Reconstructive Lessons in Breast and Hand Reconstruction - What We've Learned | Featuring Europe (UK, Italy, Ireland) | Global Partners Webinar Series-Featuring Breast Surgery Refinement: Different Approaches and Pearls (July 23, 2020)

Featuring Breast Surgery Refinement: Different Approaches and Pearls (July 23, 2020) | Global Partners Webinar Series

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The ASPS Global Partners webinar hosted by Dr. Steve Williams featured presentations on advancements in breast and hand reconstruction. Dr. Ruth Waters emphasized the importance of shared decision-making in breast reconstruction, advocating for comprehensive, patient-centered care. By adhering to regulatory guidelines and engaging patients in their treatment choices, Watters urged clinicians to ensure better outcomes and patient satisfaction. Dr. Sean Carroll shared his extensive experience with Dupuytren’s disease, discussing various surgical techniques, including needle chordotomy and fasciaectomy. He stressed the importance of anatomical knowledge, preserving adipose tissue, and using effective post-operative therapy for improved results. Lastly, Dr. Marzia Salgarello discussed the use of local perforator flaps for total breast reconstruction. This technique, adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic, offers a safer, quicker alternative for autogenous breast reconstruction. With a focus on ultrasound-based planning and minimal pedicle dissection, Salgarello demonstrated how the LICAP flap and TAP flap provide effective solutions in difficult cases. Overall, the session highlighted innovative surgical practices adapted to meet the demands of current healthcare challenges, enhancing both surgical efficiency and patient outcomes in reconstructive surgery.

Keywords

breast reconstruction

hand reconstruction

shared decision-making

Dupuytren’s disease

needle chordotomy

fasciaectomy

local perforator flaps

LICAP flap

TAP flap

patient outcomes