PROGRAM

EPSRC 2022
26th-27th August | Vienna, Austria
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 26

07.30 - 08.00 Registration

08.00 - 08.15 Welcome

Christine Radtke - Ion Zegrea

08.20 - 08.40 Keynote Lecture 1

Personal road to leadership – thoughts and prespectives
Gregory Evans

08.40 - 09.30 Session I: Nerve (8 min each + 2 mins questions each)

Moderators: Peter Vogt, Paul Cederna
Spider Silk in Peripheral Nerve Regeneration: Unravelling the
Material's Biochemical Properties Responsible for its Success
Sarah Stadlmayr, Vienna, Austria
Reconstruction of Peripheral Nerves after Neuroma, and
Tumor Resection with Processed Allogenic Nerve Graft
(AVANCE® Nerve Graft)
Anton Borger, Vienna, Austria
Crystallinity and Stiffness of Spider Silk Govern the Migration of
Schwann Cells
Aida Naghilou, Vienna, Austria
A Fibrous and Porous Nature of Hydrogels Promotes Directed
Migration of Schwann Cells
Flavia Millesi, Vienna, Austria
Sural Nerve Biopsy as a Clinical Model for Translational
Evaluations of Bioengineered Nerve Guides: A Single-Blinded
Randomized controlled Prospective Study
Khaled Dastagir, Hannover, Germany
Anatomic study of the peripheral motor branches of the swine
facial nerve
Elena Millesi, Vienna, Austria

09.30 - 09.50 Keynote Lecture 2

Tales from the Neuromuscular Junction: Investigating Motor
Recovery Following Nerve Injury
Alison Snyder-Warwick

09.50 - 10.10 Keynote Lecture 3

Implant Based Multiplane Breast Augmentation – a Personal
Concept for Dynamic Implant-Tissue Interaction and Shape Stability
Peter Vogt

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 26

10.10 - 11.00 Session II: Breast Reconstruction (8 min each + 2 mins questions each)
Moderators: Patrick Garvey, Arash Momeni
Retrospective Data Analysis on Local Infections after Insertion of
Breast Implants
Laurenz Kaisergruber, Hamburg, Germany
Textbook Outcomes in DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction:
An International Delphi Study to Establish an Expert-Based
Consensus
Ronnie L. Shammas, Durham, USA
A Forgotten Entity Following Breast Implant Contracture: Does
Baker Need a Change?
Andrea Pagani, Munich, Germany
Comparison of Using Autologous Dermal Flap and Absorbable
Breast Mesh in Risk-Reducing Subcutaneous Mastectomy with
Immediate Breast Reconstruction
Matej Patzelt, Prague, Czech Republic
Predicting Final Implant Volume in Two-Stage Prepectoral Breast
Reconstruction
Andrew Atia, Durham, USA
Consequences and Predictors of Prolonged Tissue Expander
Duration in Breast Reconstruction
Hannah C. Langdell, Durham, USA
Complications of Immediate versus Delayed DIEP Reconstruction:
A Meta-analysis of Comparative Studies
André S. Alves, Porto Alegre, Brazil

11.15 - 11.30 Coffee Break / Microsurgery Corner

11.30 - 11.50 Keynote Lecture 4

Is There Value in the Use of Pre-Operative and Intra-Operative
Imaging in Autologous Breast Reconstruction?
David Mathes

11.50 - 12.10 EPSRC Mentorship Program

Rene Largo

12.10 - 13.00 Lunch Break / Microsurgery Corner

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 26
(8 min each + 2 mins questions each)

13.00 - 13.50 Session III: Experimental and Translational Research

Moderators: Jesse Selber, Christoph Hirche

Preclinical Studies in Vascularized Composite

Allotransplantation
Andreea Grosu-Bularda, Bucharest, Romania
Comparison of Different Extracellular Vesicles Populations
Derived from Adipose Tissue Derived Stromal Cells Depending on
Conditioning Period
Anton Borger, Vienna, Austria
Differences in the Basal Flow and Occlusion-Induced Reactive
Hyperemia of the Apical and Non-Apical Cutaneous
Microcirculation. Effect of botulinum toxin
Imola Nagy, Budapest, Hungary
The origin and Course of the Infrapatellar Branch of the
Saphenous Nerve: An Anatomical Study
Emile List (David D. Krijgh* presenting), Utrecht, Netherlands
Evidence-Based Considerations on Donor Nerve Selection and
Ideal Muscle Weight in Long-Standing Facial Paralysis – The
Freiburg Algorithm
Jurij Kiefer, Freiburg, Germany
The Prevalence of Residual Limb Pain and Symptomatic
Neuromas Following Lower Extremity Amputation: A Systematic
Review and Meta-Analysis
Emile List, Utrecht, Netherlands

13.50 - 14.10 Keynote Lecture 5

Innovation and the Plastic Surgeon
Paul Cederna

14.10 - 14.30 Keynote Lecture 6

Lymphovenous Anastamosis Prophylactically is Ontologically Safe in
the Setting of Macroscopic Lymph Node Resection
Brian Gastman

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 26

14.10 - 15.30 Session IV: Clinical Research (8 min each + 2 mins questions each)
Moderators: Brett Philips, Salvatore Giordano
Out on a limb: Conserved epidermal factors direct bone growth in
mouse digit tip regeneration
David Brown, Durham, USA
Grzybowski Type Generalized Eruptive Keratoacanthomas
Covering 95% of the Body Surface and Bilateral Ectropion -
Part 1: When Donor Site Options Become Scarce
Amélie Justine Klein, Geneva, Switzerland
Comparative Analysis of Intralesional Sclerotherapy with
Bleomycin Versus Sodium Tetradecyl sulfate in the Management
of Venous malformation
Ashutosh Shankhdhar, Patna, India
Descriptive Anatomical Variant of the Superficial Temporal Artery
in Temporoparietal Fascia Flap in Microtia Reconstruction
Ha Nguyen Hong, Vietnam
Secondary, one-stage microsurgical orbital reconstruction –
a case report
Piotr Drozdowski, Warsaw, Poland
The role of fractional CO2 and pulsed dye laser in scar management.
Eseme Ebai Ashu, Geneva, Switzerland
C-reactive protein aggravates acute allograft rejection via subset
specific monocyte activation visualized in a VCA model
Jurij Kiefer, Freiburg, Germany

15.30 - 16.10 Break / Sponsor

16.10 - 16.30 Keynote Lecture 7

Biomedical Entrepreneurship in Academic Medicine
Justin Sacks

16.30 - 16.50 Keynote Lecture 8

Innovation in Plastic Surgery
Tim King

17.00 - 18.00 Business Meeting

19.30 - 24.00 Social Evening | Heurige - Fuhrgassl Huber

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

07.45 - 08.20 Registration

08.20 - 08.40 Keynote Lecture 9

Flap Neurotization in Breast Reconstruction- Past, present and the future.
Arash Momeni
(8 min each + 2 mins questions each)
08.40 - 09.30 Session V: Basic Research in Plastic Surgery
Moderators: Christine Radtke, Carlo Oranges
Overcome limitation in peripheral nerve surgery
Tim Kornfeld, Berlin, Germany
Step by Step Free Flap Training Based on Inferior Superficial
Epigastric Vessels in Rats
Florin-Vlad Hodea, Bucharest, Romania
Results of a Study Comparing Mechanical Properties of Hand
Flexors of Preserved and Fresh Cadavers
Ondrej Šedivý, Brno, Czech Republic
Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Transplantation Enhances Peripheral
Nerve Regeneration in a Peroneal Nerve Injury Model in the Rat
Paul Supper, Vienna, Austria
TBX21 expression is Enhanced at the NMJ after Injury and is
Required for appropriate reinnervation
Curtis Broberg, Washington, USA
Non-Invasive Monitoring of Soft-Tissue Sarcoma Response to
Neoadjuvant Radiotherapy by Quantification of Circulating Tumor
DNA (ctDNA) and Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI)
Alexander Runkel, Freiburg, Germany

09.30 - 09.50 Keynote Lecture 10

Corneal Neurotization — a Revolution in the Understanding and
Treatment of Neurotrophic Keratopathy
Gregory Borschel

09.50 - 11.30 Session VI: Breast Rekonstruction (8 min each + 2 mins questions each)
Moderators: David Krijgh, John W. Shuck
Operative Time Is an Independent Predictor of Postoperative
Outcomes in Bilateral DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction:
A Multivariate Analysis of 1000 Flaps
Alexis C. Lakatta, Los Angeles, USA

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

Sensated Conjoined DIEP Flaps and Vascularized Lymph Node

Transfer: Ferrari Flap
Suat Morkuzu
Deliberate Practice and Process Analysis in DIEP Flap Breast
Reconstruction: An Immediate and Sustained Decrease in
Morbidity and Operative Time
John T. Tycher, Dallas, USA
Defining the Standard for DIEP Donor Site Outcomes: A Decade
Long Study on Microvascular Breast Reconstruction and
BREAST-Q Patient Satisfaction
Alexis C. Lakatta, Los Angeles, USA
Predicting Final Implant Volume in Two-Stage Prepectoral Breast
Reconstruction
Andrew Atia, Durham, USA
Breast Free-Flap Reconstruction and Flap Monitoring Times for
Microvascular Complications: is there a Set Rule?
A Retrospective Study from a High-Volume Rertiary Centre
Jaikishan Rajput, Belgaum, India
Retrospective Data analysis on Local Infections after Insertion of
Breast Implants
Laurenz Kaisergruber, Hamburg, Germany
Breast-Q and Donor Site Comparison in Bilateral Stacked
Autologous Breast Reconstruction
Kevin Perez and Alexis C. Lakatta, Los Angeles, USA
Effectiveness of prophylactic mastectomy
A. Berkeš, Brno, Czech Repulik
Risk Factors of Arm Lymphedema Following Breast
Reconstruction – an Updated Meta-Analysis
Abdulrahman Abdulaziz Alghamdi, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Capsulectomy versus Capsulotomy to Treat Breast Capsular
Contracture: a Systematic Review and Comparative Meta Analysis
Ariane Otten, Geneva, Switzerland
Safety and Efficacy of the Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator
(SGAP) Flap in Autologous Breast Reconstruction: Systematic
Review and Metanalysis
Jerôme Martineau, Geneva, Switzerland

11.30 - 12.00 Coffee Break / Microsurgery Corner

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

12.00 - 12.20 Keynote Lecture 11

Customizing the Scapula Tip Free Flap in Head and Neck Reconstruction
Andres Rodriguez Lorenzo

12.20 - 13.40 Session VII: Clinical Outcome Research I (8 min each + 2 mins questions each)
Moderators: Geoffery Sisk, Z-Hye Lee
Effectiveness of Autologous Adipose Tissue Graft in Severe
Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus
Davide De Vita, Salerno, Italy
Surgical Outcomes of VRAM vs Gracilis Flaps in Vulvoperineal
Reconstruction Following Oncologic Resection: A Proportional
Meta-Analysis
Eseme Ebai Ashu, Geneva, Switzerland
Outcome Measures Reported Following Feminising Genital
Reconstructive Surgery for Gender Affirmation in Transgender
Women and Gender Diverse Individuals: A Systematic Review
Despoina Iakovou, Prague, Czech Republic
Donor Nerve Selection in Free Gracilis Muscle Transfer;
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Kadir Can Bayezid, Brno, Czech Repulic
Preliminary Results of Lidar Technology in Hand Surgery
Jan Menoušek, Brno, Czech Repulic
Are Novel “Alternative” Flaps as Effective as Traditional “Workhorse”
Free Flaps in Microsurgical Head and Neck Reconstruction?
Erica Xue, Houston, USA
The Use of Amniotic Membrane in Carpal Tunnel Syndrom,
a Cadaver Study
Lorenz Semmler, Vienna, Austria
Comparing Donor Site Morbidity or Autologous Breast Reconstruction:
Thigh vs. Abdomen
Z-Hye Lee

13.40 - 14.30 Lunch Break / Microsurgery Corner

14.30 - 14.50 Keynote Lecture 12

Measuring Success in Craniofacial Surgery
Justine Lee

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

14.50 - 15.30 Session VIII: Clinical Outcome Research II (8 min each + 1 mins questions each)
Moderators: William Kuzon, Lars Kamolz
Risk Assessment Models for Venous Thromboembolism in
Patients Undergoing Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abdulrahman Abdulaziz Alghamdi, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Prevention of Thromoembolism after Abdominoplastry Surgery: Assessing the
Opportunity and pertinence of Caprini Index at a French Health Facility
Abdulaziz Asiry, Toulouse, France
Surgical Correction of Massive Gynecomastia Using Power
Assisted Liposuction and Direct Gland Resection
Carlo M. Oranges, Geneva, Switzerland
Multistage Reconstruction of a Large Upper Arm Defect Using a
Keystone Type 1 Flap and a Synthetic Skin Substitute
Juan Viscardi, Geneva, Switzerland
Free versus Pedicled Flaps for Lower Limb Reconstruction:
A Meta-Analysis of Comparative Studies
Matteo Scampa, Geneva, Switzerland
The Fisher Subunit Anatomical Approach for Cleft Lip Revisions
Jack D. Sudduth, Jackson, USA

15.30 - 16.00 Break / Sponsor

16.00 - 16.20 Keynote Lecture 13

Replacement Strategies in Burn Care and Future Trends
Lars Kamolz

16.20 - 17.10 Short oral presentations (6 min each + 1 mins questions each)
Moderators: Rene Largo, Justine Lee
Submuscular Biconvex Silicone Implants for Aesthetic Gluteal
Augmentation
André Salval, Milano, Italy
Mensuration and Mitigation of Gender-Based Disparity in
Aesthetic Academia: How Can We Do Better?
Suvethavarshini Ketheeswaran, Baltimore, USA
Effect of the Keller Funnel Method “No Touch” On Breast
Augmentation and Reconstruction։ A Systematic Review
Suat Morkuzu
Perception of Plastic Surgery among Medical Students
Abdulrahman Abdulaziz Alghamdi, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

How to Run a Successful Plastic Surgery Social Media Account?

Tips and Tricks of the Trade
Wladyslaw Gawel, Ostrava Poruba, Czech Republic
Comparison of outcomes following prepectoral and subpectoral
implant-based breast reconstruction: a systematic review and meta
analysis of the literature
Vladimir Mégevand
3D printing of PLA/PHA - collagen hybrid scaffold for auricular
cartilage regeneration
Salem Alshammari
Examing the Dogma of “Watchful Waitng” in Fire-Arm-Related Nerve
Injuries: Are We Undertreating?
Emma Avery
Comparison of olfactory ensheathing cells from the olfactory bulb and
mucosa, elucidating the ideal harvest site for spinal cord injury treatment
Sophie Steinwenter, Vienna, Austria

19.00 - 24.00 Social Evening | Taste! Food Market

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SOCIAL EVENTS

Wednesday, 24th August, 18.00 Thursday, 25th August, 18.00

Faculty Dinner for key note lecturers and Welcome Cocktail in the City Center at
Advisory Board Donaukanal – Taste! Food Market
ZAZATAM Restaurant, Hillerstraße 11, Obere Donaustraße 83, 1020 Vienna
1020 Vienna walk on Währinger Straße to
Metro U2 from Schottentor to Messe Schottentor, take tram 1, get out at
Prater, 500 m to walk Salztorbrücke and walk across the bridge

Friday, 26th August, 19.00 Saturday, 27th August, 19.00

Social Evening at a typical Viennese Welcome Cocktail in the City Center at
Heuriger – Fuhrgassl Huber Donaukanal – Taste! Food Market
Neustift am Walde 68, 1190 Vienna Obere Donaustraße 83, 1020 Vienna
walk on Währinger Straße direction walk on Währinger Straße to
Schottentor, take at Schwarzspanierstraße Schottentor, take tram 1, get out at
tram 38 (direction Grinzing), change at Salztorbrücke and walk across the bridge
Gatterburggasse to bus 35A, get out at Neustift
am Walde

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