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The 1st London Head and Neck Reconstruction Course: Discussion and Review.

Mariella Williams¹, Leo Gundle², Nicholas Cereceda-Monteoliva²

¹From the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, Kings College London.

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Summary

The London Head and Neck Reconstruction Course (LHNRC) offers valuable training in free flap microsurgery for surgical trainees. This course provides essential skills for head and neck reconstruction through lectures, demonstrations, and simulated practice.

Keywords:

education free flaps head and neck reconstruction training

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Area of Science:

Microsurgery
Surgical Education
Head and Neck Reconstruction

Background:

Free flap microsurgery is crucial for head and neck reconstruction.
Acquiring these skills presents a steep learning curve and limited opportunities in early surgical training.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the educational experience of the inaugural London Head and Neck Reconstruction Course (LHNRC).
To assess the course's effectiveness in teaching free flap raising techniques to surgical trainees.

Main Methods:

The course involved 14 hours of training focused on four common free flaps: radial forearm, anterolateral thigh, fibular, and scapular.
Training included lectures, faculty demonstrations, and extensive simulated practice on fresh cadaveric specimens.
A high faculty-to-delegate ratio ensured personalized attention and ample practice time.

Main Results:

The course was well-received by surgical trainees.
Participants benefited from high-quality instruction and hands-on experience with fresh cadaveric material.
The simulated practice environment facilitated skill development in raising common free flaps.

Conclusions:

The London Head and Neck Reconstruction Course (LHNRC) is a highly recommended educational program for surgical trainees.
The course effectively addresses the challenges of learning free flap microsurgery for head and neck reconstruction.
It provides a valuable platform for developing fundamental surgical skills outside of clinical practice.