Beginner Oncoplastic Surgery Skills Course
With Mastotrainer and Cadaver Lab
7:30 AM–12:00 PM
Course Description:
This primer course is designed for general surgeons and breast surgeons who have not performed oncoplastic surgery. The pre-recorded lectures will provide information on beginner level strategies and techniques for delivering oncoplastic breast care related to breast conservation.
The cadaver lab sessions will provide a hands-on surgical cadaver skills lab for supervised practice of procedures taught in the pre-recorded lectures. Attendees will be assigned to stations to practice skin markings, cavity closure with glandular displacement, aesthetic scar placement, crescent mastopexy, inframammary fold crescent, and the donut therapeutic mastopexy.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Apply beginner level oncoplastic techniques and strategies in their practice
- Select the most appropriate oncoplastic procedures for individual patients
- Demonstrate familiarity with the latest technology to achieve optimal outcomes in oncoplastic surgery
CME Credit Information:
The American Society of Breast Surgeons designates this other activity (enduring material activity and live activity) for a maximum of 6.25 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.
| 10 min | Oncoplastic Breast Surgery ASBrS Certification Requirements: Intro and Overview From the Committee Chairs
Juliann Reiland, MD, FACS |
“In the Office” |
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| 15 min | Incorporating Oncoplastic Surgery in Your Practice
Sadia Khan, DO, FACS, FACOS |
| 20 min | Anatomy, Breast Imaging, and Preoperative Planning
Stephanie A. Valente, DO, FACS |
| 15 min | Photographic Documentation
Kirstyn Brownson, MD, FACS |
“In the Holding Area” |
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| 20 min | Skin Markings and Quadrant by Quadrant
Patricia Clark, MD, FACS, FSSO |
| 20 min | Aesthetic Scar Placement and Cavity Closure
Janie Grumley, MD, FACS |
“In the OR” |
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| 20 min | De-epithelialization and Crescent Mastopexy
Amanda M. Woodworth, MD, FACS |
| 15 min | Therapeutic Donut Mastopexy
Katherine A. Kopkash, MD, FACS |
| 20 min | Mastectomy Tips and Tricks to Avoid Redundancy
Ekaterini V. Tsiapali, MD, FACS |
Onsite Cadaver Lab Agenda:
| 6:30 AM | Depart Hotel for Lab |
| 7:00 AM | Check-in and Breakfast |
| 7:30 AM | Prepare for Lab and Pre-recorded Didactic Q&A |
| 8:30 AM | Cadaver Lab
Attendees will be assigned to a station, led by a faculty member, to perform the procedures below:
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| 11:30 AM | Lunch |
| 12:00 PM | Adjorn / Depart Lab for Hotel |
