Abbas M. Hassan, MD, PhD
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Plastic surgery resident physician @IU_Surgery | Editor @HandSurgeryAssn | Postdoc alumnus @MDAndersonNews | PhD alumnus @UniUtrecht
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Humbled & incredibly grateful to be named the
@acsJACS
author of the month! Thankful for the support of
@AmCollSurgeons
@IU_Surgery
@IUMedSchool
@MDAndersonNews
@SocietyofBAS
@ASPS_News
@JesseSelber
Congratulations to
@AbbasHassanMD
for being named JACS author of the month! Watch the video below to learn more about Dr. Hassan and his article, "Ensuring Safety While Achieving Beauty: An Evidence-Based Approach to Optimizing Mastectomy and Autologous Breast Reconstruction
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From a child in Sudan to a plastic surgery resident in the US. Not an easy journey, but proof that dreams are achievable, no matter where you start. Dreams know no borders.
#IMG
#MedTwitter
#Match2024
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This email depict the sad reality of pursuing surgical training in the US as an IMG. Most of us are often filtered out during the process and aren’t even looked at. Diversity & inclusion efforts should also consider IMGs. We do bring a lot to the table.
@Medtwitteer
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🌟 I am going to be a plastic surgeon! 🌟 I've matched into a Plastic Surgery Residency at Indiana University! I am endlessly grateful to all my mentors who stood by me, believed in me, and helped me reach this milestone 🙏
#Match2023
#MedTwitter
#BlackExcellence
#IMG
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Intern year ✅
Grateful for all the growth, learning, and support. Excited for what’s next!
#MedTwitter
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To all those who didn't match this cycle, please don't give up hope. I've been in your shoes 2 years ago, but I kept pushing forward and now I'm proud to announce that I've matched! If you need any help or just want to talk, please don't hesitate to reach out to me.
#Match2023
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Day 1 of plastic surgery residency in the books! Realized it's all about the team. Grateful to be part of this crew
@IU_Surgery
@IU_Health
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Ready for a game-changer in breast reconstruction? Our recent study
@prsjournal
, using
#AI
and
#MachineLearning
, predicts complications to improve patient outcomes with remarkable accuracy! Say goodbye to generic risk assessments and hello to personalized, data-driven assessments
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Honored to see our recently published study
@AnnSurgOncol
receive the best paper award for the month of September by
@PSRC1955
! Grateful for the mentorship from
@JesseSelber
and support of
@MDAndersonNews
@CorewellHealth
@IU_Surgery
Read our study here:
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Integrated vs. Independent: Which plastic surgery residency program produces better surgeons? Our study
@PRSGlobalOpen
has the answer! Spoiler alert: both produce skilled surgeons, but one group may have a head start. Read on for the full scoop!
#Medtwitter
#MedEd
#SurgEd
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Proud to see a press release by
@ASPS_News
&
@Wolters_Kluwer
for our study in
@prsjournal
! Our results demonstrate the ability of Artificial Intelligence to predict adverse events for women with breast cancer seeking breast reconstruction and potentially lower the risk.
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Join us live next Thursday with
@ACEPSedu
and ask all questions related to applying to plastic surgery residency, including research fellowships, visas, application and interviews!
#Match2024
#MedTwitter
#IMG
Link is in
@ACEPSedu
bio
@malkeasaad
@Inside_TheMatch
@StoriesImg
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Our study in
@AnnSurgOncol
demonstrates that patients residing in neighborhoods that have been marginalized or made vulnerable were more likely to have worse psychological well-being and quality of life after breast cancer surgery.
@anaeze_offodile
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As the end of interview season approaches, I’m humbled by the incredible individuals I had the privilege to meet and forever thankful for the unwavering support of my mentors, their belief in me and their invaluable contributions to my growth.
#Match2023
#MedTwitter
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Our recent paper
@prsjournal
shows that autologous breast reconstruction is superior to implant-based reconstruction in patients who have been explanted due to an infection. If implant-based recon is pursed, we advocate for delayed rather immediate recon.
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Repost from
@amcollsurgeons
“Dr. Abbas M. Hassan (
@abbashassanmd
) is a plastic surgery resident
@iuplasticsurgery
. He says his involvement in the ACS has provided unparalleled learning and collaboration opportunities. Swipe for more! ➡️
#MedTwitter
#Match2024
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I am thrilled and honored to share that our grant has been funded by the
@HandSociety
! I am grateful for the relentless support and guidance from my co-PI and mentor Dr. Alex Mericli
@AMericliMD
@MDAndersonNews
#endcancer
#CenterofExcellence
@ASPS_News
@ACAPSedu
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Starting of
#ASC2023
on a high note with an unforgettable
@SocietyofBAS
dinner reception! So grateful to be in the presence of greatness 🙌
@anaeze_offodile
@sgswisher
@drmediget
@MDAndersonNews
@AcademicSurgery
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I am thrilled and honored to join the editorial board of
@HandSurgeryAssn
as their Social Media Editor! In my 2 year term, I will be developing, leading and executing a social media strategy for the association. Stay tuned for all the amazing things we will be doing for the AAHS!
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Our study
@prsjournal
debunks the myth that subpectoral device placement protects against radiation-related complications in implant-based breast reconstruction. Results show no difference in outcomes between prepectoral and subpectoral IBR in the setting of radiotherapy.
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Today I had the privilege of presenting at grand rounds to the Plastic Surgery department
@MDAndersonNews
. MDA Plastic Surgery nurtured my curiosity, challenged my understanding, and above all, inspired me to become the person I am today, and for that, I am forever grateful 🙏🏽
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Grateful to
@acsJACS
and
@AmCollSurgeons
for the opportunity to speak about how obesity impacts breast reconstruction outcomes with
@JesseSelber
.
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Our recent study
@prsjournal
demonstrates that a third attempt of breast reconstruction following an infection-associated failed reconstruction is a safe and feasible option.
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Thank you ACS for featuring our work!
Surgeons at
@MDAndersonNews
report novel machine learning models can accurately predict hernia recurrence, surgical complications, and 30-day readmissions. This research can identify risk factors to improve patient outcomes,
@AbbasHassanMD
, PhD (cand.), explains.
@acsJACS
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@QShahMardan
طبعا. كل سنة في عشرات من الخريجين الاجانب بنقبلو في تخصصات جراحية في امريكا، من ضمنها الجراحة التجميلية، العامه والمخ والاعصاب. شيك ع صفحتنا اذا حاب تتواصل مع واحد انقبل تخصص في مجال من اهتمامك:
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Excited to share our latest study
@OTOjournals
and
@AAOHNS
with the largest experience using lateral arm autologous tissue transfers for head and neck reconstruction. The LA flap was safe, versatile, and reliable for head and neck reconstruction with low donor-site morbidity.
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Our recent study
@ASJrnl
found that in obese patients undergoing implant-based breast reconstruction, prepectoral placement results in fewer complications & device explantations compared to subpectoral placement. Patient satisfaction & well-being were similar between both methods
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Our latest study in
@JAMASurgery
revealed that spending for cancer surgery decreased significantly among Medicare beneficiaries. Read the full text:
@headofmelon
@NancyKeatingMD
@anaeze_offodile
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Excited to share our latest publication
@NaturePortfolio
@SciReports
! Our study provides new insights into patient-level factors linked to
#FinancialAnxiety
among patients with chronic medical conditions.
@anaeze_offodile
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Hernia No More! Our new study
@prsjournal
settles the debate - Bovine or Porcine Acellular Dermal Matrix, both deliver long-lasting outcomes in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction with no significant difference in hernia recurrence or post-op complications.
@abbvie
@integra_life
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In our latest study
@prsjournal
, we share over a 20 year experience with the Vertical Recuts Abdominis Myocutaneous (VRAM) Flap for pelvic and perineal reconstruction.
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Our recent study in
@hernia_journal
demonstrates that in contrast to years of experience, the cumulative number of hernia repairs is an important driver of surgical outcomes and an independent predictor of lower hernia recurrence rates. Read the full text:
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Our latest research
@Prsjournal
shows that despite its initial promise, the
#SKIN
score falls short in predicting reoperation rates and other complications following breast reconstruction. This underscores the need for a more comprehensive, individualized risk-assessment tool.
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Our study showed that only 7% of before-after breast reconstruction photos in plastic surgery social media featured African American women and only 5% of photos featured in the "top plastic surgery influencers" social media pages were AA women.
@prsjournal
@PRSGlobalOpen
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Our recent study
@AnnSurgOncol
sheds light on the potential of machine learning in head and neck reconstruction. The results indicate that ML algorithms can accurately predict postoperative complications, leading to better informed decisions and improved patient outcomes.
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Our nationwide study
@MASCC_JSCC
demonstrates that rapid telemedicine adoption may exacerbate existing inequities among cancer patients with financial difficulties. Policy-level interventions are needed for equitable and efficient provision of this service.
@anaeze_offodile
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🚀🏥 🤖 AI takes the surgical world by storm! Our latest
@AnnSurgOncol
piece uncovers the game-changing role of
#ChatGPT
by
@OpenAI
in surgical practice. From precision & efficiency to transforming patient care, it’s a must-read! But wait, what about the challenges? Find out! 📖
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Exciting news from our study on
#AWR
in cancer patients
@AnnSurgOncol
. Using ADM in
#AWR
post-extirpation leads to outcomes just as good as ventral hernia repair! As the largest study of its kind, we also pinpointed key predictors of complications in
#cancer
patients.
#EndCancer
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I am excited to share that our study is now published in the
#1
surgery journal in the world, Annals of Surgery!
@anaeze_offodile
@JesseSelber
@AnnalsofSurgery
@MDAndersonNews
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Our recent study demonstrates that breast cancer patients who were in race-concordant relationships with their operating surgeon had improved quality of life. This is yet another reason why workforce racial
#diversity
matters in improving outcomes.
@anaeze_offodile
#MedTwitter
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This is one of the kindest things to do/say to an intern 🙏🏽 Its the little things that fuel us and keep us going
#MedTwitter
#Surgtwitter
#internship
#Residency
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the field of surgery. Check out our symposium of five articles on AI and machine learning in surgery:
Manuscript 1 (Guide to AI models for surgeons):
#MedTwitter
#MEDTECH
#ArtificialIntelligence
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Our recent study
@WorldJSurg
with 8 years of follow up demonstrated that biologic mesh in abdominal wall reconstruction continues to provide long-term durability with hernia recurrence rate of 17%.
Read up for more on long-term risk factors:
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Read the latest of the spotlight series for free
@prsjournal
. We highlight important research published in high impact non-plastic surgery journals.
@ASPS_News
@ACAPSedu
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Grateful for the opportunity to have our work presented in the 2022
@amcollsurgeons
clinical congress!
#ACSCC22
@acsJACS
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So nice to be back in Chicago and represent MD Anderson plastic surgery in
@ASCO
, the largest oncology meeting in the world!
We present cutting edge AI techniques for diagnosis of breast cancer patients and a nationwide study of telemedicine adoption in cancer patients.
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Unilateral delayed breast reconstruction in women with obesity can lower the risk of skin flap necrosis by 7 times, pulmonary embolism by 14 times, readmission by half, and lead to significantly shorter hospitalizations.
@AmCollSurgeons
@acsJACS
@PSRC1955
@JesseSelber
@IU_Surgery
A new JACS study found that obese women should be closely monitored for adverse outcomes and offered measures to optimize thromboembolic prophylaxis and advised on the risks/benefits of unilateral delayed reconstruction.
More at:
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An unforgettable moment at the
@aaps1921
meeting Dr. Gordillo and Dr. Coleman, the present and past chairs of my soon-to-be plastic surgery residency program
@IU_Surgery
. Grateful for their wisdom and excited for the mentorship, knowledge, and experiences that lie ahead!
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Excited to present 5 papers in the upcoming 101st annual
@AAPS1921
meeting, the most prestigious plastic surgery meeting! Looking forward to a great meeting in Chicago!
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Thrilled to share the inaugural progress report of the John R. Harper Endowed Fellowship in Surgery! Thank you, Dr. Harper, for your tremendous support of our research and for making all of this possible!
@MDAndersonNews
@ACAPSedu
@ASPS_News
@Medtwitteer
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Our recently published study
@acsJACS
show significant reductions in post
#amputation
pain with TMR and/or RPNI, along with a decrease in opioid usage and improvements in patient-reported outcomes. These techniques could be key for improving the lives of oncologic amputees.
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So grateful for
@JCO_ASCO
@ASCO
@ShannonWestin
@anaeze_offodile
for the opportunity to speak about this important & pressing issue w/
@DrNogueiraL
. Heatwaves claims >5 million lives & 4.5 billion dollars of damage annually.
@MDAndersonNews
@IU_Surgery
@AmericanCancer
#Climate
✅ out
#JCO
After Hours Podcast🎙️ w/
@ShannonWestin
🗣️ We discuss the impact of 🔥heatwaves on cancer care delivery w/
@DrNogueiraL
&
@AbbasHassanMD
#ClimateChange
#hpeonc
#HealthEquity
🔗Read here:
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I think its time for the ICMJE to update their authorship criteria to include “cat-sultant” as a contributing role. Nimbo needs to be acknowledged for his valuable contributions such as keyboard supervision and moral support.
#ICMJE
#AuthorshipCriteria
#caturday
#MedTwitter
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Honored to be part of this incredible team!
@prsjournal
@PRSGlobalOpen
Congrats to the NEW members of this quarter's
#PRSJournal
and
@PRSGlobalOpen
Resident Advisory Board!
Please welcome our new members,
@ron_akiki
,
@AslanBaradaran
,
@Jesse_Chou_
,
@rawanprs
,
@AbbasHassanMD
,
@drgerardosandov
, and Erin Wolfe!
Get involved:
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Join us tomorrow for an instagram takeover with
@MatchAResident
at 9:00 AM EST! I will be answering all questions related to the residency process, research and my journey to plastic surgery.
#MedTwitter
#IMG
#Match2024
@StoriesImg
@Medtwitteer
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It was so exciting to visit Toronto and represent MD Anderson plastic surgery at the plastic surgery research counsel annual meeting!
@PSRC1955
@MDAndersonNews
@ACAPSedu
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Our latest study
@TheLancetPH
shows that despite a 53.5% global drop in unintentional CO poisoning deaths since 2000, improvements are inconsistent & disparities persist. It's clear: we need policy interventions - improved heating/cooking, reduced emissions, & mandatory CO alarms
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Our recent study
@JCO_ASCO
discusses how climate change-induced heatwaves disproportionately affect cancer patients. It's time to turn up the AC on this pressing issue and protect our most vulnerable populations!
@anaeze_offodile
@DrNogueiraL
@asansreason
@AmericanCancer
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Read our latest study
@prsjournal
95% of cosmetic patients use the internet to collect information before entering a physician’s office. But this information is unregulated, variable in quality, & may be biased. How do the readability & quality of websites affect the overall accessibility of patient health info?
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Our recent study
@JAMAOnc
reveals:
🌍 Over half a million lip, oral and pharyngeal cancer cases in 2019!
🚭 Smoking & tobacco chewing are top culprits, with Asia most impacted.
⚠️ Stark disparities seen by Socio-demographic Index.
A pressing call for targeted
#CancerControl
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Fresh out now on
@prsjournal
: is self-adhering mesh any better or worse than transfascially sutured mesh in
#AbdominalWallReconstruction
? Check out our latest article to find out.
#hernia
#awr
#mesh
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Excited to share our latest study published
@AnnSurgOncol
! We've found that skin-preserving, staged, microvascular breast reconstruction—regardless of postmastectomy radiation—improves surgical outcomes and mirrors the quality of life experienced with delayed reconstruction.
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Micayla and I are excited to meet you all in Nassau for the 2024 AAHS annual meeting! We have a great program, outstanding panelists and exciting events lined up this year.
@handsurgeryassn
🌟 Meet Our Social Media Editors: Abbas and Micayla! 🌟
Both Abbas and Micayla are excited to meet and collaborate with all of you at our annual meeting. Keep an eye out for their contributions in the coming months and make sure to connect with them in Nassau!
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Our latest study
@ASJrnl
provides a 20-year experience with mastectomy skin flap necrosis outcomes following implant-based breast reconstruction.
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Read our latest study
@PRSGlobalOpen
African American patients have worse scar perception than White patients.
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In this
@AnnSurgOncol
piece we
@anaeze_offodile
argue that SDoH, such as area deprivation index, should be routinely assessed in breast cancer care, leveraged to identify populations at high risk of adverse events, and integrated into the EHR and risk assessment tools.
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Our latest article in
@acsJACS
discusses the connection between industry payments and published articles on ADM use in breast reconstruction. Are financial incentives creating biases in research? Let's prioritize patient outcomes & transparency for the best possible care!
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Check our 2 year RCT
@WoundHeal
evaluating the effectiveness of the novel fluid immersion system in treatment of pressure ulcers.
@JoernsHC
@ASPS_News
@ASPSMembers
@ACAPSedu
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Thank you Dr. Murariu for a great discussion of our study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery!
@prsjournal
@ASPS_News
@ASPSMembers
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Excited to share our lastest work
@JAMANetworkOpen
. Surgical trainee autonomy results in safe long-term outcomes comparable to those of faculty.
Next steps to increase appropriate surgical trainee autonomy need to be taken by
@acgme
@AmBdSurg
@AmCollSurgeons
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Our recent study
@AnnSurgOncol
shows that Frailty significantly affects breast reconstruction outcomes:
🔍 MFI ≥ 2 correlates with higher risks but similar patient-reported outcomes
🔍 Notable risk factors: COPD, reconstruction type & timing, tobacco use, and functional status
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Excited to share our latest work
@AnnalsOpen
! We found that single-stage abdominal wall reconstruction with xenogeneic mesh in CDC class III and IV provides safe and durable long-term outcomes with acceptable complication rates.
@anaeze_offodile
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Excited to share our latest work in
@acsJACS
! Our study is recognized as the top 5% of all research published in field, released on 12 news outlets and one blog, and included in the Continued Medical Education program of the
@AmCollSurgeons
!
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Our recent study
@acsJACS
identified strategies to optimize outcomes in obese patients undergoing breast reconstruction, including closely monitoring for adverse events, offering measures to optimize thromboembolic prophylaxis, and considering unilateral delayed reconstruction.
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Don't miss out on this incredible episode of the Plastic Surgery for Cancer Podcast with
@AdelmanMDPhD
discussing hemipelvectomy reconstruction!
Full video:
Full audio:
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Read our latest study in
@JRM_JRMOpen
for our outcomes and unique perspective on the use of Functional Muscle Transfer for complex and uncommon oncologic defects.
@AMericliMD
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Thrilled to be featured in
@SocSurgOnc
’s " Frequently Shared Articles" with our piece on
#AI
in Surgery ranking 3rd among published articles in
@AnnSurgOncol
! Proud to contribute to the future of healthcare!
#MedTwitter
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I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the AAPS Cannon Society for selecting me as a recipient of this honor and for sponsoring my attendance to the prestigious AAPS annual meeting!
@AAPS1921
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Check out our latest episode discussing Functional Muscle Transfer after oncologic resection. Dr.
@AMericliMD
shares over a decade of experience at MD Anderson!
Full episode:
Audio link:
Video link:
@prsjournal
@ACAPSedu
@ASPS_News
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Thanks
@acsJACS
for the opportunity to present our work on our novel machine learning approach for abdominal wall reconstruction!
@anaeze_offodile
@MDAndersonNews
@AmCollSurgeons
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@ElizSMcKenna
@PTarantinoMD
Hi
@ElizSMcKenna
i am a soon-to-be
#newPI
focusing on developing
#Artificial_Intelligence
-driven clinical decision support tools to optimize cancer risk assessment and decision making.
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Great weekend attending and presenting at the Plastic Surgery Research Council Annual Meeting
@PSRC1955
@ACAPSedu
@prsjournal
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Thank you
@TheLancet
for highlighting our global collaborative effort on the burden of cancer attributable to risk factors.
Read our study:
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Our latest study
@JofSurgOnc
provides a novel risk assessment tool the “Anderson Sarcoma Risk of Complications (A-SARC) score” to optimize reconstructive strategies in extremity soft tissue sarcoma. Read the full text:
@SocSurgOnc
@MDAndersonNews
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Our new study published in
@BJSurgery
reveals key interventions for greener operating theatres! Top 3 for high-income countries: recycling, reducing anaesthetic gases & improved waste processing. For low-middle-income countries: reusable surgical devices, reducing consumables &..
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Hot off press
@AnnalsofSurgery
we found that the Maryland’s global budget revenue payment model was associated with an acceleration in the shift from inpatient to outpatient hospital settings for surgical procedures.
@anaeze_offodile
@NancyKeatingMD
@headofmelon
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Learn about the MD Anderson approach to Pharyngoesophageal and Tracheal Reconstruction from the world-leading expert on this topic, Dr. Ron Yu aka the divine master of microsurgery
Links
Audio:
Video:
#PlasticSurgeryForCancerPodcast
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Manuscript 4 (AI in surgical education):
Manuscript 5 (Deep learning applications in surgery):
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Last week the US FDA released new guidelines for breast implants. I am joined by Dr. Mark Clemens to discuss the guidelines and their effect on breast reconstruction rates.
Full video:
Full audio:
@clemensmd
@US_FDA
@BIIglobal
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Our recent article in
@JAMANetworkOpen
was featured in press release in +30 news outlets!
@JesseSelber
@malkeasaad
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Manuscript 2 (AI in predicting surgical complications):
Manuscript 3 (AI in predicting patient-reported outcomes):
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I am honored to have been invited to discuss abdominal wall reconstruction outcomes by Journal of the American College of Surgeons!
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@acsJACS
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