American Society Of Breast Disease Launches School For Oncoplastic Surgery

Main Category: Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery
Also Included In: Breast Cancer;  Women's Health / Gynecology;  Conferences
Article Date: 25 Jul 2007 - 1:00 PDT

email to a friend   printer friendly   opinions  

Julio A. Ibarra, MD, Medical Director, Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, Fountain Valley, California, and President of the American Society of Breast Disease, has announced that the Society will launch its first course in Oncoplastic Surgery December 7-9, 2007, at the Cooper Clinic's conference center in Dallas, Texas.

This weekend program will provide breast surgeons with the basic principles and techniques for state-of-the-art surgical management of breast disease through hands-on lab experience, live models, and case discussions.

Alison Estabrook, MD, Director, Breast Center, St. Luke's & Roosevelt Hospitals, New York, New York, Gail Lebovic, MD, Director of Women's Services at the Cooper Clinic, and one of the nation's leading oncoplastic surgeons, and Michael J. Cross, MD, Breast Treatment Associates, Fayetteville, Arkansas, will serve as course directors for this highly interactive and interdisciplinary CME accredited program.

As Dr. Lebovic notes, "oncoplastic surgery is fast becoming an essential skill for the dedicated breast surgeon. During our course, participants will learn how to achieve complete oncologic tumor resection with the best possible aesthetic outcome, gain hands-on experience with minimally invasive biopsy techniques, and engage in interactive assessment using live models. The program will focus on practical surgical techniques including pre-operative planning, skin markings and tissue resection." The program will also include sessions on mammography, MRI, and ultrasound; managing high risk patients; pathology and risk of recurrence; and delivering radiation therapy so that surgeons fully appreciate the interdisciplinary aspects of oncoplastic surgery.

American Society of Breast Disease education advances an interdisciplinary team approach to breast healthcare and management of patients facing various breast issues. For course schedule and registration information on the program, visit the ASBD online at http://www.asbd.org.

• Additional
• References
• Citations