PRS Journal Club

In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2026 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Lucas Harrison, Christopher Kalmar, and Priyanka Naidu- and special guest, Jordan W. Swanson, MD, discuss the following articles from the April 2026 issue: 
"Influence of Surgical Technique and Surgical
Skill on Outcomes of Cleft Palate Repair" by Sitzman, Kirschner, Temkit, et al.
"Primary Septal Cartilage Graft for Unilateral
Cleft Rhinoplasty: 10-Year Follow-Up Results and
the Effect on Septal Deviation" by Ueno, Fukui, Yao, et al.
"A Comparison of Surgical Techniques for
Macroglossia in Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome" by Romeo, Lenz, George, et al.
Special guest Dr. Jordan Swanson is the Linton Whitaker Endowed Chair of Craniofacial Surgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and an associate professor of surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He specializes in the care of patients with cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, and other craniofacial conditions, as well as adult craniofacial and aesthetic surgery. 
His work in global partnerships with teams in low- and middle-income countries has spanned more than a decade, including collaboration with the Nicaraguan Ministry of Health, where he helped build a joint, comprehensive cleft and craniofacial program. He has also led initiatives to expand access to high-quality surgical care in low-resource settings through his clinical practice, research, and global health leadership. Dr. Swanson advances surgical innovation, education, and care delivery across diverse healthcare contexts.
READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCApril26Collection
 The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of ASPS.

In this special bonus episode of the PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2026 PRS Resident Ambassadors Lucas Harrison, Chris Kalmar, and Priyanka Naidu sit down with Dr. Samuel J. Lin following his appointment as the eighth Editor-in-Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr. Lin reflects on his path from surgeon-scientist to editorial leader, shares his perspective on meaningful innovation versus novelty, and outlines his vision for strengthening rigor, inclusivity, and global representation in the plastic surgery literature. Their conversation also explores the evolving role of academic publishing, the importance of mentorship, and how PRS will help shape the next era of the specialty.
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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2026 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Lucas Harrison, Christopher Kalmar, and Priyanka Naidu- and special guest, Bradley Hubbard, MD, discuss the following articles from the March 2026 issue:
"Apixaban (Eliquis) for Venous Thromboembolic Prophylaxis following Abdominoplasty: Establishing a Safety and Efficacy Profile" by Bricker, Ferenz, Moradian, et al.
Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/EliquisAbdVTE
Special guest Dr. Bradley Hubbard is a nationally renowned aesthetic surgeon and currently practices in Dallas, Texas, where he is the Fellowship Director of the esteemed Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute. He completed his undergraduate degree at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Biomedical Engineering, followed by medical school at Upstate Medical University, and then attended the University of Missouri for plastic surgery residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He completed an additional year of training, specializing in aesthetic surgery. Dr. Hubbard has published many scientific research articles, review articles, and book chapters on a variety of aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery topics. 
READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCMarch26Collection
The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of ASPS.

In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2026 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Lucas Harrison, Christopher Kalmar, and Priyanka Naidu- and special guest, Bradley Hubbard, MD, discuss the following articles from the March 2026 issue:
"A Closer Look at Prepectoral Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: A Matched-Pair Comparison of Direct-to Implant versus Two-Stage Outcomes" by Amro, Ryan, Ewing, et al.
Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/DTIvs2Stage
Special guest Dr. Bradley Hubbard is a nationally renowned aesthetic surgeon and currently practices in Dallas, Texas, where he is the Fellowship Director of the esteemed Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute. He completed his undergraduate degree at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Biomedical Engineering, followed by medical school at Upstate Medical University, and then attended the University of Missouri for plastic surgery residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He completed an additional year of training, specializing in aesthetic surgery. Dr. Hubbard has published many scientific research articles, review articles, and book chapters on a variety of aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery topics. 
READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCMarch26Collection
The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of ASPS.

In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2026 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Lucas Harrison, Christopher Kalmar, and Priyanka Naidu- and special guest, Bradley Hubbard, MD, discuss the following articles from the March 2026 issue:
"Simplifying Breast Reduction: An Effective Approach to Defining the Ideal Breast Meridian" by Kim, Kim, Ock, and Lee.
Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/BreastMeridian
Special guest Dr. Bradley Hubbard is a nationally renowned aesthetic surgeon and currently practices in Dallas, Texas, where he is the Fellowship Director of the esteemed Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute. He completed his undergraduate degree at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Biomedical Engineering, followed by medical school at Upstate Medical University, and then attended the University of Missouri for plastic surgery residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He completed an additional year of training, specializing in aesthetic surgery. Dr. Hubbard has published many scientific research articles, review articles, and book chapters on a variety of aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery topics. 
READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCMarch26Collection
The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of ASPS.