Course Overview
A COMPREHENSIVE.
STEP-BY-STEP.
TRANSFORMATIVE.
ONE SURGEON, ONE SURGERY.
THREE DAYS. SIX MODULES.
A Curriculum Designed to Elevate.
Each module builds upon the last—blending knowledge, skill, and application
so you leave with a clear plan for success.
DIDACTIC SESSIONS
Oncoplastic principles, patient selection, and surgical planning
RECORDED SURGERY / VIDEOS
Real cases with expert commentary and key takeaways
MASTOTRAINER™ LAB
Hands-on breast conservation techniques and flap design
PLANNING WORKSHOP
Preoperative mapping, markings, and aesthetic principles
EVENING CASE DISCUSSION
Complex case review and faculty roundtable
WHAT TO EXPECT
- High-yield didactic sessions
- Live surgery with expert insight
- Hands-on lab with Mastotrainer™
- Real patient case discussions
- Interactive faculty engagement
- Actionable takeaways you can use immediately
EVENING SESSION
Case discussions and faculty roundtable
MASTOTRAINER™ ADVANCED LAB
Hands-on practice with advanced oncoplastic techniques and flap design
PERFORATOR FLAPS
AICAP, MICAP, LICAP, and other dermoglandular flap applications
IMPLANT RECONSTRUCTION
Prepectoral and implant-based reconstruction with or without mesh
MAMMOPLASTY TECHNIQUES
Superior, Superomedial, and Inferior Pedicle approaches
NAC & SKIN-REDUCING PROCEDURES
Nipple-Areola Complex reconstruction, Goldilocks, and skin-reducing techniques
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Rotating hands-on surgical stations
- Advanced flap reconstruction techniques
- Implant and prepectoral reconstruction
- Personalized faculty instruction
- Repetitive skill-building practice
- Immediate clinical application
EVENING SESSION
Case discussions and faculty roundtable
CASE DISCUSSIONS
Interactive review of real-world patient cases and surgical decision-making
LIVE SURGERY REVIEW
Recorded procedures with expert commentary and clinical insights
OPERATING ROOM EXPERIENCE
Faculty-guided observation and discussion of operative strategies
OPEN FACULTY FORUM
Interactive discussions, questions, and practical implementation strategies
MENTORSHIP & PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT
Ongoing mentorship, proctorship opportunities, and continued professional growth
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Real-world case discussions
- Recorded surgery with expert analysis
- Interactive faculty engagement
- Practice implementation strategies
- Mentorship and proctorship pathways
- Long-term professional development
EVENING SESSION
Case discussions and faculty roundtable
Welcome and Instructions
09:00 – 09:20: Welcome
09:20 – 09:30: Course Instructions
Session 1 – Essential Oncoplastic Principles
09:30 – 09:45: Basics: Crescent, Periareolar, Round Block
09:45 – 10:00: Breast Blood Supply
10:10 – 10:30: Mammoplasty: Superior / Inferior / Supero-medial / Lateral Pedicles
10:30 – 11:15: Markings: Wise-pattern Inverted T / Vertical Mammoplasty / Round Block
Session 2 – Perforator Flaps for Volume Replacement
11:15 – 11:25: LICAP
11:25 – 11:35: MICAP
11:35 – 11:45: AICAP
11:45 – 12:00: Other Dermoglandular Flaps
Lunch – 12:00 to 13:15
Session 3 – Conservative Mastectomies
13:15 – 13:25: Introduction
13:25 – 13:35: Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
13:35 – 13:45: Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
13:45 – 13:55: Skin-Reducing Mastectomy (With and Without Nipple Preservation)
13:55 – 14:05: Goldilocks Technique
14:05 – 14:25: Implants Overview
14:25 – 14:35: Mesh Overview
14:35 – 14:45: Subpectoral Pocket
14:45 – 14:55: Prepectoral Pocket
Coffee Break – 14:55 to 15:10
Session 4 – Background & Additional Topics
15:10 – 15:20: Anatomic Principles for Breast Reconstruction
15:20 – 15:30: Photography
15:30 – 15:40: Pathology Tips
15:40 – 15:50: Understanding Breast and Nipple Ptosis
15:50 – 16:10: Fat Grafting Overview
16:10 – 16:20: Nipple-Areola Complex Reconstruction
16:20 – 16:30: Extreme Oncoplasty / Split Reduction Wise Pattern
16:30 – 16:45: New Innovative Technologies in Reconstructive Breast Surgery
16:45 – 17:00: Summary & Discussion
Welcome and Instructions
09:00 – 09:30
LAB 1 – Rotating Practical Stations (Groups A, B, C)
09:30 – 11:00
Group A: Mastotrainer™ Practice – Crescent, Periareolar, Round Block
Group B: AICAP
Group C: Nipple-Sparing: Inframammary Fold Approach
11:00 – 12:00
Group A: Mastotrainer™ Practice – Crescent, Periareolar, Round Blocks
Group B: MICAP
Group C: Prepectoral Implant Reconstruction
Lunch – 12:00 to 13:15
13:15 – 15:30
Group A: Mammoplasty – Superior or Supero-medial / Inferior
Group B: LICAP
Group C: Implant-Based Reconstruction With or Without Mesh
14:30 – 16:00
Group A: Continued Mammoplasty
Group B: Other Dermoglandular Flaps
Group C: Skin-Reducing Techniques
16:00 – 17:00
Group A: NAC Reconstruction with Local Flaps
Group B: Goldilocks
Group C: Continued Practice
07:00 – 10:00: Welcome
OR / Amphitheater Sessions
Session 1: Case Discussion – Groups A, B, C
10:00 – 14:00: Recorded Surgery and Case Discussion – Groups A, B, C
Lunch – 12:00 to 13:15 – Open Discussion
14:00 – 16:00: Case Discussion – Groups A, B, C
16:00 – 17:00: Final Thoughts & Discussion, Presentation of Mentorship, Proctorship, and Quarterly Course Programs
Note: Groups rotate through the operating room.
Course Overview
The Ultimate Oncoplastic Breast Course is an advanced educational program designed for general surgeons and breast surgical oncologists seeking to expand their expertise in oncoplastic breast surgery. Led by Gustavo Zucca, MD, PhD, and Jean-Claude Schwartz, MD, PhD, the course combines evidence-based lectures, hands-on training using Mastotrainer™ simulators, surgical case reviews, and interactive discussions focused on contemporary oncoplastic and reconstructive techniques.
At the heart of the Ultimate Oncoplastic Breast Course lies a commitment to excellence in patient-centered surgical care. We believe that combining oncologic safety with aesthetic precision is essential in modern breast surgery.
This course empowers participants to develop a comprehensive, personalized approach to reconstruction—grounded in innovation, anatomical knowledge, and artistic sensibility. Designed for surgeons seeking to refine their skills and elevate their practice, the Ultimate Oncoplastic Breast Course delivers an immersive educational experience that redefines standards in breast reconstruction training.
Course Founders & Lead Faculty
Meet Gustavo Zucca, MD, PhD, and Jean-Claude Schwartz, MD, PhD, internationally recognized breast surgeons and educators with extensive experience in oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery. Through the Ultimate Oncoplastic Breast Course, they share their expertise, surgical techniques, and patient-centered approach to breast reconstruction, combining oncologic safety, innovation, and aesthetic excellence.
Gustavo Zucca, MD, PhD
Jean-Claude Schwartz, MD, PhD
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