Identifying variation in the cost of abdominally based breast reconstruction in the UK.

Aims: To understand variation in the cost of autologous breast reconstruction in the UK, including identifying key areas of cost variability, differences between and within units and the impact of enhanced recovery protocols (ERAS).

Methods: A micro-costing study was designed based on the responses to a national survey of clinical preferences completed by the majority of plastic surgeons and anaesthetists involved in the UK. Detailed costs were estimated from macro elements such as ward and theatre running costs, down to that of surgical meshes, anaesthetic drugs and flap monitoring devices.

Reconstruction of head and neck oncological soft tissue defects post-resection using robotic surgery: a systematic review of the current literature.

Head and neck cancer (HNC) resection often leaves soft tissue defects and exposure of vital structures. In recent years, there has been an increase in the use of robotic surgery for HNC resections. This allows for achieving smaller defects by using a tissue-sparing approach.

Lessons from bright-spots for advancing knowledge exchange at the interface of marine science and policy.

Evidence-informed decision-making is in increasing demand given growing pressures on marine environments. A way to facilitate this is by knowledge exchange among marine scientists and decision-makers. While many barriers are reported in the literature, there are also examples whereby research has successfully informed marine decision-making (i.