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Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Committee

Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery

EDU-LECTURES

Educational Lectures

Wide Awake Plastic Surgery: Principles, Indications, Limitations and Future Directions 01 1:29:40 Wide Awake Plastic Surgery: Principles, Indications, Limitations and Future Directions Dr. Don Lalonde challenges traditional assumptions about anesthesia and operating-room sterility, showing how WALANT can make a wide range of procedures simpler, safer, and more accessible. Primary Reconstruction of Open Hand Injuries in Children: Principles and Tactics 02 1:15:25 Primary Reconstruction of Open Hand Injuries in Children: Principles and Tactics A practical lecture on primary reconstruction of pediatric hand injuries, with a focus on local and regional flaps, preservation of finger length and function, and strategies to reduce contracture risk. “When a Scalpel Is Not Enough: The Role of Lasers in Modern Plastic Surgery” Can lasers change the outcome when repeat surgery is no longer the best option? 03 46:23 “When a Scalpel Is Not Enough: The Role of Lasers in Modern Plastic Surgery” Can lasers change the outcome when repeat surgery is no longer the best option? How laser therapy can be used to modify scar texture, pigmentation and vascular components, and why treatment should begin with identifying the right tissue target rather than choosing a laser first. Back to basic or what we Didn`t know about Radiation Fibrosis? 04 38:37 Back to basic or what we Didn`t know about Radiation Fibrosis? A back-to-basics look at radiation fibrosis: from inflammation and TGF-β signaling to fibroblast activation, extracellular matrix accumulation, hypoxia, and impaired matrix turnover. The lecture also explores how changes in radiotherapy fractionation may influence late tissue damage. Post-Traumatic Lymphedema - Comprehensive Approach and Microsurgical Treatment 05 1:03:36 Post-Traumatic Lymphedema - Comprehensive Approach and Microsurgical Treatment How reconstructive surgery can restore not only soft tissue, but also lymphatic flow after limb trauma. Limb Salvage vs Amputation 06 1:09:12 Limb Salvage vs Amputation A practical discussion of one of the hardest decisions in severe limb trauma: when reconstruction offers a realistic path to function, and when amputation becomes the better strategic choice. Amputation or Limb Salvage in Combat Trauma: Surgical Decision-Making 07 1:38:09 Amputation or Limb Salvage in Combat Trauma: Surgical Decision-Making A case-driven lecture on one of the hardest decisions in combat trauma: when reconstruction still serves the patient — and when amputation may offer the better functional path. Bony Reconstruction for Sarcoma and Osteosarcoma 08 39:23 Bony Reconstruction for Sarcoma and Osteosarcoma A case-based lecture on vascularized fibula and iliac bone reconstruction after oncologic resection, with practical guidance on flap selection, fixation, monitoring and multidisciplinary planning. Reconstruction of Large Bone Defects: From Debridement to Masquelet and Bone Transport 09 40:21 Reconstruction of Large Bone Defects: From Debridement to Masquelet and Bone Transport Llewellyn Thomas explores a practical orthoplastic approach to complex bone defects after trauma, infection and oncologic resection—from radical debridement and limb-salvage decisions to bone transport, the Masquelet technique and alternative reconstructive options.
PRAS-UCS

Committee Basic Course

PRAS-01

Burn Surgery: Acute Care, Reconstruction, and Rehabilitation

PRAS-02

Fundamentals of Microsurgical and Free-Flap Reconstruction

PRAS-03

Lower Extremity Reconstruction: Limb Salvage, Wound Management, and Functional Outcomes

Chronic Wounds: From Etiology to Surgical Closure 01 56:14 Chronic Wounds: From Etiology to Surgical Closure A practical overview of chronic wound assessment, etiological diagnosis, wound-bed preparation, dressings, debridement and reconstructive options, with a focus on evidence-based decision-making. Principles and Goals in Severe Limb Trauma Reconstruction 02 1:05:42 Principles and Goals in Severe Limb Trauma Reconstruction How do you decide when a severely injured limb should be salvaged—and when primary amputation is the better reconstruction? Dr Hari Venkatramani explores practical decision-making in mangled upper and lower extremities through complex clinical cases, microsurgical reconstruction, debridement, flap coverage and staged functional recovery. Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces (RPNI) for Neuroma and Phantom Limb Pain 03 1:03:15 Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces (RPNI) for Neuroma and Phantom Limb Pain Why do neuromas keep returning after amputation, and can we give regenerating axons a better target? Dr. Paul Cederna explains the rationale behind RPNI, its technical principles, clinical results, and its growing role in both treatment and prevention of post-amputation pain. Endovascular Revascularization and Free Flap Salvage of Diabetic Foot Ulcers 04 48:10 Endovascular Revascularization and Free Flap Salvage of Diabetic Foot Ulcers A practical case-based lecture on combining endovascular revascularization with free tissue transfer to salvage severely ischemic diabetic feet, with emphasis on timing, recipient vessels and flap selection. Microsurgical Reconstruction of the Lower Extremity in a Level 1 Trauma Center 05 1:48:07 Microsurgical Reconstruction of the Lower Extremity in a Level 1 Trauma Center A case-based lecture on complex lower-extremity trauma, limb salvage, flap selection and microsurgical reconstruction, with a strong focus on function, vascular preservation and practical decision-making. Lower Limb Reconstruction After High-Energy Trauma: Flaps, NPWT and Flap Salvage 06 1:06:01 Lower Limb Reconstruction After High-Energy Trauma: Flaps, NPWT and Flap Salvage A practical overview of lower-limb reconstruction after complex trauma: choosing local and free flaps, using negative-pressure wound therapy, monitoring microsurgical flaps and recognizing vascular compromise before salvage becomes unlikely.
PRAS-04

Upper Extremity and Hand Reconstruction: From Congenital Anomalies to Complex Trauma

Reconstruction of Post-Traumatic Tissue Defects of the Upper Extremity 01 45:14 Reconstruction of Post-Traumatic Tissue Defects of the Upper Extremity A practical lecture on staged reconstruction after severe upper-limb war trauma: soft-tissue coverage, bone defects, nerve repair, fixation timing, microsurgery, and case-based decision-making. Basic Principles of Surgical Treatment and Postoperative Management of Syndactyly 02 54:36 Basic Principles of Surgical Treatment and Postoperative Management of Syndactyly A practical overview of syndactyly surgery, from timing and incision design to full-thickness skin grafting and the often underestimated challenge of postoperative immobilization in young children. Surgical Restoration of Thumb Opposition 03 1:02:11 Surgical Restoration of Thumb Opposition A focused lecture on restoring thumb opposition after nerve injury and complex hand trauma, with a practical comparison of tendon and muscle transfer techniques. Replantation Surgery: Experience, Decision-Making and Practical Algorithms 04 1:03:36 Replantation Surgery: Experience, Decision-Making and Practical Algorithms A practical look at replantation surgery built around real clinical cases, from patient selection and correct transport of amputated segments to microsurgical reconstruction, salvage strategies and staged rehabilitation. Microsurgical Reconstruction of the Upper Extremity in a Level 1 Trauma Center 05 1:42:12 Microsurgical Reconstruction of the Upper Extremity in a Level 1 Trauma Center A practical look at complex upper-extremity trauma reconstruction, from aggressive debridement and limb-salvage decisions to free flaps, nerve grafts, flow-through flaps and functional rehabilitation. The Role of Hand Therapy in Restoring Upper Limb Function After Trauma and Surgery 06 1:40:27 The Role of Hand Therapy in Restoring Upper Limb Function After Trauma and Surgery A practical introduction to hand therapy and the often underestimated role of edema management in protecting motion, preventing stiffness, and improving recovery after hand trauma and surgery. Spaghetti Wrist Injury: Repair Strategy, Microsurgery and Rehabilitation 07 1:05:39 Spaghetti Wrist Injury: Repair Strategy, Microsurgery and Rehabilitation A practical lecture on complex volar forearm injuries involving multiple tendons, nerves and arteries—from injury mechanism and operative sequencing to microsurgical repair, immobilization and long-term hand rehabilitation. Toe Transfer for Thumb and Finger Reconstruction 08 1:31:56 Toe Transfer for Thumb and Finger Reconstruction An advanced lecture by Prof. Fu-Chan Wei on toe-to-thumb and toe-to-finger transfer in complex hand reconstruction, including indications, surgical planning, technique selection, functional outcomes, donor-site considerations, and rehabilitation. Management of Gunshot Injuries to Peripheral Nerves 09 1:32:17 Management of Gunshot Injuries to Peripheral Nerves An evidence-informed lecture on diagnosing and reconstructing gunshot peripheral nerve injuries in polystructural limb trauma. Andrii Vysak combines a treatment algorithm, clinical cases, and practical decisions on timing, ultrasound, EMG, nerve grafting, and tendon transfers.
PRAS-05

Head and Neck Reconstruction: Flaps, Airway Management, and Salvage

Submental Island Flap for Oral Cavity Reconstruction 01 1:18:53 Submental Island Flap for Oral Cavity Reconstruction A practical lecture on using the submental island flap to reconstruct oral cavity and head-and-neck defects, with surgical anatomy, flap harvest technique, rotation options, real oncologic cases, and an honest discussion of complications. Airway Management in Head and Neck Reconstruction 02 56:27 Airway Management in Head and Neck Reconstruction A practical lecture on perioperative airway strategy in head and neck reconstruction: difficult intubation, planned tracheostomy, decannulation, tube selection, and safe extubation. Reconstruction of Oral Cavity Defects 03 36:01 Reconstruction of Oral Cavity Defects A practical overview of reconstructive options after extensive oral cavity oncologic resections, from local and regional flaps to complex microvascular reconstruction. Maxillofacial Trauma and Head-Neck Onco-Surgery 04 1:02:25 Maxillofacial Trauma and Head-Neck Onco-Surgery A case-driven lecture on managing complex facial trauma and oral cancer, from restoring occlusion and orbital volume to free-flap reconstruction and postoperative decision-making. Head and Neck Free Flaps: Monitoring, Salvage, and Reconstruction 05 1:09:27 Head and Neck Free Flaps: Monitoring, Salvage, and Reconstruction David Choi reviews how to recognize arterial and venous free flap compromise, shorten secondary ischemia time, organize urgent salvage, and choose reliable options for mandibular and maxillary reconstruction. Computer-Assisted Head and Neck Surgery: Principles, Techniques and Clinical Outcome 06 1:03:30 Computer-Assisted Head and Neck Surgery: Principles, Techniques and Clinical Outcome A case-driven lecture on computer-assisted head and neck surgery, from virtual planning and 3D-printed guides to intraoperative navigation, craniofacial reconstruction and immediate functional rehabilitation. Computer-assisted surgery is presented here not as a single piece of technology, but as a complete clinical workflow: 3D imaging and segmentation, virtual surgical planning, transfer of the plan with printed models or cutting guides, intraoperative navigation, and postoperative imaging for feedback and refinement.
PRAS-06

Nasal Surgery: Functional Assessment, Subunits, and Complex Reconstruction

PRAS-07

Craniofacial Trauma: Reconstruction of the Facial Skeleton and Orbit

PRAS-08

Vascular Anomalies: Classification, Diagnosis, and Surgical Treatment

PRAS-09

Aesthetic Facial Surgery: Anatomy, Lifting, and Prevention of Complications

PRAS-10

Breast Surgery: Aesthetic Planning and Reconstruction

PRAS-11

Cleft Lip and Palate: Surgical Planning and Long-Term Management

PRAS-12

Professional Development for Plastic Surgeons and Microsurgical Education

Reflections on Microsurgery Training and Scientific Publishing as a Resident 01 1:12:23 Reflections on Microsurgery Training and Scientific Publishing as a Resident A resident’s practical perspective on building microsurgical skills, finding mentors, gaining international exposure, and turning research ideas into publishable work. From neurosurgery to plastic surgery: EBOPRAS and beyond 02 1:18:17 From neurosurgery to plastic surgery: EBOPRAS and beyond Martin Ouzký shares how cross-specialty training, international experience, and complex reconstructive cases shaped his approach to plastic surgery — from career decisions and board certification to microsurgery, limb salvage, and rehabilitation. Implementing Taiwanese Surgical Experience in Ukraine: The Story of Taiwanese Fishing Hooks 03 44:16 Implementing Taiwanese Surgical Experience in Ukraine: The Story of Taiwanese Fishing Hooks What happens when advanced reconstructive techniques meet Ukrainian clinical reality? A practical account of translating Taiwanese surgical experience into facial nerve reconstruction, eyelid surgery, scar revision, microsurgical techniques—and even improvised surgical hooks. Microsurgical Simulation at Home 04 49:27 Microsurgical Simulation at Home A practical guide to building microsurgical skills outside the operating room. Anatolii Vatulia shares his own progression from improvised tools and low-cost optics to more advanced home simulation setups. How to Gain Experience and Build Your Own Plastic Surgery Clinic 05 1:10:23 How to Gain Experience and Build Your Own Plastic Surgery Clinic A practical career roadmap for young plastic surgeons: from choosing mentors and gaining operative experience to building a professional reputation and developing a successful private practice. Japan Internship: From Culture to Change 06 56:50 Japan Internship: From Culture to Change A reflective look at surgical training in Japan and what its culture of harmony, discipline and patient safety can teach Ukrainian medicine. Inside Taiwan’s Microsurgery School: Systems, Training, and Reconstruction 07 1:35:58 Inside Taiwan’s Microsurgery School: Systems, Training, and Reconstruction A practical look inside a nearly three-month surgical fellowship in Taiwan: how a high-volume microsurgery center trains residents, organizes operating rooms, builds multidisciplinary teams, and turns complex reconstruction into a reproducible system.

About the Committee

The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery focus area at the Ukrainian College of Surgeons (UCS) covers restoration of form and function, management of complex tissue defects, reconstructive decision-making, and contemporary aesthetic approaches

It is a professional focus of the community where clinical judgment, patient safety, quality of outcomes, and multidisciplinary collaboration in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery are brought into view

Senior Advisors

Andrii Zhygulin

Andrii Zhygulin

Head of the LISOD Breast Center; Advisor to the Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Committee
Dmytro Bukhtieiev

Dmytro Bukhtieiev

Head of the Oncology Department, URM, Verum Expert Clinic.

Key Focus Areas

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    Restoration of form and function after trauma, burns, and complex defects
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    Contemporary reconstructive and aesthetic approaches with patient safety in focus
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    Multidisciplinary collaboration toward functional and visual outcomes
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