Advanced Implant Based Breast Reconstruction (IBBR) Course

Advanced Implant Based Breast Reconstruction (IBBR) is a lecture-based, case-driven course for surgeons who already feel confident performing immediate implant-based breast reconstruction and want to develop a more advanced approach to complication management, aesthetic optimisation and revisional planning.

Course Highlights

  • Advanced decision-making for higher-risk implant reconstruction
  • Small-group case discussions and structured case review
  • Practical strategies to salvage early complications
  • Approaches to long-term issues and improving aesthetic outcomes
  • Opportunity to present your own cases and discuss revisional planning

Overview

Advanced Implant Based Breast Reconstruction (IBBR) is a comprehensive, lecture-driven and case-focused course tailored for surgeons who are already proficient in performing immediate implant-based breast reconstruction. This course is ideal for those seeking to refine their skills further, specifically in the areas of advanced complication management, enhancing aesthetic outcomes, and mastering the nuances of revisional planning. It is designed to bridge the gap between basic proficiency and advanced expertise, providing participants with the confidence and knowledge to tackle complex clinical scenarios and deliver optimal patient care.

Programme Content

Key topics covered during the course include:

  • Pre-operative decision-making in complex implant reconstruction
  • Avoiding problems in higher-risk patients
  • Special scenarios (e.g., reconstruction after previous augmentation)
  • Early problems and when/how to salvage complications
  • Long-term issues: analysing what has gone wrong and planning revision
  • Managing the impact of radiotherapy
  • Implant placement strategies (pre-pectoral and sub-pectoral)
  • Adjuncts to improve results (including fat transfer)

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  • Refine pre-operative planning for complex implant-based reconstruction
  • Recognise early complications and apply practical salvage strategies
  • Use a structured approach to analyse long-term problems and plan revision
  • Optimise aesthetic outcomes through appropriate implant selection/positioning and adjuncts
  • Strengthen decision-making in higher-risk and special-scenario patients

Why Attend?

If you already perform immediate implant-based reconstruction and want a deeper, more systematic approach to managing complications and improving results, this course provides expert-led frameworks, case discussion and practical revisional planning strategies that can be applied directly to your clinical practice.

This course is designed for surgeons and senior trainees confident in immediate implant-based breast reconstruction who want to advance their management of complications and revision surgery.

  • I thought this was a brilliant course. I was a little worried when I registered that it might not be pitched at the right level, but with 4 years working as a Consultant this was exactly what I needed/wanted. I found all the presentations and case discussions very informative and helpful in providing tips to improve my own practice.
  • Amazing faculty, knowledgeable and approachable!

Upcoming dates

There are currently no scheduled dates for this course. Additional information will be made available in due time, and we encourage you to revisit this page for the latest updates.

You may wish to explore our related courses, which offer further opportunities to support your ongoing learning.

For more information, please contact events@absgbi.org.uk.

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