Episodes

  • Toe Transfers for Thumb Reconstruction
    Dec 15 2025
    Today we are joined by Dr. Harvey Chim, an internationally recognized hand and peripheral nerve surgeon, and current chief of the LSU Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery to discuss toe transfers for thumb reconstruction. We review indications for toe to thumb transfer, decision algorithms, preoperative counseling, operative techniques, and outcomes.
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    49 mins
  • Revision Surgery for Compression Neuropathy with Dr. Christopher Dy
    Nov 26 2025
    Revision Surgery for Compression Neuropathy with Dr. Christopher Dy by Rose Trotta MD, Hannah Langdell MD, Rachel Hein MD, Heather Levites MD
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Phalloplasty with Dr. Jens Berli
    Apr 27 2025
    Phalloplasty with Dr. Jens Berli by Rose Trotta MD, Hannah Langdell MD, Rachel Hein MD, Heather Levites MD
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    45 mins
  • Moral Injury with Dr. Simon Talbot
    Apr 5 2025
    We are joined by Dr. Simon Talbot to discuss moral injury in healthcare and how it is distinguished from burnout. As we aim to build sustainable and meaningful careers, it is becoming increasingly important to recognize moral injury and develop strategies for how to address it on a personal, institutional, and public policy level.
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    29 mins
  • Prehabilitation with Dr. Rebecca Knackstedt
    Feb 10 2025
    Prehabilitation with Dr. Rebecca Knackstedt by Rose Trotta MD, Hannah Langdell MD, Rachel Hein MD, Heather Levites MD
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    30 mins
  • Product Design and Innovation with Dr. Jeffrey Marcus
    Dec 30 2024
    In this episode, we discuss the importance of innovation in plastic surgery and product development. We explore Dr. Marcus' journey in developing the SMARTLock Hybrid MMF Device, and review the basics of product development, what separates a good idea from a good product, and the general process of bringing a product into the market.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Pushing the Envelope of Microsurgery with Dr. Ed Chang
    Aug 5 2024
    Join us as we discuss advances in head and neck reconstruction, perforator flaps, and lymphedema surgery with the current Godina Fellow, Dr. Ed Chang.
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    39 mins
  • Flexor Tendon Injury and Repair with Dr. Sonu Jain
    Aug 23 2023
    In this episode, we discuss the preoperative evaluation of patients with suspected flexor tendon lacerations, the optimal surgical technique for tendon repair, and the postoperative rehabilitation protocols. In addition, we review the value of performing repairs under WALANT and review options for 2-stage reconstructions.
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    39 mins