Scientific work

Published work in International Scientific Journals

Links to published work (full list below):

Director and Coordinator Experience:

1. Chief Medical Officer of Nationwide Clinics of Plastic Surgery (Instituto Rubi), May 2024-present

2. Executive Producer, Founder and Director of Reconstructive Surgery: Flap Course in Porcine Model First Edition, December 2020

3. Coordinator and Director of Reconstructive Surgery: Flap Course in Porcine Model First Edition, December 2021

4. Coordinator of Wounds and Surgical Sutures Course, Albacete University Hospital, October 2018

Research Experience and Published work

Research and doctoral studies in Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine/Plastic Surgery since 2019, with award-winning publications in the United States. Experience in research and development with software engineers since 2016 (Final Graduate Project Diagnostic App).

Published work, in reference to applications of Machine Learning in Plastic Surgery, AI models for breast symmetry assessment. Experience in leading and organizing research projects. Experience in multidisciplinary teams with both medical and software personnel.

List of published original work:

1.     Kenig N, Monton Echeverria J, Rubi C. Ethics for AI in Plastic Surgery: Guidelines and Review. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2024 Mar 8;

2.     Kenig N, Monton Echeverria J, Chang Azancot L, De la Ossa L. A Novel Artificial Intelligence Model for Symmetry Evaluation in Breast Cancer Patients. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2023 Aug 17;

3.     Kenig N, Monton Echeverria J, Muntaner Vives A. Human Beauty according to Artificial Intelligence. Plast Reconstr Surg – Glob Open. 2023 Jul;11(7):e5153. (BEST PAPER AWARD PRS-GO)

4.     Kenig N, Monton J, De la Ossa L, Identification of key breast features using a neural network: applications of machine learning in the clinical setting of Plastic Surgery, Plast Reconstr Surg. Apl 2023. Published ahead of print.

5.     Cavadas P, Kenig N, Baklinska M, Microvascular Hip Rotationplasty in a severe femoral radionecrosis. Orthoplastic Surgery. Oct 2020.

6.     Monton J, Kenig N, Chang-Azancot L, Jordan J, Insausti R. A Free Tool for Breast Aesthetic Scale Computation. Ann Plast Surg Dec 2020

7.     Monton J, Kenig N, Insausti R, Jordán J. Visual Breast Asymmetry Assessment with Optical-Flow Algorithm. J Med Syst. Aug 2020

8.     Chang L, Avizanda P, Gijon M, Kenig N, et al. Age and Breast Reconstruction. Aesth Plast Surg. May 2022.

9.     Torres A, Gijon M, Kenig N, Anaplastic large cell lymphoma and breast

implants: systematic review of published cases. Cir. plást. Iberolatinoam March 2020.

10.   Monton J, Torres A, Gijon M, Chang-Azancot C, Kenig N, Pc T, J J, et al. Use of Symmetry Assessment Methods in the Context of Breast Surgery. Kenig N, editor. Aesthetic Plast Surg. May 2020.

11.   Montón Echeverría J, Pérez González Ó, Dobón Roux MM, Kenig N, Insausti Serrano R, Jordán Bueso J. Evaluation of breast asymmetry using optical displacement algorithms. Cir Plástica Ibero-Latinoam. Sep 2019

12.         Rubi C, Kenig N, Zhou D. Aqua Breast Augmentation (ABA): Hydrodissection Breast Augmentation Technique. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2024 Aug 1;

13.   Kenig N, Garcia D, Campos J, Muntaner A. Algorithmic Paternalism: Autonomy Versus Automation. Int J Transplant Plast Surg. 2024 Jul 17;8(2). Available from: https://www.medwinpublishers.com

14.   Kenig N, Muntaner Vives A, Monton Echeverria J. Is My Doctor Human? Acceptance of AI among Patients with Breast Cancer. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2024 Oct;12(10):e6257.

Published Posters in Conferences:

15.   Clinical Case of Breast Reconstruction Using DIEP Flap in a Patient with Mutation of the 20210 A Gene Associated with Hypercoagulability, Nitzan Kenig, Luis Alejandro Chang Azancot , Manuel Campello Sánchez , Jessica Marcela Juez Barrera , Javier Montón Echeverría. Presented in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, 54º National Conference of Spanish Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, May 2022

16.   Temporoparietal Fascia Flap: Its Versatility and Multidisciplinary Use, Luis Alejandro Chang-Azancot

Nitzan Kenig, Manuel Campello Sánchez, Jessica Juez Barrera, Antonio Talaya Pérez, Javier Montón Echeverria. Presented in 54º Santiago de Compostela, Spain, National Conference of Spanish Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, May 2022

17.   Scrotal Reconstruction and Testicular Function: What Does the Literature Say? Manuel Campello Sénchez, Nitzan Kenig, Luis Alejandro Chang Azancot, Jessica Marcela Juez Barrera, Antonio Talaya Pérez, María Llanos Montero Acebal. Presented in 54º Santiago de Compostela, Spain, National Conference of Spanish Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, May 2022

18.   Cutaneous Aspergillosis: The Importance of Diagnosis in Plastic Surgery. Manuel Campello Sánchez. Nitzan Kenig, Luis Alejandro Chang Azancot, Jessica Marcela Juez Barrera, Antonio Talaya Pérez, Javier Montón Echeberría. Presented in 54º Santiago de Compostela, Spain, National Conference of Spanish Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, May 2022

19.   Femoral Bone Exposure: Complex Reconstruction After Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Manuel Campello Sanchez, Nitzan Kenig, Luis Alejandro Chang Azancot, Jesica Marcela Juez Barrera, Antonio Talaya Perez. Presented in IV Conference for Clinical Cases for Residents, Toledo, Spain. November 2021

20.   Intracapsular Prosthetic Rupture. Asia Torres Pérez, María Gijón Vega, Nitzan Kenig, Luis Alejandro Chang Azancot, Miguel Dobón Roux, María Llanos Montero Acebal, Presented in IV Breast Convention, Madrid, Spain, October 2020

21.   Costal Cartilage Preservation in DIEP. Asia Torres Perez, Javier Monton Echeverria, Miguel Dobon Roux, Oscar Perez Gonzalez, Maria Gijón Vega, Nitzan Kenig, Presented in 53º National Conference Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Madrid, Spain, May 2019

22.   Dinamic Infrared Thermography. Oscar Perez Gonzalez, Asia Torres Perez, Javier Monton Echeverria, Miguel Dobon Roux, Maria Gijón Vega, Nitzan Kenig. Presented in 53º National Conference Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Madrid, Spain, May 2019

23.   Plantar Cuniculatum Carcinoma. Oscar Perez Gonzalez, Asia Torres Perez, Javier Monton Echeverria, Miguel Dobon Roux, Maria Gijón Vega, Nitzan Kenig. Presented in 53º National Conference Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Madrid, Spain, May 2019

24.   Pleural Effusion in a Patient with DIEP. Maria Gijón Vega, Oscar Perez Gonzalez, Asia Torres Perez, Javier Monton Echeverria, Miguel Dobon Roux, Nitzan Kenig, Luis Chang Azancot. Presented in 53º National Conference Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Madrid, Spain, May 2019

25.   Hidradenitis: Comparison of Therapeutic Options. Maria Gijón Vega, Oscar Perez Gonzalez, Asia Torres Perez, Javier Monton Echeverria, Miguel Dobon Roux, Nitzan Kenig, Luis Chang Azancot. Presented in 53º National Conference Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Madrid, Spain, May 2019

26.   Postoperative Complications After Breast Reconstruction. María Llanos Montero Acebal, Javier Montón Echeverría, Asia Torres Pérez, María Gijón Vega, Nitzan Kenig. Presented in IV Breast Convention, Madrid, Spain, October 2020

27.   Lex Artis Ad Hoc para Inteligencia Artificial, Kenig N, Muntaner Vives A, Monton Echeverría J. IX Congreso de Ética y Deontología Médica, Palma, Spain, October 2024

28.   Efectos De La Inteligencia Artificial Sobre La Relación Médico-paciente. Kenig N, Muntaner Vives A, Monton Echeverría J. IX Congreso de Ética y Deontología Médica, Palma, Spain, October 2024

Reviewer / Editor / Committee Member

- Technology and Innovation Committee, The Aesthetic Society USA, October 2024

- Guest editor in International Journal of Transplantation and Plastic Surgery August 24

- Committee for Gender Affirmation Surgery, Albacete University Hospital, Spain, March 2023

- Oncological Bone and Soft Tissue Surgical Committee: Albacete University Hospital, Spain, March 2018

- Oncological Head and Neck Surgery Committee: Albacete University Hospital, Spain, November 2018

- Oncological Breast Surgery Committee: Albacete University Hospital, Spain, October-November 2017

- Reviewer in the following journals and articles:

1.   Navigating the Horizon of opportunity: A Comprehensive Review of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Cancer Care – Insights from the 2024. Landscape Journal of Medical Artificial Intelligence, March 2024.

2.   CEUS image sequences based on radiomics analysis for diagnosis of metastatic cervical lymph nodes from thyroid cancer. Gland Surgery. June 2024.

3.   ChatGPT as an adjunct in managing plastic surgery patients in low-resource settings- a scoping review

Journal of Medical Artificial Intelligence, July 2024.

4.   Application of problem-based learning combined with micro-video teaching in burn surgery and its impact on satisfaction with teaching. Journal of Investigative Surgery. May 2024.

5.   Revolutionizing Breast Reconstruction: The Pioneering Role of Artificial Intelligence in Preoperative Planning. Gland Surgery, July 2024.

6.     Undisclosed article title, Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, August 2023.

7.   Lumboabdominal migration of injected polyacrylamide hydrogel following breast augmentation: a case report and literature review. Gland Surgery. August 2024.

8.     Comparison of facial evaluation by AI-based tools with a patient self-report using psychological tests in the pre-procedural assessment of patients seeking facial esthetic procedures - A pilot study, Medical Science Monitor Journal, November 2024

9.     Artificial Intelligence in Anesthesia: Insights from the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Science

Conferences Attendance:

1. American Society of Plastic Surgeons, San Diego, California, September 2024 (Award Winner Best Tech Article)

2. Vegas Cosmetic Surgery Convention, The Aesthetic Society of North America, Las Vegas, NV, USA, May 2024

3. Plastic Surgery Convention, Santiago de Compostela, Spain, May 2023 (Award Nomination)

4. 5th National Congress on Oncological Pathology of the Breast, (Online due to Pandemic), Spain, October 2020

5. National Society of Plastic Surgery Convention, Madrid, Spain, May 2019

6. I National Burn Congress and IV Update Conference on the Treatment of Burn Patients, Madrid, December 2019

7. Medical-Aesthetic Treatments, Spanish Society of Plastic Surgeons, A Coruña, Spain, January 2020

8. National Breast Congress, Pamplona, Spain 2018

9. IX Congreso de Ética y Deontología Médica, Palma, Spain, October 2024