Jørn Bo Thomsen, MD, PhD

Research interests: plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery, breast surgery, microsurgery, supermicrosurgery, robotic assited microsurgery, lymphedema, body contouring, innovative surgery, visualized surgery and surgical education

Dr. Jørn Bo Thomsen is a consultant plastic surgeon at Odense University Hospital, Denmark. He was educated in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Southern Denmark, Odense University Hospital and Lillebaelt Hospital in Vejle.

Dr. Thomsen is a Professor of Plastic Surgery at the Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark. Dr. Thomsen’s principal research interest is the refinement and development of new surgical techniques within the field plastic surgery. Lately, Dr. Thomsens focus has turned towards microsurgery, supermicrosurgery and robotic assisted microsurgery for treatment of lymphedema and perforator-based surgery. Prior to this the main focus has been refinement of direct to implant breast reconstruction and development and refinement of delayed breast reconstruction using perforator flaps, pedicled and free. Dr. Thomsen also does research within the field of general plastic surgery and is especially interested in perforator-based surgery, using perforator flaps for reconstruction in the breast, face, limbs and body.

Dr. Thomsen is a member of the Editorial Board of Gland Surgery and Annals of Breast Surgery. He is also a member of the board of the Danish Microsurgical Society.

Editorial Board
Terms of Appointment: August 2018 - July 2020;  August 2020 - July 2022;  August 2022 - October 2022

Honorary Editor-in-Chief
Terms of Appointment: November 2022 - October 2024;  November 2024 - December 2026