Mr Jeremy Simcock, Our people, University of Otago, Christchurch, University of Otago, New Zealand

Senior Lecturer
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

FRACS(Plast) MD(Melb)

Jeremy Simcock is a consultant plastic surgeon and senior lecturer with the University of Otago, Christchurch.

He convenes the 4th year cardiovascular/plastics/dermatology student run and teaches trainee interns in plastic surgery.

His research interests include skin cancer, cancer reconstruction, and hand surgery.

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Publications

Rajesh, A., Saito, M., Morrin, H., Tschirley, A., Simcock, J., Currie, M., & Hibma, M. (2022). Characterisation of the immune microenvironment of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in immunosuppression. Experimental Dermatology. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/exd.14650

Major, G. S., Simcock, J. W., Woodfield, T. B. F., & Lim, K. S. (2022). Overcoming functional challenges in autologous and engineered fat grafting trends. Trends in Biotechnology, 40(1), 77-92. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2021.04.006

Davidson, A. J., & Simcock, J. W. (2020). Outpatient pedicle avulsion in DIEP free flap breast reconstruction successfully salvaged: A case report. Australasian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 3(1), 47-49. doi: 10.34239/ajops.v3n1.157

McKie, J., & Simcock, J. (2018, October). Osseointegration for amputees: The early New Zealand experience. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Orthopaedic Association (NZOA) Annual Scientific Meeting, Rotorua, New Zealand.

Singleton, L., Lash, H., & Simcock, J. (2018, October). Who are they? Do patients have an understanding of the roles and experience of members of their surgical team? Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Orthopaedic Association (NZOA) Annual Scientific Meeting, Rotorua, New Zealand.

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Savage, J. A., de Villiers, R., & Simcock, J. W. (2018). Who operated on me? What patients understand about surgical trainees. New Zealand Medical Journal, 131(1482), 59-72. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

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Dunn, J. A., Mohammed, K. D., Beadel, G. P., Rothwell, A. G., & Simcock, J. W. (2017). A comparative outcome study of hamstring versus tibialis anterior and synthetic grafts for deltoid to triceps transfers. Journal of Hand Surgery (Am), 42(10), 833.e1-833.e9. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.05.013

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Simcock, J. W., Dunn, J. A., Buckley, N. T., Mohammed, K. D., Beadel, G. P., & Rothwell, A. G. (2017). Identification of patients with cervical SCI suitable for early nerve transfer to achieve hand opening. Spinal Cord, 55, 131-134. doi: 10.1038/sc.2016.128

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Cleland, H., Greenwood, J. E., Wood, F. M., Read, D. J., Wong She, R., Maitz, P., … Simcock, J., … Gabbe, B. J. (2016). The Burns Registry of Australia and New Zealand: Progressing the evidence base for burn care. Medical Journal of Australia, 204(5), 195. doi: 10.5694/mja15.00989

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Dunn, J. A., Sinnott, K. A., Rothwell, A. G., Mohammed, K. D., & Simcock, J. W. (2016). Tendon transfer surgery for people with tetraplegia: An overview. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 97(6, Suppl. 2), S75-S80. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2016.01.034

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Hock, B. D., McIntosh, N. D., McKenzie, J. L., Pearson, J. F., Simcock, J. W., & Macpherson, S. A. (2016). Incidence of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in a New Zealand population of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia patients. Internal Medicine Journal, 46(12), 1414-1421. doi: 10.1111/imj.13261

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Loan, F., Cassidy, S., Marsh, C., & Simcock, J. (2016). Keratin-based products for effective wound care management in superficial and partial thickness burns injuries. Burns, 42(3), 541-547. doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2015.10.024

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Seddon, A., Hock, B., Miller, A., Frei, L., Pearson, J., McKenzie, J., Simcock, J., & Currie, M. (2016). Cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas with markers of increased metastatic risk are associated with elevated numbers of neutrophils and/or granulocytic myeloid derived suppressor cells. Journal of Dermatological Science, 83(2), 124-130. doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2016.04.013

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Jina, N. H., Marsh, C., Than, M., Singh, H., Cassidy, S., & Simcock, J. (2015). Keratin gel improves poor scarring following median sternotomy. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 85(5), 378-380. doi: 10.1111/ans.12520

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McGeoch, G. R., Sycamore, M. J., Shand, B. I., & Simcock, J. W. (2015). A regional programme to improve skin cancer management. Journal of Primary Health Care, 7(4), 339-344.

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Simcock, J. W., Armitage, J., Dixon, L., MacFarlane, K., Robertson, G. M., & Frizelle, F. A. (2014). Skin closure after laparotomy with staples or sutures: A study of the mature scar. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 84(9), 656-659. doi: 10.1111/ans.12257

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Carr, A. C., Bozonet, S. M., Pullar, J. M., Simcock, J. W., & Vissers, M. C. M. (2013). A randomized steady-state bioavailability study of synthetic versus natural (kiwifruit-derived) vitamin C. Nutrients, 5(9), 3684-3695. doi: 10.3390/nu5093684

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Carr, A. C., Bozonet, S. M., Pullar, J. M., Simcock, J. W., & Vissers, M. C. M. (2013). Human skeletal muscle ascorbate is highly responsive to changes in vitamin C intake and plasma concentrations. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 97, 800-807. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.112.053207

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Davidson, A., Jina, N. H., Marsh, C., Than, M., & Simcock, J. W. (2013). Do functional keratin dressings accelerate epithelialization in human partial thickness wounds? A randomized controlled trial on skin graft donor sites. ePlasty, 13, 375-381.

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Dickie, E. E., & Simcock, J. W. (2013). Reduction mammaplasty and resource allocation: Are patients being treated fairly? An examination of the current New Zealand situation, and looking towards the future. New Zealand Medical Journal, 126(1374). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

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John, H. E., Jessop, Z. M., Di Candia, M., Simcock, J., Durrani, A. J., & Malata, C. M. (2013). An algorithmic approach to perineal reconstruction after cancer resection-experience from two international centers. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 71(1), 96-102. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0b013e3182414485

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Rabey, N. G., Lie, K. H., Kumiponjera, D., Erel, E., Simcock, J. W., & Malata, C. M. (2013). Salvage of failed prosthetic breast reconstructions by autologous conversion with free tissue transfers. ePlasty, 13, 235-248.

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Simcock, J. W., Than, M., Ward, B. R., & May, B. C. H. (2013). Treatment of ulcerated necrobiosis lipoidica with ovine forestomach matrix. Journal of Wound Care, 22(7), 383-384.

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Simcock, J., & May, B. C. H. (2013). Ovine forestomach matrix as a substrate for single-stage split-thickness graft reconstruction. ePlasty, 13, 495-502.

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Hock, B. D., Mackenzie, K. A., Cross, N. B., Taylor, K. G., Currie, M. J., Robinson, B. A., Simcock, J. W., & McKenzie, J. L. (2012). Renal transplant recipients have elevated frequencies of circulating myeloid-derived suppressor cells. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 27(1), 402-410. doi: 10.1093/ndt/gfr264

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Jina, H., & Simcock, J. (2011). Median sternotomy scar assessment. New Zealand Medical Journal, 124(1346). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/124-1346/4971/content.pdf

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MacKenzie, K. A., Miller, A. P., Hock, B. D., Gardner, J., Simcock, J. W., Roake, J. A., Dachs, G. U., Robinson, B. A., & Currie, M. J. (2011). Angiogenesis and host immune response contribute to the aggressive character of non-melanoma skin cancers in renal transplant recipients. Histopathology, 58(6), 875-885. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2559.2011.03845.x

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Mackenzie, K. A., Wells, J. E., Lynn, K. L., Simcock, J. W., Robinson, B. A., Roake, J. A., & Currie, M. J. (2010). First and subsequent nonmelanoma skin cancers: Incidence and predictors in a population of New Zealand renal transplant recipients. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 25, 300-306. doi: 10.1093/ndt/gfp482

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Molina, A. R., Ponniah, A., Simcock, J., Irwin, M. S., & Malata, C. M. (2010). Resource implications of bilateral autologous breast reconstruction: A single centre’s seven year experience. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, 63, 1588-1591. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2009.10.002

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Simcock, J. W., Penington, A. J., Morrison, W. A., Thompson, E. W., & Mitchell, G. M. (2009). Endothelial precursor cells home to a vascularized tissue engineering chamber by application of the angiogenic chemokine CXCL12. Tissue Engineering Part A, 15(3), 655-664.

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Porter, C. J. W., Simcock, J. W., & Mackinnon, C. A. (2005). Necrotising fasciitis and cellulitis after traditional Samoan tattooing: Case reports. Journal of Infection, 50(2), 149-152. doi: 10.1016/j.jinf.2003.10.018

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Reid, R., Simcock, J. W., Chisholm, L., Dobbs, B., & Frizelle, F. A. (2002). Postdischarge clean wound infections: Incidence underestimated and risk factors over estimated. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 72(5), 339-343. doi: 10.1046/j.1445-2197.2002.02403.x

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Simcock, J. (2017). Is melanoma treatment failing national standards? New Zealand Medical Journal, 130(1462), 9-10. Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

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Schumacher, H. H. A., Chia, H. L., & Simcock, J. W. (2010). Ipsilateral skin grafts for lower limb melanoma reconstruction are safe [Viewpoint]. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 125(2), 89e-91e. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3181c72812

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Simcock, J. W. (2010). Managing the skin cancer surge [Editorial]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 123(1325). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/123-1325/4411/content.pdf

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Mackenzie, K. A., Simcock, J. W., Lainchbury, J. G., Currie, M. J., & Lynn, K. L. (2009). Myocardial metastasis of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in a renal transplant recipient [Case report]. Transplantation Proceedings, 41(10), 4414-4415. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2009.09.056

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Dunn, J. A., McNaughton, Q. K. M., Beadel, G. P., Simcock, J. W., Mohammed, K. D., & Rothwell, A. G. (2018). Accelerating rehabilitation times following deltoid-triceps surgery. Proceedings of the Tetrahand World Congress: Adding Quality to Life. (pp. 26). Retrieved from http://tetrahand2018.com/