Abstract 39: A Systematic Review of the Use of Telemedicine in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Telemedicine and Plastic Surgery in India

Telemedicine: A systematic review of economic evaluations

Background: Telemedicine is an expanded term in health information technology that comprises procedures for transmitting medical information electronically to improve patients’ health status. The objective of this research is to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of telemedicine interventions in various specialty areas.    Methods: The Cochrane Library and Centre for Review and Di...

A Systematic Review of the Role of Robotics in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—From Inception to the Future

Background The use of robots in surgery has become commonplace in many specialties. In this systematic review, we report on the current uses of robotics in plastic and reconstructive surgery and looks to future roles for robotics in this arena. Methods A systematic literature search of Medline, EMBASE, and Scopus was performed using appropriate search terms in order to identify all applicatio...

How to Improve Speaking Skills in Plastic Surgery Training? Survey in Residents Participants in Pecha Kucha Contest

BACKGROUND Little is known about educational games in Plastic Surgery training. Pecha kucha game has proved to be helpful tool to improve communicative skills. This study survey in resident participants in Pecha Kucha contest assessed how to improve speaking skills in plastic surgery training. METHODS In the second edition of Pecha Kucha contest of the Mexican Society of Plastic Surgery, a s...

Perioperative Management of Rhinoplasty without Epinephrine

In the last years, number of rhinoplasty operations is ever increasing, but what can be done when there is a contraindication to use a vasoconstrictor?2 In our case, we presented our perioperative management of a female patient, epinephrine intolerant, who was arranged for rhinoplasty.