E. Abi Recktenwald, MD, third year resident in the Integrated plastic surgery residency program at the University of Kentucky, is the recipient of the 2024 Bostwick Award, which recognizes excellence in resident research at the 39th Annual Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium sponsored by the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (SESPRS).
Dr. Recktenwald submitted an abstract entitled “PROFiT: Protocol to Reduce Operating Room Foot Traffic in Implant Based Breast Reconstruction.”
The abstract outlined an investigation of a protocol that limited foot traffic in and out of the operating room during implant-based breast reconstruction procedures. Results of the study indicated that when foot traffic protocols were logged and implemented, reduction of surgical site infections (SSI) trended toward significance.
The results merited further study. Those interested in reviewing the abstract and its data may click this link.