Oncoplastic Partnership Hands-on Skills Course

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By the end of the didactic sessions’ participants will be able to:

  • Analyze a range of oncoplastic breast surgical techniques and their indications in order to select the most appropriate procedure for individual patients.
  • Identify the anatomy and principles of oncoplastic surgery and select the right patient population.
  • Apply clinical tips and techniques for managing tumours in every location of the breast.
  • Recognize how to manage potential complications arising from oncoplastic procedures.
  • Demonstrate novel techniques for performing good oncoplastic mastectomies when breast conservation is not possible.
  • Recall tips and strategies to incorporate oncoplastic surgery in a highly efficient breast surgical practice.

By the end of the simulation sessions participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate patient assessment, markings, de-epithelialization and nipple recentralization.
  • Show Glandular and Dermoglandular tissue mobilization and approximation, Crescent, Round Block, Racquet, VJ Mammoplasty techniques and Superior / Inferior Flap Reduction Mammoplasty techniques.

Agenda

7:00-7:30

Breakfast and Registration
7:30-7:40

Opening Remarks
Dr. Marianna Kapala
7:40-8:30

Introduction to Oncoplastics and Level 1
Dr. Marianna Kapala

By the end of the session, participants will be able to

  • Recognize types of oncoplastic techniques and identify incision and indications/patient selection for Level 1 dual plane mobilization
8:30-9:00

HANDS-ON PART 1

Crescent Mastopexy-De-Epithelialization and Level 1 Defect Closure
Drs.Hanrahan, Kapala, Richardson

By the end of the session, participants will be able to

  • Practice level one oncoplastic techniques on breast simulators
9:00-9:20

Level 2 Round Block
Dr. Jeannie Richardson

By the end of the session, participants will be able to

  • Identify incision and indications/patient selection for Round Block mammoplasty and nipple recentralization aspects of this technique
9:20-9:40

Level 2 – Racquet
Dr. Jeannie Richardson

By the end of the session, participants will be able to

  • Identify incision and indications/patient selection for Racquet mammoplasty and nipple recentralization aspects of this technique
9:40-10:00 BREAK
10:00-10:45

HANDS-ON PART 2

Round Block and Racquet

Drs.Hanrahan, Kapala, Richardson

By the end of the session, participants will be able to

  • Demonstrate incisions for these Level Two Oncoplastic techniques
  • and practice recentralizing nipple and closing gland appropriately
10:45-11:15

V and J Mammoplasty Techniques
Dr. Jeannie Richardson

By the end of the session, participants will be able to

  • Identify incisions and indications/patient selection for these two lower mammoplasty techniques and now to manage inframammary fold discrepancy
11:15-11:45

HANDS-ON PART 3

V-J Mammoplasty
Drs. Hanrahan, Kapala, Richardson

By the end of the session, participants will be able to

  • Practice VJ mammoplasty techniques on breast simulator including optimizing glandular closure and managing the nipple location
11:45-12:25 LUNCH
12:25-12:45

Markings for Level 3 Reduction Mammoplasty
Dr. Renee Hanrahan

By the end of session, the participants will be able to

  • Practice determining ideal and symmetric nipple location on breast simulator
12:45-1:15

Level 3 Reduction Mammoplasty – Superior Pedicle
Dr. Renee Hanrahan

By the end of the session, participants will be able to

  • Apply advanced methods of oncoplastic surgery including reduction mammoplasties and appropriate patient selection
1:15-1:45

Level 3 Reduction Mammoplasty – Inferior Pedicle
Dr. Renee Hanrahan

By the end of the session, participants will be able to

  • Apply advanced methods of oncoplastic surgery including reduction mammoplasties and appropriate patient selection
1:45-2:30

HANDS-ON PART 4

Level 3 – Superior and Inferior Pole Reduction Mammoplasty
Drs.Hanrahan, Kapala, Richardson

By the end of the session, participants will be able to

  • Practice breast marking techniques and both pedicle procedures on breast simulator including optimizing glandular closure and managing the nipple location
2:30-2:45 BREAK
2:45-3:00

Complications
Dr. Renee Hanrahan

By the end of the session, participants will be able to

  • Outline complications of oncoplastic surgery and how to manage them, including hematoma, lymphedema, flap necrosis and nipple necrosis
3:00-3:15

The Aesthetic Mastectomy
Dr. Marianna Kapala

By the end of the session, participants will be able to

  • Apply techniques to improve cosmetic outcomes when performing a Mastectomy
3:15-3:45

Small Group Case Discussions
Drs. Hanrahan, Kapala, Richardson

Participants to bring cases for discussion
3:45-4:00

Closing Remarks
Dr. Marianna Kapala
4:00-4:15

Learners will complete the program evaluation and feedback

Faculty

Muriel Brackstone MD, PhD, FRCSC
Professor, Western University
Surgical Oncologist
Medical Director, London Breast Care Clinic

Renee Hanrahan BSc MD FRSCS
Clinical Adjunct Lecturer
McMaster University
Oncologic and Reconstructive Breast Surgeon
Chief of Surgery
Royal Victoria Regional Health Center

Marianna Kapala MD, FRCSC
Adjunct Lecturer
General Surgeon, Trillium Health Partners
Medical Director, Queensway Breast Diagnostic Assessment Centre

Jeannie Richardson MD, FRCSC
Lecturer
General Surgeon, Trillium Health Partners
Lead, General Surgery, Mississauga Hospital and Queensway Health Centre