PRS Journal Club

Evan Matros, MD, a leading surgeon and program director at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, explores the intricate relationship between legislation and breast reconstruction rates. He discusses significant disparities among racial and ethnic groups, despite improvements post-Affordable Care Act. Dr. Matros emphasizes the role of financial barriers and social determinants in accessing care, urging a deeper examination of healthcare inequities. He calls for research and targeted interventions to ensure all patients can benefit from reconstruction options.

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, Evan Matros, MD, discuss the following articles from the May 2025 issue: "The Financial Impact of a Cosurgeon in Breast Microsurgery" by DeVito, Ke, Park, et al. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/CosurgeonFinance Special guest, Evan Matros, MD is an attending surgeon, Vice Chair of Health Information Technology in the Department of Surgery, and the program director of the microsurgery fellowship at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. He completed his General Surgery and Plastic Surgery Residencies at Harvard Medical School followed by a microsurgery fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He also has received his MPH at Columbia University and Master of Medical Science degree from Harvard Medical School. Among his many accomplishments, Dr. Matros is the current vice president of the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery Council, he currently serves on the editorial board of the PRS Journal, and he is widely published in reconstructive microsurgery. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCMay25Collection The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of ASPS

Join Elizabeth Hall-Findlay, a leading figure in aesthetic breast surgery, as she dives into the nuances of textured versus smooth-surfaced implants. The conversation reveals that recent studies show no significant differences in complications or patient satisfaction between the two types. Insights on how surgery techniques have evolved, alongside the role of AI in preoperative counseling, add depth to the discussion. Additionally, the challenges of 3D modeling in patient preferences are explored, sparking exciting possibilities for the future of breast augmentation.

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, Elizabeth Hall-Findlay, MD, discuss the following articles from the April 2025 issue: "Modified McKissock Technique for Secondary Breast Reduction: A Prospective Study on Safety and Surgical and Aesthetic Outcomes" by Feldler, Zaussinger, Ehebruster, et al. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/Mckissock2nMamm Special guest, Elizabeth Hall-Findlay, MD, is internationally renowned in aesthetic breast surgery, and currently practices aesthetic surgery of the breast and body in Alberta, Canada, where she has been practicing since 1983. She completed her bachelor's degree at McGill University followed by her MD at the University of Western Ontario, followed by general surgery training in Canada and plastic surgery residency at UCSF and Montefiore. She even completed a clinical microsurgery and hand fellowship at the Buncke Clinic in 1980. She is known for pioneering the 'Hall Findlay Technique,' has authored numerous textbook chapters and textbooks in aesthetic breast surgery, has lectured on almost every continent around the world, and was even the recipient of the prestigious ASPS Special Achievement award in plastic surgery. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCApril25Collection 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, Elizabeth Hall-Findlay, MD, discuss the following articles from the April 2025 issue: "Estimating the Prevalence of Breast Implant–Associated Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma: A Systematic Review" by Ward, Calderbank, Tang, et al. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/BIA-ALCLPrev Special guest, Elizabeth Hall-Findlay, MD, is internationally renowned in aesthetic breast surgery, and currently practices aesthetic surgery of the breast and body in Alberta, Canada, where she has been practicing since 1983. She completed her bachelor's degree at McGill University followed by her MD at the University of Western Ontario, followed by general surgery training in Canada and plastic surgery residency at UCSF and Montefiore. She even completed a clinical microsurgery and hand fellowship at the Buncke Clinic in 1980. She is known for pioneering the 'Hall Findlay Technique,' has authored numerous textbook chapters and textbooks in aesthetic breast surgery, has lectured on almost every continent around the world, and was even the recipient of the prestigious ASPS Special Achievement award in plastic surgery. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCApril25Collection 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, Brad Hill, MD, discuss the following articles from the March 2025 issue: "Cost Comparison of Digital Nerve Repair Techniques" Hu, Williams, Kammien, et al. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/DNRCostComparison Special guest, Brad Hill, MD, completed combined residency training in General Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at New York University, followed by a Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at the Curtis National Hand Center. Dr Hill currently serves as the Director of Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Education at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is an avid educator and guest on several other national medical podcasts. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/March25JCCollection

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, Brad Hill, MD, discuss the following articles from the March 2025 issue: "Eaton-Littler Ligament Reconstruction in Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Instability: Outcomes and Prognostic Factors in 74 Patients" by Nieuwdrop, Jongen, Hundepool, et al. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/EatonLittLigamen Special guest, Brad Hill, MD, completed combined residency training in General Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at New York University, followed by a Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at the Curtis National Hand Center. Dr Hill currently serves as the Director of Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Education at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is an avid educator and guest on several other national medical podcasts. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/March25JCCollection

Brad Hill, MD, Director of Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Education at Vanderbilt, dives into cutting-edge discussions on nerve ischemia and stimulation. He challenges traditional views on nerve vulnerability during surgical procedures, suggesting nerves may withstand longer compression than previously thought. The conversation delves into innovative management strategies for cubital tunnel syndrome and the effectiveness of intraoperative nerve stimulation. Hill's insights push the boundaries of established medical beliefs, emphasizing a need for continual reevaluation in the field.

Edward I. Chang, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon and professor at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, joins the discussion with Resident Ambassadors Christopher Kalmar, Ilana Margulies, and Amanda Sergesketter. They tackle the ethical dilemmas in challenging patient-surgeon relationships, especially with psychiatric comorbidities. Dr. Chang emphasizes the need for trust and empathy in managing older surgical patients and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in postoperative care. It's a deep dive into maintaining ethical standards while ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Discover the latest insights into the superthin anterolateral thigh flap and its implications in reconstructive surgery. Listen as experts tackle the reliability and safety concerns associated with flap perfusion and donor site morbidity. They compare super-thin and superfascial ALT flaps, revealing unexpected similarities in outcomes. The discussion also highlights innovative harvesting techniques tailored to varied anatomical differences between Asian and Western patients, and the importance of advanced ultrasound technology in improving surgical precision.