2024
Diversity in the US Academic Microsurgery Pathway
Musavi L, Malapati S, Hemal K, Chen W, Broach R, Yost M, Butler P. Diversity in the US Academic Microsurgery Pathway. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2024, 12: e6282. PMID: 39600333, PMCID: PMC11596577, DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000006282.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUS medical schoolsWhite surgeonsMicrosurgery fellowship programsPlastic surgery residentsReconstructive careElectronic surveyLeadership pathwaysTraining backgroundFellowship graduatesRatings of leadershipMedical schoolsFellowship programsLeadership positionsEffective mentorshipEthnic minority studentsAcademic leadership positionsSurgery residentsContact informationProgram websitesSurgeonsEthnic demographicsProfessional advancementWomenMentorshipRepresentation of women
2022
Understanding public perception of bra size
Malphrus E, Desai A, Weiss E, Couto J, Broach R, Butler P. Understanding public perception of bra size. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2022, 75: 4197-4201. PMID: 36180339, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2022.08.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cup sizeCup sizeGeneral population sampleSurvey respondentsBreast surgeryPostoperative resultsPreoperative discussionGeneral populationPatientsBra sizeBreastPersonal historyDemographic questionnairePopulation samplePreoperative imagesPatient's breastSurgeonsWomenUse QuestionnaireQuestionnaireFemale respondentsRespondentsSurgery
2021
Persistent Disparities in Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction and Strategies for Mitigation
Butler PD, Morris MP, Momoh AO. Persistent Disparities in Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction and Strategies for Mitigation. Annals Of Surgical Oncology 2021, 28: 6099-6108. PMID: 34287788, DOI: 10.1245/s10434-021-10487-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAfrican American womenPostmastectomy breast reconstructionBreast reconstructionReconstructive optionsBreast cancer care continuumAmerican womenRacial disparitiesPhysician referral patternsMore risk factorsStandard of careCancer care continuumBreast reconstruction ratesRacial differencesPersistent racial disparitiesPatient comorbiditiesClinical outcomesReferral patternsPatient knowledgeRisk factorsCare continuumSocial determinantsWhite womenDecision-making satisfactionWomenPersistent disparities
2020
Looking Beyond the Numbers: Increasing Diversity and Inclusion Through Holistic Review in General Surgery Recruitment
Nehemiah A, Roberts SE, Song Y, Kelz RR, Butler PD, Morris JB, Aarons CB. Looking Beyond the Numbers: Increasing Diversity and Inclusion Through Holistic Review in General Surgery Recruitment. Journal Of Surgical Education 2020, 78: 763-769. PMID: 32950431, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2020.08.048.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProportion of womenGeneral surgery residency programsSurgery residency programsDiverse patient populationsResidency programsRetrospective studyPatient populationSubgroup analysisABSITE scoresCategorical positionAcademic centersUnited States Medical Licensing Exam scoresWomenCategorical internsIntern classScoresSignificant increaseRecruitment of womenUIM applicantsResidency trainingAmerican BoardUIM studentsNational medianPivotal roleTraining exam scores
2017
Influence of race, insurance status, and geographic access to plastic surgeons on immediate breast reconstruction rates
Butler PD, Familusi O, Serletti JM, Fox JP. Influence of race, insurance status, and geographic access to plastic surgeons on immediate breast reconstruction rates. The American Journal Of Surgery 2017, 215: 987-994. PMID: 29103529, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2017.09.037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImmediate breast reconstructionIBR ratesCaucasian womenImmediate breast reconstruction ratesAmbulatory surgery dataBreast reconstruction ratesPlastic surgeon densityFinal cohortInsurance statusBreast reconstructionBreast cancerLargest absolute increaseHealth servicesSurgeon densitySurgery dataAdult womenPublic insuranceStatus subgroupsPrivate insuranceGeographic accessAsian womenAbsolute increasePlastic surgeonsWomenInfluence of raceThe Relationship Between Geographic Access to Plastic Surgeons and Breast Reconstruction Rates Among Women Undergoing Mastectomy for Cancer
Bauder AR, Gross CP, Killelea BK, Butler PD, Kovach SJ, Fox JP. The Relationship Between Geographic Access to Plastic Surgeons and Breast Reconstruction Rates Among Women Undergoing Mastectomy for Cancer. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 2017, 78: 324-329. PMID: 28177978, DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000000849.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast reconstruction ratesPlastic surgeon densityBreast reconstructionSurgeon densityGeographic accessPlastic surgeonsHealth service area (HSA) levelAmbulatory surgery dataAppropriate clinical expertiseNational health care policyReconstruction rateHealth care policyFinal cohortInsurance statusPostmastectomy reconstructionBreast cancerClinical expertiseSurgery dataAdult womenMastectomyDensity areasRacial disparitiesSurgeonsCare policyWomen