• Richard Clough and Susan McCrossan – residents and co-authors of the paper
• Chris Duff and Nick Wilson Jones – consultants, and Vice-Chair and Chair of the Plastic Surgery Specialty Advisory Committee

The paper and commentary are found here: https://www.jprasurg.com/article/S1748-6815(25)00579-0/fulltext https://www.jprasurg.com/article/S1748-6815(25)00677-1/fulltext

In this episode we spoke with legendary surgeon Prof Milomir Ninkovic regarding his most recent papet in JPRAS about functional muscle reconstruction of the thenar eminence, as well as some of the highlights of his glittering career.

You can read the paper, for free, at the following link -

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1748681525006023

Prof Ninkovic can be followed at @prof.ninkovic

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On this episode, we discuss the landmark paper on breast implant ALCL with senior author Professor Fabio Santanelli di Pompeo, including relative risks of ALCL with different types of breast implants and when explantation is appropriate.

Prof Santanelli also holds a governmental role in the Italian Ministry of Health so we also delve into the intersection of healthcare and governmental policy making.

The paper, published in Nov 2025, by Sorotos et al can be found here:

https://www.jprasurg.com/article/S1748-6815(25)00527-3/fulltext

Prof Fabio Santanelli di Pompeo is currently a Full Professor and the Director of the Chair of Plastic Surgery at the University of Rome "Sapienza," Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, where he also leads the School of Specialization. Since 2003, he has been in charge of the Plastic Surgery Unit at Sant'Andrea Hospital in Rome. He was President of the European Association of Plastic Surgeons (EURAPS) in 2023/24. More recently, he has been focusing on the study of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, and Face Allotrasplantation in cooperation with the Italian Ministry of Health.

The video version can be watched on youtube at the following link -

https://youtu.be/oEDQx7YlYKc?si=4saQ7taGS2AKOFHB

In this paper we spoke to Dr Or Freidman from Tel Aviv about his latest paper in JPRAS -

Breast reduction outcomes in massive weight loss: A comparative analysis of GLP-1 receptor agonist users, post-bariatric surgery patients, and controls

You can read the paper for free at the follwing link - https://www.jprasurg.com/article/S1748-6815(25)00569-8/pdf

Dr Freidman can be followed at - IG friedman.md

In this episode we interview Dr Sebastian Holm and Dr Juan Berner about their latest paper in JPRAS Open -

You can read the paper for free at this link -

https://www.jprasopen.com/article/S2352-5878(25)00139-1/fulltext

Dr Berner can be followed at -

IG drjuanberner

Dr Holm can be followed at -

IG sebaastianholm

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This Episode coincides with the JPRAS Special Issue on Wounds. We interviewed the Editor, Jason Wong, Deputy Chief Executive of the Scar Free Foundation, Charlotte Coates, basic scientist Paul Coates and plastic surgeon, Geoffrey Gurtner.

you can read all the articles for free at the following link -

https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-plastic-reconstructive-and-aesthetic-surgery/vol/112/suppl/C

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Welcome to our first video episode! In this episode with spoke with Dr Hummelink and Dr Meier about their device to map perforators on the skin in DIEP flap surgery.

Drs. Eva Meier

Drs. Eva Meier is a medical doctor (MD) and PhD candidate and Resident in Plastic Surgery at the Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands. Currently, her PhD research focuses on the application of Projected Augmented Reality for preoperative perforator mapping in free flap surgery, aiming to enhance surgical precision and improve preoperative flap planning. This work has recently led to the publication of three articles, exploring the application of Projected Augmented Reality in DIEP, ALT and PAP flap reconstructions.

Dr. Stefan Hummelink

Dr. Stefan Hummelink is a technical physician specialist at Radboud University Medical Center, focused on breast reconstruction and lymphedema, and is head of research and innovation of the Plastic Surgery department. He is the inventor of the patented Anatomy Projector, an augmented-reality projection system that helps surgeons visualize blood vessels, nerves, and lymph nodes directly on the patient's body. His research focuses on advancing reconstructive and microsurgery, with a strong emphasis on medical technical innovation, with approximately 70 academic publications to his name. Alongside his clinical and scientific work, he is co-founder and CTO/CMO of Exolumen, the startup bringing this innovation into operating rooms worldwide.

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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1748681524002699

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In this Episode we spoke to Dr Graham Schwarz and Dr Berk Ozmen, from the Cleveland Clinic Department of Plastic Surgery. They are invited expert contributors to the JPRAS special edition on AI.

You can read the papers discussed for free at the following link -https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/101Z80P8HP2

You can follow Dr Schwarz at the following links

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-schwarz-b71a1048

IG - @grahamschwarzmd

And Dr Ozmen at the following -

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drberkbarisozmen

IG - @drberkbarisozmen

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