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The Rest Is Plastics

The Rest Is Plastics

By: Anton Fries and James Chan
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The podcast from the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (JPRAS).2025 Biological Sciences Science
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  • The Rest is Plastics Episode 22 - Free Fibula Flap Donor Site Morbidity
    Feb 11 2026

    In this episode we interview Dr Sebastian Holm and Dr Juan Berner about their latest paper in JPRAS Open -

    Ankle instability and gait disturbance after free fibula flap reconstruction in head and neck cancer reconstruction: A systematic review

    You can read the paper for free at this link -

    https://www.jprasopen.com/article/S2352-5878(25)00139-1/fulltext

    Dr Berner can be followed at -

    IG drjuanberner

    Dr Holm can be followed at -

    IG sebaastianholm

    Please 'like', subscribe, leave us a review and consider submitting your research to JPRAS

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    31 mins
  • The Rest is Plastics Episode 21 - Wounds Special Edition
    Jan 28 2026

    This Episode coincides with the JPRAS Special Issue on Wounds. We interviewed the Editor, Jason Wong, Deputy Chief Executive of the Scar Free Foundation, Charlotte Coates, basic scientist Paul Coates and plastic surgeon, Geoffrey Gurtner.

    you can read all the articles for free at the following link -

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-plastic-reconstructive-and-aesthetic-surgery/vol/112/suppl/C

    If you enjoyed this episode please 'like', subscribe, leave us a review and consider submitting your research to JPRAS.

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    35 mins
  • The Rest Is Plastics Episode 20 - Direct Infrared Thermography in DIEP flap planning
    Jan 8 2026

    Welcome to our first video episode! In this episode with spoke with Dr Hummelink and Dr Meier about their device to map perforators on the skin in DIEP flap surgery.

    Drs. Eva Meier

    Drs. Eva Meier is a medical doctor (MD) and PhD candidate and Resident in Plastic Surgery at the Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands. Currently, her PhD research focuses on the application of Projected Augmented Reality for preoperative perforator mapping in free flap surgery, aiming to enhance surgical precision and improve preoperative flap planning. This work has recently led to the publication of three articles, exploring the application of Projected Augmented Reality in DIEP, ALT and PAP flap reconstructions.

    Dr. Stefan Hummelink

    Dr. Stefan Hummelink is a technical physician specialist at Radboud University Medical Center, focused on breast reconstruction and lymphedema, and is head of research and innovation of the Plastic Surgery department. He is the inventor of the patented Anatomy Projector, an augmented-reality projection system that helps surgeons visualize blood vessels, nerves, and lymph nodes directly on the patient's body. His research focuses on advancing reconstructive and microsurgery, with a strong emphasis on medical technical innovation, with approximately 70 academic publications to his name. Alongside his clinical and scientific work, he is co-founder and CTO/CMO of Exolumen, the startup bringing this innovation into operating rooms worldwide.

    You can read the article for free at this link -

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1748681524002699

    It's a great episode, please like, subscribe, leave us a review and consider submitting your research to JPRAS

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    29 mins
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