Advanced Techniques in the Management of Soft Tissue
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Description
This course will teach common surgical approaches, soft tissue handling and reconstruction, and incision closure techniques, with an emphasis on linking lecture material and practical skills with the problems encountered by course participants in their individual practice.
Learning will be delivered through
- Lectures concentrating on core material
- Case-based small group discussions
- Practical lab sessions with human anatomical specimens
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Learning objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to Describe the challenges and limitations in the management of the soft tissue envelope Discuss the current treatment options for common complications resulting from standard incisions used to access the craniofacial skeleton Identify the current state-of-the-art approaches to the craniofacial skeleton including tips and tricks to prevent and reduce post-operative complications Identify the current treatment options for managing scar contracture and soft tissue deformity of the facial complex Demonstrate the skills necessary to expose the craniofacial skeleton and perform standard soft tissue procedures -
Practicing surgeons with at least one year of experience and active fellows who deal with musculoskeletal head and neck disorders concerning trauma, reconstruction, and/or congenital and acquired deformities of the craniofacial skeleton.
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Location, time, and tuition
Venue(s)
- Hilton Tampa Downtown / CAMLS
- 211 E. Tampa Street
- Tampa, Florida
- 813-204-3000
Date and time
- November 19-21, 2021
Tuition
- Attending surgeons: USD $1,300.00
- Residents: USD $1,000.00
Director
Salvatore Lettieri, MD, FACS
Mayo Clinic
Course Chairs
Danny Enepekides, MD, FRCS(C), MPH
University of Toronto
Larry Cunningham, DDS, MD, FACS, FICD
University of Pittsburgh
Damir Matic, MD, MSc, FRCSC
London Health Sciences Center
Faculty
- Shahid Aziz, DMD, MD, FACS, FRCS(Ed)
- Timothy Doerr, MD, FACS
- Lamont Jones, MD, MBA, FACS
- Gorman Louie, MD, FRCSC
- Daniel Meara, MS, MD, DMD, FACS
- Brett Miles, DDS, MD, FACS
- David Powers, MD, DMD, FACS, FRCS(Ed)
- Randal Rudderman, MD, FACS
- Warren Schubert, MD, FACS
- Travis Tollefson, MD, MPH, FACS
- Melvyn Yeoh, DMD, MD
Comments from past participants
“It was an outstanding program and my thanks to all the faculty for a remarkable job.”
“The whole set up was perfect, good balance of lecture small groups and dissection lab.”
“ All very helpful activities.”
“Outstanding course! Faculty interaction and group discussions were great!”