U070 Simple Tricks and Practical Tips to Optimize the Surgical Experience for You and Your Patients
DESCRIPTION
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a devastating chronic condition with the lowest quality of life of any skin condition that disproportionately affects women and patients of low socio-economic status. Despite the recent expansion of biologic therapies, patients with moderate and severe HS with established sinus tracts and tunnels, need surgical intervention to manage their disease. This focus session will review and discuss the different in-office surgical treatments using liquid nitrogen, hair removal lasers, surgical instruments and Co2 lasers that should be a part of a dermatologist’s surgical skill set. We also plan to discuss post-op care and most common complications seen after these procedures.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Apply specific tips to optimize the surgical experience and improve patient satisfaction.
Manage and prevent common but challenging scenarios in dermatologic surgery and surgical complications.
DIRECTOR
Charlene Lam, MD, MPH, FAAD
SPEAKERS
Elizabeth M. Billingsley, MD, FAAD
Marc D. Brown, MD, FAAD
Franki Lenae Lambert Smith, MD, FAAD
Allison Therese Vidimos, MD, RPh, FAAD
DISCLOSURES
Elizabeth M. Billingsley, MD, FAAD
Inhibitor Therapeutics – Consultant (1099 relationship)(Fees); PellePharm, Inc. – Investigator(Grants/Research Funding); Regeneron – Investigator(Grants/Research Funding); Sol Gel Technologies – Investigator(Grants/Research Funding);
Marc D. Brown, MD, FAAD
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.
Charlene Lam, MD, MPH, FAAD
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.
Franki Lenae Lambert Smith, MD, FAAD
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.
Allison Therese Vidimos, MD, RPh, FAAD
Castle Biosciences – Investigator(Grants/Research Funding); Inhibitor therapeutics – Advisory Board(No Compensation Received); Regeneron – Data Safety Monitoring Board(Fees); UpToDate, Inc – Other(Honoraria);