This industry-sponsored educational webinar features a clinician-led discussion focused on soft tissue reinforcement in reconstructive surgery, highlighting practical approaches to clinical decision-making and real-world surgical outcomes. Through expert presentations and case-based insights, panelists will examine reinforcement strategies across reconstructive procedures, including donor site reinforcement in DIEP flap breast reconstruction and considerations surrounding mesh material selection and performance. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on patient assessment, operative planning, and the integration of reinforcement technologies into contemporary reconstructive practice. The session promotes evidence-informed surgical decision-making while fostering professional collaboration and knowledge exchange within the reconstructive plastic surgery community.
Sponsored by W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Intended Audience
This webinar is designed for plastic surgeons, reconstructive microsurgeons, breast reconstruction specialists, residents, fellows, and multidisciplinary surgical teams interested in soft tissue reinforcement technologies, abdominal wall support, and reconstructive surgical outcomes.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Evaluate clinical factors that influence the selection of soft tissue reinforcement strategies in reconstructive surgery.
- Discuss operative techniques and clinical considerations for DIEP donor site reinforcement and abdominal wall support.
- Compare reinforcement materials and assess their role in optimizing reconstructive outcomes and patient care.