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How I Operate

The Plastics Fella
Plastic Surgery
Medical Procedure
Skip Flap
MSA P Flap
Mathes & Nahai Classification
Anatomy
Groin Flap
Pufferator
Posterior Interosseous Artery
PIA Flap
Breast Reduction
Heterotopic Replantation
Microsurgery
Reconstruction
Handheld Doppler
Michael Sincere
Ultrasound
Koshima
Perforasome
Emory University

The Plastics Fella talks to leading expert in Plastic Surgery. How I Operate takes you behind the scenes of plastic and reconstructive surgery, exploring the stories, expertise, and decisions behind the work. Each episode features candid conversations with people shaping the industry, from their clinical process to the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

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In this episode of How I Operate, Ryan Sugrue is joined by Pedro Cavadas, a reconstructive microsurgeon known for tackling complex limb salvage and replantation cases wh... more

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In this episode of How I Operate, Ryan Sugrue is joined by Dr Elizabeth Hall-Findlay, whose work has helped reshape the way plastic surgeons think about breast reductio... more

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In the second episode of How I Operate, Ryan Sugrue (ThePlasticsFella) sits down with Professor Foad Nahai, co-creator of the Mathes & Nahai classif... more

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Recent Guests

Pedro Cavadas
Plastic surgeon and pioneering microsurgeon
Episode: At the Limits of Reconstruction, How far is too far? With Dr Pedro Cavadas
Elizabeth Hall-Findlay
Plastic surgeon, retired
Episode: Deconstructing Breast Reduction, with Dr. Elizabeth Hall-Findlay
Claudio Angrigiani
Professor of hand surgery and developer of the PIA flap
Unknown/Multiple (hand surgery community)
Episode: Designing the Perfect PIA Flap, with Prof. Claudio Angrigiani
Foad Nahai
Professor of Plastic Surgery and co-creator of the Mathes & Nahai Classification
Emory University
Episode: Inside the Creation of the Mathes & Nahai Classification, With Dr. Foad Nahai
JP Hong
Professor of Plastic Surgery, expert in perforator flaps
Episode: The SCIP Flap in Practice: Lessons from Dr. JP Hong

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At the Limits of Reconstruction, How far is too far? With Dr Pedro Cavadas
Q: What are some practical tips to speed up microvascular work without sacrificing safety?
Use a non-sticking bipolar on a pedal for efficient coagulation and division, plan small, precise invaginations during anastomosis, and always ensure clean vessel ends with careful technique rather than rushing through steps.
At the Limits of Reconstruction, How far is too far? With Dr Pedro Cavadas
Q: What is the MSAP flap and when is it most useful?
It is a small, elegant regional free flap best used when you have time for careful intramuscular dissection and when the defect is suitable in size; it offers a reliable option with minimal donor-site morbidity when used in appropriate cases.

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What is How I Operate about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on leadership, decision-making, and the practical realities of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Across episodes, listeners get deep dives into surgical techniques, anatomical design, and the evolution of established procedures, often framed through interview-style conversations with renowned surgeons and educators. The conversations tend to balance historical context, step-by-step technical insights, and practical takeaways that can inform both practicing clinicians and medical students. A few episodes highlight how innovations emerged, how to assess risk and outcomes, and how mentorship and community dialogue shape the field. It's particularly noteworthy for its emphasis on technique-forward discussion, cadaver and ima... more

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1. PRS Global Open Keynotes
2. The Plastic Surgery Board Exam
3. PRS Global Open Deep Cuts
4. PRS Journal Club
5. The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery

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2. Elizabeth Hall-Findlay
3. Claudio Angrigiani
4. Foad Nahai
5. JP Hong

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