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Detlev Erdmann

Professor of Surgery
Surgery, Plastic, Maxillofacial, and Oral Surgery
Box 3181 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
131 Baker House, Brown Zone, Durham, NC 27710

Office Hours


Wednesday 8.30-12.30
Wednesday 2.30-4.30
additional clinic days on 1st Tuesday/month

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Surgery · 2023 - Present Surgery, Plastic, Maxillofacial, and Oral Surgery, Surgery

In the News


Published November 22, 2018
Duke University Hospital performs groundbreaking abdominal wall surgery
Published November 15, 2018
Press conference: Duke Health surgeons perform first abdominal wall transplant in NC
Published November 15, 2018
Duke Health staff gives Fayetteville veteran state's first abdominal wall transplant

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Recent Publications


Complications and Hardware Failure Following Synthetic Cranioplasty Implants and Free Flap Coverage.

Journal Article J Reconstr Microsurg · August 4, 2025 Composite defects of the scalp and calvarium are complex reconstructive problems. Bony reconstruction is often achieved with synthetic implants, demanding robust soft tissue coverage. In cases where the native scalp has been compromised, free tissue transf ... Full text Link to item Cite

Giant Condyloma Acuminatum: A Review of Reconstructive Options.

Journal Article Ann Plast Surg · June 1, 2025 The management of giant condyloma acuminatum in the male population remains challenging given the anatomic complexity of this region. Preservation of micturition and sexual function are key considerations. After primary resection, reconstructive plastic su ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Uroplastic Approach to Complex Rectourethral Fistula Repair: Indications, Technique, Results.

Journal Article Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open · April 2025 BACKGROUND: Rectourethral fistulae are complex pathologies with significant morbidity that warrant multidisciplinary care. Although gracilis muscle interposition for fistula repair has been reported, specific indications and techniques for this mode of rec ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


Duke University, School of Medicine · 2007 M.H.S.
University of Heidelberg, Faculty of Medicine Mannheim (Germany) · 2006 Ph.D.
Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine (Germany) · 1990 M.D.