50 Landmark Papers Every Plastic Surgeon Should Know

This book identifies key scientific papers in the field of Plastic Surgery and explains why these papers are important in contemporary clinical management.The text includes commentaries on landmark papers in a wide range of clinical areas within Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic surgery.

List of contents

1. The accuracy of computed tomographic angiography for mapping the perforators of the deep inferior epigastric artery: a blinded, prospective cohort study. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008 Oct;122(4):1003-1009 Rozen WM, Ashton MW, Stella DL, Phillips TJ, Grinsell D, Taylor GI.
Reviewed by Jevan Cevik and Warren M. Rozen. Also reviewed by Song Daijan
2. PET-CT surveillance versus neck dissection in advanced head and neck cancer. N Engl J Med. 2016. Mehanna H.
Reviewed by Hiro Ishii and Stuart Winter
3. A systematic review: current trends and take rates of cultured epithelial autografts in the treatment of patients with burn injuries. Wound Repair Regen. 2019;27:693-701. Lo CH, Chong E, Akbarzadeh, Brown WA, Cleland H.
Reviewed by Wen Shien Tai and Cheng Hean Lo
4. Vacuum-assisted closure: state of clinic art. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006 Jun;117(7 Suppl):127S-142S. Argenta LC, Morykwas MJ, Marks MW, DeFranzo AJ, Molnar JA, David LR.
Reviewed by Chenyu Huang
5. Fibular osteoseptocutaneous flap: anatomic study and clinical application. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1986 Aug;78(2):191-200. doi: 10.1097/00006534-198608000-00008. PMID: 3523559. Wei FC, Chen HC, Chuang CC, Noordhoff MS.
Reviewed by Curtis Hanba and Fu-Chan Wei
6. Early microsurgical reconstruction of complex trauma of the extremities Plast Reconstr Surg. 1986;78(3):285-92. doi: 10.1097/00006534-198609000-00001 M Godina
Reviewed by Joon Pio Hong. Also reviewed by Odhran Shelley
7. "The search for the ideal thin skin flap: superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap--a review of 210 cases Plast Reconstr Surg, 2015 Feb;135(2):592-601. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000000951." Terence L H Goh, Sung Woo Park, Jae Young Cho, Jong Woo Choi, Joon Pio Hong
Reviewed by Joon Pio Hong
8. Geometric considerations in the design of rotation flaps in the scalp and forehead region. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1988 Jun;81(6):900-6. doi: 10.1097/00006534-198806000-00012. PMID: 3375351. Ahuja RB.
Reviewed by R.B. Ahuja and Pallab Chatterjee. Also reviewed by Karen Vuong, Cheng Hean Lo
9. Deep inferior epigastric perforator flap for breast reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg. 1994 Jan;32(1):32-8. doi: 10.1097/00000637-199401000-00007. PMID: 8141534.Allen RJ, Treece P.
Reviewed by Robert J Allen Sr. Also reviewed by Whitney Chow
10. Osseointegrated titanium implants. Requirements for ensuring a long-lasting, direct bone-to-implant anchorage in man. Acta Orthop Scand. 1981;52(2):155-70. Albrektsson T, Brånemark PI, Hansson HA, Lindström J.
Reviewed by Michael Leung
11. The Keystone Design Perforator Island Flap in reconstructive surgery. ANZ J Surg. 2003 Mar;73(3):112-20. doi: 10.1046/j.1445-2197.2003.02638.x. PMID: 12608972. Behan FC.
Reviewed by Nicola Fleming and Cheng Hean Lo
12. "`Experience with a synthetic bilayer Biodegradable Temporising Matrix in significant burn injury Burns Open 2 (2018) 17-34." John E. Greenwood, Bradley J. Schmitt, Marcus J.D. Wagstaff.
Reviewed by Marcus JD Wagstaff. Also reviewed by Nelson Low
13. Risk of breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) in a cohort of 3546 women prospectively followed long term after reconstruction with textured breast implants. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2020 May;73(5):841-846. Cordeiro PG, Ghione P, Ni A, Hu Q, Ganesan N, Galasso N, Dogan A, Horwitz SM.
Reviewed by Paola Ghione and Peter G. Cordeiro
14. Latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap without muscle. Plast Reconstr Surg 1995; 96:1608-14. Angrigiani C, Grilli D, Siebert J.
Reviewed by Claudio Angrigiani
15. A Classification System and Algorithm for Reconstruction of Maxillectomy and Midfacial Defects Peter G. Cordeiro, M.D., and Eric Santamaria, M.D
Reviewed by Eric Santamaria and Peter G. Cordeiro. Also reviewed by Terence Poon
16. Clinical treatment of radiotherapy tissue damage by lipoaspirate transplant: a healing process mediated by adipose-derived adult stem cells. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2007 Apr 15;119(5):1409-1422. doi: 10.1097/01.prs.0000256047.47909.71. PMID: 17415234. Rigotti G, Marchi A, Galiè M, Baroni G, Benati D, Krampera M, Pasini A, Sbarbati A.
Reviewed by Marcela Sánchez-Vargas and Andrea Donoso-Samper
17. Laser resurfacing and remodeling of hypertrophic burn scars: the results of a large, prospective, before-after cohort study, with long-term follow-up. Annals of surgery, 2014, 260(3): 519-532. Hultman C S, Friedstat J S, Edkins R E, Cairns BA, Meyer AA.
Reviewed by Wenjing Xi
18. Digital artery perforator flaps for fingertip reconstructions. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006 Dec;118(7):1579-1584. doi: 10.1097/01.prs.0000232987.54881.a7. PMID: 17102731. Koshima I, Urushibara K, Fukuda N, Ohkochi M, Nagase T, Gonda K, Asato H, Yoshimura K.
Reviewed by Josephine Yip
19. Simultaneous transposition of anterior thigh muscle and fascia flaps: an introduction to the chimera flap principle. Ann Plast Surg. 1991;27:126-131. Hallock GG.
Reviewed by Geoffrey G. Hallock
20. An Updated Evaluation of the Management of Nerve Gaps: Autografts, Allografts, and Nerve Transfers. Semin Neurol. 2024 Oct 11. doi: 10.1055/s-0044-1791665. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39393799. Johnson AR, Said A, Acevedo J, Taylor R, Wu K, Ray WZ, Patterson JM, Mackinnon SE.
Reviewed by Anna Rose Johnson, Kitty Wu and Susan E. Mackinnon
21. Toe transplantation for isolated index finger amputations distal to the proximal interphalangeal joint. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1999 Feb;103(2):499-507. Demirkan F, Wei FC, Jeng SF, Cheng SL, Lin CH, Chuang DC.
Reviewed by Steven Lo and FC Wei
22. Epinephrine in local anesthesia in finger and hand surgery: the case for wide-awake anesthesia. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2013 Aug;21(8):443-7.Lalonde D, Martin A.
Reviewed by Wing-Lim Tse
23. Algorithm for Free Perforator Flap Selection in Lower Extremity Reconstruction Based on 563 Cases. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Nov;144(5):1202-1213. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000006167. PMID: 31397793. Abdelfattah U, Power HA, Song S, Min K, Suh HP, Hong JP.
Reviewed by Marco Innocenti
24. Corneal neurotization: a novel solution to neurotrophic keratopathy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2009 Jan;123(1):112-120. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3181904d3a. PMID: 19116544.Terzis JK, Dryer MM, Bodner BI.
Reviewed by Jordan R. Crabtree, Gregory H. Borschel and Asim Ali
25. The Most Current Algorithms for the Treatment and Prevention of Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids: A 2020 Update of the Algorithms Published 10 Years Ago. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2022 Jan 1;149(1):79e-94e. Ogawa R.
Reviewed by Rei Ogawa
26. Comparison of clinical and functional outcomes and hospital costs following pharyngoesophageal reconstruction with the anterolateral thigh free flap versus the jejunal flap. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006 Mar;117(3):968-74.Yu P, Lewin JS, Reece GP, Robb GL.
Reviewed by Velda Chow
27. Have we found an ideal soft-tissue flap? An experience with 672 anterolateral thigh flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2002 Jun;109(7):2219-26 Wei, Fu-chan M.D.; Jain, Vivek M.Ch.(Ortho.); Celik, Naci M.D.; Chen, Hung-chi M.D.; Chuang, David Chwei-Chin M.D.; Lin, Chih-hung M.D.
Reviewed by Luccie M. Wo and Fu-Chan Wei. Also reviewed by Lianne N.Y Leung
28. Effects of Cutting Planes on Costal Cartilage Warping. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2024 Dec 1;154(6):1219-1228 Ratanapoompinyo S, Kiranantawat K.
Reviewed by Kidakorn Kiranantawat and Sanathorn Ratanapoompinyo
29. Early Nerve Grafting for Facial Paralysis After Cerebellopontine Angle Tumor Resection With Preserved Facial Nerve Continuity. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2016 Jan-Feb;18(1):54-60. Albathi M, Oyer S, Ishii LE, Byrne P, Ishii M, Boahene KO.
Reviewed by Alp Ercan and Wei Wang
30. Developmental biology and classification of congenital anomalies of the hand and upper extremity. J Hand Surg Am. 2010 Dec;35(12):2066-76.Oberg KC, Feenstra JM, Manske PR, Tonkin MA.
Reviewed by Jeannette Ting
31. A new method of total reconstruction of the auricle for microtia Plast Reconstr Surg. 1993 Aug;92(2):187-201. Nagata Satoru
Reviewed by Valerie Ho Wai Yee
32. Robotic Davydov Peritoneal Flap Vaginoplasty for Augmentation of Vaginal Depth in Feminizing Vaginoplasty. J Urol. 2019 Jun;201(6):1171-1176 Jacoby A, Maliha S, Granieri MA, Cohen O, Dy GW, Bluebond-Langner R, Zhao LC.
Reviewed by Isabel S Robinson and Rachel Bluebond-Langner
33. The superficial musculo-aponeurotic system (SMAS) in the parotid and cheek area. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1976;58(1):80-88. Mitz V, Peyronie M.
Reviewed by Sophie Ricketts
34. Fifteen-year survey of one-stage latissimus dorsi muscle transfer for treatment of longstanding facial paralysis. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2013 Jan;66(1):29-36.Takushima A, Harii K, Asato H, Kurita M, Shiraishi T.
Reviewed by Akihiko Takushima
35. Burn Resuscitation Practices in North America: Results of the Acute Burn ResUscitation Multicenter Prospective Trial (ABRUPT). Ann Surg. 2023 Mar 1;277(3):512-519. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000005166. Epub 2021 Aug 19. PMID: 34417368; PMCID: PMC8857312. Greenhalgh DG, Cartotto R, Taylor SL, Fine JR, Lewis GM, Smith DJ Jr, Marano MA, Gibson A, Wibbenmeyer LA, Holmes JH, Rizzo JA, Foster KN, Khandelwal A, Fischer S, Hemmila MR, Hill D, Aballay AM, Tredget EE, Goverman J, Phelan H, Jimenez CJ, Baldea A, Sood R.
Reviewed by Francois Stapelberg
36. Cell therapies and its derivatives as immunomodulators in vascularized composite allotransplantation. Asian J Surg. 2024 Oct;47(10):4251-4259 Huang CH, Chen WY, Chen RF, Ramachandran S, Liu KF, Kuo YR.
Reviewed by Chao-Hsin Huang, Chia-Chun Lee and Yur-Ren Kuo. Also reviewed by Savitha Ramachandran
37. Functional quadriceps reconstruction: 3D gait analysis, EMG and environmental simulator outcomes. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2022 Nov;75(11):3924-3937. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2022.08.009. Epub 2022 Aug 6. PMID: 36117134. Lo S, Childs C, Mahendra A, Young P, Carse B.
Reviewed by Eldon Mah
38. Targeted muscle reinnervation: a novel approach to postamputation neuroma pain. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2014 Oct;472(10):2984-90. Souza JM, Cheesborough JE, Ko JH, Cho MS, Kuiken TA, Dumanian GA.
Reviewed by Jeannette Ting
39. The Economy in Autologous Tissue Transfer: Part 1. The Kiss Flap Technique. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016 Mar;137(3):1018-1030. doi: 10.1097/01.prs.0000479971.99309.21. PMID: 26910687. Zhang YX, Hayakawa TJ, Levin LS, Hallock GG, Lazzeri D.
Reviewed by Tor Wo Chiu
40. Body contouring by lipolysis: a 5-year experience with over 3000 cases. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1983 Nov;72(5):591-7. doi: 10.1097/00006534-198311000-00001. PMID: 6622564.Illouz YG.
Reviewed by Tor Wo Chiu
41. "Components separation" method for closure of abdominal-wall defects: an anatomic and clinical study. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1990 Sep;86(3):519-26. doi: 10.1097/00006534-199009000-00023. PMID: 2143588.
Ramirez OM, Ruas E, Dellon AL.
Reviewed by Tor Wo Chiu
42. Adjuvant ipilimumab versus placebo after complete resection of high-risk stage III melanoma (EORTC 18071): a randomised, double-blind, phase 3 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2015 May;16(5):522-30. Eggermont AM, Chiarion-Sileni V, Grob JJ, Dummer R, Wolchok JD, Schmidt H, Hamid O, Robert C, Ascierto PA, Richards JM, Lebbé C, Ferraresi V, Smylie M, Weber JS, Maio M, Konto C, Hoos A, de Pril V, Gurunath RK, de Schaetzen G, Suciu S, Testori A.
Reviewed by Tor Wo Chiu
43. Primary repair of flexor tendons. Orthop Clin North Am. 1973 Oct;4(4):865-76. PMID: 4598164. Kleinert HE, Kutz JE, Atasoy E, Stormo A.
Reviewed by Tor Wo Chiu
44. Ultrastructural observations of lymphatic vessels in lymphedema in human extremities. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1996 Feb;97(2):397-405; discussion 406-7. doi: 10.1097/00006534-199602000-00018. PMID: 8559823. Koshima I, Kawada S, Moriguchi T, Kajiwara Y.
Reviewed by Jaume Masia
45. Cleft palate repair by double opposing Z-plasty. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1986;78(6):724-38. Furlow LT Jr.
Reviewed by Tor Wo Chiu
46. Clinical application of the tension-stress effect for limb lengthening. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1990 Jan;(250):8-26. PMID: 2403497. Ilizarov GA.
Reviewed by Tor Wo Chiu
47. A 10-year experience in nasal reconstruction with the three-stage forehead flap. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2002 May;109(6):1839-55; discussion 1856-61. doi: 10.1097/00006534-200205000-00010. PMID: 11994582. Menick FJ.
Reviewed by Tor Wo Chiu
48. Supermicrosurgical lymphaticovenular anastomosis for the treatment of lymphedema in the upper extremities. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2000 Aug;16(6):437-42. doi: 10.1055/s-2006-947150. PMID: 10993089. Koshima I, Inagawa K, Urushibara K, Moriguchi T.
Reviewed by Valerie Ho Wai Yee
49. A new concept in the early excision and immediate grafting of burns. J Trauma. 1970;10:1103-1108. Z Janzekovic
Reviewed by Tor Wo Chiu
50. A novel reconstructive technique after endoscopic expanded endonasal approaches: vascular pedicle nasoseptal flap. Laryngoscope. 2006 Oct;116(10):1882-6. doi: 10.1097/01.mlg.0000234933.37779.e4. PMID: 17003708.
Hadad G, Bassagasteguy L, Carrau RL, Mataza JC, Kassam A, Snyderman CH, Mintz A.
Reviewed by Tor Wo Chiu

About the author

Tor Wo Chiu is a Professor and specialist in Plastic Surgery working in the Division of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong.

Product details

• Authors: Tor Wo (Plastic Surgery Chiu
• Assisted by: Chiu Tor Wo (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 17.10.2025
• EAN: 9781032538105
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3253810-5
• No. of pages: 320
• Series: 50 Landmark Papers
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Dentistry; MEDICAL / General, MEDICAL / Dermatology, MEDICAL / Surgery / Oral & Maxillofacial, Dermatology, Orthopaedics & fractures, ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, Oral & maxillofacial surgery, Plastic & reconstructive surgery, MEDICAL / Surgery / Cosmetic & Reconstructive, Plastic and reconstructive surgery, Surgical orthopaedics and fractures, Audiology & otology, Audiology and otology, MEDICAL / Otolaryngology