Programme

25th August 2022
09:00Registration and coffee
10:00Welcome
10:10Lecture 1: Surgical setup & local anesthesia
Speaker: Sari Pitkänen, MD, PhD
Department of Dermatology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland

Expected learning outcomes:
- To review the instruments, consummables and other equipment used in dermatologic surgery
- To review the indications for different types of local anesthetics used in dermatological surgery
- To explain the effects, potential adverse effects and limitations of local anesthesia
10:40Lecture 2: N2 & electricity
Speaker: Gregor Jemec, MD, Prof.
Department of Dermatology, Roskilde Hospital, Health Sciences Faculty, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Expected learning outcomes:
- To understand the different types of electrosurgical procedures; to review their efficacy and safety precautions.
- To be able to identify the correct indications for cryosurgery and to review the newest development in cryosurgical technique
11:00Lecture 3: Elliptic excision - the fundamentals
Speaker: Gregor Jemec, MD, Prof.
Department of Dermatology, Roskilde Hospital, Health Sciences Faculty, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Expected learning outcomes:
- To understand the underlying geometrical principles of simple excisions and practical considerations, in order to optimise the use of the technique.
11:30Lecture 4: Elliptic excision: Refined
Speaker: Robert Gniadecki, MD, Prof.
Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark

Expected learning outcomes
- To review the variations of elliptic excision such as S-ellipse, M-plasty, uneven ellipse, side-to-side closure with excision of secondary standng cutaneous deformities. 
12:00-12:45Lunch 
12:45Lecture 5:  Suturing techniques
Speaker: John Paoli, MD, Assoc. Prof.
Department of Dermatology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden

Expected learning outcomes:
- To review the most common suturing techniques for wound closures.
13:15Lecture 6: The principles of reconstruction
Speaker: Robert Gniadecki, MD, Prof.
Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark

Expected learning outcomes:
- To understand the factors which determine successful closures of skin defects in the face.
- To understand functional reconstruction, reconstruction of facial symmetry and prevention of unsightly scar formation.
13:45Lecture 7: Achievable Flaps I
Speaker: Sari Pitkänen, MD, PhD
Department of Dermatology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland

Expected learning outcomes:
- To classify and understand the differences between advancement and rotation flaps.
- To learn the techniques involved in carrying out advancement (including U-plasty, H-plasty, A-T-plasty, East-West) and rotation (including standard rotation and O-Z-plasty) flaps. 
14:15Interactive session 1:  How would you manage the patient?
Speakers: Sari Pitkänen & Gregor Jemec

Expected learning outcomes:
- To apply the theoretical knowledge gained from the course's previous lectures for successful planning of patient management in various clinical scenarios.
- To debate the advantages and disadvantages of different surgical management options in real-life individual cases.
14:45Coffee in the basement of Panum
15:00Workshop: Cadaver lab session

Expected learning objectives:
- To practice and apply the techniques learned during the morning sessions on human cadaver skin with supervision and guidance from all the speakers. 
17:45-19:00Welcome Reception - wine & snacks
Location: Faculty Club
  
26th August 2022
09:00Lecture 8: Nerve Blocks
Speaker: John Paoli, MD, Assoc. Prof.
Department of Dermatology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden

Expected learning outcomes:
- To learn the different nerve block techniques that can be used in the facial, genital and digital areas.
- To learn the different nerve block techniques that can be used in the facial and genital areas.
09:15Lecture 9: Complications and how to avoid them
Speaker: Gregor Jemec, MD, Prof.
Department of Dermatology, Roskilde Hospital, Health Sciences Faculty, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Expected learning outcomes:
- To be able to identify the areas of the skin where the injury of vessels and nerves can occur during surgery.
- To understand the correct surgical techniques use to avoid nerve injury.
- To review how to avoid and manage other surgical complications (e.g. wound dehiscence, infection or scarring).
09:45Lecture 10: Hidradenitis suppurativa surgery
Speaker: Gregor Jemec, MD, Prof.
Department of Dermatology, Roskilde Hospital, Health Sciences Faculty, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
10:15Lecture 11: Nail Surgery
Speaker: John Paoli, MD, Assoc. Prof.
Department of Dermatology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden

Expected learning outcomes:
- To review the anatomy of the nail apparatus.
- To be able to understand and practically perform the following procedures: nail avulsion, lateral nail biopsy, matrix biopsy.
- To be able to choose the correct diagnostic and surgical procedures for benign and malignant tumors on the fingers, the toes and the nail apparatus. 
- To learn how to perform digital nerve blocks.
11:00Coffee break
11:15Lecture 12: Mohs surgery
Speaker: John Paoli, MD, Assoc. Prof.
Department of Dermatology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden

Expected learning outcomes:
- To describe the steps involved in the fresh-tissue Mohs micrographic surgery technique.
- To review the main indications for Mohs micrographic surgery in Europe.
- To discuss the main advantages and disadvantages of Mohs micrographic surgery.
11:45Lecture 13: Achievable Flaps and Skin Grafts II
Speakers: Roberts Gniadecki, MD, Prof. & John Paoli, MD, Assoc. Prof.

Expected learning outcomes:
- To learn the techniques involved in carrying out transposition flaps (including Rhombic, Finger or banner-type and Bilobed)
- To describe the split and full thickness skin grafts, their indications, their advantages and disadvantages and their potential complications.
12:15Lunch
13:00Interactive session 2: How would you reconstruct?
Speakers: John Paoli & Robert Gniadecki

Expected learning outcomes:
- To apply the theoretical knowledge gained from the course's previous lectures for successful planning of defect reconstruction in various anatomical areas.
- To debate the advantages and disadvantages of different reconstructive techniques in real-life individual cases.
13:45Coffee in the basement of Panum
14:00Workshop: Cadaver lab session

Expected learning objectives:
- To practice and apply the techniques learned during the morning sessions on human cadaver skin with supervision and guidance from all the speakers. 
16:30Thank you and goodbye