It Was Supposed to Be Simple: Difficult decisions, unexpected problems and practical solutions in minor surgery

Difficult decisions, unexpected problems and practical solutions in minor surgery.

Minor surgery is supposed to be straightforward. But what happens when the patient isn't quite fit, the lesion isn't where you expected, the operation becomes more complicated, or something goes wrong?

This live online interactive masterclass covers the practical realities of minor surgical practice beyond simple technique. Delivered via Microsoft Teams over 2 hours including questions and discussion, it explores what happens before, during and after the procedure — and the decisions that make the difference.

What you'll learn:
• How to recognise and minimise risk before operating
• When to proceed, postpone, change the plan or stop
• How to prevent wrong-site surgery and other avoidable errors
• Practical surgical lessons that can prevent problems later
• How to communicate effectively with histopathology
• How to manage unexpected intraoperative and postoperative problems
• How to strengthen consent, documentation and medicolegal safeguards
• How an experienced surgeon approaches difficult clinical decisions

Presented by Dr Stratos Sofos, Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, FRCS (Plastic). Aimed at GPs, dermatology doctors and other medical practitioners undertaking minor surgical procedures.