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This cadaveric, ASPS endorsed CTEC workshop offers a rare opportunity for world class training in the latest advances in plastic reconstructive surgery. A post-Congress workshop for the Perth-based 1 to 3 May 2026 RACS Annual Scientific Congress, it will feature the expertise of renowned International Expert Guest Faculty Professor Joon Pio Hong (South Korea).
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Consultants, Fellows and Trainees in Plastic Surgery Observer places available
Dates
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Overview

A globally recognised leader in plastic and reconstructive surgery, Professor Hong will showcase international advances in complex flap reconstructions.  

Professor Hong is the President of the World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery and Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Centre.

The workshop aims to increase participant anatomical knowledge and the acquisition of technical skills in complex surgical approaches, nerve identification and the raising and use of flaps in plastic surgery for the head and neck and orthopaedic trauma defects.  

Please Note:

Participant places FULL. Observer places available. 


Workshop Content

Each station will offer a dedicated cadaveric model for two participants, who will benefit from practising procedures in CTEC’s highly supportive and authentic clinical environment. 

Morning Demonstration and Dissection Cadaveric Session - Soft Tissue Flaps with Professor JP Hong:
  • TDAP/Free TPF flap
  • Lateral arm flap/RAFF
  • MSAT/ALT (demonstration)
  • Fibula Free flap (dissection)
Afternoon Cadaveric Demonstration and Dissection Session - Bone Flaps with Professor JP Hong:
  • Scapular/Parascapular Free Flap Harvest and dissection (with inset options)
  • DCIA flap/MFC

Workshop Inclusions

  • Fresh frozen human cadaveric dissection
  • All meals and refreshments
Fees

WA Participant: $1200
Non-WA Participant: $1350
Observer: $300

CTEC Terms & Conditions

Workshop content, date and convenors may be subject to change or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.

Terms & conditions

Guest Faculty
Professor Joon Pio Hong
Professor Joon Pio Hong
MD PhD, MBA
Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 
The University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Centre
Adjunct Professor Georgetown University USA and St Paul University Ethiopia

Professor Joon Pio (JP) Hong serves as President for WRSM  (World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery), is the immediate past president of Korean Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery and he is an active member of a number of professional associations such as American Society of Plastic Surgery, the Korean Society of Plastic Surgery and others.

His major work has been research and clinical practice in wound healing, diabetic foot & lower extremity reconstruction, lymphedema and supermicrosurgery. He has performed more than 5500 microsurgery procedures including 800 cases of lymphedema. He is the Emeritus Editor-in-Chief for Archives of Plastic Surgery and serves on the editorial board for numerous journals including Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, International Wound Journal, Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Journal of Plastic Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgery and more. He has been invited over 80 countries to present his work and travelled as visiting professor for more than 140 institutions. He has over 290 publications in this field of practice with 28 book chapters including the Neligan Plastic Surgery and co-authored 5 books including Lower Extremity Reconstruction.

Convenors
Sandeep B
Honour Board
Gold
Dr Sandeep B
MBBS, MS, MCh, FRACS
Alexandra O'Neill
Dr Alexandra O'Neill
MBBS FRACS (PLAS)
CPD
Attaining 8.5 hours of professional development.
Venue
CTEC
The University of Western Australia
Entrance No. 2 Hackett Drive
Crawley 6009
Perth Western Australia
Testimonials
This workshop is new for 2026.
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