- Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven35 Park StreetNew Haven, CT 06511
Siba Haykal, MD, PhD, FRCS, FACS
Biography
Siba Haykal, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACS is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who cares for patients who have had surgery to remove cancer from the breast and other parts of the body. She specializes in reconstruction with microsurgery, an intricate procedure that uses miniaturized instruments to remove tissue from one part of the body and reattach it to another with the goal of restoring form and function.
Microsurgery is the ‘gold standard’ approach to breast reconstruction for women who have had a mastectomy—the removal of a breast—to treat cancer. Dr. Haykal is skilled in performing “free-flap reconstructions” among other techniques, often immediately after a patient’s mastectomy. These reconstructions involve removing a flap of tissue from the abdomen (DIEP)—or the thighs (PAP, TUG) or buttocks (SGAP, IGAP)—from its blood supply and then reattaching it elsewhere, working with vessels that are 2 or 3 millimeters in size.
In addition, Dr. Haykal offers techniques for restoring breast sensation after cancer surgery and immediate lymphatic reconstruction following lymph node dissection, which can lower a patient’s chances of developing lymphedema (chronic swelling caused by excess lymph fluid that can affect women after breast cancer surgery). She has extensive experience in treating lymphedema and offers treatments that include lymphovenous bypass (LVA, LVB), a procedure to create a path for lymphatic fluid to flow away from the arms, and lymph node transplantation (LNT).
Dr Haykal also offers microsurgical treatment for skin cancer, head and neck cancer, and sarcoma, all of which she says involve decision-making on the part of both doctors and patients. “Relationships with our patients are of utmost importance,” she says. “I’m a member of a cancer team where each of us is involved in different steps, and we all get to know our patients and talk to discuss their treatment preferences.” She discusses options as far as reconstruction and shows patients pictures of what the results of a procedure might look like. “We decide if they're a candidate for one type of procedure or another,” she says. “It's so important to talk to them and listen to their needs. It requires a lot of trust.”
In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Haykal has research interests in breast reconstructive surgery and vascularized composite allotransplantation, which is the transplantation in a single surgical procedure of multiple tissues, such as skin, bone, muscle, and tendon and other tissues.
Dr. Haykal serves as section chief of Reconstructive Oncology for the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery within the Department of Surgery at Yale Medicine.
Titles
- Section Chief of Reconstructive Oncology , Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Education & Training
- PhDUniversity of Toronto
- MDUniversity of Ottawa
Languages Spoken
- English
- Français (French)
Additional Information
- Department of Surgery, Bernard Langer Surgeon Scientist Award: Univeristy of Toronto Department of Surgery (2023)
- Alumni Award of Distinction for Rising Star: University of Ottawa (2022)
- Institute of Medical Science Faculty Recognition Award for Strong Teaching: University of Toronto, Institute of Medical Science (2022)
- Top 40 Under 40: Association of Women Surgeons (2022)
- Canada's Top 40 Under 40: (2021)
- Early Career Award: University of Toronto, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery (2019)
- Young Alumni Award of Excellence: University of Ottawa, Faculty of Sciences (2017)
- Hoyle Campbell Award for Best Basic Science Research Paper: University of Toronto, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery (2017)
- First place Gallie-Bateman Award, Gallie Day: University of Toronto, Department of Surgery (2016)
- Women in Microsurgery Travel Scholarship : American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgeons (2015)
- AB of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery (2018)
- Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of CANADA, Plastic Surgery (2016)
- Stoian A, Adil A, Biniazan F, Haykal S. Two Decades of Advances and Limitations in Organ Recellularization. Current Issues In Molecular Biology 2024, 46: 9179-9214. PMID: 39194760, PMCID: PMC11352560, DOI: 10.3390/cimb46080543.
- Barone N, Ziolkowski N, Haykal S. The Role of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Temporizing Traumatic Wounds before Lower Limb Soft Tissue Reconstruction: A Systematic Review. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2024, 12: e6003. PMID: 39071768, PMCID: PMC11281775, DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000006003.
- Hadzimustafic N, D’Elia A, Duru C, Haykal S. Advances in Ischemia Reperfusion Injury Prevention in Free Flaps and Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation. 2024, 4 DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.112993.
- Avery E, Barone N, Haykal S. Immediate DIEP Breast Reconstruction in a Trans Woman with Breast Cancer. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2024, 12: e5834. PMID: 38798942, PMCID: PMC11124744, DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000005834.
- Mostofinejad A, Romero D, Brinson D, Marin-Araujo A, Bazylak A, Waddell T, Haykal S, Karoubi G, Amon C. In silico model development and optimization of in vitro lung cell population growth. PLOS ONE 2024, 19: e0300902. PMID: 38748626, PMCID: PMC11095723, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300902.
- Knoedler L, Dean J, Diatta F, Thompson N, Knoedler S, Rhys R, Sherwani K, Ettl T, Mayer S, Falkner F, Kilian K, Panayi A, Iske J, Safi A, Tullius S, Haykal S, Pomahac B, Kauke-Navarro M. Immune modulation in transplant medicine: a comprehensive review of cell therapy applications and future directions. Frontiers In Immunology 2024, 15: 1372862. PMID: 38650942, PMCID: PMC11033354, DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1372862.
- Xu M, D’Elia A, Hadzimustafic N, Adil A, Karoubi G, Waddell T, Haykal S. Bioengineering of vascularized porcine flaps using perfusion-recellularization. Scientific Reports 2024, 14: 7590. PMID: 38555385, PMCID: PMC10981729, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-58095-7.
- Biniazan F, Stoian A, Haykal S. Adipose-Derived Stem Cells: Angiogenetic Potential and Utility in Tissue Engineering. International Journal Of Molecular Sciences 2024, 25: 2356. PMID: 38397032, PMCID: PMC10889096, DOI: 10.3390/ijms25042356.
- Sun J, Adil A, Biniazan F, Haykal S. Immunogenicity and tolerance induction in vascularized composite allotransplantation. Frontiers In Transplantation 2024, 3: 1350546. PMID: 38993748, PMCID: PMC11235364, DOI: 10.3389/frtra.2024.1350546.
- Hadzimustafic N, D’Elia A, Shamoun V, Haykal S. Human-Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. International Journal Of Molecular Sciences 2024, 25: 1863. PMID: 38339142, PMCID: PMC10855589, DOI: 10.3390/ijms25031863.
- Taniguchi D, Ahmadipour M, Eiliazadeh A, Duchesneau P, Nagayasu T, Haykal S, Karoubi G, Waddell T. Mesenchymal cells support the early retention of primary alveolar type 2 cells on acellular mouse lung scaffolds. Regenerative Therapy 2023, 25: 92-100. PMID: 38204599, PMCID: PMC10776435, DOI: 10.1016/j.reth.2023.11.011.
- Duru Ç, Biniazan F, Hadzimustafic N, D'Elia A, Shamoun V, Haykal S. Review of machine perfusion studies in vascularized composite allotransplant preservation. Frontiers In Transplantation 2023, 2: 1323387. PMID: 38993931, PMCID: PMC11235328, DOI: 10.3389/frtra.2023.1323387.
- Taniguchi D, Kamata S, Rostami S, Tuin S, Marin-Araujo A, Guthrie K, Petersen T, Waddell T, Karoubi G, Keshavjee S, Haykal S. Evaluation of a decellularized bronchial patch transplant in a porcine model. Scientific Reports 2023, 13: 21773. PMID: 38066170, PMCID: PMC10709302, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-48643-y.
- Ziolkowski N, Haykal S. “P 6 LAND”: An Educational Tool for Free Flaps. Journal Of Reconstructive Microsurgery Open 2023, 08: e97-e113. DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1777098.
- Haykal S, Hadzimustafic N, Ghazarian D, Musgrave M. Three Ds for diagnosing necrotizing fasciitis by front-line clinicians. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2023, 84: 37-46. PMID: 37320950, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.05.020.
- Hadzimustafic N, D’Elia A, Haykal S. 122. Procurement and Preservation by Ex Vivo Perfusion of Porcine Hindlimbs for Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2023, 11: 76-77. PMCID: PMC10194549, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000938076.94708.8b.
- Kaur M, Cornacchi S, Klassen A, Haykal S, Hircock C, Mehrara B, Dayan J, Vasilic D, Pusic A. Ensuring patient centeredness in upper extremity lymphedema research: Identifying patient-prioritized agenda and preferences. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2023, 83: 326-333. PMID: 37302238, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.04.036.
- Haykal S, Juvet S, Chan A, O’Neill A, Pal P, Cypel M, Keshavjee S. Assessment of Acute Rejection in a Lung Transplant Recipient Using a Sentinel Skin Flap. Transplant International 2023, 36: 11166. PMID: 37077407, PMCID: PMC10106558, DOI: 10.3389/ti.2023.11166.
- Zhou K, Aoki F, Marin A, Karoubi G, Haykal S, Waddell T. De-Epithelialization Protocol with Tapered Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate Concentrations Enhances Short-Term Chondrocyte Survival in Porcine Chimeric Tracheal Allografts. International Journal Of Medical Students 2023, 11: 13-21. DOI: 10.5195/ijms.2023.1437.
- Zhu A, Perrotta A, Choi V, Haykal S, Zhong T, Hofer S, O'Neill A. Intraoperative vasopressor use does not increase complications in microvascular post-mastectomy breast reconstruction: Experience in 1729 DIEP flaps at a single center. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2023, 84: 1-8. PMID: 37315455, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.03.010.
- Haykal S, Barone N, Rostami S, Moshkelgosha S, Juvet S, Keshavjee S, Ghazarian D. Immunohistochemical Analysis of Lymphocyte Populations in Acute Skin Rejection: The University Health Network Addition to the Banff Classification. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2023, 11: e4831. PMID: 36875922, PMCID: PMC9984153, DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000004831.
- Xu M, Karoubi G, Waddell T, Haykal S. Procurement and Perfusion-Decellularization of Porcine Vascularized Flaps in a Customized Perfusion Bioreactor. Journal Of Visualized Experiments 2022 DOI: 10.3791/64068-v.
- Xu M, Karoubi G, Waddell T, Haykal S. Procurement and Perfusion-Decellularization of Porcine Vascularized Flaps in a Customized Perfusion Bioreactor. Journal Of Visualized Experiments 2022 PMID: 35969081, DOI: 10.3791/64068.
- Adil A, Karoubi G, Haykal S. Procurement and Decellularization of Rat Hindlimbs Using an Ex Vivo Perfusion-Based Bioreactor for Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation. Journal Of Visualized Experiments 2022 DOI: 10.3791/64069-v.
- Adil A, Karoubi G, Haykal S. Procurement and Decellularization of Rat Hindlimbs using an Ex Vivo Perfusion-based Bioreactor for Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation. Journal Of Visualized Experiments 2022 PMID: 35758716, DOI: 10.3791/64069.
- Mountziaris P, Rudolph C, Fournier C, Haykal S, Ricci J, Rezak K, Patel A. Systematic Review and Guidelines for Perioperative Management of Pediatric Patients Undergoing Major Plastic Surgery Procedures, with a Focus on Free Tissue Transfer. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2022, 150: 406e-415e. PMID: 35674517, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000009325.
- Xu M, Waddell T, Haykal S. 45. Bioengineering Vascularized Composite Allograft Flaps for Large Soft Tissue Defect Repair. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2022, 10: 30-30. DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000842508.52825.7f.
- Adil A, Karoubi G, Haykal S. 92. Ex Vivo Perfusion Decellularization of Rat Hindlimb for Vascular Composite Allotransplantation. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2022, 10: 60-60. DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000842684.79787.9e.
- Adil A, Xu M, Haykal S. Recellularization of Bioengineered Scaffolds for Vascular Composite Allotransplantation. Frontiers In Surgery 2022, 9: 843677. PMID: 35693318, PMCID: PMC9174637, DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.843677.
- Nicholls D, Rostami S, Karoubi G, Haykal S. Perfusion decellularization for vascularized composite allotransplantation. SAGE Open Medicine 2022, 10: 20503121221123893. PMID: 36120388, PMCID: PMC9478687, DOI: 10.1177/20503121221123893.
- Rostami S, Xu M, Datta S, Haykal S. Evaluation of Early Markers of Ischemia-reperfusion Injury and Preservation Solutions in a Modified Hindlimb Model of Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation. Transplantation Direct 2022, 8: e1251. PMID: 34912943, PMCID: PMC8670593, DOI: 10.1097/txd.0000000000001251.
- Kwan J, Bissey P, Shi W, Williams J, Haykal S, Haibe-Kains B, Yip K, Liu F. Therapeutic Targeting of PPAR Signaling in Cancer Treatment-Related Lymphedema. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2021, 111: s127-s128. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2021.07.290.
- Kwan J, Bissey P, Shi W, Williams J, Haykal S, Haibe-Kains B, Yip K, Liu F. 3: Targeting PPAR Signaling to Reverse Lymphedema Secondary to Cancer Treatment. Radiotherapy And Oncology 2021, 163: s4-s5. DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(21)08802-2.
- Varma R, Marin‐Araujo A, Rostami S, Waddell T, Karoubi G, Haykal S. Short‐Term Preclinical Application of Functional Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell‐Derived Airway Epithelial Patches. Advanced Healthcare Materials 2021, 10: e2100957. PMID: 34569180, DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202100957.
- Marin-Araujo A, Haykal S, Karoubi G. Bioreactor-Based De-epithelialization of Long-Segment Tracheal Grafts. Methods In Molecular Biology 2021, 2436: 167-182. PMID: 34505268, DOI: 10.1007/7651_2021_431.
- Lee H, Marin-Araujo A, Aoki F, Haykal S, Waddell T, Amon C, Romero D, Karoubi G. Computational fluid dynamics for enhanced tracheal bioreactor design and long-segment graft recellularization. Scientific Reports 2021, 11: 1187. PMID: 33441927, PMCID: PMC7807076, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-80841-w.
- Datta S, Fitzpatrick A, Haykal S. Preservation solutions for attenuation of ischemia–reperfusion injury in vascularized composite allotransplantation. SAGE Open Medicine 2021, 9: 20503121211034924. PMID: 34367640, PMCID: PMC8312154, DOI: 10.1177/20503121211034924.
- Kwan J, Xu W, Sandhu V, Demidov V, Shi W, Williams J, Vitkin A, Jones J, Haykal S, Haibe-Kains B, Brooks D, Yip K, Liu F. The Role of Cytokine Signaling in the Reversal of Chronic Lymphedema. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2020, 108: s182. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2020.07.969.
- Kwan J, Xu W, Sandhu V, Demidov V, Shi W, Vitkin A, Jones J, Williams J, Haykal S, Haibe-Kains B, Brooks D, Yip K, Liu F. 85: The Role of Cytokine Signaling in the Reversal of Chronic Lymphedema. Radiotherapy And Oncology 2020, 150: s38-s39. DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(20)30977-4.
- Varma R, Marin-Araujo A, Rostami S, Waddell T, Karoubi G, Haykal S. Abstract 126: Pre-clinical Application Of Tissue-engineered Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-derived Epithelial Grafts In A Porcine Airway Defect Model. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2020, 8: 84-85. PMCID: PMC7224772, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000667560.17558.69.
- Murphy A, Haykal S, Lalonde D, Zhong T. Contemporary Approaches to Postoperative Pain Management. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2019, 144: 1080e-1094e. PMID: 31764672, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000006268.
- Roy M, Sebastiampillai S, Haykal S, Zhong T, Hofer S, O'Neill A. Development and validation of a risk stratification model for immediate microvascular breast reconstruction. Journal Of Surgical Oncology 2019, 120: 1177-1183. PMID: 31562830, DOI: 10.1002/jso.25714.
- Aoki F, Varma R, Marin-Araujo A, Lee H, Soleas J, Li A, Soon K, Romero D, Moriya H, Haykal S, Amon C, Waddell T, Karoubi G. De-epithelialization of porcine tracheal allografts as an approach for tracheal tissue engineering. Scientific Reports 2019, 9: 12034. PMID: 31427611, PMCID: PMC6700109, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-48450-4.
- Haykal S, Roy M, Patel A. Meta-analysis of Timing for Microsurgical Free-Flap Reconstruction for Lower Limb Injury: Evaluation of the Godina Principles. Journal Of Reconstructive Microsurgery 2018, 34: 277-292. PMID: 29536455, DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1621724.
- O'Neill A, Haykal S, Bagher S, Zhong T, Hofer S. Erratum to “Predictors and consequences of intraoperative microvascular problems in autologous breast reconstruction” [J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 69 (2016), 1349–1355]. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2016, 70: 295. PMID: 28040453, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2016.12.002.
- O'Neill A, Haykal S, Bagher S, Zhong T, Hofer S. Predictors and consequences of intraoperative microvascular problems in autologous breast reconstruction. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2016, 69: 1349-1355. PMID: 27523809, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2016.07.006.
- Haykal S, Pennings A, Chung K, Elmaraghy A. Surgical Treatment of Chronic Perilunate Dislocation for Prevention of Attritional Flexor Tendon Rupture. Plastic Surgery Case Studies 2015, 1: 39-40. DOI: 10.1177/2513826x1500100206.
- Haykal S, Antonyshyn O, Gill H. The Temporalis Muscle Flap: A Useful Adjunct in Reconstruction of Combined Defects of the Upper and Lower Eyelids. Plastic Surgery Case Studies 2015, 1: 19-23. DOI: 10.1177/2513826x1500100108.
- Haykal S, Arad E, Bagher S, Lai C, Hohman M, Hadlock T, Zuker R, Borschel G. The Role of Botulinum Toxin A in the Establishment of Symmetry in Pediatric Paralysis of the Lower Lip. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine 2015, 17: 174-178. PMID: 25742503, DOI: 10.1001/jamafacial.2015.10.
- Borschel G, Joseph C, Scholl D, Zuker R, Haykal S, Ho E, Jobst C, Cheyne D. Abstract P73. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2015, 135: 1246. DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000463393.60278.b7.
- Borschel G, Joseph C, Scholl D, Zuker R, Haykal S, Ho E, Jobst C, Cheyne D. Abstract P73. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2015, 135: 1246. DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000464042.63708.9c.
- McClelland B, McCabe S, Haykal S, Borschel G, Zuker R, Levin L. Proximal Forearm Transplantation for Below Elbow Amputations: Rationale and Surgical Technique. Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation 2015, 2: 26-28. DOI: 10.1080/23723505.2015.1068909.
- Haykal S, Salna M, Waddell T, Hofer S. Advances in Tracheal Reconstruction. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2014, 2: e178. PMID: 25426361, PMCID: PMC4229282, DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000000097.
- Haykal S, Salna M, Zhou Y, Marcus P, Fatehi M, Frost G, Machuca T, Hofer S, Waddell T. Double-Chamber Rotating Bioreactor for Dynamic Perfusion Cell Seeding of Large-Segment Tracheal Allografts: Comparison to Conventional Static Methods. Tissue Engineering Part C Methods 2014, 20: 681-692. PMID: 24392662, PMCID: PMC4115681, DOI: 10.1089/ten.tec.2013.0627.
- Zhou Y, Day A, Haykal S, Keating A, Waddell T. Mesenchymal stromal cells augment CD4+ and CD8+ T-cell proliferation through a CCL2 pathway. Cytotherapy 2013, 15: 1195-1207. PMID: 23845188, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcyt.2013.05.009.
- Haykal S, White C, Guay N. An Estimation of Volume Loss after Radiation Therapy on Free Flap Breast Reconstruction. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2013, 131: 937e-939e. PMID: 23714836, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0b013e31828bd94f.
- Haykal S, Zhou Y, Marcus P, Salna M, Machuca T, Hofer S, Waddell T. The effect of decellularization of tracheal allografts on leukocyte infiltration and of recellularization on regulatory T cell recruitment. Biomaterials 2013, 34: 5821-5832. PMID: 23663928, DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2013.04.044.
- Haykal S, Zhou Y, Marcus P, Salna M, Machuca T, Hofer S, Waddell T. Abstract 93. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2013, 131: 74. DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000430035.53485.21.
- Haykal S, Soleas J, Salna M, Hofer S, Waddell T. Evaluation of the Structural Integrity and Extracellular Matrix Components of Tracheal Allografts Following Cyclical Decellularization Techniques: Comparison of Three Protocols. Tissue Engineering Part C Methods 2012, 18: 614-623. PMID: 22332979, DOI: 10.1089/ten.tec.2011.0579.
- Haykal S, Waddell T, Hofer S. Re: Moving towards in situ tracheal regeneration: the bionic tissue engineered transplantation approach J. Cell. Mol. Med. Vol. 14, No. 7, 2010, pp. 1877–1889. Journal Of Cellular And Molecular Medicine 2011, 15: 24-25. PMID: 21261811, PMCID: PMC3822489, DOI: 10.1111/j.1582-4934.2010.01202.x.
- Haykal S, Hofer S, Waddell T. Determining the Immunogenicity and Structural Integrity of Decellularized Tracheal Allografts. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2010, 126: 99-100. DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000388824.19413.c4.
- Haykal S, Al Habeeb A, Goldstein D, Murray C, Ghazarian D. Infundibular carcinoma of the skin: a distinct morphological and immunohistochemical entity. Journal Of Clinical Pathology 2010, 63: 455. PMID: 20418236, DOI: 10.1136/jcp.2009.074419.
- Haykal S, Guay N. One Hundred Forty-One Consecutive Attempts at Autologous Tissue Single-Stage Breast Cancer Reconstruction. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 2009, 63: 21-27. PMID: 19546667, DOI: 10.1097/sap.0b013e3181877b26.
- Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven35 Park StreetNew Haven, CT 06511
Biography
Siba Haykal, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACS is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who cares for patients who have had surgery to remove cancer from the breast and other parts of the body. She specializes in reconstruction with microsurgery, an intricate procedure that uses miniaturized instruments to remove tissue from one part of the body and reattach it to another with the goal of restoring form and function.
Microsurgery is the ‘gold standard’ approach to breast reconstruction for women who have had a mastectomy—the removal of a breast—to treat cancer. Dr. Haykal is skilled in performing “free-flap reconstructions” among other techniques, often immediately after a patient’s mastectomy. These reconstructions involve removing a flap of tissue from the abdomen (DIEP)—or the thighs (PAP, TUG) or buttocks (SGAP, IGAP)—from its blood supply and then reattaching it elsewhere, working with vessels that are 2 or 3 millimeters in size.
In addition, Dr. Haykal offers techniques for restoring breast sensation after cancer surgery and immediate lymphatic reconstruction following lymph node dissection, which can lower a patient’s chances of developing lymphedema (chronic swelling caused by excess lymph fluid that can affect women after breast cancer surgery). She has extensive experience in treating lymphedema and offers treatments that include lymphovenous bypass (LVA, LVB), a procedure to create a path for lymphatic fluid to flow away from the arms, and lymph node transplantation (LNT).
Dr Haykal also offers microsurgical treatment for skin cancer, head and neck cancer, and sarcoma, all of which she says involve decision-making on the part of both doctors and patients. “Relationships with our patients are of utmost importance,” she says. “I’m a member of a cancer team where each of us is involved in different steps, and we all get to know our patients and talk to discuss their treatment preferences.” She discusses options as far as reconstruction and shows patients pictures of what the results of a procedure might look like. “We decide if they're a candidate for one type of procedure or another,” she says. “It's so important to talk to them and listen to their needs. It requires a lot of trust.”
In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Haykal has research interests in breast reconstructive surgery and vascularized composite allotransplantation, which is the transplantation in a single surgical procedure of multiple tissues, such as skin, bone, muscle, and tendon and other tissues.
Dr. Haykal serves as section chief of Reconstructive Oncology for the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery within the Department of Surgery at Yale Medicine.
Titles
- Section Chief of Reconstructive Oncology , Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Education & Training
- PhDUniversity of Toronto
- MDUniversity of Ottawa
Languages Spoken
- English
- Français (French)
Additional Information
- Department of Surgery, Bernard Langer Surgeon Scientist Award: Univeristy of Toronto Department of Surgery (2023)
- Alumni Award of Distinction for Rising Star: University of Ottawa (2022)
- Institute of Medical Science Faculty Recognition Award for Strong Teaching: University of Toronto, Institute of Medical Science (2022)
- Top 40 Under 40: Association of Women Surgeons (2022)
- Canada's Top 40 Under 40: (2021)
- Early Career Award: University of Toronto, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery (2019)
- Young Alumni Award of Excellence: University of Ottawa, Faculty of Sciences (2017)
- Hoyle Campbell Award for Best Basic Science Research Paper: University of Toronto, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery (2017)
- First place Gallie-Bateman Award, Gallie Day: University of Toronto, Department of Surgery (2016)
- Women in Microsurgery Travel Scholarship : American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgeons (2015)
- AB of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery (2018)
- Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of CANADA, Plastic Surgery (2016)
- Stoian A, Adil A, Biniazan F, Haykal S. Two Decades of Advances and Limitations in Organ Recellularization. Current Issues In Molecular Biology 2024, 46: 9179-9214. PMID: 39194760, PMCID: PMC11352560, DOI: 10.3390/cimb46080543.
- Barone N, Ziolkowski N, Haykal S. The Role of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Temporizing Traumatic Wounds before Lower Limb Soft Tissue Reconstruction: A Systematic Review. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2024, 12: e6003. PMID: 39071768, PMCID: PMC11281775, DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000006003.
- Hadzimustafic N, D’Elia A, Duru C, Haykal S. Advances in Ischemia Reperfusion Injury Prevention in Free Flaps and Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation. 2024, 4 DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.112993.
- Avery E, Barone N, Haykal S. Immediate DIEP Breast Reconstruction in a Trans Woman with Breast Cancer. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2024, 12: e5834. PMID: 38798942, PMCID: PMC11124744, DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000005834.
- Mostofinejad A, Romero D, Brinson D, Marin-Araujo A, Bazylak A, Waddell T, Haykal S, Karoubi G, Amon C. In silico model development and optimization of in vitro lung cell population growth. PLOS ONE 2024, 19: e0300902. PMID: 38748626, PMCID: PMC11095723, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300902.
- Knoedler L, Dean J, Diatta F, Thompson N, Knoedler S, Rhys R, Sherwani K, Ettl T, Mayer S, Falkner F, Kilian K, Panayi A, Iske J, Safi A, Tullius S, Haykal S, Pomahac B, Kauke-Navarro M. Immune modulation in transplant medicine: a comprehensive review of cell therapy applications and future directions. Frontiers In Immunology 2024, 15: 1372862. PMID: 38650942, PMCID: PMC11033354, DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1372862.
- Xu M, D’Elia A, Hadzimustafic N, Adil A, Karoubi G, Waddell T, Haykal S. Bioengineering of vascularized porcine flaps using perfusion-recellularization. Scientific Reports 2024, 14: 7590. PMID: 38555385, PMCID: PMC10981729, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-58095-7.
- Biniazan F, Stoian A, Haykal S. Adipose-Derived Stem Cells: Angiogenetic Potential and Utility in Tissue Engineering. International Journal Of Molecular Sciences 2024, 25: 2356. PMID: 38397032, PMCID: PMC10889096, DOI: 10.3390/ijms25042356.
- Sun J, Adil A, Biniazan F, Haykal S. Immunogenicity and tolerance induction in vascularized composite allotransplantation. Frontiers In Transplantation 2024, 3: 1350546. PMID: 38993748, PMCID: PMC11235364, DOI: 10.3389/frtra.2024.1350546.
- Hadzimustafic N, D’Elia A, Shamoun V, Haykal S. Human-Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. International Journal Of Molecular Sciences 2024, 25: 1863. PMID: 38339142, PMCID: PMC10855589, DOI: 10.3390/ijms25031863.
- Taniguchi D, Ahmadipour M, Eiliazadeh A, Duchesneau P, Nagayasu T, Haykal S, Karoubi G, Waddell T. Mesenchymal cells support the early retention of primary alveolar type 2 cells on acellular mouse lung scaffolds. Regenerative Therapy 2023, 25: 92-100. PMID: 38204599, PMCID: PMC10776435, DOI: 10.1016/j.reth.2023.11.011.
- Duru Ç, Biniazan F, Hadzimustafic N, D'Elia A, Shamoun V, Haykal S. Review of machine perfusion studies in vascularized composite allotransplant preservation. Frontiers In Transplantation 2023, 2: 1323387. PMID: 38993931, PMCID: PMC11235328, DOI: 10.3389/frtra.2023.1323387.
- Taniguchi D, Kamata S, Rostami S, Tuin S, Marin-Araujo A, Guthrie K, Petersen T, Waddell T, Karoubi G, Keshavjee S, Haykal S. Evaluation of a decellularized bronchial patch transplant in a porcine model. Scientific Reports 2023, 13: 21773. PMID: 38066170, PMCID: PMC10709302, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-48643-y.
- Ziolkowski N, Haykal S. “P 6 LAND”: An Educational Tool for Free Flaps. Journal Of Reconstructive Microsurgery Open 2023, 08: e97-e113. DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1777098.
- Haykal S, Hadzimustafic N, Ghazarian D, Musgrave M. Three Ds for diagnosing necrotizing fasciitis by front-line clinicians. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2023, 84: 37-46. PMID: 37320950, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.05.020.
- Hadzimustafic N, D’Elia A, Haykal S. 122. Procurement and Preservation by Ex Vivo Perfusion of Porcine Hindlimbs for Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2023, 11: 76-77. PMCID: PMC10194549, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000938076.94708.8b.
- Kaur M, Cornacchi S, Klassen A, Haykal S, Hircock C, Mehrara B, Dayan J, Vasilic D, Pusic A. Ensuring patient centeredness in upper extremity lymphedema research: Identifying patient-prioritized agenda and preferences. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2023, 83: 326-333. PMID: 37302238, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.04.036.
- Haykal S, Juvet S, Chan A, O’Neill A, Pal P, Cypel M, Keshavjee S. Assessment of Acute Rejection in a Lung Transplant Recipient Using a Sentinel Skin Flap. Transplant International 2023, 36: 11166. PMID: 37077407, PMCID: PMC10106558, DOI: 10.3389/ti.2023.11166.
- Zhou K, Aoki F, Marin A, Karoubi G, Haykal S, Waddell T. De-Epithelialization Protocol with Tapered Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate Concentrations Enhances Short-Term Chondrocyte Survival in Porcine Chimeric Tracheal Allografts. International Journal Of Medical Students 2023, 11: 13-21. DOI: 10.5195/ijms.2023.1437.
- Zhu A, Perrotta A, Choi V, Haykal S, Zhong T, Hofer S, O'Neill A. Intraoperative vasopressor use does not increase complications in microvascular post-mastectomy breast reconstruction: Experience in 1729 DIEP flaps at a single center. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2023, 84: 1-8. PMID: 37315455, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.03.010.
- Haykal S, Barone N, Rostami S, Moshkelgosha S, Juvet S, Keshavjee S, Ghazarian D. Immunohistochemical Analysis of Lymphocyte Populations in Acute Skin Rejection: The University Health Network Addition to the Banff Classification. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2023, 11: e4831. PMID: 36875922, PMCID: PMC9984153, DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000004831.
- Xu M, Karoubi G, Waddell T, Haykal S. Procurement and Perfusion-Decellularization of Porcine Vascularized Flaps in a Customized Perfusion Bioreactor. Journal Of Visualized Experiments 2022 DOI: 10.3791/64068-v.
- Xu M, Karoubi G, Waddell T, Haykal S. Procurement and Perfusion-Decellularization of Porcine Vascularized Flaps in a Customized Perfusion Bioreactor. Journal Of Visualized Experiments 2022 PMID: 35969081, DOI: 10.3791/64068.
- Adil A, Karoubi G, Haykal S. Procurement and Decellularization of Rat Hindlimbs Using an Ex Vivo Perfusion-Based Bioreactor for Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation. Journal Of Visualized Experiments 2022 DOI: 10.3791/64069-v.
- Adil A, Karoubi G, Haykal S. Procurement and Decellularization of Rat Hindlimbs using an Ex Vivo Perfusion-based Bioreactor for Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation. Journal Of Visualized Experiments 2022 PMID: 35758716, DOI: 10.3791/64069.
- Mountziaris P, Rudolph C, Fournier C, Haykal S, Ricci J, Rezak K, Patel A. Systematic Review and Guidelines for Perioperative Management of Pediatric Patients Undergoing Major Plastic Surgery Procedures, with a Focus on Free Tissue Transfer. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2022, 150: 406e-415e. PMID: 35674517, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000009325.
- Xu M, Waddell T, Haykal S. 45. Bioengineering Vascularized Composite Allograft Flaps for Large Soft Tissue Defect Repair. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2022, 10: 30-30. DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000842508.52825.7f.
- Adil A, Karoubi G, Haykal S. 92. Ex Vivo Perfusion Decellularization of Rat Hindlimb for Vascular Composite Allotransplantation. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2022, 10: 60-60. DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000842684.79787.9e.
- Adil A, Xu M, Haykal S. Recellularization of Bioengineered Scaffolds for Vascular Composite Allotransplantation. Frontiers In Surgery 2022, 9: 843677. PMID: 35693318, PMCID: PMC9174637, DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.843677.
- Nicholls D, Rostami S, Karoubi G, Haykal S. Perfusion decellularization for vascularized composite allotransplantation. SAGE Open Medicine 2022, 10: 20503121221123893. PMID: 36120388, PMCID: PMC9478687, DOI: 10.1177/20503121221123893.
- Rostami S, Xu M, Datta S, Haykal S. Evaluation of Early Markers of Ischemia-reperfusion Injury and Preservation Solutions in a Modified Hindlimb Model of Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation. Transplantation Direct 2022, 8: e1251. PMID: 34912943, PMCID: PMC8670593, DOI: 10.1097/txd.0000000000001251.
- Kwan J, Bissey P, Shi W, Williams J, Haykal S, Haibe-Kains B, Yip K, Liu F. Therapeutic Targeting of PPAR Signaling in Cancer Treatment-Related Lymphedema. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2021, 111: s127-s128. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2021.07.290.
- Kwan J, Bissey P, Shi W, Williams J, Haykal S, Haibe-Kains B, Yip K, Liu F. 3: Targeting PPAR Signaling to Reverse Lymphedema Secondary to Cancer Treatment. Radiotherapy And Oncology 2021, 163: s4-s5. DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(21)08802-2.
- Varma R, Marin‐Araujo A, Rostami S, Waddell T, Karoubi G, Haykal S. Short‐Term Preclinical Application of Functional Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell‐Derived Airway Epithelial Patches. Advanced Healthcare Materials 2021, 10: e2100957. PMID: 34569180, DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202100957.
- Marin-Araujo A, Haykal S, Karoubi G. Bioreactor-Based De-epithelialization of Long-Segment Tracheal Grafts. Methods In Molecular Biology 2021, 2436: 167-182. PMID: 34505268, DOI: 10.1007/7651_2021_431.
- Lee H, Marin-Araujo A, Aoki F, Haykal S, Waddell T, Amon C, Romero D, Karoubi G. Computational fluid dynamics for enhanced tracheal bioreactor design and long-segment graft recellularization. Scientific Reports 2021, 11: 1187. PMID: 33441927, PMCID: PMC7807076, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-80841-w.
- Datta S, Fitzpatrick A, Haykal S. Preservation solutions for attenuation of ischemia–reperfusion injury in vascularized composite allotransplantation. SAGE Open Medicine 2021, 9: 20503121211034924. PMID: 34367640, PMCID: PMC8312154, DOI: 10.1177/20503121211034924.
- Kwan J, Xu W, Sandhu V, Demidov V, Shi W, Williams J, Vitkin A, Jones J, Haykal S, Haibe-Kains B, Brooks D, Yip K, Liu F. The Role of Cytokine Signaling in the Reversal of Chronic Lymphedema. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2020, 108: s182. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2020.07.969.
- Kwan J, Xu W, Sandhu V, Demidov V, Shi W, Vitkin A, Jones J, Williams J, Haykal S, Haibe-Kains B, Brooks D, Yip K, Liu F. 85: The Role of Cytokine Signaling in the Reversal of Chronic Lymphedema. Radiotherapy And Oncology 2020, 150: s38-s39. DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(20)30977-4.
- Varma R, Marin-Araujo A, Rostami S, Waddell T, Karoubi G, Haykal S. Abstract 126: Pre-clinical Application Of Tissue-engineered Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-derived Epithelial Grafts In A Porcine Airway Defect Model. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2020, 8: 84-85. PMCID: PMC7224772, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000667560.17558.69.
- Murphy A, Haykal S, Lalonde D, Zhong T. Contemporary Approaches to Postoperative Pain Management. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2019, 144: 1080e-1094e. PMID: 31764672, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000006268.
- Roy M, Sebastiampillai S, Haykal S, Zhong T, Hofer S, O'Neill A. Development and validation of a risk stratification model for immediate microvascular breast reconstruction. Journal Of Surgical Oncology 2019, 120: 1177-1183. PMID: 31562830, DOI: 10.1002/jso.25714.
- Aoki F, Varma R, Marin-Araujo A, Lee H, Soleas J, Li A, Soon K, Romero D, Moriya H, Haykal S, Amon C, Waddell T, Karoubi G. De-epithelialization of porcine tracheal allografts as an approach for tracheal tissue engineering. Scientific Reports 2019, 9: 12034. PMID: 31427611, PMCID: PMC6700109, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-48450-4.
- Haykal S, Roy M, Patel A. Meta-analysis of Timing for Microsurgical Free-Flap Reconstruction for Lower Limb Injury: Evaluation of the Godina Principles. Journal Of Reconstructive Microsurgery 2018, 34: 277-292. PMID: 29536455, DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1621724.
- O'Neill A, Haykal S, Bagher S, Zhong T, Hofer S. Erratum to “Predictors and consequences of intraoperative microvascular problems in autologous breast reconstruction” [J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 69 (2016), 1349–1355]. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2016, 70: 295. PMID: 28040453, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2016.12.002.
- O'Neill A, Haykal S, Bagher S, Zhong T, Hofer S. Predictors and consequences of intraoperative microvascular problems in autologous breast reconstruction. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2016, 69: 1349-1355. PMID: 27523809, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2016.07.006.
- Haykal S, Pennings A, Chung K, Elmaraghy A. Surgical Treatment of Chronic Perilunate Dislocation for Prevention of Attritional Flexor Tendon Rupture. Plastic Surgery Case Studies 2015, 1: 39-40. DOI: 10.1177/2513826x1500100206.
- Haykal S, Antonyshyn O, Gill H. The Temporalis Muscle Flap: A Useful Adjunct in Reconstruction of Combined Defects of the Upper and Lower Eyelids. Plastic Surgery Case Studies 2015, 1: 19-23. DOI: 10.1177/2513826x1500100108.
- Haykal S, Arad E, Bagher S, Lai C, Hohman M, Hadlock T, Zuker R, Borschel G. The Role of Botulinum Toxin A in the Establishment of Symmetry in Pediatric Paralysis of the Lower Lip. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine 2015, 17: 174-178. PMID: 25742503, DOI: 10.1001/jamafacial.2015.10.
- Borschel G, Joseph C, Scholl D, Zuker R, Haykal S, Ho E, Jobst C, Cheyne D. Abstract P73. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2015, 135: 1246. DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000463393.60278.b7.
- Borschel G, Joseph C, Scholl D, Zuker R, Haykal S, Ho E, Jobst C, Cheyne D. Abstract P73. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2015, 135: 1246. DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000464042.63708.9c.
- McClelland B, McCabe S, Haykal S, Borschel G, Zuker R, Levin L. Proximal Forearm Transplantation for Below Elbow Amputations: Rationale and Surgical Technique. Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation 2015, 2: 26-28. DOI: 10.1080/23723505.2015.1068909.
- Haykal S, Salna M, Waddell T, Hofer S. Advances in Tracheal Reconstruction. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2014, 2: e178. PMID: 25426361, PMCID: PMC4229282, DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000000097.
- Haykal S, Salna M, Zhou Y, Marcus P, Fatehi M, Frost G, Machuca T, Hofer S, Waddell T. Double-Chamber Rotating Bioreactor for Dynamic Perfusion Cell Seeding of Large-Segment Tracheal Allografts: Comparison to Conventional Static Methods. Tissue Engineering Part C Methods 2014, 20: 681-692. PMID: 24392662, PMCID: PMC4115681, DOI: 10.1089/ten.tec.2013.0627.
- Zhou Y, Day A, Haykal S, Keating A, Waddell T. Mesenchymal stromal cells augment CD4+ and CD8+ T-cell proliferation through a CCL2 pathway. Cytotherapy 2013, 15: 1195-1207. PMID: 23845188, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcyt.2013.05.009.
- Haykal S, White C, Guay N. An Estimation of Volume Loss after Radiation Therapy on Free Flap Breast Reconstruction. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2013, 131: 937e-939e. PMID: 23714836, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0b013e31828bd94f.
- Haykal S, Zhou Y, Marcus P, Salna M, Machuca T, Hofer S, Waddell T. The effect of decellularization of tracheal allografts on leukocyte infiltration and of recellularization on regulatory T cell recruitment. Biomaterials 2013, 34: 5821-5832. PMID: 23663928, DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2013.04.044.
- Haykal S, Zhou Y, Marcus P, Salna M, Machuca T, Hofer S, Waddell T. Abstract 93. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2013, 131: 74. DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000430035.53485.21.
- Haykal S, Soleas J, Salna M, Hofer S, Waddell T. Evaluation of the Structural Integrity and Extracellular Matrix Components of Tracheal Allografts Following Cyclical Decellularization Techniques: Comparison of Three Protocols. Tissue Engineering Part C Methods 2012, 18: 614-623. PMID: 22332979, DOI: 10.1089/ten.tec.2011.0579.
- Haykal S, Waddell T, Hofer S. Re: Moving towards in situ tracheal regeneration: the bionic tissue engineered transplantation approach J. Cell. Mol. Med. Vol. 14, No. 7, 2010, pp. 1877–1889. Journal Of Cellular And Molecular Medicine 2011, 15: 24-25. PMID: 21261811, PMCID: PMC3822489, DOI: 10.1111/j.1582-4934.2010.01202.x.
- Haykal S, Hofer S, Waddell T. Determining the Immunogenicity and Structural Integrity of Decellularized Tracheal Allografts. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2010, 126: 99-100. DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000388824.19413.c4.
- Haykal S, Al Habeeb A, Goldstein D, Murray C, Ghazarian D. Infundibular carcinoma of the skin: a distinct morphological and immunohistochemical entity. Journal Of Clinical Pathology 2010, 63: 455. PMID: 20418236, DOI: 10.1136/jcp.2009.074419.
- Haykal S, Guay N. One Hundred Forty-One Consecutive Attempts at Autologous Tissue Single-Stage Breast Cancer Reconstruction. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 2009, 63: 21-27. PMID: 19546667, DOI: 10.1097/sap.0b013e3181877b26.
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