ASiT x Mammary fold x *PLASTA Introduction to Breast Surgery course

09:00 - 17:00

Avon Suite

An immersive simulated experience as “A day in the life of an Oncoplastic Breast surgeon” from diagnosis, assessment, decision making and surgical management of patients with breast cancer.

Trainees will understand the diagnosis, complete skill stations in breast biopsy, attend a simulated MDT and then continue with the surgical decision making of reconstructive surgery and undertake simulated skill training in breast conserving surgery.

Delegate numbers: 14-16
Grade: Foundation – ST4
Faculty: 7-8

Summary of course:

Course Schedule (draft)
Time
09:00 - 10:00	Lecture	Introduction to breast surgery training Day in the life of Breast Surgeon 2. Triple assessment – how we assess and diagnosis breast cancer A powerpoint lecture to the whole group to discuss the assessment process in breast cancer
10:00 - 11:00	Skills station	FNA, Core biopsy, Punch biopsy with US - 3 groups - show and practice on simulated models
11:00 - 11:30	Break
11:30 – 12:15	Simulated MDT	Mock Oncoplastic MDT – run through of 3-5 cases (9 mins each) of discussing patients and deciding on surgical management
12:15- 13.00	Lecture	Breast reconstruction Discussion of IBR Vs autologous flap reconstruction with example photo models
13:00 – 14:00	Lunch
14:00 – 14:45	Practical afternoon	15 min slide presentation: sentinel lymph node biopsy breast and skin 15min for each participant (30mins total)
14:45- 15.30	Practical afternoon	15 min slide presentation: fibroadenoma excision 30 mins for 1 participant
15.30- 16.15	Practical afternoon	15 min slide presentation: Wire-guided wide local excision 30 mins for 1 participant
16.15- 17.00	Lecture / Discussion	Research in Breast Surgery - PhD / MD / Current projects Q&A