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Samuel J Lin, M.D.

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Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, ILMD06/1998Medicine
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MAMBA05/2015Management

Overview

Mentoring
Available: 11/10/14, Expires: 11/10/26

This is a collaborative effort focused on utilizing 3D printing to advance plastic surgery. We have been developing applications for 3 Dimensional printing in various settings in surgery. The project is extensively evaluating these 3D printed materials under in vivo and in vitro conditions.

Available: 11/10/14, Expires: 11/10/26

This is a collaborative effort with a group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is focused on innovation in basic neuroscience. Based on our original Nature paper in 2011, we have been developing electrochemical nerve stimulation and blocking methods via local modulation of ion concentrations at the peripheral nerve surface using a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device.

Available: 11/10/14, Expires: 11/10/26

This project aims to develop liquid bandage that can non-invasively monitor oxygen levels in wounds after burn injuries. The bandages are composed of sprayable solvents and use oxygen sensitive fluorescent dyes to evaluate healing in porcine models. Such bandages hope to replace current standards of care involving invasive assessment of burn tissue with faster, non-invasive methods.

Available: 11/10/14, Expires: 11/10/26

This study aims to analyze breast reconstruction rate following partial mastectomy, comparison of clinical outcomes and evaluation of patient satisfaction as well as calculation of the cost of using different reconstructive techniques. A retrospective cohort analysis of breast reconstruction procedures following partial mastectomy is being undertaken. Using the BIDMC computer database, all cases of partial mastectomy for both breast cancer and non-cancer patients performed between January 2010 and January 2014 will be reviewed.

Available: 11/06/23, Expires: 11/22/36

Our research group works with large databases that are nationally based in the inpatient (NSQIP, NIS) and outpatient space (accreditation agencies) along with insurance based large databases. These are large databases that house valuable information on patient care. Many projects are able to be coded using R as well as AI based methodology for patient care related outcomes across the entire spectrum of plastic surgery, head to toe. Our group presents routinely at plastic surgery conferences, regional, national, and international. There are many opportunities for speaking at conferences and manuscript preparation.

National Trends in Incidence of Acoustic Neuromas Based on the Nationwide Inpatient Sample Database.
Full Time/Year Long, 08/01/14 - 08/15/15
Comparison of Breast Reconstruction Outcomes with and without the use of Acellular Dermal Matrices
Summer, 06/11/12 - 07/06/12
Head and Neck Malignant Melanoma: Assessing Local and Regional Recurrence Rates following Wide Local Excision in Immediate versus Delayed Reconstruction
Summer, 02/01/14 - 12/31/14

Research
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  1. R01AR068048 (KAPLAN, DAVID L.) Mar 1, 2015 - Nov 30, 2020
    NIH
    Degradable orthopedic hardware
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator

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  1. Taritsa IC, Foppiani JA, Escobar MJ, Lee D, Nguyen K, Hernandez Alvarez A, Schuster KA, Lee BT, Lin SJ. Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Image Enhancing Filters on Patient Expectations for Plastic Surgery Outcomes. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2025 Jan 08. PMID: 39779501.
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    Fields: GenGeneral Surgery
  2. Escobar-Domingo MJ, Rahmani B, Fanning JE, Hernandez Alvarez A, Xun H, Taritsa IC, Lee D, Foppiani J, Lin SJ, Lee BT. Trends in Minority Representation Among Independent Plastic Surgery Match Applicants: An Analysis of 1000 Applicants Over an 11-Year Period. J Surg Educ. 2025 Feb; 82(2):103388. PMID: 39721512.
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    Fields: GenGeneral Surgery
  3. Lee D, Hernandez Alvarez A, Foppiani JA, Schuster K, Taritsa IC, Akintayo R, Kuba J, Manstein S, Lin SJ. Preferences in Suture Skills Instruction: Virtual Versus In-Person Instruction. J Surg Res. 2025 Jan; 305:214-221. PMID: 39721515.
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    Fields: GenGeneral Surgery
  4. Park JB, Adebagbo OD, Rahmani B, Lee D, Prospero M, Puducheri S, Chen A, Tobin M, Yamin M, Boustany AN, Lee BT, Lin SJ, Cauley RP. BREAST-Q Analysis of Reduction Mammaplasty: Do Postoperative Complications of Breast Reduction Surgery Negatively Affect Patient Satisfaction? Aesthet Surg J. 2024 Nov 15; 44(12):NP852-NP861. PMID: 39052922; PMCID: PMC11565859.
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    Fields: GenGeneral SurgeryTranslation:Humans
  5. Adams AJ, Escobar-Domingo MJ, Foppiani J, Posso AN, Schonebaum DI, Garbaccio N, Smith JE, Foster L, Mustoe AK, Tobin M, Lee BT, Lin SJ. Mechanical Properties of Cocoon Silk Derivatives for Biomedical Application: A Systematic Review. Biomimetics (Basel). 2024 Nov 06; 9(11). PMID: 39590247; PMCID: PMC11592187.
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  6. Foster L, Foppiani JA, Xun H, Lee D, Utz B, Hernandez Alvarez A, Domingo-Escobar MJ, Taritsa IC, Gavlasova D, Lee TC, Lin GJ, Choudry U, Lin SJ. Zinc in Dermatology: Exploring Its Emerging Role in Enhancing Botulinum Toxin Formulations and Clinical Efficacy. Curr Issues Mol Biol. 2024 Oct 28; 46(11):12088-12098. PMID: 39590311; PMCID: PMC11593192.
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    Fields: MolMolecular Biology
  7. Escobar-Domingo MJ, Bustos VP, Mahmoud AA, Kim EJ, Miller AS, Foppiani JA, Alvarez AH, Lin SJ, Lee BT. The Impact of Race and Ethnicity in Microvascular Head and Neck Reconstruction Postoperative Outcomes: A Nationwide Data Analysis. J Craniofac Surg. 2024 Oct 01; 35(7):1952-1957. PMID: 39418505.
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    Fields: DenDentistryGenGeneral SurgeryTranslation:Humans
  8. Bloom JA, Wareham C, Chahine E, Singhal D, Lin SJ, Lee BT, Nardello S, Homsy C, Persing SM, Chatterjee A. A Cost-Utility Analysis of the Use of -125 mm Hg Closed-incision Negative Pressure Therapy in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2024 Oct; 12(10):e6163. PMID: 39359700; PMCID: PMC11444648.
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  9. Adebagbo OD, Rahmani B, Park JB, Chen A, Garvey SR, Lee D, Lee BT, Saxena N, Gettings M, Boustany A, Lin SJ, Cauley RP. Variability in Postoperative Nipple Sensation by Dermoglandular Pedicle in Bilateral Breast Reduction. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2024 Sep 20. PMID: 39304609.
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    Fields: GenGeneral Surgery
  10. Hernandez Alvarez A, Foppiani J, Foster L, Kim EJ, Schuster K, Lee D, Escobar-Domingo MJ, Taritsa I, Lin SJ, Lee BT. Association of Race and Postoperative Outcomes in Ventral Hernia Repair With Component Separation. J Surg Res. 2024 Nov; 303:63-70. PMID: 39298940.
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    Fields: GenGeneral SurgeryTranslation:Humans
  11. Foppiani JA, Joy N, Hernandez Alvarez A, Escobar-Domingo MJ, Lee D, Taritsa IC, Schuster KA, Aneken NM, Lee BT, Lin SJ. Dorsal Preservation versus Component Dorsal Hump Reduction Rhinoplasty: An Assessment of Patient-reported Outcomes. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2024 Aug; 12(8):e6103. PMID: 39185377; PMCID: PMC11343546.
    Citations: 1
  12. Hernandez Alvarez A, Foppiani J, Lin SJ. Discussion: The Implications of Virtual Learning on Plastic Surgery Education: A National Survey of Plastic Surgery Residents and Fellows. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2024 Aug; 12(8):e6077. PMID: 39171248; PMCID: PMC11338247.
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  13. Miller AS, Escobar-Domingo MJ, Lee BT, Ganor O, Lin SJ, Hu S, Pusic AL, Kaur MN. Breast Reduction Epidemiology and Complications in Nonbinary, Transgender, and Cisgender Adults. J Surg Res. 2024 Oct; 302:437-445. PMID: 39154424.
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    Fields: GenGeneral SurgeryTranslation:Humans
  14. Foppiani JA, Weidman A, Hernandez Alvarez A, Valentine L, Bustos VP, Galinaud C, Hrdina R, Hrdina R, Musil Z, Lee BT, Lin SJ. A Meta-Analysis of the Mortality and the Prevalence of Burn Complications in Western Populations. J Burn Care Res. 2024 08 06; 45(4):932-944. PMID: 38619135.
    Citations: 1
    Fields: TraTraumatology
  15. Taritsa IC, Lee D, Lin SJ. Discussion: A Novel Framework for Optimizing Efficiency and Education in Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2024 Jul; 12(7):e5999. PMID: 39036592; PMCID: PMC11259381.
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  16. Hernandez Alvarez A, Escobar-Domingo MJ, Lee D, Schuster K, Foppiani J, Taritsa I, Lin SJ, Lee BT. Beyond the language barrier: Assessing health literacy of Spanish breast cancer surgery resources. Surgery. 2024 Oct; 176(4):1029-1035. PMID: 39030108.
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    Fields: GenGeneral SurgeryTranslation:Humans
  17. Escobar-Domingo MJ, Taritsa IC, Mahmoud AA, Fanning JE, Hernandez Alvarez A, Escobar-Domingo DP, Foppiani J, Lee D, Schuster K, Lin SJ, Lee BT. The Impact of Metabolic Syndrome on Postoperative Outcomes in Abdominal Body Contouring: A Propensity Score-Matched Nationwide Analysis. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2024 Oct; 48(20):4168-4177. PMID: 39014238.
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    Fields: GenGeneral SurgeryTranslation:Humans
  18. Stearns SA, Lee D, Bustos VP, Haddad A, Hassell N, Kim E, Foppiani JA, Lee TC, Lin SJ, Lee BT. Enhancing Post-Mastectomy Care: Telehealth's Impact on Breast Reconstruction Accessibility for Breast Cancer Patients. Cancers (Basel). 2024 Jul 16; 16(14). PMID: 39061194; PMCID: PMC11274770.
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  19. Escobar-Domingo MJ, Mahmoud AA, Lee D, Taritsa I, Foppiani J, Hernandez Alvarez A, Schuster K, Lin SJ, Lee BT. Representation of Racial Diversity on US Plastic Surgery Websites: A Cross-sectional Study: Racial Diversity on Plastic Surgery Websites. Ann Plast Surg. 2024 Dec 01; 93(6):653-657. PMID: 38980944.
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    Fields: GenGeneral SurgeryTranslation:Humans
  20. Rahmani B, Park JB, Adebagbo OD, Foppiani JA, Nickman S, Lee D, Lin SJ, Tobias AM, Cauley RP. Understanding Public Perceptions of Nipple and Scar Characteristics After Chest Wall Masculinization Surgery. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2024 Nov; 48(21):4567-4576. PMID: 38951227.
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    Fields: GenGeneral SurgeryTranslation:Humans
  21. Escobar-Domingo MJ, Bustos VP, Akintayo R, Mahmoud AA, Fanning JE, Foppiani JA, Miller AS, Cauley RP, Lin SJ, Lee BT. The versatility of the scapular free flap: A workhorse flap? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Microsurgery. 2024 Jul; 44(5):e31203. PMID: 38887104.
    Citations: 1
    Fields: GenGeneral SurgeryTranslation:Humans
  22. Escobar-Domingo MJ, Hernandez Alvarez A, Merle C, Fanning JE, Lee D, Foppiani J, Kim E, Lin SJ, Lee BT. Association of Metabolic Derangement and Postoperative Outcomes in Hernia Repair With Component Separation: A Propensity Score-Matched Nationwide Analysis. J Surg Res. 2024 Sep; 301:136-145. PMID: 38925100.
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    Fields: GenGeneral SurgeryTranslation:Humans
  23. Syamal S, Taritsa IC, Alvarez AH, Schuster K, Foppiani J, Kaplan D, Lin SJ. Evaluating the Mechanical Strength of 3-Dimensionally Printed Implants in Septorhinoplasty through Finite Element Analysis. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2025 Feb 01; 155(2):319e-333e. PMID: 38923894.
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    Fields: GenGeneral Surgery
  24. Hernandez Alvarez A, Lee D, Kim EJ, Schuster K, Taritsa I, Foppiani J, Valentine L, Weidman AA, Comer C, Lee BT, Lin SJ. An Institutional Analysis of Early Postoperative Free Tissue Transfer Takeback Procedures. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2025 Feb; 41(2):170-176. PMID: 38889744.
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    Fields: GenGeneral SurgeryNeuNeurosurgery
  25. Foppiani JA, Raska O, Galinaud C, Stearns S, Hernandez Alvarez A, Taritsa IC, Schuster KA, Ho OA, TerKonda S, Lee BT, Lin SJ. Comparing Collagenase and Tissue Subcision for Cellulite Treatment of the Buttock and Thigh Regions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2024 Jun; 12(6):e5857. PMID: 38911581; PMCID: PMC11191026.
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