Skin Cancer Surgery

V-Y Flaps

Name: V-Y Flaps
Brand: HealthCert Education
SKU: SHOP-D4SSP
Price: 195.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

"V-Y Flaps" is an advanced surgical course tailored for healthcare professionals specialising in skin cancer surgery and reconstructive procedures. Focused on the application of V-Y flaps, the course highlights their utility in facial reconstruction, particularly for nasal defects. Participants will learn about flap design, neurovascular considerations, and surgical techniques to achieve optimal cosmetic and functional outcomes. Through demonstrations, case studies, and clinical examples, this course equips practitioners with the skills to confidently perform V-Y flap procedures, including variants like horn flaps, for superior patient care.

$195

FLEXIBLE TIMING

100% ONLINE

accredited COURSE

EXPERT INSTRUCTOR

The V-Y Flaps course provides an in-depth exploration of the application of V-Y flaps in reconstructive skin cancer surgery. Designed for advanced practitioners, the course combines theoretical knowledge, clinical expertise, and practical demonstrations.

The course covers the principles, planning, and execution of V-Y flaps, focusing on their application in facial reconstruction, particularly for nasal defects. Topics covered in the course include:

Introduction to V-Y Flaps:
- Overview of the V-Y flap as a neurovascular island flap.
- Key benefits compared to skin grafts, including superior colour match, contour alignment, and faster healing.

Surgical Technique:
- Design of the V-Y flap with specific angles and incision patterns.
- Steps to ensure adequate blood supply, minimize tension, and secure the flap using dermal and skin sutures.
- Avoiding common complications such as inadequate flap size or undermining that disrupts blood flow.

Clinical Application:
- Use of V-Y flaps for repairing defects on the nose, including the sidewall and dorsum.
- Techniques to hide scars within natural creases like the nasolabial fold.

Variants of V-Y Flaps:
- Curved V-Y Flap: Adjusting the flap for scar placement along facial contours.
- Horn Flap (Nasalis Flap): A specialized variant using the nasalis muscle for enhanced bulk and support, particularly for nasal tip reconstruction.
- Anatomical considerations, including the role of the nasalis muscle and its blood supply.

Practical Demonstrations:
- Step-by-step guidance for planning, cutting, and positioning flaps using clinical models and pork parts.
- Case studies showcasing pre- and post-operative results to reinforce concepts.

This evidence-based course combines expert instruction, clinical imagery, and hands-on practice to prepare healthcare professionals for advanced surgical applications in skin cancer and reconstructive medicine.

CPD Hours:

Education hours: 3.5
Reviewing performance hours: 5.0
Measuring outcome hours: 0.0

Accreditations:

Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) #408653

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) #28535

Study Mode:

100% online

Study duration:

8.5 hrs self-paced

Dr Tony Azzi

This course is presented by Dr Tony Azzi: MBBS, MMed (Skin Cancer).

Dr Anthony Azzi graduated from the University of Sydney in 1989 and moved to Newcastle, where he spent the next 13 years working in the public hospital system. He now works full time in private practice as a Skin Cancer Doctor since 2002. He completed a Master of Medicine in Skin Cancer from The University of Queensland in 2008, where he is now a Senior Lecturer. He is a proud member of the Australian Medical Association, Skin Cancer College Australasia, and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine.

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