Dr Ben Moodie

Dr Ben Moodie Dr Ben Moodie is a Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon based at the world-class Cintocare

21/02/2026

Recent Case | Advanced Head & Neck Oncologic Reconstruction By Dr. Ben Moodie 🧠🩺🔬

A patient presented with biopsy confirmed squamous cell carcinoma involving the floor of mouth and anterior two thirds of the tongue. This aggressive malignancy requires precise oncologic control, meticulous surgical planning, and complex microvascular reconstruction. 🎯🧬

In collaboration with Dr Johann Kluge 🤝, tumor resection and comprehensive nodal neck dissection were performed to ensure appropriate oncologic clearance and regional disease control. 🦠🩻

Reconstruction required:

• Subtotal tongue reconstruction 👅
• Angle to angle mandibular reconstruction 🦴
• Restoration of oral competence and structural stability 🏗️

For soft tissue restoration of the tongue, an ALT free flap was utilized to recreate volume, contour, and functional mobility. 🔬✂️

For mandibular reconstruction, a fibula free flap was harvested and precisely contoured to restore bony continuity, facial symmetry, and long term structural integrity. 🦴📐

This level of microvascular reconstruction demands advanced expertise, multidisciplinary coordination, and refined technique to restore speech, swallowing, airway protection, and facial harmony. 🗣️🥤💨✨

Complex head and neck cancer cases in Pretoria, Gauteng 🇿🇦 require experience, precision, and modern reconstructive strategy.

If you are in Pretoria or anywhere in South Africa seeking advanced oncologic and reconstructive care, follow Dr Ben Moodie for high level surgical education and insight into comprehensive patient focused outcomes. 📲👨‍⚕️

Excellence in oncologic reconstruction. Precision in every detail. 🇿🇦🧬🏆

Follow for more advanced surgical cases, clinical pearls, and reconstructive expertise.

Dr Heinrich and Dr Franco assisted me.
🎥 by Milané

We welcome Dr Ryan Taylor-Memmory. He has a keen interest in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and will be part of the ...
14/02/2026

We welcome Dr Ryan Taylor-Memmory. He has a keen interest in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and will be part of the team for the next season to learn as much as possible about what we do and how we do it. Welcome to the team Ryan 😎

25/12/2025

Recent Head and Neck Cancer Reconstruction Case By Dr. Moodie | South Africa 🇿🇦
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• Procedures performed
🦠 Removal of advanced squamous cell carcinoma
👅 Total tongue removal
👄 Removal of the floor of the mouth
🗣️ Removal of the voice box due to tumor spread
🦠 Removal of cancerous lymph nodes in the neck
🦵 Reconstruction using tissue from the thigh
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This patient presented with a very aggressive squamous cell carcinoma involving the entire tongue. The cancer had spread into the floor of the mouth and extended back toward the epiglottis, which plays a key role in swallowing and airway protection 🧠👅

Because the tumor was so extensive, saving the patient’s life required removal of the entire tongue and floor of the mouth. A total laryngectomy was also necessary, meaning the voice box had to be removed to completely eliminate the cancer 🩺⚠️

During surgery, cancer margins were checked in real time under a microscope to make sure all cancer cells were removed before reconstruction began 🔬✅

Reconstruction was performed using the patient’s own tissue taken from the thigh. This included skin and muscle to rebuild the tongue, floor of mouth, and the front part of the throat. This allows the patient to heal properly and regain essential functions like swallowing 💪🦵➡️

Despite the severity of the disease and the complexity of the surgery, the patient recovered well 🙏

This is the power of modern reconstructive surgery and multidisciplinary cancer care in South Africa 🌍✨

If this case educated you, please share it with friends and family 📲
Follow for more real world reconstructive surgery cases 🩺🔥
📸: Milane

15/12/2025

Biggest case of the year in South Africa by Dr. Ben Moodie 🇿🇦🏆
A true head and neck cancer marathon with a total surgery time of 18 hours ⏱️🧠🩺

This extraordinary case involved advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the mandible alveolus and floor of mouth with extensive spread impacting nearly every critical structure of the lower face and neck ⚠️

Cancer involvement included 👇
• Entire tongue extending to the pharynx 👅➡️
• Mandible from angle to angle 🦴
• Complete lower lip and chin 👄
• Two thirds of the right cheek 😮
• Large and complex neck defect 🫀

The cancer resection was expertly performed by Dr Johann Kluge 👨‍⚕️
The advanced microsurgical reconstruction was led by South Africa’s Elite Plastic Surgeon Dr Ben Moodie 🇿🇦✨

Reconstruction required multiple world class techniques 👇
• Free fibula flap to reconstruct the mandible 🦴🔬
• Free ALT flap for the entire tongue pharynx and buccal mucosa 👅
• Free radial forearm flap for the lower lip cheek and chin 🤲
• Pedicled pectoralis major flap with skin graft for the neck defect 💪🧩

This complex operation required a high level multidisciplinary team 🧠🤝
• Two cancer surgeons
• One reconstructive microsurgeon
• Dedicated resident assistants

The patient recovered well 🙏💙 and is currently in the process of completing cancer therapy with strength resilience and hope 🌱✨

This is what elite plastic surgery and cancer reconstruction looks like in South Africa 🇿🇦
Precision teamwork and life changing outcomes led by 🏅🔥
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Recently returned from Madison Wisconsin (USA) where we were visiting Prof Sam Poore () and team at the division of Plas...
06/12/2025

Recently returned from Madison Wisconsin (USA) where we were visiting Prof Sam Poore () and team at the division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery University of Wisconsin. My mentor Prof JP Hong ( ) and i joined in on their annual microsurgery course and international guest speakers to host a pre-course ultrasound workshop and teach on various aspects of reconstructive microsurgery. Thank you Prof Sam and team…. It was a huge honor to be part of your course.

Where else? Who else?
14/11/2025

Where else? Who else?

Theatre days and in the background 😎🤙🏻
06/11/2025

Theatre days and in the background 😎🤙🏻

Surgery has many forms. I don’t see it as “just cutting”. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is different. Our surgery n...
27/10/2025

Surgery has many forms. I don’t see it as “just cutting”. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is different. Our surgery not only brings restoration of the body, but deeper healing of the wounded heart and mind. We make some dreams come true. New possibilities may appear on the horizon. Let your story begin.

11/10/2025

🩺 Reconstructive Mastery in South Africa by Dr. Ben Moodie ! 🇿🇦
This complex case highlights the precision, teamwork, and artistry behind modern reconstructive plastic surgery — even when performed “old school” 💪 ✨ Case Overview:
• Patient presented with a large SCC (Squamous Cell Carcinoma) of the mandible, floor of mouth, and ventral tongue 🦷.
• Surgery performed with Dr. Evan Rabie and assistant Dr Regardt van Vuuren 🙌
• Procedures included:
   •   Tumor resection
   •   Nodal neck dissection
   •   Reconstruction plate preparation 🧠.
• Despite limited funding for full 3D planning and custom guides, the team executed a flawless freehand fibula free flap reconstruction 👏 🎥 Video Production: Milané
🎗️ Special Acknowledgment: Dr. Heinrich and the late Dr. Rodger Pottie 💐

💥 Representing excellence as ’s Elite South African Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Ben Moodie continues to redefine what’s possible in complex head and neck reconstruction 🩹🇿🇦

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01/10/2025

B&W is my favorite in theatre. It just works. . Photo by

The journey of our lives has many “scars”. Some are hidden in the heart or mind and some are on the outside…. obvious to...
06/09/2025

The journey of our lives has many “scars”. Some are hidden in the heart or mind and some are on the outside…. obvious to everyone.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is the only surgical discipline that can start the healing transformation within the heart and mind with restoration of the body and deformity. How can we assist in your restoration journey?

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