This survey led by Dr Hedda Cooper, Austin Health, explored doctors’ knowledge and training in caring for transgender patients in Australia. The research aimed to better understand how medical and surgical trainees and consultants are prepared to care for this patient group.

This research collected data on the number and types of aesthetic and cosmetic procedures, including surgical procedures, performed worldwide. It provided an overview of global trends in aesthetic surgery, including procedure volumes, patient preferences and changes in clinical practice.

The survey, led by ASAPS, explored current practices and variability in breast imaging for patients undergoing cosmetic breast surgery in Australia and New Zealand, with the aim of informing evidence-based screening guidelines.

This survey, supported by BAPRAS, identified and prioritised global research questions important to patients, healthcare professionals, academics and policymakers, with the aim of guiding future research funding for plastic and reconstructive surgery.

The NINJA2 Research Team conducted a survey to understand current management practices for paediatric nail bed injuries and inform the development of a future clinical trial.

Dr Ekta Paw, a surgical registrar and PhD student at James Cook University, explored current skin grafting practices among surgeons in Australia.

This survey explored the use of routinely performed preoperative laboratory tests to improve risk assessment and predict postoperative complications in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The research was conducted by Dr Michael Alfertshofer and Prof. Dr Hans-Günther Machens at the Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Technical University of Munich.

This research project, led by Professor Dr. Dilip Gahankari, explored microsurgeons’ experiences with current free flap monitoring systems globally, to inform best-practice clinical guidelines and improve patient outcomes. The research was led by Professor Dr Dilip Gahankari.

The global expert opinion study explored surgeons’ preferences and practices for complex spinal wound closure, particularly in the context of infection and dural tears/CSF leaks. The research was led by Dr Sassan Keshavarzi, Co-Director of the Tulane University Spine Program, USA.

This survey explored current practices and perspectives among Australian specialist surgeons regarding breast implant removal and capsulectomy procedures. The research aimed to identify areas of consensus and variation in explant surgery.

This survey explored surgeons’ attitudes and practices regarding the use of shave biopsy for the initial diagnosis of thin lesions suspicious for melanoma. The research was led by Dr Daniel Lindsay at the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute.

The audit explored how World Health Organization guidelines for surgical site infection prevention are implemented in hand trauma surgery, including current antimicrobial practices. The research was led by Dr Shiraz Shafi of the Reconstructive Surgical Trials Network.