Dr Stéphane Guero, PhD returns to FV from 25 September to 1 October 2026, continuing the journey to restore hand functiond

From 25 September to 1 October 2026, Dr Stéphane Guero, PhD a world-leading expert in hand surgery and microsurgery from France, will return to FV Hospital. He will work alongside the Orthopaedics and Hand surgery team to provide consultations, case assessments and perform surgery on suitable cases.

With over 30 years of experience in hand surgery, particularly in treating congenital hand deformities in children, Dr Stéphane Guero is renowned for treating complex cases. These include missing digits, syndactyly (webbed fingers), thumb aplasia and deformities affecting hand function. As a plastic surgeon, his treatment philosophy focuses on restoring both hand function and the appearance of the hand.

Reconstructing a finger, restoring hand function

The thumb plays a crucial role in grasping objects and performing delicate movements. Therefore, when a child is born without a thumb or with a severe thumb deformity, reconstruction is not merely about improving appearance. It aims to restore thumb opposition and grasping function, helping the child use their hand more effectively in daily life.

Pollicisation is a complex procedure. It requires the surgeon to carefully plan the position, orientation, length and balance of the tendons, muscles, nerves and blood vessels so that the converted finger can function as a thumb.

However, a single method cannot be applied to every case. Selecting the appropriate technique depends on the specific characteristics of the deformity, the hand’s structure, and the patient’s individual functional goals.

Real-life cases at FV

Dr Stéphane Guero during a patient consultation.

During his previous visits to FV, Dr Stéphane Guero, PhD, has examined and operated on many patients with complex hand deformities.

One memorable case was P.H.V.T., who was one year old at the time and was born without a right thumb. In 2016, Dr Guero collaborated with the FV medical team to perform pollicisation, transforming the index finger into a functional thumb.

During that visit, 32 patients underwent consultations, 12 underwent hand surgery, and one underwent foot surgery. Following surgery, the FV team continued to monitor the patients and support their rehabilitation.

This highlights an essential aspect of treating hand deformities: surgery is only the beginning. For children, the recovery process, rehabilitation and ongoing monitoring of hand growth play a vital role in helping the reconstructed hand develop and adapt over time.

Bringing expert care closer to patients

During his upcoming return to FV, Dr Stéphane Guero is scheduled to assess cases involving missing or absent thumbs, webbed fingers, extra or missing digits, finger contractures, congenital hand deformities, deformities resulting from trauma or burns, brachial plexus injuries, and cases requiring hand reconstruction.

Patients will first undergo consultation and assessment by the FV medical team to determine the most suitable treatment plan for each individual case.

• Dates: 25 September – 1 October 2026
• Location: FV Hospital, 6 Nguyen Luong Bang Street, Tan My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
• Hotline: (028) 3511 33 33