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The Journal of Craniofacial SurgeryThe objective of this study was to observe the accuracy and security of the craniomaxillofacial plastic surgery robot in congenital craniosynostosis surgery and to...
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this study was to observe the accuracy and security of the craniomaxillofacial plastic surgery robot in congenital craniosynostosis surgery and to enhance and improve its performance.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
We performed model surgical experiments on computed tomography data of 5 children with congenital craniosynostosis who were diagnosed and treated in our hospital, and model surgical experiments and animal experiments on the skulls of 3 Bama minipigs.
RESULTS
There was no statistically significant difference shown either in model experiments or animal experiments in comparing the actual operation with the surgical simulation and inside the groups ( P >0.05).
CONCLUSIONS
The craniomaxillofacial plastic surgery robot has achieved good security and accuracy in model surgery and animal experiments. Further studies are needed to be conducted to confirm its security and accuracy and to continuously improve and refine the robot's performance.
Topics: Animals; Swine; Surgery, Plastic; Robotics; Swine, Miniature; Skull; Craniosynostoses
PubMed: 36935391
DOI: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000009283 -
Aesthetic Surgery Journal Mar 2024
Topics: Humans; Surgery, Plastic; Artificial Intelligence; Plastic Surgery Procedures
PubMed: 38015802
DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjad357 -
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Aug 2023Understanding country differences in production and human capital in plastic surgery research is crucial in identifying current and future leaders in the field. In this...
BACKGROUND
Understanding country differences in production and human capital in plastic surgery research is crucial in identifying current and future leaders in the field. In this study, we document each country's human capital and productivity in plastic surgery research.
METHODS
A web scraping algorithm was deployed on PubMed to retrieve information on every publication and every first author in 10 major research outlets in plastic surgery between 2015 and 2021. Each country's human capital in the field is proxied by the number of first authors affiliated with that country. We compare aggregate patterns and volume trajectories of publications affiliated with 110 countries in the context of their human capital.
RESULTS
We find that over the studied period, two countries, the USA and China, are represented in roughly 50% and 45% of global research output and first authors, respectively, in plastic surgery. Specifically in the USA, California has the highest number of affiliated first authors and publications compared with other States.
CONCLUSIONS
Our findings reveal the clear dominance of the USA in plastic surgery research production. No specific US State stands out in the nation as much as the USA does in the global ranking of plastic surgery publications. This suggests that US plastic surgeons across the nation aim to publish. Our global analysis also suggests that countries with a higher share of first authors relative to their research output may have greater capacity to expand their research output in the future.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV
This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
Topics: Humans; Surgery, Plastic; Plastic Surgery Procedures; Forecasting; China
PubMed: 36581778
DOI: 10.1007/s00266-022-03223-9 -
The Laryngoscope Aug 2023Characterize academic facial plastic surgeons by demographics, time in practice, academic productivity, and faculty position.
OBJECTIVE
Characterize academic facial plastic surgeons by demographics, time in practice, academic productivity, and faculty position.
STUDY TYPE
Cross-sectional study.
METHODS
Facial plastic surgery faculty in US otolaryngology residencies with a title of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor were identified. Demographics and academic data were obtained from public profiles and Scopus.
RESULTS
One hundred sixty-eight surgeons were identified. Females comprised 25.6%. Most surgeons were White (69.6%), followed by Asian (25%), Hispanic (3.6%), and Black (1.8%). Mean h-index was similar between sexes when controlling for years in practice (1.13 vs. 1.14, p = 0.575). Female representation was greater among early-career surgeons (41%) than among mid- or late-career surgeons (24% and 13%, respectively) (p = 0.006). The correlation of years in practice with academic title was similar between sexes. There was no difference in h-index (p = 0.384) or distribution of academic positions (p = 0.658) between White and non-White surgeons. There was no statistical difference in full professorship (p = 1.0) or research productivity (p = 0.974) between late-career White and non-White academic facial plastic surgeons. There was no statistical difference in promotion from assistant professorship (p = 0.506) or research productivity (p = 0.857) between White and non-White surgeons in practice for over 5 years.
CONCLUSION
Female representation in academic facial plastic surgery is low, though greater gender parity among younger surgeons suggests an improving trend. Hispanic and Black surgeons remain significantly underrepresented in the field. Although increased diversity is needed in academic facial plastic surgery, established minority surgeons have experienced similar research productivity and advancement through academic ranks as their majority counterparts.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE
N/A Laryngoscope, 133:1869-1874, 2023.
Topics: Humans; Female; United States; Male; Surgery, Plastic; Cross-Sectional Studies; Faculty, Medical; Surgeons; Minority Groups
PubMed: 36382870
DOI: 10.1002/lary.30478 -
Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing
Topics: Knowledge; Surgery, Plastic
PubMed: 37389618
DOI: 10.1097/PSN.0000000000000513 -
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Jul 2023Crowdsourcing uses online platforms to collect large data from laypersons and has been increasingly used over the past 5 years to answer questions about aesthetic and...
BACKGROUND
Crowdsourcing uses online platforms to collect large data from laypersons and has been increasingly used over the past 5 years to answer questions about aesthetic and functional outcomes following plastic and reconstructive surgery. This systematic review evaluates crowdsourcing articles in plastic and reconstructive surgery based on study topic, participants, and effect size in the hopes of describing best practices.
METHODS
A systematic search strategy was developed with a licensed librarian and attending plastic surgeon to query all articles using crowdsourcing in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Covidence systematic review manager was used by two independent reviewers to import articles, screen abstracts, evaluate full texts, and extract data.
RESULTS
A search run on October 8, 2021, yielded 168 studies, of which 45 were ultimately included. Craniofacial surgery and aesthetic surgery collectively constituted over half of studies. Participants in plastic surgery crowdsourcing studies are more commonly from the United States, female, straight, 25 to 35 years old; have completed college; and earn $20,000 to $50,000 per year. Studies typically assessed aesthetic perceptions, cost approximately $350, ran a median of 9 days, included approximately 60 unique survey items, and included approximately 40 unique human images.
CONCLUSIONS
Crowdsourcing is a relatively new, low-cost method of garnering high-volume data from laypersons that may further our understanding of public perception in plastic and reconstructive surgery. As with other nascent fields, there is significant variability in number of subjects used, subject compensation, and methodology, indicating an opportunity for quality improvement.
Topics: Humans; Female; Adult; Surgery, Plastic; Crowdsourcing; Plastic Surgery Procedures; Surveys and Questionnaires; Esthetics
PubMed: 36727828
DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000010232 -
Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing
Topics: Certification; Professionalism; Surgery, Plastic
PubMed: 37389620
DOI: 10.1097/PSN.0000000000000510 -
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial... Nov 2023
Topics: Humans; Surgery, Plastic; Face; Patient Satisfaction; Cosmetic Techniques
PubMed: 37833027
DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2023.06.022 -
Annals of Plastic Surgery Nov 2023
Topics: Humans; Surgery, Plastic; Social Media; Plastic Surgery Procedures; Perioperative Care; Patient Care
PubMed: 37823615
DOI: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000003685 -
The Cleft Palate-craniofacial Journal :... Sep 2023
Topics: Humans; Surgery, Plastic; Craniofacial Abnormalities; Plastic Surgery Procedures
PubMed: 35422140
DOI: 10.1177/10556656221093911