A Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon specializes in restoring, reshaping, and enhancing the appearance and function of the body. Their expertise covers both cosmetic procedures, such as rhinoplasty and facelifts, and reconstructive surgeries, including post-trauma reconstructions, burn repairs, and breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Utilizing advanced techniques like microsurgery, skin grafting, and tissue expansion, they help patients regain confidence and functionality. Innovations such as 3D printing, fat grafting, and robotic-assisted surgery have significantly improved precision and patient outcomes. Plastic and reconstructive surgeons collaborate with dermatologists, oncologists, and orthopedic specialists to provide comprehensive care. Their work is not just about aesthetics—it plays a vital role in improving the quality of life for individuals affected by birth defects, trauma, or disease. With continuous advancements in technology and surgical techniques, this field remains at the forefront of medical innovation, helping patients restore both form and function with life-changing procedures.
Title : When things go wrong! From victim to liability and the case of AI
Ricky Rasschaert, AZ Rivierenland, Belgium
Title : Innovation in general surgery
Ashfaq Chandio, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
Title : Isolated gallbladder injury following blunt abdominal trauma: A rare surgical presentation
Afua Timah Agyei, Medway Maritime Hospital, United Kingdom
Title : The utility of AI in ultrasound guided regional anesthesia
Osman Ahmed, Al Khor Anesthesia HMC, Qatar
Title : An avoidable delay: Audit of the neurosurgical referral pathway for head injury in Galway University Hospital
Afiq Rafidzy Bin Anwar Samhari, Galway University Hospital, Ireland
Title : Negative appendectomy rates in the department of general surgery, Galway University Hospital, Republic of Ireland, 2025: A retrospective chart review
Afiq Rafidzy Bin Anwar Samhari, Galway University Hospital, Ireland