PRS Journal Club

In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2025 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Christopher Kalmar, Ilana Margulies, and Amanda Sergesketter- and special guest, David Stepien, MD, discuss the following articles from the October 2025 issue: "Private Equity Investment in Plastic Surgery Clinics: A Scoping Review" by Roth, Yu, and Taub. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/PSClinicInvest Special guest, David Stepien, MD, is currently an Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Duke University, where he performs both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery focusing primarily on facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, and aesthetic breast surgery. He obtained his MD and his PhD from Boston University, followed by integrated plastic surgery residency at the University of Michigan and aesthetic surgery fellowship at The Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship of Los Angeles. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCOct25Collection The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of ASPS.

In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2025 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Christopher Kalmar, Ilana Margulies, and Amanda Sergesketter- and special guest, David Stepien, MD, discuss the following articles from the October 2025 issue: "Deep Plane Face Lift in Asian Patients" by Wong, Hsieh, and Mendelson. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/AsianDPFL Special guest, David Stepien, MD, is currently an Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Duke University, where he performs both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery focusing primarily on facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, and aesthetic breast surgery. He obtained his MD and his PhD from Boston University, followed by integrated plastic surgery residency at the University of Michigan and aesthetic surgery fellowship at The Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship of Los Angeles. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCOct25Collection The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of ASPS.

In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2025 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Christopher Kalmar, Ilana Margulies, and Amanda Sergesketter- and special guest, David Stepien, MD, discuss the following articles from the October 2025 issue: "The Influence of the Pitanguy Ligament on the Supratip Break Point in Open Rhinoplasty" by Şirinoğlu, Güvercin, Tatar, and Gence. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/PitanguyInfluence Special guest, David Stepien, MD, is currently an Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Duke University, where he performs both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery focusing primarily on facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, and aesthetic breast surgery. He obtained his MD and his PhD from Boston University, followed by integrated plastic surgery residency at the University of Michigan and aesthetic surgery fellowship at The Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship of Los Angeles. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCOct25Collection The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of ASPS.

In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2025 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Christopher Kalmar, Ilana Margulies, and Amanda Sergesketter- and special guest, Jesse Selber, MD, discuss the following articles from the September 2025 issue: "Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy with Immediate Breast Reconstruction: The Laterothoracic Approach without Robotic Assistance" by Pozzo, Lhuaire, Mernier, et al. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/NSM_IBR Special guest, Jesse Selber, MD, was most recently the Acting Chair, the Director of Clinical Research and Professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Currently, he is a Physician Executive and the Surgery Service Line Chief of Beaumont, where he also serves as Professor of Plastic Surgery. In this role, Dr. Selber is responsible for all surgical activities within the Beaumont System, including 8 hospitals overseeing 2000 surgeons. Dr. Selber completed surgery residency at the University of Pennsylvania and fellowship in Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Selber's clinical practice is exclusively complex cancer reconstruction. He is a surgical innovator, developing numerous techniques, and author of the only robotic plastic surgery textbook. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCSept25Collection The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of ASPS.

In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2025 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Christopher Kalmar, Ilana Margulies, and Amanda Sergesketter- and special guest, Jesse Selber, MD, discuss the following articles from the September 2025 issue: "Robotic Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction with Profunda Artery Perforator Flaps" by Haddock, Teotia, and Farr. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/SPrNSM_PAPflaps Special guest, Jesse Selber, MD, was most recently the Acting Chair, the Director of Clinical Research and Professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Currently, he is a Physician Executive and the Surgery Service Line Chief of Beaumont, where he also serves as Professor of Plastic Surgery. In this role, Dr. Selber is responsible for all surgical activities within the Beaumont System, including 8 hospitals overseeing 2000 surgeons. Dr. Selber completed surgery residency at the University of Pennsylvania and fellowship in Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Selber's clinical practice is exclusively complex cancer reconstruction. He is a surgical innovator, developing numerous techniques, and author of the only robotic plastic surgery textbook. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCSept25Collection The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of ASPS.

In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2025 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Christopher Kalmar, Ilana Margulies, and Amanda Sergesketter- and special guest, Jesse Selber, MD, discuss the following articles from the September 2025 issue: "Assessing the Shift: Increasing Rates of Immediate Breast Reconstruction by Nonplastic Surgeons: Insights from a Nationwide Analysis" by Kilmer, Pawly, Wehelie. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/BreastReconShift Special guest, Jesse Selber, MD, was most recently the Acting Chair, the Director of Clinical Research and Professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Currently, he is a Physician Executive and the Surgery Service Line Chief of Beaumont, where he also serves as Professor of Plastic Surgery. In this role, Dr. Selber is responsible for all surgical activities within the Beaumont System, including 8 hospitals overseeing 2000 surgeons. Dr. Selber completed surgery residency at the University of Pennsylvania and fellowship in Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Selber's clinical practice is exclusively complex cancer reconstruction. He is a surgical innovator, developing numerous techniques, and author of the only robotic plastic surgery textbook. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCSept25Collection The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of ASPS.

In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2025 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Christopher Kalmar, Ilana Margulies, and Amanda Sergesketter- and special guest, James Higgins, MD, discuss the following articles from the August 2025 issue: "Interfacility Competition and Its Impact on Cost of Carpal Tunnel Release" by Rivedal, Cichocki, Tong, et al. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/CostofCarpal Special guest, James Higgins, MD is the Chief of The Curtis National Hand Center at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He completed his plastic surgery residency at the University of Rochester, followed by hand fellowship at the Curtis National Hand Center. Among his many accomplishments he was a prior ASRM Godina fellow, ASSH Sterling Bunnell Traveling Fellow, and he currently serves as the vice president of the ASRM Council. He is widely published in hand surgery and upper extremity microsurgery and is a pioneer in upper extremity vascularized bone reconstruction. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCAug25Collection The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of ASPS.

James Higgins, MD, Chief of The Curtis National Hand Center, joins the discussion on enhancing patient transfer quality in upper extremity surgery. He shares insights from a retrospective study that reveals how improved protocols and communication can significantly reduce avoidable transfers. The conversation delves into innovative techniques in replantation and the potential to expedite surgical care by bypassing emergency departments. Ethical considerations in patient assessment and the role of telemedicine in outcomes are also thoughtfully examined, making for a compelling listen.

In this engaging discussion, Dr. James Higgins, Chief of The Curtis National Hand Center, shares his pioneering insights in upper extremity microsurgery. He emphasizes the advantages of toe transfers over traditional digital replantation, revealing findings from a study that highlights better functional outcomes. The conversation also tackles patient counseling for reconstruction options, stressing the importance of informed consent and emotional support. With a wealth of experience, Dr. Higgins guides listeners through the complexities of surgical decision-making.

Dive into the transformative world of artificial intelligence in aesthetic surgery! Discover how AI enhances communication between patients and surgeons during lip-lift procedures. Explore the potential of AI to personalize patient outcomes while also addressing its limitations. Gain insights into the crucial balance of managing patient expectations, especially when using AI-generated images. Learn about innovative technologies that aid in creating realistic visual representations to foster clearer understanding in consultations.