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AGENDA
Three days of one on one learning from distinguished experts through practical lectures and actual surgeries.
Day 1
08:00 - 19:15 pm
PRESENTATIONS AND LECTURES
From Clinical Anatomy to Clinical Pearls and Surgical Techniques including neurolysis, nerve repair, nerve graft, tendon transfers, nerve transfers, functional muscle transfers.
20:00 AM - 22:30 PM
COURSE DINNER
Day 2
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
PRESENTATIONS AND LECTURE
Online session on Neurofibromatosis by Prof Oskar Aszmann
09:00 - 17:00 PM
ALL DAY THEATRE SESSION
Day 3
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
PRESENTATION AND LECTURE
Online session on Fundamentals of management of Facial Paralysis by Prof Sinikka Suominen
09:00 - 17:00 PM
ALL DAY THEATRE SESSION
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SPEAKERS
Experience and learn from the best
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS
Prof Ferdinand Nangole
CHAIR THEMATIC UNITY OF PLASTIC SURGERY, UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
KENYA
Professor Ferdinand Nangole leads the Plastic Surgery thematic unit at the University of Nairobi and current president of KSPRAS. As one of Kenya's leading plastic surgeons, he performs a wide range of procedures. He has earned several honors, including awards for his presentations at international and local conferences and the 2013 EBOPRAS fellowship achievement. He is also instrumental in establishing plastic surgery training and micro-vascular surgery at the University of Nairobi and has supervised over thirty MMED students and a PhD student.
Prof Andreas Gohritz
PLASTIC SURGEON, UNIVERSITY OF BASEL
SWITZERLAND
From a training in Munich, German, Prof Andreas has now been working 12 years at University of Basel, Switzerland. He has interests in hand and peripheral nerve surgery, paralysis, neuropathic pain sensory nerve reconstruction and functional extremity restoration especially in patients with spasticity, peripheral and spinal cord injury
Prof Catherine Curtin
CHIEF OF PLASTIC SURGERY, PALO ALTO VA MEDICAL CENTER
USA
Prof Catherine who is a professor in plastic surgery at Stanford University trained at Yale University, University of Michigan and Stanford University. She specializes in peripheral nerve surgery, nerve compression syndromes, neuropathic pain, and upper limb reconstruction. Her work focuses on improving postoperative pain management, treating complex nerve conditions, and advancing research on nerve compression outcomes and upper extremity function.
Prof Sinikka Suominen
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, HELSINKI UNIVERSITY
FINLAND
Based in Helsinki University Hospital and Mehiläinen, Finland, she is a distinguished professor international recognized for her expertise in reconstructive microsurgery particularly in breast reconstruction, lymphedema surgery and complex cancer reconstruction. She has made significant contributions to advancing microsurgical techniques and patient centered reconstructive care.
Prof Jorge Francisco Clifton Correa
PLASTIC SURGEON, GUADALAJARA
MEXICON
Dr. Jorge Francisco Clifton Correa is a Mexican surgeon of international renown with more than 40 years of experience practicing in Guadalajara, Mexico. He completed advanced fellowships at prestigious institutions, including Baylor College of Medicine and the Christine M. Kleinert Institute. Dr. Clifton is a past President of the Mexican Association of Hand Surgery and a Founding Member of the Brachial Plexus International School. Specialized in Hand Surgery, Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Microsurgery & Brachial Plexus Reconstruction. Alongside leading advanced clinical programs and global academic lectures, he has spearheaded numerous humanitarian surgical missions providing specialized reconstructive care in underserved regions.
Prof Oskar C. Aszmann
DIRECTOR, CENTER OF BIONIC EXTREMITY RECONSTRUCTION
VIENNA
Prof Oskar, who is also the Vice-Chair of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Medical University of Vienna, Austria. A European Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, he specializes in extremity reconstruction and has worked with Otto Bock since 2006 to advance bionic reconstruction and rehabilitation. Specialized in Bionic Extremity Reconstruction & Neuromuscular Surgery. Appointed Full Professor in 2020, his research has been published in leading journals including The Lancet, Science, Nature journals, and NEJM. He has received several international awards and secured over €10 million in research funding from major European institutions.
Prof Elisabeth Russe
CONSULTANT PLASTIC SURGEON, SALZBURG
AUSTRIA
Internationally recognized for her expertise in peripheral nerve surgery and reconstructive microsurgery, she trained at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Prof. Russe specializes in the surgical treatment of chronic headache disorders, migraine surgery, and chronic pain management, while actively contributing to clinical research and postgraduate education.
Prof Peter Nthumba
HEAD OF PLASTIC SURGERY, AIC KIJABE HOSPITAL
KENYA
Prof Peter Nthumba is also the Program Director of Plastic Surgery at Kijabe Hospital, Associate Professor and Director of Global Health in the Department of Plastic Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and an Adjunct Associate Professor of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine.
Prof. Nthumba has extensive experience in reconstructive surgery, trauma, surgical infection, and global surgery, and is actively involved in research and mentorship across Sub-Saharan Africa through initiatives such as EACH Research and the CIEPS Virtual Global Surgery Research Lab.
Dr Shady Elmaraghi
PLASTIC SURGEON, NASHVILLE
USA
Sr Shady, who is also affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, specializes in hand, nerve and microsurgery treating both adult and pediatric patients with conditions involving the upper extremities, peripheral nerves and reconstructive surgery.
NERVE COURSE REGISTRATION
This registration form is for the Preconference Nerve Course which will be held in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi (Not the Main Scientific Conference).
Pay with MPESA using Paybill to 303030 Account Number: 2047718549.
Or Direct Bank Transfer
Account Name: KENYA SOCIETY OF PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
KES Account No: 2047718549
Bank Code: 03
Branch: Lavington Branch
Branch Code: 049
Swift Code: BRACKENX
Cheque: Kenya Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Then fill the registration form
CONTACT
Any question? Call us +254 (0) 724 888 666
or send your question at info@plasticsurgeons.co.ke
EVENT PLACE
KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL
Hospital Road, Upper Hill
Nairobi, Kenya
ORGANIZER
KENYA SOCIETY OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGEONS
Menelik Road, Off Ngong Road, Nairobi, Kenya.