PRS Journal Club
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
With every issue of the number-one medical journal in the field of plastic surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the Editor-in-Chief and our annually-appointed Resident Ambassadors to the Editorial Board select three "Journal Club" articles. In the #PRSJournalClub podcast, the Resident Ambassadors and a special guest expert discuss the three Journal Club picks in the context of all relevant background material and with special emphasis on the new studies' effects on current practice and understanding of the plastic surgery procedure or trend being discussed. They give a digest version of each paper and discuss its pearls and pitfalls, clinical relevance, and real-world implications.
Read the monthly PRS Journal Club picks, and related classic articles and videos, for free each month on PRSJournal.com. Join us monthly on Facebook.com/PRSJournal for a live Q&A with the authors.
Read the monthly PRS Journal Club picks, and related classic articles and videos, for free each month on PRSJournal.com. Join us monthly on Facebook.com/PRSJournal for a live Q&A with the authors.
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Dec 18, 2024 • 15min
Multiple Perforator Propeller Flaps" with Harvey Chim, MD - Dec. 2024 Journal Club
Discover innovative techniques in reconstructive surgery with a focus on multiple perforator propeller flaps. Hear about a unique 'jigsaw puzzle' approach for extensive defect reconstruction that emphasizes the advantages of these flaps. The discussion highlights significant advancements, including the use of ultrasound in preoperative planning and considerations for smokers. Experts share insights from patient case reviews, showcasing successful outcomes and technical tips to improve surgical practices and aesthetic results.

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Dec 11, 2024 • 14min
Upper Extremity Surgery in Cervical SCI" with Harvey Chim, MD - Dec. 2024 Journal Club
Explore the groundbreaking approaches to upper extremity surgeries for cervical spinal cord injuries. Discover how timing and rehabilitation strategies impact patient outcomes. The discussion highlights impressive gains in mobility and independence through nerve and tendon transfers. Learn about the crucial role of personalized treatment plans, with an emphasis on enhancing grip strength for daily activities. Insights from a renowned expert shed light on the complexities and successes of these innovative surgical interventions.

Dec 4, 2024 • 9min
Recovery after Peripheral Nerve Injury" with Harvey Chim, MD - Dec. 2024 Journal Club
The discussion kicks off with the fascinating role of polyethylene glycol in enhancing sensory recovery after digital nerve injuries. Experts dive into a groundbreaking clinical study showing PEG's advantages over traditional methods. They explore the challenges of surgical trials in this innovative field. There's also an engaging comparison of autograft and allograft techniques, emphasizing the promising early results with Pact-fusion. Listeners gain insights into the future of nerve repair and the potential for improved patient outcomes.

Nov 20, 2024 • 22min
"Mandibular Reconstruction" with Scott Bartlett, MD - Nov. 2024 Journal Club
In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2024 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Rami Kantar, Yoshi Toyoda, and Amanda Sergesketter- and special guest, Scott Bartlett, MD, discuss the following articles from the November 2024 issue: "Loop-Neurorrhaphy Technique for Preventing Bone Resorption and Preserving Lower Lip Sensation in Mandibular Reconstruction Using Vascularized Iliac Bone Flap: A Single-Center Randomized Clinical Trial" Shi, Zhang, Zhang, et al. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/MandReconLoop Special guest, Dr. Scott Bartlett, is the former chair of Plastic Surgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and is the director of the craniofacial program at CHOP where he also holds The Mary Downs Endowed Chair in Pediatric Craniofacial Treatment and Research, in addition to being a Professor of Plastic Surgery at The Perelman School of Medicine at The University of Pennsylvania. He obtained his medical degree at Washington University in St. Louis followed by plastic surgery training at The Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and pediatric and craniomaxillofacial surgery fellowship at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Bartlett is an international authority in craniofacial surgery and won the AAPS Clinician of the Year award in 2023. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCNov24Collection

Nov 13, 2024 • 19min
"Racial Disparities in Cleft Lip Repair" with Scott Bartlett, MD - Nov. 2024 Journal Club
In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2024 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Rami Kantar, Yoshi Toyoda, and Amanda Sergesketter- and special guest, Scott Bartlett, MD, discuss the following articles from the November 2024 issue: "A National Assessment of Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Cleft Lip Repair" by Peck, Parsaei, Jazayeri, et al. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/RacialCleftLipRepair Special guest, Dr. Scott Bartlett, is the former chair of Plastic Surgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and is the director of the craniofacial program at CHOP where he also holds The Mary Downs Endowed Chair in Pediatric Craniofacial Treatment and Research, in addition to being a Professor of Plastic Surgery at The Perelman School of Medicine at The University of Pennsylvania. He obtained his medical degree at Washington University in St. Louis followed by plastic surgery training at The Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and pediatric and craniomaxillofacial surgery fellowship at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Bartlett is an international authority in craniofacial surgery and won the AAPS Clinician of the Year award in 2023. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCNov24Collection

Nov 6, 2024 • 15min
"Diplopia after Orbital Fracture Repair" with Scott Bartlett, MD - Nov. 2024 Journal Club
In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2024 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Rami Kantar, Yoshi Toyoda, and Amanda Sergesketter- and special guest, Scott Bartlett, MD, discuss the following articles from the November 2024 issue: "Predictors of Postoperative Diplopia following Orbital Fracture Repair in Adults" by Hassan, Yoon, Er, et al. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/DiplopiaOFractures Special guest, Dr. Scott Bartlett, is the former chair of Plastic Surgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and is the director of the craniofacial program at CHOP where he also holds The Mary Downs Endowed Chair in Pediatric Craniofacial Treatment and Research, in addition to being a Professor of Plastic Surgery at The Perelman School of Medicine at The University of Pennsylvania. He obtained his medical degree at Washington University in St. Louis followed by plastic surgery training at The Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and pediatric and craniomaxillofacial surgery fellowship at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Bartlett is an international authority in craniofacial surgery and won the AAPS Clinician of the Year award in 2023. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCNov24Collection

Oct 23, 2024 • 38min
Bonus Episode. PRS Journal Club Live: DIEP Flap vs PAP Flap vs LAP Flap with Dr. Said C. Azoury
Dr. Said C. Azoury, a pioneering reconstructive microsurgeon at the University of Pennsylvania, dives into the intricacies of breast reconstruction techniques in this engaging session. He contrasts the DIEP, PAP, and LAP flaps, weighing their complication rates and aesthetic outcomes. Insights into the importance of surgeon experience and preoperative counseling are shared. The audience’s input adds a lively element, especially regarding the innovative SIEA technique, sparking discussions on patient-centered approaches in surgical planning.

Oct 16, 2024 • 13min
"Aesthetic Cleft Outcomes in Adolescence" with Jeffrey Marcus, MD - Oct. 2024 Journal Club
In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2024 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Rami Kantar, Yoshi Toyoda, and Amanda Sergesketter- and special guest, Jeffrey Marcus, MD, discuss the following articles from the October 2024 issue: "Aesthetic Outcomes in Cleft Care: Exploring Patterns in Patient-Reported Outcomes across Adolescence" Dunworth, Hernandez, Ching, et al. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/AdolescenceCleftCare Special guest, Dr. Jeffrey Marcus, is Professor and chief of the Division of Plastic, Maxillofacial, and Oral Surgery at Duke University. He obtained his medical degree at the University of Michigan followed by plastic surgery residency at Northwestern and fellowships in both pediatric plastic surgery and craniofacial surgery at the University of Toronto Sick Kids. His clinical interests focus on cleft and craniofacial surgery, facial paralysis, and rhinoplasty. He is the past president of the Rhinoplasty Society and the recipient of numerous grants and patents in craniomaxillofacial surgery. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCOct24Collection

Oct 9, 2024 • 19min
"Tip Shaping in Primary Rhinoplasty" with Jeffrey Marcus, MD - Oct. 2024 Journal Club
In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2024 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Rami Kantar, Yoshi Toyoda, and Amanda Sergesketter- and special guest, Jeffrey Marcus, MD, discuss the following articles from the October 2024 issue: "Role of Rib Graft for Tip Shaping in Primary Rhinoplasty: A Retrospective Case Series of 30 Patients" by Novak, Cason, and Rohrich. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/RoleofRib Special guest, Dr. Jeffrey Marcus, is Professor and chief of the Division of Plastic, Maxillofacial, and Oral Surgery at Duke University. He obtained his medical degree at the University of Michigan followed by plastic surgery residency at Northwestern and fellowships in both pediatric plastic surgery and craniofacial surgery at the University of Toronto Sick Kids. His clinical interests focus on cleft and craniofacial surgery, facial paralysis, and rhinoplasty. He is the past president of the Rhinoplasty Society and the recipient of numerous grants and patents in craniomaxillofacial surgery. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCOct24Collection

Oct 2, 2024 • 24min
"Facial Nerve Injury after Face Lift" with Jeffrey Marcus, MD - Oct. 2024 Journal Club
In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2024 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Rami Kantar, Yoshi Toyoda, and Amanda Sergesketter- and special guest, Jeffrey Marcus, MD, discuss the following articles from the October 2024 issue: "Post–Face Lift Facial Paralysis: A 20-Year Experience" by Goldberg, McGonagle, and Hadlock. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/NerveInjuryFL Special guest, Dr. Jeffrey Marcus, is Professor and chief of the Division of Plastic, Maxillofacial, and Oral Surgery at Duke University. He obtained his medical degree at the University of Michigan followed by plastic surgery residency at Northwestern and fellowships in both pediatric plastic surgery and craniofacial surgery at the University of Toronto Sick Kids. His clinical interests focus on cleft and craniofacial surgery, facial paralysis, and rhinoplasty. He is the past president of the Rhinoplasty Society and the recipient of numerous grants and patents in craniomaxillofacial surgery. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCOct24Collection


