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  • In this Leveling Up episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Dr. Kongkrit Chaiyasate discusses his unique practice model of adult and pediatric craniofacial surgery combined with microsurgery, how to approach difficult cases with high complication rates, increasing efficiency in surgery when you don't have a lot of assistance in the OR, why efficiency increases surgeon longevity, how he has arranged his practice logistics to handle his incredible surgical volume, what differentiates a great surgeon from a good surgeon, his international charitable efforts, how he builds trust with his trainees in the operating room, and why calculated risks lead to greater success.

    Read a recent classic PRS Global Open article by Dr. Chaiyasate and co-authors, “Utilization of a Chimeric Medial Femoral Condyle Free Flap for Mandibular Osteoradionecrosis”: https://bit.ly/GOXDC_Chaiyasate

    Dr. Kongkrit Chaiyasate is an Associate Professor in the Division of Plastic Surgery at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. He graduated from medical school in Thailand, and then general surgery residency in Providence Hospital and Medical Center, and plastic surgery residency at Wayne State University in Detroit. He then completed two fellowships - craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery at Washington University in St Louis, followed by microsurgery at the Ohio State University. He then joined the faculty at Beaumont Health where he has been pushing the boundaries of reconstructive surgery ever since. He instituted the integrated craniomaxillofacial and reconstructive microsurgery fellowship there in 2017, and serves as the Program Director. He has won multiple awards at the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery including two Best Case awards and three Best Save awards. His practice is broad and head to toe, focus on reconstructive microsurgery of the head and neck, breast, and extremity, as well as pediatric and adult craniofacial surgery.

    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.

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  • In this "Giants in Plastic Surgery" episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Dr. Shai Rozen discusses how his life began in Israel but his career led him to America. Since he was young, he spent a portion of his life in America, and he details how the obstacles and persistence in overcoming them led him from graduating medical school in Tel Aviv to doing residency in Baltimore at John Hopkins. A cross-cultural surgeon who is uniquely driven, Dr. Shai Rozen embodies what is possible when passion meets perseverance on the path to success.

    Read a recent classic PRS Global Open article by Dr. Rozen and co-authors, “Cross Facial Nerve Grafting for Smile Restoration: Thoughts on Improving Graft Inset”: https://bit.ly/GOXDC_ShaiRozen

    Shai M. Rozen, MD, is Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Plastic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He specializes in facial paralysis (facial reanimation) surgery, facial cosmetic surgery, and microsurgery.

    A graduate of Tel Aviv University School of Medicine, Dr. Rozen later completed separate residencies in first general surgery and then plastic surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He then received advanced training in craniofacial surgery, followed by extensive training in peripheral nerve surgery through a fellowship at Johns Hopkins.

    At UT Southwestern, he has co-created with colleagues from neurotology and neurosurgery a specialty group treating patients with facial paralysis. Dr. Rozen specializes in aesthetic surgery of the face, concentrating on face lift surgery, rhinoplasty (nose surgery), and eyelid surgery.

    Dr. Rozen has published over 100 manuscripts and book chapters relating to plastic surgery and facial reanimation surgery. He has more than 150 scientific abstracts presented in national and international meetings. He has provided more than 300 invited talks on various aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery and speaks both nationally and internationally in major scientific meetings, international courses, and at leading academic centers in the country and around the world.

    Your host, Dr. Vimal Gokani, is a senior Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in London, England. Your producer & editor, Charlene Kok, is a Year 2 Medical Student in Imperial College London, England, with a keen interest in Plastic Surgery.

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  • In this Leveling Up episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Dr. Ahmed Afifi discusses his experiences in his many fellowships, his approach to seeking continuous improvement in his practice of surgery and challenging dogma at all times, his approach to marking body contouring patients and how he verifies his marks in the OR before starting surgery, why he doesn't sit patients up in most breast surgeries, his use of tumescence and TXA, his technique for abdominoplasty plication and umbilicus inset, how he uses fat grafting to improve aesthetic results in brachioplasty, gynecomastia, abdominoplasty, breast augmentations and mastopexies, the wagon wheel closure for the areola in breast surgeries, why he switched from the endoscopic brow lift to the gliding brow lift, the use of the hemostatic net in facelifts, and how residents can learn when watching an expert operate.

    Dr. Ahmed Afifi is an Associate Professor in the Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He graduated from medical school and did a surgery residency in Cairo, Egypt, and then completed three clinical fellowships in the US - craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, Hand and Microsurgery at the University of New Mexico, and finally Aesthetic and Breast Reconstruction at the Cleveland Clinic. He has been in practice at the University of Wisconsin since 2011, with a clinical practice focusing on body contouring and facial aesthetic surgery, migraine surgery, as well as breast reconstruction.

    Read a classic PRS Global Open article by Dr. Afifi and co-authors- “Current Trends in Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction: A Survey of American Society of Plastic Surgeons Members”: https://bit.ly/GOXDC_Afifi

    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.

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  • In this "Giants in Plastic Surgery" episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts podcast, Dr. Justin Sacks discusses the journey through his plastic surgery career. He discusses his time in theatres and laboratories that built him to the surgeon he is today, and his family that inspires and motivates him.

    Read a recent PRS Global Open article by Dr. Sacks and co-authors, “Investigating Weekend Effect in the Management of Upper and Lower Extremity Degloving Injuries”: https://bit.ly/GOXDC_Sacks

    Justin M. Sacks MD, MBA is the Shoenberg Professor and Chief, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis. He recently spent the last decade at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine where he was the Vice-Chair of Clinical Operations and Director of Oncological Reconstruction.

    A graduate from Cornell University, Dr. Sacks received his medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, where he also completed his combined general surgery and plastic surgery residency.

    His research focuses on advancements in the field of vascularized composite allotransplantation, tissue engineering and vascular perfusion assessment. His clinical interests include the reconstruction of all forms of acquired, oncological and traumatic defects ranging from the head and neck to the breast, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities.

    He is the co-founder of the Johns Hopkins Biotech Startup Lifesprout. In addition, his team has developed a pressure sensing device to help mitigate pressure sore development in the in-patient setting. Dr. Sacks maintains a robust clinical reconstructive practice while at the same time performing basic science, clinical outcomes and translational research. He has authored over 100 original publications in peer-reviewed journals and 20 textbook chapters on plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery. He serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Currently, he is the immediate past-Chair of the Plastic Surgery Research Council.

    Your host, Dr. Vimal Gokani, is a senior Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in London, England. Your producer & editor, Charlene Kok, is a Year 2 Medical Student in Imperial College London, England, with a keen interest in Plastic Surgery.

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  • In this Leveling Up episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts podcast, Dr. James Higgins discusses his involvement in the development of the medial femoral trochlear flap, how to develop and perfect a new surgical procedure, how he has gone about turning the MFT flap into an outpatient procedure, the difficulty of using computer-aided design in scaphoid reconstruction, the importance of rigorous assessment of outcomes to verify that new procedures are actually effective, why he likes end-to-side anastomoses, the use of doppler for flap perforator mapping, using angiography for chronic vaso-occlusive disease, how to adjust when a surgery isn't going well or a flap fails, and the importance of work-life balance.

    Dr. James Higgins is the Chief of Hand Surgery and the Hand Fellowship Program Director at the Curtis National Hand Center at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, and the site director for the Walter Reed Hand Surgery Fellowship training program, in Baltimore, Maryland. He is a member of multiple national committees for the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Society for Reconstructive microsurgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He was a recipient of ASRM's Godina Fellowship in 2010 and was the Sterling Bunnell Traveling Fellow for ASSH in 2013 - one of only three surgeons to have ever received both accolades.

    Read a classic PRS Global Open article by Dr. Higgins and co-author, Victor Wong- “Medial Femoral Condyle Flap:” https://bit.ly/GOXDC_Higgins

    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.

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  • In this "Giants in Plastic Surgery" episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Dr. Stefania Tuinder discusses what inspires her, motivates her, and gives her strength amidst adversity. She discusses her move from Italy to the Netherlands, a rich cross-cultural perspective and the gendered experience from both, and how to leverage strengths from differences. A lively surgeon who has a lifelong dedication to her work, Dr. Tuinder delivers useful perspective.

    Read a recent PRS Global Open abstract by Dr. Tuinder and co-authors, “Internal and International Comparison of Breast-Q REACT, a Real-Time Engagement and Communication Tool, for Autologous Breast Reconstruction”: https://bit.ly/GOXDC_Tuinder

    Dr. Stefania Tuinder has been working in the Netherlands since 2005. She has conducted extensive anatomical research into new techniques for breast reconstruction, which has led to the revolutionary discovery of the SC-GAP and the LTP, which will probably be increasingly used as a technique for breast reconstruction in the coming years.

    She completed the first four years of her medical training in Varese, Italy, and the remaining two years in the Netherlands. She subsequently worked as a physician assistant at the Maastricht UMC+ and the Viecuri MC and since 2007 she has been working as a plastic surgeon at the Maastricht UMC+. She specializes in performing breast reconstructions, in particular breast reconstructions using the patient's own tissue. Another focus in her work is surgery on people with facial paralysis (congenital or as a result of a tumor or operation).

    Your host, Dr. Vimal Gokani, is a senior Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in London, England.

    Your producer & editor, Charlene Kok, is a Year 2 Medical Student in Imperial College London, England, with a keen interest in Plastic Surgery.

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  • In this Leveling Up episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts podcast, Dr. Al Aly discusses many aspects of aesthetic surgery, such as conflicting zones of skin pull, honesty in assessing surgical results, his approach to surgical markings, the difference between the lower body lift and the belt lipectomy, his approach to brachioplasty including placement of the scar, patient positioning, and use of liposuction, his technique for handling postoperative seromas, what he asks residents to focus on when learning a surgical technique, and the importance of making the performance of surgery look beautiful.

    Dr. Al Aly is a Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas TX. He completed residencies in ENT as well as Plastic Surgery and a fellowship in facial plastic surgery. He worked at the university of Iowa for 13 years where he pioneered body contouring for massive weight loss patients, and literally wrote the definitive book on the techniques involved. Subsequently he was the vice chair of the division of plastic surgery at UC Irvine and then moved to Abu Dhabi where he was the section head of plastic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic hospital. He has been at UT Southwestern since 2020 as a full professor in the department of plastic surgery. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum and is past President of the Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation. In 2008 he received the Aesthetic Society's Lockwood Award, bestowed on surgeons who have made major contributions to the field of body contouring.

    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.

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  • In this "Giants in Plastic Surgery" episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, we peer into Dr. Hung-Chi Chen’s life – both in the minute details of what a typical week looks like for him, as well as the things that bring him joy outside of work – his family and how they have influenced his life and work. Having trained across the world in Taiwan, China, Australia, and the United States, as well as having done charity work in various other countries such as India, South America, and Southeast Asia, Dr. Chen reveals a unique cross-cultural perspective and how fellows and doctors in different cultures have different skills that they bring to the table. A lively surgeon who has a lifelong dedication to his work, Dr. Chen delivers useful perspective.

    Read a recent classic PRS Global Open article by Dr. Chen and co-authors, “The “Crater” Arteriotomy: A Technique Aiding Precise Intimal Apposition in End-to-side Microvascular Anastomosis”: https://bit.ly/GOXDC_Chen

    Dr. Hung-Chi Chen is presently the Superintendent of International Medical Service Center at the China Medical University Hospital. He specializes in complex microvascular reconstructive surgery as well as the microvascular transfer of intestine for various reconstructive – which he has written a book on. He is an academic, innovator, scientist, educator, leader, and master surgeon.
    He has over 600 papers to his name and has directed more than 150 fellows in almost 30 countries. He treats some of the most challenging cases from all over the globe and his career spans almost 40 years. He was named one of the most inspirational scientists of the world in 2021.

    He is the past President of the Reconstructive Microsurgery Institute in Taiwan, and the Chief of Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, in Taoyuan.
    Your host, Dr. Vimal Gokani, is a senior Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in London, England.
    Your producer & editor, Charlene Kok, is a Year 2 Medical Student in Imperial College London, England, with a keen interest in Plastic Surgery.

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  • In this Leveling Up episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts podcast, Dr. L. Scott Levin discusses how to manage the operating room and plan for a case, how the concept of orthoplastic reconstruction came about, his approach to teaching in the operating room, the importance of elegance in surgery, how to be successful in microsurgery, and finally, some words of wisdom from the many excellent surgeons he has worked with over the decades.

    Read a recent classic PRS Global Open article by Dr. Levin and co-authors, “The Value of an Orthoplastic Approach to Management of Lower Extremity Trauma: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis”: https://bit.ly/PRSGODC_Levin

    L. Scott Levin, MD, FACS, FAOA is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, and a Professor in the Division of Plastic Surgery, and Vice President and Associate Dean for Resource Development at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia. Dr. Levin heads the Hand transplantation program and Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Program at Penn and directed the teams that have performed 4 bilateral hand and arm transplants.

    He was the Board of Regents Chair and served as the Orthopedic Regent of the American College of Surgeons, a past president of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the world society of reconstructive microsurgery, the American society for reconstructive microsurgery, and the American society of reconstructive transplantation. He was also a past member of the Board of Directors of the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

    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.

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  • In this "Giants in Plastic Surgery" episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Professor Isao Koshima shares the inspiring story of his journey into medicine and his rise to become an innovator in plastic surgery techniques. Driven by family illness, he pursued medical school and later conducted rigorous private training to develop his skills in microsurgery, facilitating early exposure to advanced procedures. He discusses developing breakthroughs like perforator flaps, super microsurgery, and now nanosurgery. Beyond his pioneering surgical work, Prof. Koshima reveals how he maintains balance with family life and interests like martial arts and samurai history. In this fascinating conversation, he provides insight into his desire to provide patients not just physical treatment but mental satisfaction. An accomplished surgeon who still makes time for what matters, Prof. Koshima delivers useful perspective.

    Read a recent classic PRS Global Open article by Professor Koshima and co-authors, “Technical Tips for Anastomosis of 0.2-mm Diameter Vessels during Lymphatic Venous Anastomosis”: https://bit.ly/GOXDC_Koshima

    Professor Isao Koshima is a world-renowned pioneer in reconstructive microsurgery and lymphatic surgery. Currently, he serves as President of the World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, Honorary President of the International Society of Lymphology, Executive Director of the Japanese Society of Lymphology, and Contributing Professor at Hiroshima University Hospital.

    Over his illustrious career, Prof. Koshima has made groundbreaking contributions to the fields of perforator flap surgery, supermicrosurgery, nerve flap transfers, and lymphatic microsurgery. He conceptualized the use of perforator flaps in reconstruction, revolutionizing plastic surgery. His innovations include pioneering the DIEP, ALT, and chimera flaps for complex head and neck reconstruction. Known for establishing supermicrovascular anastomosis techniques, he achieved the first sub-millimeter 0.3 mm anastomoses. Recently, he accomplished nanomicrosurgery with 30-micron needles and nanomicro video systems.

    With over 500 publications on supermicrosurgery and lymphedema, Prof. Koshima's research has earned international acclaim. He has received prestigious honors including the Harry J. Buncke Lectureship from the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery and the Maliniac Lectureship from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

    Dedicated to advancing reconstructive techniques globally, Prof. Koshima has shared his expertise through physician training programs worldwide. His pioneering work has restored form and function for countless patients. Prof. Koshima's innovations continue to push the boundaries of possibility in reconstructive microsurgery.

    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 Clinical Lecturer in plastic surgery in Oxford, England.

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  • During a live session at PSTM 2023 (Plastic Surgery The Meeting) in Austin Texas, Dr. Paris Butler and Dr. Nicole Sommer discussed their PRS Global Open Mini-Series, "Targeting Inclusive Excellence in Plastic Surgery." Drs. Butler and Sommer discussed the four papers that make up this mini-series, shared inspiring stories of black plastic surgeons and women plastic surgeons who succeeded despite the barriers placed before them, discussed the systemic biases that lead to a lack of diversity, the importance of informal mentorship, how we might go about both increasing diversity in our specialty, and encouraging surgeons to give back to their communities. Following the formal discussion, Drs. Butler and Sommer answered some excellent audience questions about the resident selection process and more.

    Read the free PRS Global Open Mini-Series from the ASPS Diversity and Inclusion Committee, “Targeting Inclusive Excellence in Plastic Surgery”: https://bit.ly/ASPSDiversityInclusion

    Dr. Paris Butler is an Associate Professor in the Division of Plastic Surgery at the Yale University School of Medicine. He is also the inaugural Yale Department of Surgery Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the GME Assistant DEI Director at Yale School of Medicine. He is a director of the American Board of Surgery. He is board certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

    Dr. Nicole Sommer is a Professor in the Division of plastic surgery at the Southern Illinois University in Springfield Illinois. She is the Director of the SIU Cosmetic Clinic and the Plastic Surgery Residency Program Director. She is also the chair of the ASPS Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

    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.

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  • In this “Giants in Plastic Surgery” episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Dr. J. Peter Rubin unveils the journey through his celebrated career in plastic surgery and bioengineering, reflecting on his academic and professional paths through institutions like Grinnell College and Harvard Medical School. As the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Endowed Professor and Chair of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Rubin doesn't just specialize; he innovates, turning the theoretical into the practical with his work in adipose-derived stem cells and their regenerative applications in patient-centered care. This episode provides not only a trip through his myriad professional milestones and recognition, such as the Presidential Early Career Award for Science and Engineering but also a glimpse into the passion and curiosity that drive his ground-breaking work and dedication to nurturing future leaders in plastic surgery. An episode not to be missed; listen in now!

    Read a recent classic PRS Global Open article by Dr. Rubin and co-authors, “Stem Cell Therapy Enriched Fat Grafting for the Reconstruction of Craniofacial Deficits” : https://bit.ly/PRSGlobalOpenDC_Rubin

    Dr. J. Peter Rubin, UPMC Endowed Professor and Chair of Plastic Surgery and Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh, combines clinical prowess and innovative research in plastic surgery and bioengineering. His educational path, from Grinnell College and Tufts University School of Medicine to esteemed institutions like Harvard Medical School, has paved the way for a career that fuses surgical excellence with ground-breaking research. Specializing in adult stem cells and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Rubin leads initiatives in adipose-derived stem cell applications, from tissue regeneration post-trauma and cancer therapy to disease-targeting stem cell therapies. His leadership at the UPMC Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center, Adipose Stem Cell Center, and the Center for Innovation in Restorative Medicine reflects his dedication to practical applications of theoretical knowledge and his foresight in advancing restorative medicine. Internationally recognized, with accolades such as the Presidential Early Career Award for Science and Engineering, Dr. Rubin champions plastic surgery and stem cell research globally, while also sharing his innovative techniques in breast and body contouring surgery through publications and leadership in editorial projects.

    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.

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  • In this Leveling Up episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts podcast, Dr. Amanda Gosman discusses how she developed an interest and expertise in gender-affirming surgery and her systematic effort to improve facial feminization; the changes she has made over the years in her technical approach to cleft lip, cleft palate, and craniosynostosis; the importance of seeking constant feedback in order to improve surgical outcomes and the power of negative feedback; how she has developed the residency program in San Diego and her approach to giving feedback to her residents; and finally, her favorite surgical instrument.

    Read a recent classic PRS Global Open article by Dr. Gosman and co-authors, “How to Get Consistently Good Results in Cleft Lip Repair”: https://bit.ly/PRSGlobalOpenDC_Gosman

    Amanda Gosman, MD is Professor and Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery, where she also directs the Plastic Surgery Residency Program and the Craniofacial Fellowship Program. She is also the Chief of Plastic surgery at Rady Children's Hospital. She is the Co-Editor of PRS Global Open, and the current President of the California Plastic Surgery Society. She is the founder of Connect Med International a nonprofit providing free reconstructive surgeries and multidisciplinary care through technology and education worldwide.

    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.

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  • In this "Giants in Plastic Surgery" episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Dr. Scott Levin, esteemed Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Pennsylvania, shares both his pioneering journey into orthoplastic surgery and his impactful affiliations with global surgical societies. In this riveting discussion, he highlights his cherished ties to the British Society for Surgery of the Hand and the significance of such collaborations in his illustrious career. A true innovator and mentor, he offers invaluable insights and experiences from his journey. An episode not to be missed, listen in now!

    Read a recent PRS Global Open article by Dr. Levin and co-author Dominik Kaiser, “Fasciocutaneous Free Tissue Transfer in Limb Salvage: Prior Flap as a Split-thickness Skin Graft Donor Site”: https://bit.ly/PRSGlobalOpenDC_Levin

    Dr. L. Scott Levin holds the title of Paul B. Magnuson Professor of Bone and Joint Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (Penn). He is also the Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical Director of the Penn Musculoskeletal and Rheumatology Service Line, and Director of the Hand Transplant Program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

    At Duke University, Dr. Levin was instrumental in establishing the Human Fresh Tissue Laboratory and the Anatomic Gifts Program. He replicated this initiative at Penn, where the laboratory has become central to research and education.

    Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Hand Surgery, Dr. Levin's specialties include hand and upper extremity surgery and advanced microsurgical techniques. His groundbreaking work includes leading the world's first bilateral hand transplant in a child in 2015.
    A respected educator, Dr. Levin has earned various accolades and currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Orthoplastic Surgery. His global contributions are reflected in his leadership roles across numerous professional societies, further complemented by a myriad of fellowships and awards.

    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.

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  • In this Leveling Up episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts podcast, Dr. Tae Chong discusses the challenges of leading a division or department, how he likes to set up the micro for a DIEP flap, why he prefers the superficial gluteal artery flap to the profunda artery perforator flap, the technical nuances of harvesting a SGAP flap, the ins and outs of supermicro in lymphatic surgery, his approach to the sural flap, and why you should always open like you're closing.

    Read a recent classic PRS Global Open article by Dr. Chong and co-authors, “Scoping Review of Therapeutic Strategies for Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars”: https://bit.ly/GOXDC_Chong

    Dr. Tae Chong is a Professor and Chair of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University. Previously, he was at the University of Colorado in Denver, and served as the Program Director of the Plastic Surgery residency program. He is the Past President of the Mountain West Plastic Surgery Society and was a PSF visiting professor for 2022-23.

    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.

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  • In this "Giants in Plastic Surgery" episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Gregory R.D. Evans MD, a distinguished founding chair in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of California Irvine, delves deep into the origins of his passion for medicine. From early inspirations watching shows like “Marcus Welby, MD” to volunteering at a local hospital at 14 after a fateful meeting with a plastic surgeon, Dr. Evans' journey is nothing short of remarkable. He candidly discusses the challenges he faced, including not getting into medical school on his first attempt, and reflects on the evolving landscape of medical training over the years. A beacon of perseverance and dedication, Dr. Evans' story is a testament to the unwavering spirit of those who are truly passionate about their calling. Tune in to uncover the layers behind this medical titan's journey!

    Dr. Gregory Evans is a respected figure in plastic surgery, serving as a professor of surgery and biomedical engineering at UCI. He earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California and further honed his skills with a plastic surgery residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

    Read a recent classic PRS Global Open article by Dr. Evans and co-authors, “Impact of Immediate Surgical Reconstruction Following Wide Local Excision of Malignant Head and Neck Melanoma”: https://bit.ly/GOXDC_Evans

    Before joining UC Irvine, Dr. Evans spent seven years at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, specializing in cancer reconstruction procedures. His surgical expertise spans a broad spectrum, from cosmetic procedures to cutting-edge cancer reconstructions.

    Beyond his surgical roles, Dr. Evans is a leading researcher in tissue engineering, focusing on the creation of new tissue for damaged nerves.

    His professional journey includes roles as the Bruce F. Connell Endowed Chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery at UCI, Director of UCI Health Plastic Surgery Services, and Co-director of the Center for Tissue Engineering. He has been recognized by various institutions, including the Orange County Medical Association and Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. Dr. Evans is also an honorary member of international plastic surgery societies in Korea and South Africa.

    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.

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  • In this Leveling Up episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts podcast, Dr. Noopur Gangopadhyay discusses her unique training history, how she approaches cases in an organized and systematic way, her technique for the unilateral cleft lip, how she has modified the fronto-orbital advancement for unicoronal synostosis, some critical pearls for pediatric microsurgery, and how to be a good mentor and resident educator.

    Read a classic PRS Global Open article by Dr. Gangopadhyay and co-authors, “Brachial Artery Aneurysm in a 7-Month-Old Infant Case Report and Literature Review”: https://bit.ly/GOXDC_Gangopadhyay

    Dr. Noopur Gangopadhyay is an attending surgeon and Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern University, where she serves as the Northwestern Plastic Surgery Residency Associate Program Director and the Clinical Practice Director for the Division of Pediatric Plastic Surgery. She is also a college mentor for the Class of 2025 medical students at the Feinberg School of Medicine.


    She holds leadership roles in the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Associate, the American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons, The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery and the Plastic Surgery Research Council. She is a current 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.

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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.

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  • 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

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  • 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.

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