Applying Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do Combat Philosophy in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: 7 Principles for Success

In 2014, Khoo and Senna-Fernandes explored the application of Bruce Lee's martial arts philosophy, Jeet Kune Do (JKD), to the field of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. They drew parallels between the learning methodologies in martial arts and plastic surgery, likening martial arts students to surgical residents. Both fields were seen as paths of knowledge and self-discovery, with constant innovations and branching specializations. The authors suggested that the principles of JKD could be applied to personal paths in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, although the specific principles were not detailed in the abstract.