PRS Journal Club
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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.
Episodes
- "Multiperforator Autologous Breasts" with Andrea L. Pusic, MD - May 2026 Journal Club
In this PRS Journal Club episode, Lucas Harrison, Christopher Kalmar, Priyanka Naidu, and guest Andrea L. Pusic, MD discuss articles from the May 2026 issue, focusing on "Single versus Multiple Perforator Flaps in Autologous Breast Reconst…
- "Prepectoral versus Subpectoral Implants" with Andrea L. Pusic, MD - May 2026 Journal Club
This PRS Journal Club episode, featuring guest Andrea L. Pusic, MD, and resident ambassadors, discusses articles from the May 2026 issue concerning prepectoral versus subpectoral implant-based breast reconstruction techniques.
- "Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome" with Jordan Swanson, MD, MSc - Apr. 2026 Journal Club
The PRS Journal Club podcast features Jordan W. Swanson, MD, discussing articles on Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome, including surgical techniques for macroglossia. Dr. Swanson shares his expertise in craniofacial surgery and global health ini…
- "Unilateral Cleft Nose Repair" with Jordan Swanson, MD, MSc - Apr. 2026 Journal Club
Jordan W. Swanson, MD, discusses the article "Primary Septal Cartilage Graft for Unilateral Cleft Rhinoplasty: 10-Year Follow-Up Results and the Effect on Septal Deviation" from the April 2026 PRS Journal Club. The discussion covers the ar…
- "Cleft Palate Repair Fistula Incidence" with Jordan Swanson, MD, MSc - Apr. 2026 Journal Club
The PRS Journal Club podcast features guest Jordan W. Swanson, MD, MSc, discussing surgical techniques and outcomes for cleft palate repair, including fistula incidence, referencing articles from the April 2026 issue.
- BONUS EPISODE: "From Surgeon-Scientist to Editor-in-Chief: A Conversation with Dr. Samuel J. Lin" - Mar. 2026 Journal Club
In this PRS Journal Club bonus episode, Resident Ambassadors interview Dr. Samuel J. Lin, the new Editor-in-Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. They discuss his career path, views on innovation and academic publishing, and his vis…
- "Eliquis Abdominoplasty VTE Prophylaxis" with Bradley Hubbard, MD - Mar. 2026 Journal Club
The PRS Journal Club episode features Dr. Bradley Hubbard and resident ambassadors discussing an article on the safety and efficacy of Apixaban (Eliquis) for venous thromboembolic prophylaxis after abdominoplasty.
- "DTI versus 2-Stage Prepectoral Approach" with Bradley Hubbard, MD - Mar. 2026 Journal Club
Bradley Hubbard, MD joins hosts Lucas Harrison, Christopher Kalmar, and Priyanka Naidu to discuss articles from the March 2026 PRS Journal Club issue, focusing on prepectoral implant-based breast reconstruction and comparing direct-to-impl…
- "Determining the Breast Meridian" with Bradley Hubbard, MD - Mar. 2026 Journal Club
The PRS Journal Club podcast episode features a discussion with guest Bradley Hubbard, MD, about articles from the March 2026 issue, specifically focusing on "Simplifying Breast Reduction: An Effective Approach to Defining the Ideal Breast…
- "Total Ear Reconstruction" with Scott P. Bartlett, MD - Feb. 2026 Journal Club
Scott P. Bartlett, MD, joins the PRS Journal Club resident ambassadors to discuss the article "Total Ear Reconstruction with Costal Cartilage in Challenging Cases: Silicone-Induced Vascularized Capsule Technique." Dr. Bartlett is a leading…
- "Ear Elevation in Auricular Reconstruction" with Scott P. Bartlett, MD - Feb. 2026 Journal Club
Scott P. Bartlett, MD, joins the PRS Journal Club to discuss articles from the February 2026 issue, focusing on "A Modified Method for Ear Projection in Auricular Reconstruction." The discussion covers techniques for postauricular coverage…
- "PSIO Outcomes in UCLP" with Scott P. Bartlett, MD - Feb. 2026 Journal Club
Scott P. Bartlett, MD, joins resident ambassadors Lucas Harrison, Christopher Kalmar, and Priyanka Naidu to discuss articles from the February 2026 PRS Journal Club issue, including a proposal for a new grading system for unilateral clefts…
- "Extended Sural Nerve Harvest" with Shai Rozen, MD - Jan. 2026 Journal Club
Shai Rozen, MD, discusses the article "Extended Sural Nerve Harvest: A Technique to Gain Additional Graft Length" with PRS Journal Club resident ambassadors. The discussion is based on the January 2026 issue of the PRS Journal Club Podcast.
- "Natural Progression of Synkinesis" with Shai Rozen, MD - Jan. 2026 Journal Club
In this PRS Journal Club episode, Resident Ambassadors Lucas Harrison, Christopher Kalmar, and Priyanka Naidu, along with guest Shai Rozen, MD, discuss the article "The Natural Progression of Synkinesis." Shai Rozen, MD, is a Professor and…
- "Flap Debulking after Facial Reanimation" with Shai Rozen, MD - Jan. 2026 Journal Club
In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2026 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Lucas Harrison, Christopher Kalmar, and Priyanka Naidu- and special guest, Shai Rozen, MD, discuss the following articles…
- "Complications after Gluteal Augmentation" with Bradley Calobrace, MD - Dec. 2025 Journal Club
This PRS Journal Club episode features Dr. Bradley Calobrace and the Resident Ambassadors discussing complications following primary implant-based gluteal augmentation, referencing a systematic review and meta-analysis.
- "Bimuscular Flap Technique" with Bradley Calobrace, MD - Dec. 2025 Journal Club
The PRS Journal Club podcast episode features Dr. Bradley Calobrace and the Resident Ambassadors discussing a modified bimuscular flap technique for breast augmentation, examining its effect on the stability of smooth implants. The discuss…
- "Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Mammaplasty" with Bradley Calobrace, MD - Dec. 2025 Journal Club
The PRS Journal Club features Dr. Bradley Calobrace and resident ambassadors discussing the article "Single-Dose versus 24-Hour Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Reduction Mammaplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial" from the December 2025 issue.
- "Apixaban versus Enoxaparin RCT" with Gabriel Del Corral, MD - Nov. 2025 Journal Club
The PRS Journal Club features Gabriel Del Corral, MD, Christopher Kalmar, Ilana Margulies, and Amanda Sergesketter discussing the article "Venous Thromboembolism Chemoprophylaxis in Plastic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Apixaba…
- "TNR Learning Curve" with Gabriel Del Corral, MD - Nov. 2025 Journal Club
The PRS Journal Club podcast features Resident Ambassadors and Dr. Gabriel Del Corral discussing an article on sensory preservation after transgender mastectomy using nipple-areola complex reinnervation.
- "External Strip and Internal Spreader Graft" with Gabriel Del Corral, MD - Nov. 2025 Journal Club
The PRS Journal Club podcast features resident ambassadors and guest Gabriel Del Corral, MD, discussing articles from the November 2025 issue, including one on external strip and internal spreader grafts in rhinoplasty.
- Bonus Episode. PRS Journal Club Live: Facial Reanimation for Moebius Syndrome with Dr. Brett Phillips
Recorded live at PSTM 2025, Dr. Brett Phillips discusses facial reanimation techniques for Moebius Syndrome. The session was moderated by Christopher Kalmar, Ilana Margulies, and Amanda Sergesketter. Associated articles are available via p…
- "Investment in Plastic Surgery Clinics" with David Stepien, MD - Oct. 2025 Journal Club
The PRS Journal Club podcast features a discussion on the article "Private Equity Investment in Plastic Surgery Clinics: A Scoping Review" from its October 2025 issue. Guests include David Stepien, MD, and Resident Ambassadors Christopher…
- "Deep Plane Face Lift in Asian Patients" with David Stepien, MD - Oct. 2025 Journal Club
The PRS Journal Club podcast episode features David Stepien, MD, discussing the article "Deep Plane Face Lift in Asian Patients" by Wong, Hsieh, and Mendelson from the October 2025 issue. The discussion includes facial rejuvenation techniq…
- "Pitanguy Ligament in Open Rhinoplasty" with David Stepien, MD - Oct. 2025 Journal Club
David Stepien, MD, joins PRS Journal Club hosts to discuss an article on the Pitanguy Ligament's influence in open rhinoplasty. The discussion covers research from the October 2025 issue.
- "NSM with IBR" with Jesse Selber, MD - Sept. 2025 Journal Club
Jesse Selber, MD, joins PRS Journal Club hosts to discuss the article "Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy with Immediate Breast Reconstruction: The Laterothoracic Approach without Robotic Assistance". Dr. Selber shares insights from his extensive b…
- "SPrNSM with PAP Flaps" with Jesse Selber, MD - Sept. 2025 Journal Club
The PRS Journal Club podcast for September 2025 discusses the article "Robotic Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction with Profunda Artery Perforator Flaps." Special guest Jesse Selber, MD, joins the Resident Ambassadors to th…
- "Breast Recon: Shift in Scope" with Jesse Selber, MD - Sept. 2025 Journal Club
Jesse Selber, MD, joins PRS Journal Club hosts to discuss September 2025 articles concerning breast reconstruction, specifically the increasing rates of immediate reconstruction performed by non-plastic surgeons.
- "Cost of Carpal Tunnel Release" with James Higgins, MD - Aug. 2025 Journal Club
The PRS Journal Club podcast episode features discussion on the article "Interfacility Competition and Its Impact on Cost of Carpal Tunnel Release" from the August 2025 issue. Special guest James Higgins, MD, joins resident ambassadors Chr…
- "Improving Patient Transfer Quality" with James Higgins, MD - Aug. 2025 Journal Club
James Higgins, MD joins PRS Journal Club hosts to discuss articles from the August 2025 issue, focusing on "Improving Patient Transfer Quality: A Retrospective Study on a Transfer Center for a Canadian Upper Extremity Revascularization Pro…
- "Toe Transfers Outperform Replantation" with James Higgins, MD - Aug. 2025 Journal Club
This PRS Journal Club episode features James Higgins, MD discussing articles from the August 2025 issue, including "Toe Transfers Outperform Replantation after Digit Amputations: Outcomes of 126 Toe Transfers".
- "Model for Lip Lift Counseling" with Lara Devgan, MD, MPH - Jul. 2025 Journal Club
PRS Journal Club features guest Lara Devgan, MD, MPH, discussing the article "Use of Text-to-Image Artificial Intelligence Model in Preoperative Counseling for Lip-Lift Procedures" from the July 2025 issue. Hosts include Christopher Kalmar…
- "PROs after Facial Laser Resurfacing" with Lara Devgan, MD, MPH - Jul. 2025 Journal Club
The PRS Journal Club podcast for July 2025 covers patient-reported outcomes following facial laser resurfacing. Resident Ambassadors Christopher Kalmar, Ilana Margulies, and Amanda Sergesketter discuss the article "A Prospective Comparison…
- VYC-20L to Correct Temple Hollowing" with Lara Devgan, MD, MPH - Jul. 2025 Journal Club
The PRS Journal Club podcast episode covers articles from the July 2025 issue, including a study on VYC-20L Hyaluronic Acid Filler for improving temple hollowing. Special guest Lara Devgan, MD, MPH, a plastic surgeon, joins the discussion…
- "Young Stromal Cell Effect on Fat Graft" with Chris Campbell, MD - Jun. 2025 Journal Club
The PRS Journal Club podcast features Chris Campbell, MD, discussing articles from the June 2025 issue, including research on the retention of aged fat grafts supplemented with young adipose-derived stromal cells in a murine model.
- "Long-Term Fat Graft Volume Retention" with Chris Campbell, MD - Jun. 2025 Journal Club
The PRS Journal Club features Chris Campbell, MD discussing a June 2025 issue article on long-term volume retention in breast augmentation using fat grafting, examining the impact of weight changes over three years through MRI.
- "Augmented Reality for DIEP Flaps" with Chris Campbell, MD - Jun. 2025 Journal Club
Chris Campbell, MD, joins the PRS Journal Club to discuss the article "Intraoperative Surgical Guidance for DIEP Flap Harvest Using Augmented Reality." Dr. Campbell is the director of microsurgery at the University of Virginia.
- "CAD/CAM in Mandibular Reconstruction" with Evan Matros, MD - May 2025 Journal Club
Evan Matros, MD, joins PRS Journal Club Resident Ambassadors to discuss articles on CAD/CAM in mandibular reconstruction, comparing long-term outcomes of conventional techniques.
- "Legislative Impact on Reconstruction Rates" with Evan Matros, MD - May 2025 Journal Club
Evan Matros, MD joins PRS Journal Club Resident Ambassadors to discuss the article "Legislative Impact and Persistent Disparities: Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction Rates in the United States among 224,506 Patients." The discussion focu…
- "Financial Impact of a Cosurgeon " with Evan Matros, MD - May 2025 Journal Club
PRS Journal Club features Resident Ambassadors Christopher Kalmar, Ilana Margulies, and Amanda Sergesketter discussing "The Financial Impact of a Cosurgeon in Breast Microsurgery" with guest Evan Matros, MD. The discussion is based on arti…
- Textured versus Smooth-Surfaced Implants" with Elizabeth Hall-Findlay, MD - Apr. 2025 Journal Club
Elizabeth Hall-Findlay, MD, joins PRS Journal Club hosts Christopher Kalmar, Ilana Margulies, and Amanda Sergesketter to discuss implant surface textures in breast augmentation, referencing the April 2025 issue's featured article.
- "McKissock for Secondary Mammaplasty" with Elizabeth Hall-Findlay, MD - Apr. 2025 Journal Club
Elizabeth Hall-Findlay, MD, discusses the Modified McKissock Technique for Secondary Breast Reduction in the April 2025 PRS Journal Club episode, alongside resident ambassadors.
- "BIA-ALCL Prevalence" with Elizabeth Hall-Findlay, MD - Apr. 2025 Journal Club
The PRS Journal Club podcast episode features Elizabeth Hall-Findlay, MD, discussing the article "Estimating the Prevalence of Breast Implant–Associated Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma: A Systematic Review" from the April 2025 issue.
- "Digital Nerve Repair Cost Comparison" with Brad Hill, MD - Mar. 2025 Journal Club
The PRS Journal Club podcast features Resident Ambassadors Christopher Kalmar, Ilana Margulies, and Amanda Sergesketter, with guest Brad Hill, MD, discussing the March 2025 issue's "Cost Comparison of Digital Nerve Repair Techniques" artic…
- "Eaton-Littler Ligamentoplasty" with Brad Hill, MD - Mar. 2025 Journal Club
Brad Hill, MD, discusses the Eaton-Littler ligament reconstruction technique for thumb instability with PRS Resident Ambassadors. The episode covers outcomes and prognostic factors from a study of 74 patients.
- "Effect of Ischemia on Nerve Stimulation" with Brad Hill, MD - Mar. 2025 Journal Club
The PRS Journal Club podcast episode focuses on the "Effect of Tourniquet-Related Nerve Ischemia on Response to Handheld Nerve Stimulation in Ulnar Nerve Transposition" with guest Dr. Brad Hill. The discussion covers articles from the Marc…
- "Ethical Management of Difficult Patients" with Edward I. Chang, MD - Feb. 2025 Journal Club
The PRS Journal Club episode features Edward I. Chang, MD, Christopher Kalmar, Ilana Margulies, and Amanda Sergesketter discussing the February 2025 issue. Key topics include "Avoiding Patient Abandonment: A Pathway to Ethical Resolution i…
- "The Superthin ALT Flap" with Edward I. Chang, MD - Feb. 2025 Journal Club
In this PRS Journal Club episode, Edward I. Chang, MD, discusses the February 2025 articles on the Superthin Anterolateral Thigh Flap, focusing on its reliability, safety, perfusion complications, and donor-site morbidity.
- "CT Planning and Autologous Augmentation" with Edward I. Chang, MD - Feb. 2025 Journal Club
Edward I. Chang, MD, joins the PRS Journal Club hosts to discuss articles from the February 2025 issue, focusing on preoperative planning for contralateral autologous augmentation in DIEP flap reconstruction using CT angiography and volume…
- "Med Spa and Aesthetic Practitioner Trends" with Ira Savetsky, MD - Jan. 2025 Journal Club
In this PRS Journal Club episode, Ira Savetsky, MD, discusses articles from the January 2025 issue focusing on medical spa directorship and aesthetic practitioner trends, including a systematic survey from Florida. The discussion features…