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Imagen de la Dra. Cristina Aubá Guedea, especialista de Cirugía Plástica, Reparadora y Estética de la Clínica Universidad de Navarra. La Dra. Aubá se dedica preferencialmente a la reconstrucción mamaria, microcirugía y tratamiento quirúrgico del linfedema.

Dr. Cristina Aubá

Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
Primary focus on breast reconstruction, microsurgery, and surgical treatment of lymphedema.

Works at: Navarre headquarters
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Professional career

Earned her Degree (2000) and PhD (2006) in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Navarra. She has gained extensive experience through training stays at Hospital das Clínicas in São Paulo (Brazil), the University of Tokyo Hospital, Bogenhausen Hospital in Munich, the Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori in Milan, and the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

During these stays, she broadened her expertise in breast surgery and microsurgery, particularly applied to breast and head and neck reconstruction, as well as in the surgical treatment of lymphedema.

RESEARCH AREAS

She has participated in the following research projects related to peripheral nerve studies:

  • Nerve regeneration through allografts in primates temporarily immunosuppressed with FK-506. University of Navarra. 2002–2005.
  • Quantitative analysis of facial movement in patients with facial paralysis. MMA Foundation (Madrid). 2004–2007.
  • Effect of the inhibitory peptide p-144® of TGF-β (transforming growth factor) on peripheral nerve regeneration in rats. University of Navarra. 2006.

She is currently leading the project “Evaluation of the efficacy of lymphaticovenous anastomoses in the surgical treatment of lymphedema” (PIUNA 2013–2015).

AREAS OF INTEREST

  • Breast reconstruction. Microsurgery.
  • Head and neck reconstruction.
  • Limb reconstruction.
  • Surgical treatment of lymphedema.
  • Facial and body aesthetic surgery.

Activity

In teaching

  • Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery, Anatomy, and Microsurgery at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra.

In research

  • Has published 16 articles in national and international scientific journals.
  • Has presented 58 papers and lectures at national and international conferences.
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Awards

  • Sánchez Toca Award from the Royal Academy of Medicine for Ethics in Biomedicine for the work: “Ethical Considerations on Aesthetic Surgery and Beauty.” B. Hontanilla, C. Aubá. January 2004.
  • First Resident Award granted by the SVNRA (Basque-Navarre-Rioja-Aragonese Society) in November 2002 for the work: “Comparison of Nerve Regeneration through Auto- and Allografts in Primates Using Electrophysiological Studies.”
  • First National Resident Award granted by the SECPRE (Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery) in May 2004 for the work titled: “Comparative Study of Nerve Regeneration through Auto- and Allografts in the Experimental Model of Facial Paralysis in Primates.”

Scientific Organizations

  • Associate Member of the Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (SECPRE).