selected scholarly activity
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books
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chapters
- Developing a Surgical Clinical Research Question: To Find the Answer in Literature Search or in Pursuing Clinical Research. 21-26. 2025
- Subgroup Analyses in Surgery. 357-370. 2025
- The Steps of Practicing Evidence-Based Surgery (EBS). 11-19. 2025
- Breast Reconstruction and Radiotherapy. 709-721. 2019
- Developing a Surgical Clinical Research Question: To Find the Answer in Literature Search or in Pursuing Clinical Research. 17-22. 2019
- Subgroup Analyses in Surgery. 327-336. 2019
- The Steps of Practicing Evidence-Based Surgery (EBS). 9-16. 2019
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conferences
- Minimal important difference in weight loss following bariatric surgery: enhancing BODY-Q interpretability. Obesity Surgery. 185-185. 2024
- Impact of Completing FACE-Q Craniofacial Module Scales on Children and Young Adults with Facial Differences: An International Study. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 1063-1069. 2023
- A meta-epidemiologic study of power and sample size in randomized controlled trials published in dermatology journals. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. S47-S47. 2021
- The Fragility of Statistically Significant Randomized Controlled Trials in Plastic Surgery. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 1238-1245. 2019
- Barriers, Beliefs and Practice Patterns for Breast Reconstruction: A Provincial Survey. Annals of Surgical Oncology. S50-S50. 2017
- Smoking in schizophrenia: Interaction analysis between ALPHA4 and BETA2 nicotinic subunit genes. Biological Psychiatry. 229S-229S. 2006
- Alpha4 and beta2 genetic interaction. analysis of high affinity nicotinic receptor in schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Research. 44-44. 2006
- Association study between smoking and high affinity nicotinic receptor subunit genes in schizophrenia patients. Schizophrenia Research. 43-44. 2006
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journal articles
- Closed-Incision Negative Pressure Therapy Compared to Conventional Dressing Following Autologous Abdominal Tissue Breast Reconstruction: The MACVAC Pilot Randomized Control Trial.. Plastic Surgery. 22925503251350926. 2025
- Factors associated with emergency free flap reoperation in postmastectomy breast reconstruction: A population-based cohort study.. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 105:75-84. 2025
- Patient Factors That Impact FACE-Q Aesthetics Outcomes: An Exploratory Cross-sectional Regression Analysis.. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 45:543-551. 2025
- Complications and Burden of 2-Stage Tissue Expander to Implant-Based Reconstructive Surgery: A Single-Center Retrospective Study. Plastic Surgery. 33:201-207. 2025
- Incidence and Risk Factors Associated with Microbial Colonization of Burn Wounds: An Observational Study. Plastic Surgery. 33:269-275. 2025
- Establishing Convergent Validity of the FACE-Q Aesthetics Module Scales.. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 45:508-513. 2025
- Quality of plastic surgery Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) studies: A systematic review.. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 101:106-118. 2025
- Reporting of patient-reported outcomes amongst randomized clinical trials in plastic surgery: a systematic review using CONSORT-PRO.. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 99:110-121. 2024
- Improving the Impact of BODY-Q Scores Through Minimal Important Differences in Body Contouring Surgery: An International Prospective Cohort Study. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 44:1317-1329. 2024
- Acellular Dermal Matrices in Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction—Do We Need It?. Plastic Surgery. 32:625-626. 2024
- Ethical Considerations Regarding Financial Incentives in Plastic Surgery-Related Health Research. Plastic Surgery. 32:229255032211511-229255032211511. 2024
- Patient Factors Associated With Increased Cancer Worry, Fatigue, and Impact on Work Following a Breast Cancer Diagnosis: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. Plastic Surgery. 32:229255032311610-229255032311610. 2024
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Minimal important difference in weight loss following bariatric surgery: Enhancing
BODY‐Q interpretability. Clinical Obesity. 14:e12675. 2024 - Abstracts presented at the 43rd Annual Meeting / 43e Réunion annuelleJune 19, 2024Halifax, NS / N-É Abstracts. Plastic Surgery. 32:555-559. 2024
- Establishing test-retest reliability and the smallest detectable change of FACE-Q Aesthetic Module scales. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 95:231-238. 2024
- The Burden of Plastic Surgery Related Disease in Canada: A Perspective Based on the 2019 Global Burden of Disease Study. Plastic Surgery. 32:481-489. 2024
- Further psychometric evaluation of the WOUND‐Q: A responsiveness study. Wound Repair and Regeneration. 32:451-463. 2024
- Patient factors associated with cancer worry post-breast reconstruction: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 93:173-182. 2024
- Targeted Muscle Reinnervation and Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces Versus Standard Management in the Treatment of Limb Amputation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Plastic Surgery. 32:253-264. 2024
- The Impact of Surgical Wait Time and Hospital Stay on the Incidence of Burn Wound Infection and Related Complications at a Single Tertiary Hospital Centre: A 10-Year Experience. Plastic Surgery. 33:22925503241249756. 2024
- Consecutive Microsurgical Cases Performed by Single Surgeon at a Canadian Tertiary Care Center: A Retrospective Review. Plastic Surgery. 33:22925503241234934. 2024
- Measuring the Impact of Surgical and Non-surgical Facial Cosmetic Interventions Using FACE-Q Aesthetic Module Scales: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Plastic Surgery. 22925503231225480. 2024
- Comparison of skin grafts versus local flaps for facial skin cancer from the patient perspective: A feasibility study. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 88:439-442. 2024
- C-CASE 2023: Promoting Excellence in Surgical Education01. Near-peer tutoring: an effective adjunct for virtual anatomy learning02. Surgical Exploration and Discovery: perspectives on student-led debriefs in undergraduate surgical education03. How are emotions of medical residents and faculty in general surgery affected by new assessment mandates implemented in medical education?04. Equity, diversity and inclusion in medical residency: a Web-based analysis of Canadian PGME efforts05. The use of virtual patient case simulations in surgical postgraduate teaching innovations06. Outcomes of the Canadian Orthopaedic Surgery Medical Education Course07. Educational effectiveness of social media as a continuing professional development intervention among practising surgeons: a systematic review08. Factors influencing medical students’ decision to pursue a career in surgery in North America: a systematic review09. Improving operating room teamwork: Do current strategies offer actionable solutions?10. Affective influence on lumbar laminectomy performance on a virtual reality spine simulator11. Exploring the shifting landscape in the match outcomes of women applying to surgical residency programs in Canada: Have we achieved equity?12. Exploring residents’ emotion-regulation strategies and their effectiveness in team-based surgical simulations13. Impact of an educational workshop for medical student surgical clerkship rotation preparation14. McGill Surgical Exploration and Discovery: impact on medical students’ perception and skills in surgery15. Does BlackBox Explorer Technology improve operative teaching for surgical residents?16. The impact of a deceased donor organ procurement workshop on surgical transplant fellows’ confidence and competence17. Vascular anastomosis workshop improves general surgery residents’ confidence and competence18. A comparative analysis of video-based versus text-based learning resources for Foley catheter insertion and the implications for medical student procedural skills training: a pilot study19. Improving assessment and training in craniosynostosis: the role of interactive 3-D models and multimodal e-learning20. Anatomy of a strategic plan for education: driving innovation in McMaster’s Division of Cardiac Surgery21. Optimizing the learner’s role in feedback: development of a feedback-preparedness online application for medical students in the clinical setting22. Trainee response to artificial intelligent tutor instruction in surgical simulation23. Promoting diversity in surgery through UofC UpSurge24. Evaluating the benefit of a novel surgical robotic training workshop for general surgery and subspecialty trainees in Canada25. Undergraduate surgery learning objectives: illuminating discrepancies among Canadian medical schools26. Cerebral corticectomy in ex-vivo calf brain model: face and content validation27. Validating a virtual simulation tool for local and regional flap reconstruction in the head and neck28. The impact of a surgical boot camp and near-peer teaching on the acquisition of basic surgical skills in medical students transitioning to clerkship29. Evaluating the impact of the MLASE checklist on surgical training literature involving machine learning and virtual reality: a comparative analysis30. Exploring the impact of LearnENT’s social media as a powerful tool in OHNS medical education31. MiHolo, a holographic training tool for minimally invasive mitral valve repair surgery32. Evaluating the impact of medical students’ participation in telephone visits for patients with breast cancer: a pilot study33. The importance of understanding the personalities of surgeons when choosing a career: medical students’ perspectives34. A conversation on the current state of diversity, equity and inclusion in surgery35. Current state of female and BIPOC representation in Canadian medical education administration leadership36. What’s in a name? The development of trust and familiarity in dynamic interprofessional operating room teams37. Development and pilot of a plastic and reconstructive surgery case-based learning curriculum38. Women in surgery: a qualitative study of gendered experiences within everyday surgical life39. An interdisciplinary complex airway crisis resource management simulation training module for otolaryngology residents: a longitudinal experience40. Assessing the accuracy of responses by ChatGPT to questions regarding pediatric surgery. Canadian Journal of Surgery. 66:S137-S150. 2023
- “The Effects of Tranexamic Acid in Breast Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 152:993e-1004e. 2023
- Closed Incision Negative Pressure Therapy Versus Traditional Dressings for Low Transverse Abdominal Incisions Healing by Primary Closure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Plastic Surgery. 31:390-400. 2023
- Best Practices for FACE-Q Aesthetics Research: A Systematic Review of Study Methodology. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 43:NP674-NP686. 2023
- ASO Visual Abstract: Interpreting the BREAST-Q for Breast-Conserving Therapy—Minimal Important Differences and Clinical Reference Values. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 30:4085-4086. 2023
- Interpreting the BREAST-Q for Breast-Conserving Therapy: Minimal Important Differences and Clinical Reference Values. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 30:4075-4084. 2023
- A comparison of skin grafts versus local flaps for facial skin cancer from the patient perspective: protocol for a feasibility study. Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology. 53:489-493. 2023
- The Impact of Psychiatric Diagnoses on Patient-reported Satisfaction and Quality of Life in Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction. Annals of Surgery. 277:e1313-e1323. 2023
- “Spin” in Observational Studies in Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open. 11:e5095-e5095. 2023
- “Spin” in Plastic Surgery Randomized Controlled Trials with Statistically Nonsignificant Primary Outcomes: A Systematic Review. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 151:506e-519e. 2023
- Introducing the Hybrid Access Publication Model for Plastic Surgery. Plastic Surgery. 31:7-8. 2023
- Comparing Breast Sensation between Alloplastic and Autologous Breast Reconstruction Patients Using the BREAST-Q Sensation Module. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 150:1202e-1213e. 2022
- Evaluation of “Spin” in the Abstracts of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses of Therapeutic Interventions Published in High-Impact Plastic Surgery Journals: A Systematic Review. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 42:1332-1342. 2022
- Reporting of primary outcome measures and sample size calculations in randomized controlled trials in dermatology journals. Journal of American Academy of Dermatology. 87:912-914. 2022
- Best Practices for BREAST-Q Research: A Systematic Review of Study Methodology. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 150:526e-535e. 2022
- Improving the Science in Plastic Surgery. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 149:1224e-1233e. 2022
- Canadian Expert Opinion on Breast Reconstruction Access: Strategies to Optimize Care during COVID-19. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open. 10:e4204-e4204. 2022
- Pelvic Reconstruction following Abdominoperineal Resection and Pelvic Exenteration: Management Practices among Plastic and Colorectal Surgeons. Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. 38:089-095. 2022
- Development and Psychometric Validation of the BREAST-Q Sensation Module for Women Undergoing Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 28:7842-7853. 2021
- Development and Psychometric Validation of the BREAST-Q Animation Deformity Scale for Women Undergoing an Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 28:5183-5193. 2021
- Reporting of randomized controlled trial abstracts in dermatology journals according to CONSORT guidelines. British Journal of Dermatology. 185:673-675. 2021
- Managing postoperative pain in adult outpatients: a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing codeine with NSAIDs. CANADIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL. 193:E895-E905. 2021
- 265 A meta-epidemiologic study of power and sample size in randomized controlled trials published in dermatology journals. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 141:S47-S47. 2021
- Seventy-Fifth Anniversary of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: How Evidence-Based Medicine Has Transformed Plastic Surgery. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 147:1235-1241. 2021
- Comparison of early surgical intervention to delayed surgical intervention for treatment of thermal burns in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Burns Open. 5:67-77. 2021
- Case Report of a Nipple Amputation After a Horse Bite. Plastic Surgery Case Studies. 7. 2021
- Pregnancy and parental leave among plastic surgery residents in Canada: a nationwide survey of attitudes and experiences. Canadian Journal of Surgery. 63:E454-E459. 2020
- Secondary Implant Augmentation in the Subpectoral Plane following Abdominal-based Perforator Flaps for Breast Reconstruction. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open. 8:e3180-e3180. 2020
- Pelvic reconstruction with the VRAM flap: Does the degree of pelvic obliteration affect postoperative outcome?. European Journal of Plastic Surgery. 43:517-518. 2020
- A Retrospective Cohort and Systematic Review of Non-Operative Management of Exposed Calvaria Post-Radiotherapy. Cureus. 12:e8751. 2020
- The Reporting Quality of Randomized Controlled Trial Abstracts in Plastic Surgery. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 40:335-341. 2020
- Giving Meaning to Differences in BREAST-Q Scores: Minimal Important Difference for Breast Reconstruction Patients. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 145:11e-20e. 2020
- Elective Revisions after Breast Reconstruction: Results from the Mastectomy Reconstruction Outcomes Consortium. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 144:1280-1290. 2019
- Discussion: Meta-Analyses in Plastic Surgery: Can We Trust Their Results?. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 144:531-532. 2019
- Interpreting the Results of Meta-Analyses in Plastic Surgery. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 143:1317e-1318e. 2019
- Preface. Evidence Based Surgery A Guide to Understanding and Interpreting the Surgical Literature. v-viii. 2019
- Abstract. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open. 6:186. 2018
- One Versus 2 Venous Anastomoses in Free Flap Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Plastic Surgery. 26:91-98. 2018
- Managing Venous Hypertension in Vascularized Omentum Lymphatic Transplant: Restoring Bidirectional Venous Drainage. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 141:326e-327e. 2018
- Measuring Patient-Reported Outcomes: Key Metrics in Reconstructive Surgery. Annual Review of Medicine. 69:467-479. 2018
- Barriers and Attitudes to Research Among Residents in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: A National Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Surgical Education. 74:1094-1104. 2017
- Abstract 6. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open. 5:4-5. 2017
- Barriers, beliefs and practice patterns for breast cancer reconstruction: A provincial survey. Breast. 32:60-65. 2017
- Reply: A Systematic Review of Surgical Randomized Controlled Trials. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 139:581e-582e. 2017
- Obstetrical brachial plexus injury (OBPI): Canada's national clinical practice guideline. BMJ Open. 7:e014141-e014141. 2017
- Trainee-led Research: A Promising Opportunity for Evidence-Based Plastic Surgery.. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2016
- Reply: A Systematic Review of Surgical Randomized Controlled Trials: Part I. Risk of Bias and Outcomes: Common Pitfalls Plastic Surgeons Can Overcome, and A Systematic Review of Surgical Randomized Controlled Trials: Part 2. Funding Source, Conflict of Interest, and Sample Size in Plastic Surgery. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 138:778e-779e. 2016
- Reduced venous thrombosis and re‐exploration time with anastomotic coupling device: A cohort study. Microsurgery. 36:372-377. 2016
- A Systematic Review of Surgical Randomized Controlled Trials. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 137:453e-461e. 2016
- A Systematic Review of Surgical Randomized Controlled Trials. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 137:696-706. 2016
- Obstetrical brachial plexus injury: burden in a publicly funded, universal healthcare system. Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics. 17:222-229. 2016
- Perioperative Corticosteroids Reduce Short-Term Edema and Ecchymosis in Rhinoplasty: A Meta-Analysis. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 36:136-146. 2016
- Reply. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 137:475e-476e. 2016
- Breast reconstruction following conservative mastectomies: predictors of complications and outcomes.. Gland Surgery. 4:484-496. 2015
- One Versus Two Venous Anastomoses in Free Flap Surgery. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 136:17-18. 2015
- Primary Nerve Repair for Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Injury. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 136:765-779. 2015
- SIEA versus DIEP Arterial Complications. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 135:802e-807e. 2015
- Measuring and Understanding Treatment Effectiveness in Hand Surgery. Hand Clinics. 30:285-292. 2014
- Users’ guide to the surgical literature: how to evaluate clinical practice guidelines. Canadian Journal of Surgery. 57:280-286. 2014
- Abstract P23. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 133:1040-1040. 2014
- Abstract P9. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 133:1031-1031. 2014
- Systematic Review of Economic Evaluations in Plastic Surgery. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 132:191-203. 2013
- A Systematic Review of the Endoscopic Management of Orbital Floor Fractures. Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. 15:126-130. 2013
- The performance and publication of cost-utility analyses in plastic surgery: Making our specialty relevant. Plastic Surgery. 20:187-193. 2012
- Nerve Transfer or Musculotendinous Transfer for Elbow Flexion: What Is the Evidence? A Systematic Review. Critical Reviews in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. 24:265-279. 2012
- Announcements. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopy And Related. 27:878-878. 2011
- Outcome Measures: A Primer. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopy And Related. 27:S49-S52. 2011
- Nerve Transfer or Tendon Transfer for Elbow Flexion. What Is the Evidence? A Systematic Review. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 126:51-52. 2010
- Systematic Review of Skin Graft Donor-Site Dressings. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 124:298-306. 2009
- Association of alpha4beta2 nicotinic receptor and heavy smoking in schizophrenia.. Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience. 32:412-416. 2007
- Genetic interaction between α4 and β2 subunits of high affinity nicotinic receptor: analysis in schizophrenia. Experimental Brain Research. 174:292-296. 2006
- The Morbidity and Mortality of Plastic Surgery Disease in Canada: A Perspective Based on the Global Burden of Disease Study. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open. 8:143-143.