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In this "Giants in Plastic Surgery" episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Rod Rohrich, MD describes his journey to becoming an influential plastic surgeon, editor, and educator. Reflecting on his rural upbringing, he explains how his passion for science led him to medicine, and how witnessing a cleft lip repair inspired him to pursue plastic surgery specifically. In this episode, Dr. Rohrich details his drive to give back through teaching and advancing the field. From building a top program at UT Southwestern to revolutionising Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as Editor-in-Chief, his career has been dedicated to leaving plastic surgery better than he found it. Offering insights on developing expertise, leadership, and promoting compassion in trainees, Dr. Rohrich stresses the importance of the journey over the endpoint. By surrounding himself with great people and "living the dream," he has become a giant in plastic surgery. Read a recent classic PRS Global Open article by Dr. Rohrich and co-authors, "Developing Consistency in Rhinoplasty": https://bit.ly/GOXDC_Rohrich Rod J. Rohrich, MD is an internationally renowned plastic surgeon and educator based in Dallas, Texas. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and serves as a Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. Over the course of his distinguished career, Dr. Rohrich has held numerous leadership positions within major plastic surgery societies, including serving as President of prestigious organisations such as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Rohrich previously chaired the Department of Plastic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center, building it into one of the foremost academic plastic surgery programs during his 20+ year tenure. He served as Editor-in-Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for almost two decades, overseeing major transformations that cemented its reputation as the highest impact journal in the field. Dr. Rohrich also founded Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open (PRS Global Open), the innovative open access peer reviewed publication. Dr. Rohrich is renowned for his clinical expertise in procedures such as rhinoplasty, facelift, and breast surgery. He has published extensively, authoring hundreds of academic articles, textbooks, and other educational resources that have advanced plastic surgery. Dr. Rohrich is also recognised for his contributions to medical education, including establishing endowed professorships, organising major symposia attended by thousands annually, and delivering lectures across the globe. In addition to his pioneering research, clinical practice and educational initiatives, Dr. Rohrich demonstrates leadership through service on the boards of philanthropic and civic organisations. Dr. Rod J. Rohrich's sustained impact on plastic surgery education, research, patient care and access over his storied career solidifies his legacy as a leader in the field. Your host, Dr. Vimal Gokani, is a senior Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in London, England. Your producer & editor, Dr. George Adigbli, is an Academic Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in Oxford, England. #PRSGlobalOpen #DeepCutsPodcast #PlasticSurgery #GiantsPlasticSurgery

In this episode of the PRS Global Open Keynotes podcast, Dr. Danielle Leblanc discusses direct-to-implant breast reconstruction, the benefits of direct-to-implant vs expander reconstructions, the importance of a close collaboration with the breast oncology surgeon, the use of acellular dermal matrices and resorbable synethic meshes in implant reconstruction and augmentations, the nuances of implant positioning and wrapping, how to safely perform a simultaneous mastopexy and direct-to-implant reconstruction in nipple sparing mastectomies, and her approach to preprectoral augmentations. Dr. Danielle Leblanc is a board certified plastic surgeon who has been in private practice in Fort Worth, Texas for 17 years. She has a practice focused on breast reconstruction as well as breast and body aesthetic surgery. She is a Plastic Surgery Foundation Visiting Professor for 2023, and in the coming year will be visiting the Ohio State University, Medical College of Wisconsin, and University of California, Irvine, among other places. Your host, Dr. Puru Nagarkar, is a board-certified plastic and hand surgeon, and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Read a classic PRS Global Open study that covers some of the breast reconstruction science discussed in this episode, "Surgical Outcomes in Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction" by Urquia, Hart, Liu, and Losken: https://bit.ly/DC_Leblanc #PRSGlobalOpen #DeepCutsPodcast #PlasticSurgery #LevelingUp

In this "Giants in Plastic Surgery" episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, which was recorded in 2021, Mani Ragbir MBBS, FRCS(Plast) describes his unique upbringing under challenging conditions in Trinidad, the sacrifices that provided him the opportunity to achieve an education, and the influence that this sacrifice had on his journey to becoming a highly respected plastic surgeon. With reflections on prejudices faced and offerings of homage to his mentors, family, and colleagues, Mr. Ragbir affords us an emotive perspective on a life of dedication and diligence. Mr. Maniram Ragbir is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the current president of the British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS). He was born in Trinidad and attended medical school at the University of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica. He began his surgical training in Trinidad and completed his specialist training in multiple plastic surgery departments in the United Kingdom, including Swansea, Exeter, and Newcastle upon Tyne, where he developed his specialist interest in head and neck and sarcoma reconstruction surgery. After completing his training in the UK, he took up a consultant post in the Caribbean before returning to the UK for his current post in 2006. His NHS practice has been tailored to looking after patients requiring the highest level of reconstructive expertise. Most of his current work lies with head and neck reconstruction and sarcoma resection and reconstruction, for which he is internationally recognised. He is widely published in all areas, including reconstruction following sarcoma excision. For his expertise and dedication to the treatment of sarcoma, he is currently the lead clinician for the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Service for the North of England, which sees patients referred with rare tumours from across the northern region. He takes an active role in the broader world of plastic surgery and education, both locally and nationally. He has been the training Program Director for Plastic Surgery Training in the Northeast for eight years and has worked closely with the Newcastle Surgical Training Centre and revolutionised the role of simulation training in basic and higher surgical training locally in the Northeast. He has since applied similar philosophy in the education of head and neck TIG fellows and received consistently high feedback from attendees. He is the first and only plastic surgeon to have been made chair of the head and neck training interface group. His contribution to maintaining high training standards was recognised when he was chair of the Specialist Advisory Committee for UK plastic surgery in 2018 and has overseen national selection for Plastic Surgical training in the UK. He is a previous examiner for the Intercollegiate FRCS (Plast). Your host, Dr. Vimal Gokani, is a senior Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in London, England. Your producer & editor, Dr. George Adigbli, is an Academic Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in Oxford, England. #PRSGlobalOpen #DeepCutsPodcast #PlasticSurgery #GiantsPlasticSurgery

In this "Leveling Up" episode of the Award-Winning PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Dr. Evan Matros discusses the importance of counseling patients and talking about potential complications, virtual surgical planning for maxillary and mandibular reconstruction with the incorporation of prosthodontics, why the maxilla is more difficult to reconstruct than the mandible, how to design the skin paddle in a maxillary reconstruction, how the type of flap affects his choice of recipient vessels, why both precision and accuracy are critical in boutique facial reconstruction, the importance of teamwork with your ablative surgeon, why he doesn't like "choose your own adventure" books, what he considers to be the fundamentals of good surgical technique, why you should never close a dissecting clamp within the dissection space, the nuances of the parascapular and scapular flaps, and the need for humility in surgery. Read a recent classic PRS Global Open article by Dr. Matros and co-authors, "Virtual Surgical Planning for Oncologic Mandibular and Maxillary Reconstruction": https://bit.ly/GOXDC_Matros Evan Matros, MD, MPH, MMSc is a Professor of Plastic Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and the Program Director of the microsurgery fellowship. He is on the editorial boards of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and PRS Global Open, has been the scientific program chair for the American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, and is a member of the board of directors of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons. He has published widely about microsurgical reconstruction of the head and neck and breast, and is a Plastic Surgery Foundation Visiting Professor for 2023. Your host, Dr. Puru Nagarkar, is a board-certified plastic and hand surgeon, and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. #PRSGlobalOpen #DeepCutsPodcast #PlasticSurgery #LevelingUp

In this "Giants in Plastic Surgery" episode of the award-winning PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Dennis Hammond MD, shares both the unconventional tale of his route into medicine and plastic surgery and his fantastically diverse range of extracurricular interests. In this fascinating encounter, he describes the inspiring mentorship he received during his fellowship and his passion for coaching. A great family man, he delivers useful tips to ensure you are present for the moments that really matter to your family. Read a classic abstract by Dr. Hammond and co-authors, "Late Shape Distortion after SPAIR Mammaplasty Secondary to Seroma Induced Scar Contracture": https://bit.ly/GOXDC_Hammond Dr. Dennis Hammond, a board-certified plastic surgeon, is a lifelong Michigander having been born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan. After graduating first in his class from Arthur Hill High School, he attended the University of Michigan both for undergraduate training as a premed student as well as for Medical school. While at Michigan, he served as a manager, and eventually as the senior manager, on the football team under legendary head coach Bo Schembechler whose unyielding commitment to excellence influences him to this day. After completing medical school training in 1985 he was accepted into the integrated Plastic Surgery training program in Grand Rapids, Michigan under the direction of program chairman Dr. John Beernink. Upon graduation in 1990, he then completed two year-long highly competitive fellowships in Plastic Surgery. One, at the Medical College of Wisconsin under the direction of Drs. David Larson and Hani Matloub concentrated on Surgery of the Hand as well as Microsurgery. It was based on this fellowship experience that Dr. Hammond was able to replant the nose of a 16-year-old boy involved in a car accident only two weeks after opening his practice. In searching the literature after this case was successfully completed, it was discovered that this was the first time an amputated nose had ever been conventionally replanted using both an artery and a vein, certainly a tribute to the quality of the training Dr. Hammond received in Milwaukee under the direction of several fine surgeons. However it was the second fellowship that has most directly influenced Dr. Hammond's current academic career. This year long combination research and clinical fellowship in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery was completed in Nashville, Tennessee under the direction of two of the finest breast surgeons in the world, Drs. Pat Maxwell and Jack Fisher. Your host, Dr. Vimal Gokani, is a senior Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in London, England. Your producer & editor, Dr. George Adigbli, is an Academic Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in Oxford, England. #PRSGlobalOpen #DeepCutsPodcast #PlasticSurgery #GiantsPlasticSurgery

In this "Leveling Up" Episode of the Award-Winning PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Dr. Lorne Rosenfield discusses safety in plastic surgery, the importance of checklists, his approach to abdominoplasties and the minimal use of liposuction, fleur-de-lis abdominoplasties in non-massive weight loss patients, choosing the right breast implant, why he does not open the neck in a facelift and how he gets good results without dissecting a SMAS flap, placing the lower lid skin excision scar in the mid-lid rather than subciliary, and the most important maxim from his mentor that he keeps in mind every day. Read a related PRS Global Open article, "The Majority of Venous Thromboembolism Events Should Occur in Lower Risk Aesthetic Surgery Patients: A Simulation Study" by Pannucci, Momeni, and Januszyk: https://bit.ly/GOXDC_Rosenfield Lorne Rosenfield, MD, FACS is a board-certified plastic surgeon in private practice in Burlingame, California since 1987. He is a Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at Stanford University, Duke University, and the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Rosenfield is an oral examiner for the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a board member for the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, and a pending board member of the quad A and has served on multiple committees at ASAPS, ASERF, and ISAPS. Three years ago, he created and launched an innovative aesthetic surgery conference called the INDIE Aesthetic Surgery Roundtable Summit, with the mission of teaching demystified, unadulterated and practical techniques that can achieve consistent and safe outcomes. Your host, Dr. Puru Nagarkar, is a board-certified plastic and hand surgeon, and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. #PRSGlobalOpen #DeepCutsPodcast #PlasticSurgery #LevelingUp

In this "Giants in Plastic Surgery" episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Dr. Daniel Del Vecchio, a renowned plastic surgeon at Harvard's Massachusetts General Hospital, shares his journey and insights from his distinguished career. In the episode, Dr. Del Vecchio discusses his pioneering work in fat grafting for breast enhancement, overcoming initial scepticism about the technique, research on the safest approach to Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBL), and the evolution of his mindset during surgical procedures. With a spotlight also on his experience working in the British healthcare system, Dr. Del Vecchio's expertise and passion shine through in this captivating conversation. Read a recent PRS Global Open article on the topic of fat grafting, "Current Fat Grafting Practices and Preferences: A Survey from Members of ISPRES:" https://bit.ly/GOX_FatGrafting Dr. Daniel Del Vecchio, MD MBA is on the Associate Staff at Harvard's Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He graduated summa cum laude from Yale University and received his MD degree from Harvard Medical School. He also received his MBA in Corporate Finance from Columbia University School of Business. Dr. Del Vecchio's area of research interest is fat transplantation for facial, breast, and body cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Del Vecchio received the 2013 Best U.S. Paper Award from Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Journal (PRS) for ''SIEF - Simultaneous Implant Exchange with Fat: A New Option in Revision Breast Implant Surgery." He has published multiple papers on BBL Safety in PRS and is a Visiting Professor for the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Your host, Dr. Vimal Gokani, is a senior Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in London, England. Your producer & editor, Dr. George Adigbli, is an Academic Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in Oxford, England. #PRSGlobalOpen #DeepCutsPodcast #PlasticSurgery #GiantsPlasticSurgery

In this "Leveling Up" Episode of the Award-Winning PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Dr. Kerri Woodberry discusses the importance of treating the patient like family and learning enough about them to understand when not to operate, her approach to panniculectomy and breast reduction, her perfectionism, her favorite instruments, how an MBA has helped her in her practice, and the ups and downs of running a relatively new residency program. Read a recent PRS Global Open viewpoint by Dr. Woodberry and co-authors Joshua T. Henderson MD and Zachary A. Koenig BS, "Standardized Reporting of Weight Control following Body Contouring:" https://bit.ly/GOXDC_Woodberry Kerri Woodberry, MD, MBA is Program Director, Associate Professor, and Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery at West Virginia University School of Medicine. She trained at Union Memorial in Baltimore for general surgery, the Ohio State University for plastic surgery, and the University of Pennsylvania for a hand surgery fellowship. After a stint at Saint Louis University, she went into private practice in Tennessee, and also obtained an Executive MBA from Vanderbilt University. In 2019 she took a position as the Chief of Plastic Surgery at West Virginia University, to take charge of the new residency program there. She has served on many local and national committees in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, including Co-Chair of Diversity for ACAPS. She is a 2023 Plastic Surgery Foundation Visiting Professor. Your host, Dr. Puru Nagarkar, is a board-certified plastic and hand surgeon, and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. #PRSGlobalOpen #DeepCutsPodcast #PlasticSurgery #LevelingUp

In this "Giants in Plastic Surgery" episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Mr. Michael Tyler, a renowned burns and plastic surgeon working in Buckinghamshire, shares his life journey from Kenya to the U.K. and his career as a whole-body burns and plastic surgeon. He discusses his passion for helping patients, psychologically and surgically, and how he approaches each case with a patient-centred mindset. With excerpts from his seminars on 'The surgical mid-life crisis,' Mr. Tyler offers his wisdom on how to navigate the thrills and challenges of the field while maintaining a healthy work-life balance to avoid surgical burnout. He finishes with a personal perspective on the value of beauty in the age of social media, the challenges it presents to patients and surgeons and the importance this places on balanced expectations. Mr. Michael Tyler is a renowned Consultant Burns, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who has made a significant impact in the field of plastic surgery. A graduate of Aberdeen Medical School, with over two decades of experience in his field, Mr. Tyler has earned a reputation for exceptional surgical skills and dedication to patient care. His experience spans the continuum between reconstructive NHS and private aesthetic practice. He is a past president of the Plastic Surgery Section of the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM), currently serves on the council of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) and is the Chair of Restore Burn and Wound Healing Research. He has played a crucial role in advancing the understanding of burn and wound healing, presenting his work across the world and publishing several research papers and book chapters. He is regularly invited to share his expertise with doctors and medical professionals, addressing the crucial topic of managing clinical pressures and burnout. Your host, Mr. Vimal Gokani, is a Consultant plastic surgeon in London, England. "Giants in Plastic Surgery" episodes of "PRS Global Open Deep Cuts" is produced & edited by Mr. George Adigbli, who is an Academic Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in Oxford, England. #PRSGlobalOpen #DeepCutsPodcast #PlasticSurgery #GiantsPlasticSurgery

In this "Giants in Plastic Surgery" episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Dr. Peter Cordeiro discusses his remarkable journey, including moving from India to achieve the American Dream. Sharing details of being brought up by his inspirational mother, Dr. Cordeiro charts his career through Harvard Medical School, plastic surgery training in New York, and always pushing to level up as Chief of plastic surgery at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He also describes his early involvement in the now popularised use of patient reported outcomes in plastic surgery. Emphasising the importance of mentorship, Dr Cordeiro shares his pride in inspiring and educating the next generation of surgeons. With plenty of advice for trainees and plastic surgeons on balancing a busy career with family and personal life, this is an inspiring conversation with a true giant of plastic surgery. Read a recent PRS Global Open article by Dr. Cordeiro and co-authors- "Long-term Growth, Functional, and Aesthetic Outcomes after Fibula Free Flap Reconstruction for Mandibulectomy Performed in Children: https://bit.ly/GOXDC_Cordeiro Dr. Peter Cordeiro is an accomplished plastic surgeon who has made significant contributions in the field of oncologic reconstructive surgery. He holds a medical degree from Harvard Medical School and has completed residencies in General Surgery at Harvard Medical School/New England Deaconess Hospital, and Plastic Surgery at New York University Medical Center. Dr. Cordeiro has also completed fellowships in Microsurgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Craniofacial Surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Dr. Cordeiro has served as the Chief of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering for over 15 years, overseeing the clinical and research activities of the service, as well as the fellowship training program in breast reconstruction and microsurgery. He is recognised as a leader in the area of oncologic reconstructive surgery, both nationally and internationally. Dr. Cordeiro has made significant advancements in plastic surgery, particularly in breast reconstruction, microsurgery, and reconstruction in the head and neck. His innovations include the use of free tissue transfers for oncologic reconstruction, with new applications for free flaps to address complex reconstructive problems in the mandible, maxilla, midface, pharynx, vagina, and breast. He is also working on newer techniques and approaches to reconstruction for patients who have been previously radiated or may require future radiation, using implants as well as the patient's own tissues.Dr. Cordeiro is an esteemed lecturer, having spoken extensively throughout the United States and the world, and has authored over 300 scientific papers and book chapters. He is a member of the editorial boards of three major plastic and reconstructive surgery journals. Your host, Dr Vimal Gokani, is a Consultant plastic surgeon in London, England. "Giants in Plastic Surgery" episodes of "PRS Global Open Deep Cuts" are produced & edited by Dr George Adigbli, who is an Academic Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in Oxford, England. #PRSGlobalOpen #DeepCutsPodcast #PlasticSurgery #GiantsPlasticSurgery