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CONGRESS PROGRAM
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The PSC 2025 Organising Committee is curating an engaging and comprehensive program with a focus on reconstructive surgery. The program will be highly relevant and valuable to the Plastic Surgery Industry.
Our invited international and national specialists will share their knowledge and expertise in key areas of speciality.
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Preliminary program
The preliminary program overview is available now. View the draft program (updated 10 April 2025).​​​​​​​
​2025 SKIN CANCER UPDATE: MIA and ASPS Satellite Meeting
Wednesday 25 June | 1300-1700hrs
ICC Sydney
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The 2025 Skin Cancer Update: MIA and ASPS Satellite Meeting is an opportunity for multidisciplinary healthcare professionals (including Surgeons, Dermatologists, Medical Oncologists, Primary Care Physicians and Trainees) to learn about the latest updates in the diagnosis and management of skin cancer. Hosted by Melanoma Institute Australia and held in collaboration with the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons, this meeting will provide attendees with an opportunity to hear from multidisciplinary experts across all stages of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer.
The cost of the ticket will include presentations, afternoon tea, and a ticket to the networking event after the meeting.
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This satellite meeting is open to all healthcare professionals and researchers.
View the final program.​​​​​
​​​​​​INDUSTRY BREAKFAST SESSIONS
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The following industry breakfast sessions will be hosted by our generous sponsors during the Congress.​
Places are limited and are offered on a first-come first-serve basis. We recommend booking early to ensure you don't miss out.
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DIEP Flap Reconstruction: Surgical strategies for optimal patient outcomes​​​​​​​
Thursday 26 June | 0700-0800hrs
Rooms C3.4 and C3.5 combined, Level 3 ICC Sydney
Cost: Inclusive for Full and Day Congress registrations. Includes breakfast.
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Session Synopsis
This session will explore key surgical techniques and critical considerations for DIEP flap reconstruction, a gold-standard technique for breast reconstruction following mastectomy. Topics include patient selection criteria, perioperative considerations, perforator mapping, flap dissection and microsurgical anastomosis. Strategies to optimise outcomes and minimise complications such as flap loss, fat necrosis and donor site morbidity will be discussed and advances in post-operative monitoring will be explored. The session will conclude with case studies and best practices to enhance surgical success and patient satisfaction.
This session will be relevant to Plastic Surgeons, Fellows, and Registrars
Facilitator: Dr Edin Nuhiji
Presenter: Dr Joe Dusseldorp
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​​​​The versatility of dermal matrices in complex wound reconstruction​​​​​​​
Friday 27 June | 0700-0800hrs
Rooms C3.4 and C3.5 combined, Level 3 ICC Sydney
Cost: Inclusive for Full and Day Congress registrations. Includes breakfast.
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Session Synopsis
With expert insights, this session will explore the versatility of dermal matrices and their application as a reconstructive tool for complex wounds, ranging from the head to the toes. After the presentations from our guest speakers, the panel will be open for a Q&A discussion.
This session will be relevant to Reconstructive Surgeons
Presenters: Dr Justine O’Hara and Dr Tam Quinn, further announcements on speakers to follow
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​​​​Symani: the first 50 cases. Early clinical experience at St Vincent's hospital Melbourne.​​​​​​​
Saturday 28 June | 0700-0800hrs
Rooms C3.4 and C3.5 combined, Level 3 ICC Sydney
Cost: Inclusive for Full and Day Congress registrations. Includes breakfast.
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Session Synopsis
This session will focus on the clinical evaluation of the Symani System in an Australian public hospital.
This session will be relevant to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Presenters: Dr Eldon Mah, further announcements on speakers to follow
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​​​​​​SOCIAL PROGRAM
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The social program is an integral component of PSC 2025.
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Skin cancer update networking drinks
Wednesday 25 June | 1730-1930hrs
Champagne bar - Sofitel
Networking drinks for the Skin cancer update will be held after the workshop at the Champagne bar, just a short walk from the ICC.
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Welcome reception
Thursday 26 June | 1730-1900hrs
PSC 2025 Exhibition Gallery - ICC Sydney
The Welcome reception will be held at the conclusion of sessions on Thursday 26 June in the Exhibition gallery and is a great opportunity to make valuable connections and discuss the day’s sessions. This event is included in all full registrations. Additional tickets for guests or day delegates attending on Thursday may be purchased for $90 inc GST per person.
Congress celebration dinner
Friday 27 June | 1900-2300hrs
Museum of Contemporary Art
Join us for a very special Congress celebration at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia in The Rocks, overlooking Sydney’s iconic harbour. Tickets are $220 inc GST per person.
Tickets are limited and are available to ASPS/NZAPS members who register for the entire Congress and a guest.
Dress code: Black tie event​​
