Clinical and Surgical Communication

In July 2015 The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia performed the first ever bilateral hand transplant on a child. I was fortunate enough to illustrate the procedure. The illustrations were used to educate  the public about the steps of the procedure and were used as part of the hospital's press release.

Surgeons Remove Heart Tumor from Fetus: Arley's Story

This video shows the ground breaking surgery to remove a tumor from lining of the heart of a fetus in the womb.

First Bilateral Hand Transplant in a Child: Zion's Story

This is Zion's story. It chronicles his journey of getting two new hands. My illustrations are used to bring clarity to the surgical procedure.

Pre surgery

Pre surgery

A pre surgery view of the patient and his arms.

Muscles and Tendons

Muscles and Tendons

After the veins and nerves are reattached, over a dozen muscles and tendons are connected. 

Post Surgery

Post Surgery

After a surgery that lasted more than half a day, the patient has new hands.

Platysmaplasty Surgery

Platysmaplasty Surgery

Robotic Assisted Prostate Surgery

Robotic Assisted Prostate Surgery

Targeted Tumor Therapy

Targeted Tumor Therapy