Cauley RP

Although deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flaps are a common option for breast reconstruction, there are limited data on outcomes in patients with a history of abdominal liposuction. Liposuction is one of the most popular a…

[BACKGROUND]  Plastic and reconstructive surgeons are often presented with reconstructive challenges as a sequela of complications in high-risk surgical patients, ranging from exposure of hardware, lymphedema, and chronic pain after amputat…

[BACKGROUND] The integration of frailty assessments into preoperative evaluation protocols is essential for enhancing surgical procedure safety. As autologous breast reconstruction (ABR) increases in popularity, it is critical to stratify r…

Microsurgery is associated with a steep learning curve that requires extensive training through supervised surgeries, cadaver practice, and simulations. The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical education offers a new potenti…

Heparin is frequently used to mitigate the risk of thrombosis in microsurgical free tissue transfer. Although rare, heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a severe, life-threatening complication that can arise in patients exposed to hepa…

[BACKGROUND] Gender-affirming facial surgery (GAFS) can be performed as a full, single-staged procedure (F-GAFS) or in multiple, partial stages (P-GAFS). P-GAFS addresses either the upper, middle, or lower facial thirds, while F-GAFS includ…

[BACKGROUND] The incidence of psychiatric disorders, particularly major depressive disorder, is increasingly observed among patients undergoing plastic surgery procedures. This trend has raised concerns about the impact of serotonergic anti…

[BACKGROUND] Decreased nipple sensation following reduction mammoplasty can negatively affect a variety of patient-centered outcomes. This observational study examined the impact of dermoglandular pedicle type on subjective postoperative ni…

[BACKGROUND] Macromastia negatively affects the quality of life and has led to increased demand for breast reduction surgery. With the growing use of non-tobacco nicotine products, such as vapes, concerns have emerged about their potential …

[PURPOSE] United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 Pass/Fail grading has increased the emphasis of research productivity as a quantitative metric in residency applications. Quantifying discrepancies between self-reported a…

[OBJECTIVE] An increasing number of women are choosing careers in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS). These evolving surgeon demographics have highlighted the need for parental leave policies, lactation accommodations, an…

 The impact of diabetes on complication rates following free flap (FF), pedicled flap (PF), and amputation (AMP) procedures on the lower extremity (LE) is examined.  Patients who underwent LE PF, FF, and AMP procedures were identified from…

[BACKGROUND] The scapular free flap (SFF) is essential in complex reconstructive surgery and often indicated in complex defects with compromised or poor local tissue integrity. This review aims to assess the versatility and reliability of t…

[PURPOSE] The choice of pedicle in reduction mammaplasty is highly variable with prior studies demonstrating high patient satisfaction in most cases. This study aimed to examine the impact of pedicle type on clinical and patient-reported ou…

[BACKGROUND] Gender-affirming top surgery is becoming increasingly common, with greater diversity in the patients receiving top surgery. The purpose of this study was to examine national trends in patient demographics, characteristics, woun…

[BACKGROUND] Reduction mammaplasty can provide symptomatic relief to patients suffering from macromastia; however, complications such as dehiscence are common. It is unknown if the presence of complications affects patient-reported outcomes…