General Surgeon | Oncologic Surgery | Reconstructive Surgery | Plastic Surgery
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Prof. Adam Maciejewski, MD, PhD
Specialist in oncologic and reconstructive surgery. Treats cancers of the skin, head, and neck, and performs tissue reconstruction procedures after oncologic treatment.
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Specializations and experience
Prof. Adam Maciejewski is an internationally renowned specialist who has for years managed the most complex oncologic and post-traumatic cases. At Nieborowice Hospital, he provides consultations and performs oncologic and resection–reconstructive procedures, focusing on restoring function and quality of life after major surgeries or injuries.
Scope of procedures performed
Prof. Maciejewski specializes in oncologic and reconstructive surgery across multiple body regions. At Nieborowice Hospital, he performs procedures including:
cancers of the oral cavity (tongue, mandible),
cancers of the midface and lower face (maxilla, nose),
head and neck,
salivary glands and cervical lymph nodes,
thyroid and parathyroid glands,
breast (oncologic and reconstructive surgery),
soft tissues and bones of the limbs,
chest and abdominal cavity (gastrointestinal tract),
post-traumatic reconstructions (after accidents and complex injuries),
restorative surgery following oncologic treatment and radiotherapy,
tissue reconstruction using the ALTF flap,
local, regional, and microvascular reconstructions,
pediatric surgical procedures,
orthognathic surgery and maxillofacial surgery with dental implantation,
reconstruction using a patient-specific 3D PEEK implant,
lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) procedures—treatment of lymphedema,
skin cancers.
Microvascular techniques, tissue transfers, and methods enabling restoration of both function and appearance of the operated areas are employed.
Individualized patient approach
Each case is analyzed individually, taking into account the patient’s health, aesthetic, and functional needs. Treatment planning is carried out in close collaboration with a team of specialists in surgery, oncology, radiotherapy, and rehabilitation.
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Prof. Adam Maciejewski, MD, PhD
General Surgeon | Oncologic Surgery | Reconstructive Surgery | Plastic Surgery
Prof. Adam Maciejewski is a surgeon who has for years pushed the boundaries of modern medicine. He is guided by the conviction that reconstruction is not only about tissues—it is about restoring a patient’s function, appearance, and hope. His expertise has enabled groundbreaking operations such as the world’s first life-saving face transplant and the world’s first transplantation of neck organs. In daily practice, he combines clinical experience with modern microvascular surgical solutions, offering patients treatment at the highest level.
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Consultations and scope of operations
At Nieborowice Hospital, Prof. Maciejewski conducts specialist consultations in oncologic surgery, reconstructive surgery, and microsurgery of tissues.
During the consultation, he:
analyzes the problem in terms of function and aesthetics,
presents treatment options and a reconstruction plan,
discusses all stages of therapy and convalescence with the patient.
The operations performed by the professor include both reconstructive procedures after cancer and trauma, and extensive microsurgical procedures that restore vital functions.
Chirurg Onkologiczny | Chirurgia rekonstrukcyjna
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Specializations
Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery
Prof. Adam Maciejewski has for many years specialized in the treatment of head and neck cancers, including cancers of the oral cavity, tongue, pharynx, larynx, salivary glands, paranasal sinuses, and skin. In his practice, he combines radical oncologic treatment with a focus on the best possible reconstruction and functional rehabilitation.
Reconstructive and Microsurgical Surgery
He is one of the pioneers of reconstructive microsurgery in Poland. He performs extensive soft tissue and bony reconstructions after major oncologic operations, traffic accidents, and post-traumatic and amputation injuries. He employs modern microvascular anastomosis techniques to restore function and aesthetics.
Maxillofacial and Orthognathic Surgery
He provides comprehensive treatment of maxillofacial deformities—congenital, post-traumatic, and disease-acquired. He performs corrective bite surgery, manages post-traumatic facial fractures, and conducts bony reconstructions in cases of tumors and bone loss.
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
He performs procedures to restore appearance and function after oncologic treatment, trauma, or congenital deformities, including tissue transplantation, free flaps, and complex reconstructions using microsurgery.
Reconstructions after Cancer, Trauma, and Amputations
He specializes in comprehensive reconstructions following extensive oncologic resections and post-traumatic amputations, restoring patients’ ability to function and improving quality of life.
Management of Recurrent Cancers
Prof. Maciejewski has extensive experience in treating recurrent cancers, which require individualized therapeutic approaches, multistage operations, and often advanced reconstructive techniques.
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Research and international activity:
Prof. Adam Maciejewski conducts intensive research in reconstructive surgery and microsurgery, focusing on restoring vital functions and aesthetics after extensive oncologic resections.
His research includes:
development of innovative microsurgical reconstruction methods,
organ transplantation within the head and neck region,
implementation of novel protocols for multistage treatment.
He collaborates with leading surgical centers worldwide, sharing knowledge and experience through international conferences and research projects.
Key clinical achievements:
2013 (May): The first in Poland—and simultaneously the world’s first life-saving—face transplant. A 27-hour operation was performed under Prof. Maciejewski’s leadership in a patient after severe trauma, transplanting a face from a deceased donor. The operation entered history as a pioneering transplantation performed for urgent, life-saving indications.
2013 (December): The second face transplant in Poland, planned for a female patient. Prof. Maciejewski led the team that again transplanted the entire facial tissue, restoring function and appearance.
2015: The world’s first allogeneic, composite transplantation of neck organs (including the larynx, trachea, pharynx, esophagus, and thyroid with parathyroids, as well as neck muscles and the anterior neck integument), performed together with stem-cell transplantation. This unique breakthrough in transplantation and reconstruction restored breathing and swallowing functions.
Beyond transplantation, Prof. Maciejewski is the author of numerous innovative reconstructive techniques (e.g., modifications of the thigh flap, fibular flap, and tri-island tissue transfers), for which he has received national and international awards.
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Scholarly output and experience:
Over 20 years of experience in oncologic and reconstructive surgery.
Pioneer of the world’s first life-saving face transplant (2013).
Leader of the team that performed the world’s first transplantation of neck organs (2015).
Author and co-author of numerous scientific publications in surgery and microsurgery.
Speaker at major global congresses on reconstructive surgery.
Co-creator of innovative microsurgical techniques for reconstruction of the head, neck, and face.
Education and academic titles:
1997 – MD degree, Medical University of Silesia (formerly Silesian Medical Academy).
1997–1998 – Postgraduate internship.
2000 – First-degree specialization in General Surgery. In the same year, PhD awarded by the Faculty Council of the Silesian Medical Academy based on the dissertation: “Assessment of prognostic value and the role of surgery in combined treatment with radiotherapy in patients with cancers of the oral cavity or pharynx.”
2005 – Second-degree specialization in General Surgery.
2008 – Habilitation (DSc) in medical sciences, based on the thesis: “Assessment of the utility and effectiveness of reconstructive and microvascular surgery in patients with advanced cancers of the lower face infiltrating the mandible,” awarded by the Scientific Council of the Oncology Center in Warsaw.
2010 – Chair, Section of Reconstructive Surgery of the Association of Polish Surgeons (continuing).
Member of the Board of the Association of Polish Surgeons (continuing).
2013 – Nomination as Professor of medical sciences (full professor).
2017 – Board certification in Plastic Surgery.
He gained experience, among others, through the Jakub Count Potocki Scholarship at the Head and Neck Surgery Clinic of the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam, training under Prof. G. Snow and Prof. R. Leemans. He participated in training courses: Head and Neck Surgery (Liverpool), Skull Base Surgery (St. Louis), and Perforator Flap Techniques (Ankara).
During two stays in 2003 and 2004 at the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (USA), he actively refined neurovascular reconstruction techniques.
Membership and international activity:
Polish Oncology Society (since 2000).
Polish Society of Surgical Oncology (since 2000).
Association of Polish Surgeons (since 2003; Chair of the Section of Reconstructive Surgery since 2010).
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM) — since 2005 (the first Pole admitted to ASRM).
Face Transplantation Team at the Oncology Center in Gliwice — active participant and coordinator of transplantation procedures.
Honorary membership of the Polish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (awarded in 2017).
President of the Polish Society for Microvascular Surgery since 2023.
Through international collaboration, Prof. Maciejewski maintains close ties with surgical centers around the world, resulting in the exchange of experience and joint research projects.
Awards and distinctions:
Prof. Maciejewski has received many prestigious awards and honors for his contributions to transplant medicine and reconstructive surgery, including:
2014 – Knight’s Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta (for outstanding service to transplantation and reconstructive medicine).
2019 – Officer’s Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta (for achievements in the development of Polish medicine).
2013 – “Pearls of Medicine” Award (special distinction for the first life-saving face transplant in Poland and worldwide).
2015 – Wawrzyn Lekarski of the Silesian Chamber of Physicians — the highest local distinction for medical achievements.
ASRM distinctions: Multiple awards from the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, including “Best Microsurgical Case of the Year,” for outstanding accomplishments in reconstructive surgery.
Other honors: including the Platinum Laurel of Skills and Competence (2016), the “Hippocrates” Award of the Silesian Chamber of Physicians (2018), the Golden Otis (2020), Honorary Membership of the Polish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (2017), and numerous professional and industry commendations.
All these distinctions underscore the innovative nature of Prof. Maciejewski’s achievements and the medical community’s recognition of his contributions to the advancement of reconstructive surgery and transplantation.
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Foundation Support
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Justyna Dec – President of the Face to Face with Cancer Foundation.
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