Fundamentals of Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

Build a Foundation in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

Learn fundamental oncoplastic techniques designed to help improve aesthetic outcomes for patients undergoing breast cancer surgery. This hybrid course combines foundational online education with hands-on skills training, giving surgeons who are new to oncoplastic surgery practical techniques they can begin incorporating into their practice.

Why Attend?

Breast cancer surgery requires balancing effective oncologic treatment with thoughtful consideration of breast contour, scar placement, and aesthetic outcomes.

Designed for general and breast surgeons who have not previously performed oncoplastic surgery, this course provides an introduction to the principles and techniques that can help surgeons incorporate aesthetic considerations into breast cancer surgical planning.

Through online learning and an in-person hands-on skills lab, participants will explore patient assessment and selection, surgical planning, incision placement, tissue management, and commonly used oncoplastic techniques.

What You'll Learn

Participants will build foundational knowledge and practical skills in oncoplastic breast surgery, including:

Integrate breast aesthetic assessment, tumor location, and patient anatomy into surgical planning

Select incision placement and surgical approaches to optimize oncologic and aesthetic outcomes
Apply foundational oncoplastic techniques, including glandular displacement, intramammary flaps, and mammaplasty approaches
Manage soft tissue, excess skin, and contour challenges in both breast-conserving and mastectomy procedures
Understand Level I and II oncoplastic techniques and when to apply them in practice
Utilize patient photography and multidisciplinary collaboration to support surgical planning and follow-up care

        What You'll Gain
Foundational oncoplastic surgical skills for breast cancer care
Confidence in patient selection and surgical planning
Techniques to improve lumpectomy and aesthetic outcomes
Hands-on experience with tissue displacement and mammaplasty techniques
Strategies for managing contour, scars, and excess tissue in breast surgery

Intended Audience
General and breast surgeons who have never performed oncoplastic surgery
Surgical trainees

Course Format
Hybrid learning with pre-course recorded lectures
Interactive hands-on skills laboratory
Expert faculty instruction
Practical, case-based learning

    

Course Fees

ACS Members: $1,775

Non-Members: $2,130

Continuing Education

This activity is approved for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Why This Course Is Different

Designed for Surgeons New to Oncoplastic Surgery

Build foundational knowledge without assuming previous experience performing oncoplastic procedures.

Balance Oncologic and Aesthetic Considerations

Learn how surgical planning, incision placement, tissue management, and breast anatomy can influence both cancer treatment and aesthetic outcomes.

Hands-On Skill Development

Move beyond lectures by practicing skin marking, glandular displacement, incision placement, and commonly used mammaplasty techniques during the in-person skills lab.

Practical Techniques for Everyday Practice

Focus on foundational approaches that can help improve lumpectomy results and manage common aesthetic challenges encountered during breast cancer surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend?

This course is designed for general and breast surgeons who have not previously performed oncoplastic surgery and want to develop a foundation in commonly used techniques.

Do I need previous oncoplastic surgery experience?

No. The course is specifically designed for surgeons who have never performed oncoplastic surgery.

How is the course structured?

The course combines recorded didactic lectures, available two weeks before the course, with an in-person hands-on surgical skills lab in Atlanta.

What techniques will I practice?

Hands-on training will include skin marking, glandular displacement techniques for intramammary flaps, aesthetic incision placement, and periareolar, crescent, and donut mammaplasty techniques.

Does the course address mastectomy as well as breast-conserving surgery?

Yes. In addition to techniques designed to improve partial mastectomy outcomes, the course addresses management of excess skin and tissue during simple mastectomy without reconstruction and approaches to aesthetic flat closure.

Meet the Faculty

Learn from faculty experienced in oncoplastic breast surgery and surgical education.

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Questions?

Contact Kenya Posley, Manager, Surgical Skills Courses for Practicing Surgeons at skillscourses@facs.org.