Ayyala HS

[BACKGROUND] Efficient and objective tools for self-assessment of microsurgical skills are needed to ensure high-quality microsurgical training and optimized use of surgeons' time and resources. In addition, the successful clinical integrat…

[BACKGROUND] The use of tranexamic acid (TXA) in plastic surgery is increasing due to its anti-inflammatory properties, particularly in reducing postoperative seromas. However, its role in reconstructive microsurgery remains limited due to …

Lymphatic reconstruction entails microsurgery of the smallest human vessels with little microsurgical error tolerance. Surgical outcomes are therefore tightly tied to microsurgical performances and can be restricted by physiologic tremor or…

Simultaneous symmetrizing surgery (SSS) at the time of unilateral free flap reconstruction has been described as a method to facilitate single-stage breast reconstruction. However, the impact on cost and number of additional procedures is n…

[BACKGROUND] The number of patients undergoing exchange of textured implants for smooth devices has greatly increased because of concern over breast implant-associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). The authors examined long-ter…

[BACKGROUND] Recent advancements in the development of robotic devices increasingly draw the attention toward the concept of robotic microsurgery, as several systems tailored to open microsurgery are being introduced. This study describes t…

Online patient education materials play an important role in plastic surgery, and surgeons should ensure that materials accurately reflect their patient population. This study compared the skin tone of images in online materials from the Am…

[OBJECTIVE] Gender discrepancies exist in academia for leadership positions, advancement opportunities, and research. As of 2019, the ratio of total male-to-female attending plastic and reconstructive surgeons was 4.8:1. However, the ratio …

[BACKGROUND] Since 2010, the number of programs and available positions for integrated plastic surgery residency has increased, yet the match rate remains one of the lowest of all specialties, and the applicant pool remains one of the most …

[INTRODUCTION] Since 1999, nearly 841,000 individuals have died from overdoses, 29% involving prescription opioids. Use of opioids for postoperative pain lacks evidence-based guidelines, and despite studies showing the efficacy of nonopioid…

[BACKGROUND] Burnout, "a psychological syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment", afflicts approximately one third of plastic surgery attending surgeons and residents. Burnout can be detriment…

[BACKGROUND] Increasing health care diversity is critical to overcoming disparities. Plastic surgery has been working to improve diversity through various efforts, including social media movements like Diversify PRS and #ilooklikeasurgeon. …

[INTRODUCTION] Over the last several years, various social media platforms have been used to increase collaboration, education, and research internationally. The purpose of this study was to evaluate how plastic surgery residency programs u…

[INTRODUCTION] It is unknown whether the ranking of plastic surgery residency programs influences resident research output. This study aims to determine whether program reputation and other factors are associated with integrated plastic sur…

[BACKGROUND] Systemic corticosteroids negatively impact wound healing, potentially increasing postoperative wound complication rates. In this study, the authors utilize the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Surgical Quality Improv…

Major limb replantation is a formidable task, especially in the pediatric setting. While meticulous microsurgical technique is required in the operating room, the authors aim to highlight the importance of postoperative rehabilitation thera…

[BACKGROUND] Fellowship programs heavily utilize websites in the recruitment of senior residents. Studies in subspecialty areas have demonstrated deficiencies in website content; however, no study has evaluated the websites of esthetic surg…

The existence of the "July effect," or the idea that the new academic year intrinsically has an increased complication rate is evaluated in microsurgical free tissue transfer procedures. The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program reg…

[BACKGROUND]  The American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM) annual meeting is a forum to present new research abstracts prior to peer-reviewed publication. The aim of this study is to determine the conversion rate, discrepanci…

Metabolic syndrome affects 35% of individuals in the USA and has been correlated with increased complications following certain surgical procedures. There has been an increase of 11% in breast reduction procedures from 2016 to 2017 making i…

[BACKGROUND] YouTube is increasingly being utilized as a major educational resource by patients. It is important for plastic surgeons to understand the quality and characteristics of videos that patients are likely to view about procedures …

[BACKGROUND] The academic productivity of an integrated plastic surgery applicant is strongly considered during the ranking process but is often difficult to assess. The h-index is a tool that provides an objective measure of both the quali…