Banner flaps 1

Banner Flaps 1 is an advanced surgical course tailored to enhance practitioners' capabilities in skin cancer surgery. This module focuses on the banner flap technique, emphasising its application, design, and execution. Through in-depth exploration and clinical examples, participants gain essential knowledge and practical skills.

This course introduces the banner flap, a versatile transposition flap ideal for addressing peri-auricular and other facial defects. Key topics include:
- Flap Design Principles: Learn to design banner flaps based on anatomical considerations and skin tension lines. Emphasis is placed on maintaining a one-to-two width-to-length ratio and avoiding common design pitfalls.
- Application and Sites: Discover how to utilise banner flaps effectively on areas such as the nasal ala, superior helix, and posterior ear. The unit demonstrates how to optimise outcomes by choosing the flap’s direction to hide scars and ensure cosmetic acceptability.
- Step-by-Step Surgical Process: Follow detailed guidance on flap planning, incision, rotation, and suturing. Clinical images and recordings illustrate the execution of precise surgical closures, highlighting tips to avoid dog ears and ensure proper blood supply.
- Problem Solving and Adjustments: Address common challenges such as miscalculations in flap size, dog ear deformities, and thick or thin flaps. The course provides corrective strategies to ensure optimal functionality and aesthetics.
- Clinical Cases and Practical Insights: Review real-world examples, including flap applications on the ear, showcasing successful techniques and long-term outcomes.

This course combines theoretical insights with practical demonstrations, enabling participants to confidently integrate the banner flap technique into their surgical repertoire. Whether managing complex skin cancer defects or refining surgical precision, this program equips professionals with the expertise to achieve superior results.