Scott Spear, MD: The Surgeon Who Saved One Million Nipples (and Counting)
The October 2015 cover story features Scott Spear, MD, an early champion of nipple-sparing mastectomy.
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CAD/CAM Techniques Show Benefits in Jaw Reconstruction
A study suggests fewer complications and shorter operating room time for patients undergoing jaw reconstruction with computer-aided methods.
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FDA Extends Review of Opzelura for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
Incyte’s sNDA for ruxolitinib cream in children ages 2–11 now faces a new action date to allow additional data review.
Older Age Tied to More Complications After Breast Reconstruction
Older women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy face slightly higher risks of complications but report better psychological well-being despite lower satisfaction with breast appearance, highlighting the need to weigh age-related risks and benefits when considering surgery.
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Mentor Launches Larger Implants for Diverse Patient Needs
Alenka Brzulja, worldwide president of Mentor Worldwide LLC, discusses the FDA-approved MemoryGel Enhance Breast Implants, designed for larger-volume breast reconstruction. She highlights insights from the ATHENA study and the U.S. launch planned for mid-2025.
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Rates of Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy Have Stabilized
Breast reconstruction rates after mastectomy have stabilized in recent years, with a reduction in racial and insurance disparities but ongoing efforts needed to ensure equitable access, reports a study analyzing data from 2005 to 2017.
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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Cleft Lip Surgery for Children
Non-white children experience significant disparities in access to and outcomes of cleft lip surgery, with delays, complications, and prolonged hospital stays being more common, largely due to health status, income, and location factors.
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BRA Day Promotes Informed Breast Reconstruction Decisions
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Plastic Surgery Foundation announce the 13th annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day USA (BRA Day) on October 16, aiming to raise awareness about breast reconstruction options and ensure patients are informed of their choices through education, events, and fundraising activities.
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New Tool Prepares Breast Cancer Patients for Reconstruction Decisions
An online decision aid helps women with breast cancer undergoing mastectomy make informed decisions about immediate breast reconstruction, reducing decisional conflict and improving preparedness for discussions with plastic surgeons, according to a randomized trial.
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Study Finds Incomplete Price Data Compliance for Hand Surgery
Nearly half of U.S. academic hospitals do not post required data on costs for hand surgery, reports a study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
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American Indian/Alaska Native Patients Less Likely to Undergo Breast Reconstruction
American Indian/Alaska Native women with breast cancer are significantly less likely to undergo breast reconstruction after mastectomy compared to non-Hispanic White women, despite an overall increase in reconstruction rates.
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Tennessee Hospital Partnership Completes First “Jaw in a Day” Surgery
The “Jaw in a Day” surgery is used to treat patients with complex head and neck cancers, benign tumors, or related facial injuries consolidating multiple surgeries into one.
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En Bloc Capsulectomy Only Needed for Cancer, Says BSCC
The Breast Surgery Collaborative Community (BSCC) states that an en bloc capsulectomy is only necessary for confirmed or suspected breast implant-associated cancer after thorough evaluation, emphasizing informed consent, evidence-based care, and the need for continued monitoring, while warning against unnecessary procedures driven by patient fears.
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CollPlant Bio-Prints 200cc Regenerative Breast Implants
CollPlant Biotechnologies successfully 3D printed 200 cc commercial-size breast implants using rhCollagen bioinks, with positive interim preclinical data showing promising tissue regeneration and no adverse reactions, suggesting a potential alternative for aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.
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Symani System Debuts in U.S. with Limb Surgeries
MMI’s Symani Surgical System has completed its first U.S. clinical cases at Penn Medicine, marking a milestone in robotic-assisted limb reconstruction and expanding microsurgical treatment options.
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Racial, Socioeconomic Factors Delay Craniosynostosis Diagnosis
New research by Children’s Hospital Los Angeles found that racial and socioeconomic disparities delay care for craniosynostosis, with factors like being Black/African American, having public insurance, and living in disadvantaged areas linked to later consultations, reducing the possibility of minimally invasive surgery.
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First-Ever Human Head and Neck Cartilage Production
Researchers have pioneered a novel method to generate human cartilage in the head and neck region by inducing stem cells to transform into craniofacial cartilage, offering potential solutions for cartilage regeneration and transplantation.
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Parents’ Concerns on Posting Children’s Craniofacial Surgery Images
Parents voice strong concerns about social media sharing of images of children undergoing craniofacial surgery, reports a survey study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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