scholarly journals Obituary for Dr. José Guerrerosantos: A Teacher Who Continues to Live in the Works of His Disciples

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 148-149
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
Aesthetic Surgery ◽  
Plastic Surgeon ◽  
Flap Surgery ◽  
Founding Father ◽  
Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
Medical College ◽  
The University ◽  
State Of Art

Legend of plastic surgery, the great founder has gone. José Guerrerosantos, M.D. (Fig 1), was not only a Director and Plastic Surgeon in Charge, The Jalisco Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Institute; Professor and Chairman of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Guadalajara Medical College, Guadalajara, Mexico. He was a founding father of the Instituto Jalisciense de Cirugia Reconstructiva (The Jalisco Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Institute), a hospital affiliated with the University of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico [1]. One of his scientific “children” – Manual of Aesthetic Surgery (editors: Fisher JC, Guerrerosantos J, Gleason M) (Fig 2) is a state of art textbook [2], an immortal masterpiece, which continues to navigate next generations of plastic surgeons in the extremely responsible field of surgery. The sacred Manual, which is a testament for surgeons of different subspecialties. Also, contribution of Professor José Guerrerosantos to the flap of tongue is really helped to lift a flap surgery to the new heights. Professor Guerrerosantos was born as a son of Mexico and will continue to live in his creations, our minds, and the works of his disciples. And it`s very symbolic, that his students and disciples named and still names him the same name as a Jesus was called… “a Teacher”…

scholarly journals The introduction of plastic and reconstructive surgery to the University of Glasgow undergraduate medical core curriculum.

2019 ◽  
Vol 96 (1132) ◽  
pp. 64-66
Author(s):  
Gillian Higgins ◽  
Suzanne Emma Thomson
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
Core Curriculum ◽  
Aesthetic Surgery ◽  
Undergraduate Curriculum ◽  
Medical Community ◽  
Oncoplastic Breast Surgery ◽  
Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Lower Limb Reconstruction

Misperceptions of plastic surgery remain common among medical students and the medical community. This creates barriers in recruitment to specialty and patient referral. Before this study, there was no formal plastic surgery teaching in University of Glasgow undergraduate medical core curriculum. A plastic surgery teaching pilot was implemented for fourth year students. Oncoplastic breast surgery was used as an example of gold standard multidisciplinary reconstructive surgery. Surveys collected data before and after provision of teaching across four parameters; identification of plastic surgery subspecialties, understanding of plastic surgery, opinion of the pilot and curriculum, career preferences and gender. The response rate was 57% (n=160). The most and least recognised subspecialties were burns (48% (n=75)) and perineal and lower limb reconstruction (0% (n=0)), respectively, with more students identifying aesthetic surgery (16% (n=26)) than hand (9% (n=15)) or skin cancer surgery (6% (n=9)). The majority (129 (81%)) thought plastic surgery was poorly represented in their curriculum and wanted further information (98 (61%)). Reported understanding of plastic surgery significantly improved (p≤0.00005). Those interested in surgical careers increased from 39% (n=63) to 41% (n=66) with more males than females reporting interest (p≤0.05). This study introduced plastic and reconstructive surgery into the undergraduate curriculum and led to further increased plastic surgery teaching. It improved student understanding, desire to gain more experience in the specialty and interest in surgical careers. Teaching students about subspecialties is vital to dispel misconceptions, ensure appropriate referrals and ignite interest in those with aptitude for surgical careers.

scholarly journals The COVID-19 Pandemic and its Impact on Plastic Surgery in Europe – An ESPRAS Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (03) ◽  
pp. 221-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Riccardo E. Giunta ◽  
Konstantin Frank ◽  
Horacio Costa ◽  
Cenk Demirdöver ◽  
Giovanni di Benedetto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
European Society ◽  
Executive Committee ◽  
Aesthetic Surgery ◽  
Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
Current Information ◽  
Broad Group

AbstractThe present article provides an overview of the current and expected effects of plastic surgery in Europe. It presents the experience of departments for plastic and reconstructive surgery, as evaluated by interviews with members of the Executive Committee (ExCo) of the European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (ESPRAS). The objective of this overview is to summmarise current information in our area of work and to make this accessible to a broad group of readers. As our knowledge is rapidly increasing during the current pandemic, it is evident that we can only provide a snapshot and this will inevitably be incomplete.

scholarly journals Organizing a microsurgery workshop for residents

2020 ◽  
pp. 379-385
Author(s):  
Marin Andrei ◽  
Lungu Adrian ◽  
Nicoleta Amalia Dobrete ◽  
Georgiana Gabriela Marin ◽  
Olimpia Dima Simona ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
Plastic Surgeon ◽  
Traumatic Injuries ◽  
Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Tissue Transplant ◽  
Important Branch

Microsurgery represents an important branch in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. It involves fine skills which doctors need to repair nerves, vessels and thus being able to perform replantation and transplantation of different types of tissue. After traumatic injuries, a plastic surgeon is capable of either coverage of the exposed noble tissue or can perform the replantation of the amputated limb using microsurgery. This field can be very challenging at the beginning, but very rewarding in the end.  The utility microsurgery is quite vast; however, the skills to perform such surgery require a lot of training beforehand. Before doing any replantation or other tissue transplant in humans, it would be recommended that a surgeon should have a basic microsurgical course completed and afterwards several hours of practice in front of the microscope. Last but not least, one should also test the skills acquired in vivo, in order to improve and perform the correct manoeuvres from the beginning. In order to do this, a plastic surgery trainee must therefore have a dedicated laboratory where he/she can practice this art. This place should be quiet, equipped with microscopes and microsurgery instruments and authorized to perform experiments on live animals.

Cosmetic Surgery: A Subspecialty That Needs Specialized Training and Recognition

2021 ◽  
pp. 074880682110518
Author(s):  
Kamran Dastoury ◽  
Jacob Haiavy ◽  
Jane Petro ◽  
Martha Ayewah
Keyword(s):  
American Academy ◽  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Cosmetic Surgery ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Aesthetic Surgery ◽  
Fellowship Training ◽  
Subspecialty Training ◽  
Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
Surgery Training ◽  
American Society

Introduction: This study was performed to provide a comprehensive review of the breadth and depth of fellowship training provided by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS), with direct comparison with other current aesthetic surgery training programs available in the United States. We hypothesized that this subspecialty training provides essential experience and confidence to perform aesthetic procedures, which are likely not adequately imparted during traditional residency training. We also address the notion that Cosmetic Surgery is not under the sole ownership of one specialty, but rather a subspecialty that flourishes by collaboration between multidisciplinary surgical backgrounds. Materials and Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study of survey data from 2 distinct groups—current fellows in a 1-year AACS program and surgeons who completed an AACS fellowship between July 2008 and June 2017, who have been in active cosmetic surgery practice ranging from 6 months to over 6 years. A survey was administered via email and distributed by the AACS central office. The responses were compared with data published in the Annals of Plastic Surgery concerning Recent Trends in Resident Career Choices after Plastic Surgery Training. Results: The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements for aesthetic surgical cases in a 6-year Plastic Surgery program are 150 cases, but 50% of graduating seniors feel inadequately prepared to transition straight into aesthetic surgery practice, whereas among AACS graduating fellows, 100% feel very prepared to go on the aesthetic surgery practice, having completed an average of 687 cases within the yearlong training program. We note that the survey response rate was 81% among current fellows versus 35% among practicing surgeons. Discussion: We believe that focused subspecialty training in cosmetic surgery after completion of a primary surgical residency in a form of a structured fellowship through AACS, American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Commission on Dental Accreditation, and American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Oculoplastic) is the ideal preparation for the future. As we learn from each other through fellowship training, academic conferences, and research, this will further advance the subspecialty and ultimately improve patient care and outcomes. There is no evidence that these training programs provide less adequate preparation, although they are not accredited by the ACGME. To the contrary, the additional experience and knowledge gained during these fellowship training programs result in better outcomes and more competent practitioners. Conclusions: The development of subspecialty training and board certification for surgeons committed to cosmetic surgery yields the highest level of qualified providers. The diverse backgrounds of these providers continue to allow us to expand and innovate in this field. This study is aimed at moving this conversation forward in a positive direction.

scholarly journals Plastic surgery in rural area: A report

2005 ◽  
Vol 38 (01) ◽  
pp. 30-33
Author(s):  
C Alfano ◽  
Agarwal Pawan ◽  
R Kain ◽  
V K Raina
Keyword(s):  
Health System ◽  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Government Medical College ◽  
Specialist Service ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Health Demands

ABSTRACTMost of our rural population does not seek the expensive specialist service of distant city hospitals due to social or financial reasons. Existing health system in rural area is not efficient enough to meet the health demands of such vast population. There is only one Government Plastic surgery unit covering the population of 40 lacs leading to huge backlog of patients waiting for reconstructive surgery. To evade this situation a team of Plastic surgeons from Government Medical College Jabalpur goes to rural areas twice a year and has operated in on nine occasions since last 4 years.The activities and experiences of the last nine visits are reported here.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Trial And Error ◽  
Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
The Past ◽  
Evidence Based Surgery

In plastic and reconstructive surgery, innovation and creativity have been foremost, with science and evidence following. Unlike for a number of other specialties, the advances in plastic surgery have largely come from imagination, innovations, and trial and error, rather than from scientific trials. Somewhat more than for the rest of surgery, in plastics (where the art and craft of each particular surgeon counts immeasurably), randomized controlled trials of techniques have failed to be generated in the past, due to the difficulty of objectively assessing the success of surgery with an aesthetic-based nature. Consequently, evidence-based study of plastic surgery is a relatively new and developing field. This chapter focuses on the growing importance of evidence-based surgery in this specialty, showing that scientific trials are now being performed with increasing frequency.

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