General Goal:
To provide an advanced and comprehensive learning experience in abdominoplasty that enhances surgical planning, technical confidence, and postoperative decision-making.
Specific Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
- Identify key anatomical variables relevant to abdominal surgery.
- Classify patients and select the appropriate abdominoplasty technique (mini, traditional, extended, anchor).
- Apply best practices in flap handling, tension distribution, and umbilical reconstruction.
- Integrate lipoabdominoplasty in a safe, reproducible way.
- Implement strategies to reduce seroma, scar migration, and wound dehiscence.
- Customize postoperative recovery plans based on surgery type and patient risk.