Mr. Jag Chana - Mt Vernon Surgeon Bsc MD FRCS (Eng) FRCS (Plast) - Consultant Plastic Surgeon
Mr. Jag Chana
Mr Jag Chana works as a Consultant Plastic Surgeon within the NHS at the Royal Free Hospital
which is a leading London teaching hospital in Hampstead, London and one of the largest Plastic
Surgery Centres in the UK. He also has a private practice concentrating almost exclusively in cosmetic surgery.
Mr Chana has published internationally in the field of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery with over 40 papers and book chapters published in the top journals both in UK and USA . He has also lectured widely at National and International Conferences. He has been awarded a Doctorate of Medicine (M.D.) by London University and he is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Plastic Surgery at University College, London.
Mr Chana graduated in Medicine with a distinction in Surgery from London University in 1991. He undertook his training at various centres in London and has been awarded the FRCS and FRCS(Plast) by the Royal College of Surgeons. During his career Mr Chana has also undertaken a year long sabbatical to train in complex forms of facial surgery at a specialist centre in Taiwan which leads the world in techniques of facial surgery and where he is now an invited Professor.
He has received a number of awards for his work in Plastic and Aesthetic surgery including the Lester Heinz Prize awarded by the British Association of Plastic Surgeons (BAPRAS), the Sylvia Lawlor Prize awarded by the Royal Society of Medicine and the prestigious Hackett Memorial Prize awarded by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS).
As an advocate for maintaining high professional standards in Cosmetic surgery Mr Chana has frequently been invited to appear in the media including the BBC, Channel 5 and Sky news. He has also been quoted and his work featured in National newspapers such as the Independent, Telegraph and Daily Mail.
Current membership of Professional bodies
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Specialist registration with the GMC for plastic surgery
British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS)
British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS)
Publications
Scientific Papers
1. Chana JS, Rhys-Maitland R, Hon P, Scott P, Hopkins A.
Who asks Permission for an autopsy?
2. Wilson B, Severn A, Rapson N, Chana JS, Hopkins P.
A convenient human whole blood culture system for studying the regulation of
tumour necrosis factor release by bacterial polysaccharide.
3. Vassallo DJ, Chana JS, Ingham-Clark CL, Smith RE, Wood RFM.
The introduction of the partial shift system for house officers
in a London teaching hospital.
4. Chana JS, Afshar F.
Short report: Spastic paraparesis caused by thoracic spondylosis.
5. Chana JS, Crabbe DCG, Spitz L.
The familial occurrence of hiatus hernia.
6. Misra D, Chana JS, Drake DP, Kiely EM, Spitz L.
Operative trauma to the genito-urinary tract in the treatment
of anorectal malformation: 15 years experience.
7. Chana JS, Grobbelaar AO, Gault TD.
Tissue Expansion as an adjunct to the reconstruction of congenital and acquired
auricular deformities.
8. Chana JS, Fourie L.
A technique for the correction of cryptotia.
9. Chana JS,Grover R,Grobbelaar AO,Wilson GD,Hudson D, Forders D, Sanders R.
The prognostic significance of c-myc oncogene expression in melanomas of the scalp.
10. Chana JS, Cree IA, Foss A, Hungerford JL, Wilson GD.
The prognostic significance of c-myc expression in uveal melanoma.
11. Chana JS, Grobbelaar AO, Gault T.
Tissue Expansion: a useful adjunct in auricular reconstruction.
12. Vogelin E,Grobbelaar AO, Chana JS, Gault TD.
Surgical correction of the cauliflower ear.
13. Grover R, Chana JS, Wilson GD, Sanders R.
An analysis of p16 protein expression in sporadic malignant melanoma.
14. Grover R, Chana JS, Grobbelaar AO, Hudson DA, Forders D, Sanders R.
Measurement of c-myc oncogene expression provides an accurate prognostic marker for acral lentiginous melanoma.
15. Cree IA, Neale MH, Myatt NE, de Takats PG, Hall P, Grant J, Kurbacher CM, Reinhold U, Neuber K, MacKie RM, Chana JS et al.
Heterogeneity of chemosensitivity of metastatic cutaneous melanoma.
16. Chana JS, Wilson GD, Cree IA, Alexander RA, Foss AJE, Hungerford JL.
c-myc , bcl-2 and p53 expression and clinical outcome in uveal melanoma.
17. Chana JS, Grover R, Grobbelaar AO,Wilson GD, Hudson DA, Forders D, Sanders R.
An analysis of p16 protein expression in acral lentiginous melanoma.
18. Tulley P, Webb A, Chana JS, Tan ST, Hudson DA, Grobbelaar AO, Harrison DH.
Paralysis of the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve: treatment options.
19. Jemec B, Chana JS, Grover R, Grobbelaar AO.
The Merkel cell carcinoma: survival and oncogene markers.
20. Chana JS, Grover R, Wilson GD, Sanders R, Hudson D A, Grobbelaar A O.
The prognostic significance of c-myc expression in head and neck melanoma.
21. Chana JS, Chang YM, and Wei FC.
Reconstruction following resection of mandibular ameloblastomas: use of the free osteoseptocutaneous fibula flap and immediate osseointegrated implants. Proceedings of the Ist World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery,
22. Yang JY, Tsai FC, Chana JS, Chuang SS, Chang SY, WC Huang.
22. Yang JY, Tsai FC, Chana JS, Chuang SS, Chang SY, WC Huang.
Reconstruction of postburn anterior cervical contractures using free thin anterolateral thigh flaps combined with cervicoplasty.
23. Chana JS, Grobbelaar AO.
The long term results of ruby laser depilation in a consecutive series of 346 patients.
24. Chana JS, Grover R, Tulley P, Wilson GD, Sanders R, A O Grobbelaar.
The c-myc oncogene: utilisation of a biological prognostic marker as a potential target for gene therapy in melanoma.
25. Chana JS, Chen HC, Jain V.
A new incision for Achilles tendon surgery using the distally based fasciocutaneous flap principle.
26. Chana JS, Chen HC, Sharma R, Gedebou T, GM Feng.
Microsurgical reconstruction of the oesophagus using supercharged pedicled jejunum flaps: special indications and pitfalls.
27. Chana JS, Chen HC, Sharma R, Hao SP, Tsai FC.
Use of the free vastus lateralis flap in reconstruction of skull base defects.
28. Chang YM, Chana JS, Wei FC, Shen YF, Chan CP,Tsai CY.
Use of waxing screws for accurate primary placement of endosteal implants into the vascularised fibula bone reconstructed mandible.
29. Chang YM, Chana JS, Wei FC, Shen,YF, Chan CP.
Osteotomy to treat malocclusion following free fibula reconstruction of the mandible.
30. Chen HC, Chana JS, Feng GM.
A new method for vaginal reconstruction using a pedicled jejunum flap.
31. Chen HC, Chana JS, Chang CH, Feng GM, Ho-Asjoe M, Tang YB.
A new method of subcutaneous placement of free jejunal flaps to reconstruct a diversionary conduit for swallowing in complicated pharyngoesophageal injury.
32. Chana JS, Chang YM, Wei FC, Shen,YF, Chan CP.
Segmental mandibulectomy and free osteoseptocutaneous fibula flap reconstruction with simultaneous endosteal implants: an ideal treatment method for mandibular ameloblastoma.
33. Chana JS, Wei FC.
Advantages of the anterolateral thigh flap in head and neck reconstruction.
34. Tulley PN, Neale M, Jackson D, Chana JS, Grover R, Cree I, Grobbelaar AO, Wilson GD
The relation between c-myc expression and interferon sensitivity in uveal melanoma.
35. Feng GM, Cigna E, Lai HK, Chen HC, Gedebou TM, Ozkan O, Chana JS.
Deltopectoral flap revisited: role of the extended flap in reconstruction of the head and neck.
36. Ramsden AJ, Grover R. Chana JS, Tulley P, Sanders R, Wilson GD.
A prospective analysis of c-myc oncoprotein levels as a prognostic marker in malignant melanoma.
37. Gore SM, Akhavani MA, Kang N, Chana JS.
Chest wall reconstruction using a turbocharged chimaeric anterolateral thigh flap.
38. Uppal RS, Sabbagh W, Chana JS, Gault DT.
Donor-site morbidity after autologous costal cartilage harvest in ear reconstruction and approaches to reducing donor-site contour deformity.
39. Odili J, Wilson E, Chana JS.
Muscle herniation: A complication at the anterolateral thigh perforator flap donor site.
40. Marsh DJ, Chana JS.
Use of the anterolateral thigh flap and combined vascularised fascia lata sling to provide static support following facial nerve resection in head and neck cancer reconstruction.
41. Marsh DJ, Chana JS.
Reconstruction of very large defects: a novel application of the double skin paddle anterolateral thigh flap design provides for primary donor-site closure.
Book Chapters
1. Chana JS, Fenton O.
Recent Advances In Tissue Expansion.
2. Chana JS, Tulley P.
Surgical aspects of the management of skin tumours.
Abstract Published
1. Chana JS,Grover R, Wilson GD, Sanders R.
p16 protein expression in benign and malignant melanocytic lesions.
2. Chana JS,Grover R, Wilson GD, Sanders R.
c-myc : a potential gene therapy target for melanoma?
3. Grobbelaar AO, Grover R, Chana JS, Hudson DA, Wilson GD, Sanders R.
The clinical significance of c-myc oncogene expression in subungual and plantar melanoma.
4. Wilson B, Rapson N, Chana JS, Hopkins P.
The release of tumour necrosis factor by dilute blood when stimulated by lipopolysaccharide.
5. Chana JS, Grover R, Wilson GD, Sanders R.
p16 protein expression in benign and malignant melanocytic lesions.
6. Chana JS, Cree IA, Foss AJE, Wilson GD.
A comparative analysis of c-myc oncogene expression in cutaneous and uveal melanoma.
7. Chana JS, Cree IA, Foss AJE, Wilson GD.
c-myc , bcl-2 and p53 expression in uveal melanoma.
8. Chana JS, Fourie L.
A technique for the correction of cryptotia.
9. Chana JS, Grobbelaar AO, Gault TD.
Tissue Expansion as an adjunct to the reconstruction of congenital and acquired auricular deformities.
10. Tulley P, Chana JS, Grover R, Wilson G D, Lohrer H, Grobbelaar AO, Sanders R.
The use of antisense gene therapy for melanoma.
11. Tulley P, Chana JS, Grover R, Wilson G D, Grobbelaar AO, Sanders R.
The clinical significance of c-myc expression in melanomas of the head and neck.
12. Tulley P, Chana JS, Wilson G D, Grobbelaar AO, Sanders R.
The use of c-myc antisense therapy alone and in combination with chemotherapy for melanoma.
13. Tulley P, Chana JS, Grover R, Wilson G D, Grobbelaar AO, Sanders R.
The use of antisense gene therapy for melanoma.
14. Tulley P, Chana JS, Grover R, Wilson G D, Grobbelaar AO, Sanders R.
The role of the c-myc oncogene as a target for gene therapy in melanoma.
15. Ramsden A J, Tulley P, Chana JS, Grover R, Wilson G D, Grobbelaar A O, Sanders R.
The Clinical significance of c-myc expression in melanomas of the head and neck.
Presentations
1. Chana JS, Grobbelaar AO, Gault TD.
Tissue Expansion as an adjunct to the reconstruction of congenital and acquired auricular deformity.
2. Chana JS, Grover R, Wilson GD, Sanders R.
p16 protein expression in benign and malignant melanocytic lesions and implications for gene therapy.
3. Chana JS, Grobbelaar AO, Gault TD.
Tissue Expansion: friend or foe in reconstruction of auricular deformity.
4. Chana JS,Grover R, Wilson GD, Sanders R.
P16 protein expression in benign and malignant melanocytic lesions.
5. Chana JS,Grover R, Wilson GD, Sanders R.
c-myc : a potential gene therapy target for melanoma?
6. Chana JS, Grobbelaar AO, Gault TD.
Tissue Expansion: a useful adjunct in reconstruction of auricular deformity.
3rd International Symposium on Auricular and Middle Ear Malformations, Ear Defects and their Reconstructions,
7. Chana JS, Grover R, Wilson GD, Sanders R.
The p16 Tumour Suppressor Gene - a potential target for gene therapy in melanoma?
1st Meeting of the European Conference of Scientists and Plastic Surgeons (ECSAPS) Hannover,
8. Chana JS, Grover R, Wilson GD, Sanders R.
In-vitro studies of a potential gene therapy approach for melanoma.
9. Chana JS, Cree IA, Foss AJE, Hungerford JL, Wilson GD.
A comparative analysis of c-myc oncoprotein expression in cutaneous and uveal melanoma.
10. Chana JS, Grover R, Wilson GD, Sanders R.
Loss of p16 protein expression correlates with tumour progression in cutaneous melanoma.
11. Chana JS, Grover R, Wilson GD, Sanders R.
An analysis of p16 Tumour Suppressor Gene Expression in Melanoma and Implications for gene therapy.
12. Chana JS, Cree IA, Foss AJE, Hungerford JL, Wilson GD.
c-myc , bcl-2 and p53 expression in uveal melanoma.
13. Chana JS, Cree IA, Foss AJE, Hungerford JL, Wilson GD.
The clinical significance of c-myc oncoprotein expression in cutaneous and uveal melanoma.
14. Chana JS, Grover R, Lohrer H, Wilson GD, Sanders R.
The c-myc oncogene: a potential target for gene therapy in melanoma.
15. Chana JS, Grover R, Lohrer H, Wilson GD, Sanders R.
The role of the c-myc oncogene as a target for gene therapy in melanoma.
16. Chana JS, Grover R, Wilson GD, Sanders R.
The role of c-myc as a gene therapy target for melanoma.
17. Chana JS, Grobbelaar AO.
The long term results of Ruby laser depilation.
18. Chana JS, Grobbelaar AO.
The long term results of Ruby laser depilation.
19. Chana JS, Grobbelaar AO.
The long term results and complications of laser depilation with reference to the Asian patient.
20. Chana JS, Chang YM Wei FC, Shen,YF, Chan CP, Tsai CY.
Reconstruction following resection of mandibular ameloblastomas: use of the free osteoseptocutaneous fibula flap and immediate osseointegrated implants.
21. Chana JS, Chang YM Wei FC, Shen,YF, Chan CP, Tsai CY.
Reconstruction following resection of mandibular ameloblastomas: use of the free osteoseptocutaneous fibula flap and immediate osseointegrated implants.
22. Chana JS, Chen HC, Sharma R, Gedebou T, GM Feng.
Microsurgical reconstruction of the oesophagus using supercharged pedicled jejunum flaps.
23. Chana JS.
Personal Experience of 50 Free Anterolateral Thigh Flaps
24. Chana JS.
Role of the Free Anterolateral Thigh Flap in Head and Neck Reconstruction Invited Lecture and Faculty Member.
25. Marsh D, Chana JS.
A novel design of the free chimaeric anterolateral thigh flap achieves maximum flap width and maintains primary donor site closure for reconstruction of very large defects.
26. Marsh D, Chana JS.
Suprafascial, ultrathin and chimaeric flaps: Refinements in free anterolateral thigh flap reconstruction for head and neck defects.
27. Marsh D, Chana JS.
Refinements in the use of the anterolateral thigh flap for reconstruction in head and neck cancer surgery.