTEROSTOMAL THERAPY NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAM (UM - ETNEP) 2022, Jabatan Kejururawatan, PPUM (National) (02 Sep 2022 - 02 Sep 2022)
  5. Anatomy of The Skin and Types of Wound, Wound Care - Working Together to Heal, Jabatan Kejururawatan (National) (30 Mar 2022 - 30 Mar 2022)
  6. Anti-Aging, Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine, 3rd World Congress Society for Anti-Aging, Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine, Society for Anti-Aging, Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine (National) (26 Apr 2019 - 28 Apr 2019)
  7. Outcomes beyond skin grafts and flaps, Recognizing Skin Cancer Course, Dermatology Unit, Faculty of Medicine (University) (08 Nov 2017 - 08 Nov 2017)
  8. Outcomes between usage of operating microscope and loupes for microastomosis of free flaps, Asian Pacific Federation of Societies for Reconstructive Microsurgery Conference, Asian Pacific Federation of Societies for Reconstructive Microsurgery (International) (03 Jul 2014 - 05 Jul 2014)
  9. Burn Emergency, Burn and Plastic Seminar, Jabatan Kejururawatan (University) (10 Sep 2012 - 10 Sep 2012)
  10. Management of Severe Burn Injury, Burn and Plastic Seminar, Perkembangan Kejururawan, UM (University) (10 Sep 2012 - 10 Sep 2012)
EVENT ORGANISER
  1. Organizing Committee 21st World Dermatology and Aesthetic Congress, 21st World Dermatology and Aesthetic Congress, Conference Series (National) (22 Apr 2019 - 22 Apr 2019)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Essentials of Facial Local Flaps in respecting Aesthetic units when reconstructing Skin Lesions, World Congress on Cosmetic Dermatology, Clinical & Experimental Dermatology and Therapies (International) (22 Jul 2019 - 23 Jul 2019)
  2. Impact of Socio-economic status on Colorectal Cancer, Asia Pacific Conference of Cancer Prevention, Asia Pacific Organization of Cancer Prevention (International) (03 Apr 2010 - 06 Apr 2010)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Cranial vault reconstruction with serratus anterior osteomuscular free flap, 5th MSPRS Annual ScientificMeeting 2022, Malaysian Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (National) (05 Nov 2022 - 06 Nov 2022)
  2. The Use Of Tissue Expander In Free Flap Surgery Among Pediatrics Age Group, College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting 2022, College of Surgeons (National) (26 Aug 2022 - 28 Aug 2022)
PRESENTER
  1. IMPROVED ANALGESIA FOLLOWING BUPIVACAINE WITH EPINEPHRINE INFILTRATION BEFORE SKIN GRAFT HARVESTING, AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND BURNS ASSOCIATION (40TH ASM) 2016 (ANZBA), AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND BURNS ASSOCIATION (International) (11 Oct 2016 - 14 Oct 2016)
  2. VASCULAR GRAFT, LUNCH TALK, RECONSTRUCTIVE SCIENCE, USM (University) (22 Aug 2013 - 22 Aug 2013)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Pelantikan Panel Pakar Penasihat Kawalan Dadah, Kkm, National, (Reviewer)
  2. (2024) Ahli Panel Penilai Agensi Kelayakan Malaysia (Mqa), National, (External Assessor)
  3. (2023) Appointment as Internal Examiner Osce for Part 1 Master of Surgery, University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2023) Evaluation Umsc-Rg & Mmrg Research Grants Application 2023, University, (Reviewer)
  5. (2023) Internal Examiner for Master of Surgery Thesis Defense 2023, University, (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2023) Vetting for Master of Surgery Programme, University, (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2023) Review a Manuscript, National, (Reviewer)
  8. (2023) Ahli Panel Penilai Mqa Postgraduate Certificate Universiti Mahsa, National, (External Assessor)
  9. (2023) Pengerusi Panel Penilai Mqa Master of Medical Science Universiti Mahsa, National, (External Assessor)
  10. (2023) Research Phd Candidature Defence Internal Examiner, University, (Internal Examiner)
  11. (2023) Ahli Panel Penilai Mqa 'Graduate Certificate in Aesthetics' Universiti Ucsi, National, (External Assessor)
  12. (2022) Kkm - Pelantikan Panel Lcp Aesthetic Medical Practice, National, (External Assessor)
  13. (2022) Stage 3 Cohort 2017 Barrier Assessment Clinical Case Vetting, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  14. (2022) Pelantikan Sebagai Pemeriksa Osce Bagi Peperiksaan Profesional Ijazah Muda Pembedahan Pergigian, University, (External Assessor)
  15. (2022) Evaluator for Master of Surgery Thesis Defense, University, (Internal Examiner)
  16. (2021) Examiner Eop Examination (Osce), University, (Internal Examiner)
  17. (2021) Examiner Osce Exam, University, (Internal Examiner)
  18. (2021) Panel Penemuduga Upu, University, (Reviewer)
  19. (2021) Panel Reviewer for Umsc Ca.R.E Fund (Research Grant), University, (Internal Evaluator)
  20. (2021) Master of Surgery Thesis Defense, University, (External Evaluator)
  21. (2020) Interviewer for Program Intake , (Reviewer)
  22. (2019) Master of Surgery Evaluation - Research & Clinical, (Internal Examiner)
  23. (2018) Invited External Examiner for Master of Plastic Surgery Final Year Clinical Professional Exam , (External Examiner)
  24. (2018) Master of Surgery Thesis Defense and Clinical Evaluation , (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Auditor, National, (Auditor)
  2. (2023) Workshop Assessment Questions for Written and Viva Lcp, Aesthetic Medical Practice, National, (Resource Person)
  3. (2021) Program Pendidikan Lanjutan Kejururawatan Diploma Lanjutan Perawatan Kritikal, National, (Visiting clinical specialists)
  4. (2021) Article Review Acknowledgement, National, (Expert Advisor)
  5. (2019) Organizing Committee Member, World Dermatology and Aesthetic Congress, International
  6. (2019) External Examiner, Universiti Sains Malaysia, University
  7. (2019) Chairman, World Dermatology and Aesthetic Congress
  8. (2019) External Examiner, Universiti Sains Malaysia
  9. (2015) PBL Trainer, Medical Education and Research Development Unit, Faculty of Medicine, UM
  10. (2012) Main organizer for Fresh Cadaver Silent Mentor Plastic Surgery Flap Dissection Course, University Malaya
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Chairman, University, (Event Coordinator)
  2. (2021) Invited Speaker, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2021) Perawatan Kecemasan Trauma, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
Mentoring
  1. (2021) Mentoring Dental Faculty, University, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
Master
  1. (2019) Clinical Trial of Leech Therapy, Tang Xue Jing
  2. (2016) Does glutamine-enhanced lipofilling help in reducing fat resorption, Dr Wong Ling Wei
  3. (2013) Preparing proposal, Vikinesan A/L Vijaya Kumar
  4. (2012) Role of vascular endothelial growth factor in non-healing wounds, Wong Lai Fen