PRASSA South of England Teaching Series – Week 1

Mon 29/04/2024 - Exeter

Mr Nick Cawrse FRCS (Plast)

Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Royal Devon University Hospital for 11 years specialising in skin cancer, breast reconstruction and general plastic surgery. He graduated from Newcastle Medical School and completed surgical and specialist training in the Southwest with time spent in Western Australia and East Grinstead at the end of training.

Breadth and Depth of Plastic Surgery

Develop an understanding of…

Breadth of plastic surgery practice by exploring various sub-specialties within the field
Fundamental concepts of the ladder of reconstruction in plastic surgery including free tissue transfer, skin grafts, primary closure, and flaps
Principles of flap surgery
Principles of microsurgery
Development of comprehensive treatment plans for patients requiring reconstructive procedures, considering functional and aesthetic outcomes

Tues 30/04/2024 - Bristol

Mr Michael Rice FRCS (Plast)

Plastic Surgeon currently working as the Lower Limb Reconstruction Fellow at North Bristol Trust. He has recently passed the FRCS consultancy exams and his interests are in reconstruction, trauma and sarcoma.

Lower Limb Injury

Develop an understanding of…

Common types of lower limb injures including open fractures, soft tissue damage, neurovascular injuries and compartment syndrome
Clinical anatomy of the lower limb and the functional significance in trauma
Basic wound care techniques relevant to lower limb trauma including irrigation and debridement
Pathophysiology, presentation and management of compartment syndrome
Indication of flaps and skin grafts in lower limb reconstruction•Indications for vascular repair and techniques including anastomosis and bypass

Wed 01/05/2024 - Plymouth

Mr Sam Gujral FRCS (Plast)

Consultant Plastic Surgeon working at Derriford Hospital with a special interest in hand surgery.

Hand Trauma

Develop an understanding of…

Anatomy of the hand and functional relevance to trauma.
Common types of hand trauma including fractures, tendon lacerations, nerve & soft tissue injuries•Pathophysiology of fracture and tendon healing.
Complications of nerve injuries.