Advanced Axillary Surgery
Become a Pit Master!
7:30 AM–11:00 AM
Course Description:
This cadaver lab course is designed for breast surgeons and plastic surgeons who want to increase their understanding of the established and evolving therapeutic approaches to breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). The emphasis will be on surgical methods for lymphatic identification and preservation and lymphatic-venous anastomosis to aid in preventing and reducing BCRL. The importance of a multidisciplinary team approach for successful prevention and management of BCRL will be highlighted.
Prior to the course, each attendee will receive access to the pre-recorded lectures. On the day of the course, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with lab faculty.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Identify and preserve lymphatic channels in the axilla
- Understand key technical components of lymphatic-venous anastomosis
- Develop strategies to reduce BCRL risk and optimize management of BCRL
- Mastering Difficult and Targeted Axillary Dissections
CME Credit Information:
The American Society of Breast Surgeons designates this other activity (enduring material activity and live activity) for a maximum 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pre-recorded Didactic Agenda:
The following pre-recorded didactics will be available to attendees prior to the course.
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Lymphatic Anatomy Upper Extremity
Hiroo Suami, MD, PhD
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Lymphedema Prevention: A Multimodal Approach
David A. Edmonson, MD, FACS
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Axillary Reverse Mapping: Lymphatic Anatomical Drainage Pattern
V. Suzanne Klimberg, MD, PhD, MSHCT, FACS
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Approach to the Difficult Axilla
Hiram Cody, III, MD
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Nodal Identification Methods: Isotope, Seeds, Iron, Tattoo Ink
Jill R. Dietz, MD, MHCM, FACS
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LYMPHA
Ameer Gomberawalla, MD, FACS
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Onsite Cadaver Lab Agenda:
| 6:30 AM | Depart Hotel for Lab |
| 7:00 AM | Check-in and Breakfast |
| 7:30 AM | Prepare for Lab |
| 8:00 AM | Pre-recorded Didactic Q&A |
| 8:35 AM | Cadaver Lab
Attendees will be assigned to a station, led by a faculty member, to perform the procedures below:
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| 9:35 AM | Break |
| 9:50 AM | Cadaver Lab Continued |
| 10:50 AM | Q&A and Wrap-up |
| 11:00 AM | Adjorn / Depart Lab for Hotel |
