Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery

Head & Neck Reconstruction

Head and neck reconstruction addresses defects resulting from trauma, oncologic surgery, or congenital anomalies, aiming to restore function, appearance, and quality of life. Techniques include free flaps, local flaps, nerve repair, and microsurgical tissue transfer. Preoperative 3D planning, imaging, and virtual simulation improve surgical precision and outcome predictability. Functional restoration of speech, swallowing, facial expression, and airway support is prioritized alongside aesthetic results. Innovations such as bioengineered scaffolds, regenerative medicine, and robotic-assisted reconstruction enhance outcomes and reduce morbidity. Multidisciplinary collaboration with oncology, ENT, and rehabilitation teams ensures comprehensive care. Ethical considerations, patient counseling, and postoperative monitoring are central to achieving optimal results. Participants gain insights into contemporary surgical strategies, emerging technologies, and practical approaches for restoring form and function in complex head and neck reconstruction cases.