Funding for this research was provided by:
Plastic Surgery Foundation (SSI, Antibiotic Use Study Grant)
Article History
Received: 7 October 2025
Accepted: 12 October 2025
First Online: 24 October 2025
Disclosure
: S.K. is an ASPS employee and her effort for the ASSERT trial was covered by a PSF grant. B.G. has received grants from NCI, DOD, MRA, Merck, NIT, Alkermes, and Instill Bio; and has received consulting fees from Castle Bioscience and Olympus—all unrelated to this manuscript. B.G. also received payment or honoraria for presentations and educational events for SITC and Castle Biosciences; and has received support for attending meetings and/ or travel from Regeneron, Olympus, and BMS. B.G. participates on the advisory board of Instill Bio and Iovance, has leadership role in PSRC and multiple committees for ASPS. B.G. holds stock in Iovance and is EVP of Medical Affairs for Iovance Biosciences. C.H.R. is a consultant for Becton Dickinson/Bard and J&J.