Schwarz GS

Robotic technology has transformed several surgical specialties, offering enhanced precision, visualization, and dexterity. In plastic and reconstructive surgery, robotic systems are increasingly utilized across a range of procedures, thoug…

[OBJECTIVES] To synthesize evidence on breast plastic surgery in peri- and postmenopausal women and provide menopause-informed guidance on surgical safety, cancer screening, and long-term implant surveillance. [STUDY DESIGN] Narrative revi…

[INTRODUCTION] Research productivity is commonly used as an objective metric for applicant differentiation in the integrated plastic and reconstructive surgery match process. Few studies have examined the content, timing, and predictive val…

[BACKGROUND] The integration of robotic technology into surgical procedures has gained considerable attention for its promise to enhance a variety of clinical outcomes. Robotic deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap harvest has eme…

[BACKGROUND] Readmissions following deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction represent a significant healthcare burden, yet current risk prediction methods lack precision in identifying high-risk patients. We de…

BackgroundDeep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction is the gold standard for autologous breast reconstruction but is complex due to variable vascular anatomy. Traditional imaging modalities like computed t…

[BACKGROUND] Lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) is an established microsurgical treatment for lymphedema. Robotic assistance in LVA procedures (RoboLVA) has emerged as a promising advancement, yet its effectiveness and clinical outcomes have ye…

[BACKGROUND] Microsurgical decision-making requires integration of diverse patient-specific factors, advanced surgical techniques, and dynamic intraoperative insights. While artificial intelligence (AI), large language models (LLMs), and re…

The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap is considered the gold standard in breast reconstruction. Robotic harvest of the DIEP flap aims to further minimize abdominal morbidity by reducing anterior fascial damage. Most descriptio…

This work explores the transformative potential of quantum computing (QC) in plastic and reconstructive surgery, highlighting its ability to enhance predictive modeling, surgical planning, and intraoperative guidance. By leveraging QC's sup…

[BACKGROUND] The advent of general-purpose large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT (OpenAI, San Francisco, CA) has revolutionized natural language processing, but their applicability in specialized medical fields, like plastic surgery, re…

Artificial intelligence (AI) models increasingly influence plastic surgery practice through risk prediction, outcome forecasting, and treatment planning. However, their "black box" nature often prevents surgeons from understanding the reaso…

Plastic surgery research faces a fundamental challenge in the era of artificial intelligence; individual departments rarely possess sufficient case volumes to train robust machine learning models, particularly for specialized procedures or …

[BACKGROUND] Aesthetic surgery requires integration of specialized knowledge with clinical expertise, yet traditional literature search methods are time-intensive when addressing specific clinical questions. Although artificial intelligence…

[BACKGROUND] Recommendations for breast surveillance following breast plastic surgery are frequently changing. Establishing guidelines for long-term monitoring protocols may help identify treatable conditions and prevent untoward sequelae. …

[BACKGROUND] ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence model, may be used by future applicants in the plastic surgery residency match. [METHODS] Ten personal statements (5 generated by ChatGPT, 5 written by applicants) were rated by 10…

[BACKGROUND] Combining multiple surgical procedures into a single operative session is widespread in the field of plastic surgery; however, the implications of this practice are not fully understood. [OBJECTIVES] This study compared 30-day…

[INTRODUCTION] Vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT) restores physiological lymphatic function. Although effective, postoperative impairment of donor-site lymphatic function and iatrogenic lymphedema following lymph node transfer remains …

[BACKGROUND] Neurotization during the breast reconstruction process can improve patient quality-of-life and satisfaction with reconstructive outcomes. One concern with neurotization is increased total operative time due to the need for addi…

In this article, we report on recent advancements in reconstructive care of the breast cancer patient. New developments in sensate breast reconstruction to help address the problem of numbness after mastectomy have emerged and show promise.…