Thoracoscopic surgery has usually been limited by 2-dimensional vision and the limited space between ribs--problems that have been only partially overcome by the use of robotics. One of the technical challenges of any minimally invasive surgical approach is tying an intracorporeal knot. For the thoracoscopic surgeon, we describe an easier technique of knot-tying that involves using a right-angl...

METHODS Journals relevant to plastic surgery were identified from the 2014 Journal of Citation Reports and their impact factors were noted. Existence of journal websites and links to social media forums were recorded (Twitter, Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, and YouTube). Twitter accounts for each journal were sought and account data noted. Profile influence was measured by calculation of the Klou...

BACKGROUND Lack of an objective goal for brow-lift surgery may explain why several articles in the plastic surgery literature conclude that brow lifts produce eyebrows with shape and position that are not aesthetically pleasing. By comparing eyebrow shape and position in both young and mature women, this study provides objective data with which to plan forehead rejuvenating procedures. METHOD...

BACKGROUND The purpose of our study was to analyze scientific papers published by South Korean plastic surgeons in journals included in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE), and to evaluate the publication and research activities of Korean plastic surgeon. METHODS We conducted a survey of SCIE papers in the field of plastic surgery published by South Korean authors between 2001 and 2010...

Rhinoplasty is one of the tenets of plastic surgery that can be considered a perfect marriage of art and science. For this reason, it has traditionally been regarded as one of the hardest skills to master, with something new to learn even for the most seasoned of surgeons. The outcome of a surgery depends on a number of factors, many of which aren’t in the surgeon’s control. Moreover the result...

BACKGROUND The purpose of this study is to determine and characterize the scientific and nonscientific factors that influence the rate of article citation in the field of plastic surgery. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING We reviewed all entries in Annals of Plastic Surgery and Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007; and Plast...

BACKGROUND Conflict of interest among physicians in the context of private industry funding led to the introduction of the Physician Payments Sunshine Act in 2010. This study examined whether private industry funding correlated with scholarly productivity in the respective subspecialties of plastic surgery and the wider academic plastic surgery community. MATERIALS AND METHODS Full-time plast...

Author: Kris S Moe, MD, FACS, Chief, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine; Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Diego Coauthor(s): Patrick Byrne, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Divisi...

I ntegrated plastic surgery is among the most competitive specialties in medicine. In 2015, there were 67 integrated plastic surgery residency programs, offering 148 training positions, with 206 applicants for these positions. 1 Geography plays a significant role in applicants' decision as to where to apply. An association between residents' matriculated medical school and residency program has...

BACKGROUND Little is known about educational games in Plastic Surgery training. Pecha kucha game has proved to be helpful tool to improve communicative skills. This study survey in resident participants in Pecha Kucha contest assessed how to improve speaking skills in plastic surgery training. METHODS In the second edition of Pecha Kucha contest of the Mexican Society of Plastic Surgery, a s...