This ASPS Global Partners Webinar brings together plastic surgeons from Italy and Germany to explore innovations in breast aesthetics, cancer reconstruction, and the evolution of surgical education. Dr. Alessandra Veronesi presents six essential techniques to refine outcomes in secondary prosthetic breast surgery—combining implant pocket management, mastopexy, fat grafting, and scar remodeling. Dr. Stefania Tenna highlights the plastic surgeon’s pivotal role in multidisciplinary teams managing advanced melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer through Integrated Care Pathways. Dr. Riccardo Giunta discusses the role of continuing education and ESPRAS-led initiatives in ensuring patient safety across European plastic surgery practice. Moderated by Dr. Stefania De Fazio, this session connects clinical precision with systemic progress.

Intended Audience 
Reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgeons, academic educators, and multidisciplinary teams focused on breast surgery, skin cancer management, and surgical training systems in Europe. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Apply advanced planning strategies for secondary prosthetic breast surgery to achieve natural results and improve tissue coverage.

2. Recognize the importance of plastic surgeons in collaborative skin cancer care and integrated treatment planning.

3. Understand how structured continuing education contributes to improved patient safety and surgical outcomes in European practice.

Moderator: Stefania De Fazio, MD

Presenters:
Alessandra Veronesi, MD – Breast Reconstruction in 2024: Controversies and Progress
Stefania Tenna, MD, PhD, EBOPRAS – Integrated Care Pathway for Advanced Skin Cancer: The Key Role of Plastic Surgeons
Riccardo Giunta, MD, PhD – Continuing Education in Plastic Surgery in Europe and Its Relevance for Patients’ Safety

• Patient Care & Procedural Skills

• Medical Knowledge