Lower Limb Reconstruction Course
Date
September 22-23, 2025
Max Participants
24
Location
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Course Introduction
Sequelae of lower limb trauma, cancer treatment, and stroke often pose complex clinical problems, and profoundly affect a patient’s mobility and quality of life. This masterclass provides the reconstructive surgeon with the necessary tools to alleviate the physical, emotional, social, and economical burden of impaired lower limb function.
During a two-day course, experts from the fields of reconstructive surgery, trauma surgery, and rehabilitation medicine will share their knowledge regarding management of lower limb trauma, osteomyelitis, chronic ulcers, and paralysis.
The practical sessions will be performed on fresh frozen cadavers with two participants per specimen, and will cover the essential techniques for soft tissue coverage.
The program
The lower limb reconstruction course is a two-day course. Please take a look at the preliminary schedule.
| 08:30 | REGISTRATION |
| 09:00 | Welcome |
| 09:05 | Talk: Case based discussion – introduction in lower limb trauma |
| 09:35 | Talk: the role of the plastic surgeon |
| 10:15 | COFFEE BREAK |
| 10:30 | Skillslab: the dorsalis pedis flap |
| 10:45 | Skillslab: the medial plantar artery flap |
| 11:15 | Skillslab: the medial sural artery perforator flap |
| 11:45 | Skillslab: the medial and lateral gastrocnemius flap |
| 12:15 | Skillslab: the hemi-soleus flap |
| 13:00 | LUNCH BREAK |
| 13:45 | Skillslab: the posterior tibial artery perforator flap |
| 14:15 | Skillslab: the peroneal artery perforator flap |
| 14:45 | Skillslab: the peroneus brevis flap |
| 15:15 | Skillslab: the fibula flap |
| 15:45 | REFRESHMENTS BREAK |
| 16:15 | Talk: lower limb amputation vs osseointegration |
| 17:00 | Group photo |
| 18:30 | ESSER MASTERCLASS DINER |
| 09:00 | Welcome |
| 09:05 | Talk: treatment of fracture related infections |
| 09:30 | Talk: prosthetic joint infections |
| 10:00 | COFFEE BREAK |
| 10:30 | Skillslab: the gracilis flap |
| 10:45 | Skillslab: the medial femoral condyle (cortico)periosteal flap |
| 11:15 | Skillslab: dissection of Hunter’s canal / recipient vessel around the knee |
| 11:45 | Skillslab: the vastus medialis perforator flap |
| 12:45 | LUNCH BREAK |
| 13:30 | Talk: Cases |
| 14:00 | Skillslab: the lateral circumflex femoral system: the anterolateral thigh |
| 14:30 | Skillslab: the lateral circumflex femoral system: vastus lateralis |
| 14:45 | Skillslab: the lateral circumflex femoral system: rectus femoris |
| 15:15 | Skillslab: the lateral circumflex femoral system: tensor fascia lata |
| 16:00 | REFRESHMENTS BREAK |
| 16:30 | Closing remarks and certificate |
| 17:00 | DRINKS |
★★★★★
Reconstruction Masterclass is dedicated reconstructive surgery training for residents and senior consultants.
Prof. Marc Mureau
Plastic Surgeon Erasmus MC Rotterdam
★★★★★
The Reconstruction Masterclass provides reconstructive surgery training of the highest quality for both residents and consultants. You won’t be disappointed!
Dr. Robert Dijkman
Senior resident Plastic Surgery
Erasmus MC Rotterdam
Meet the faculty
Dr. Philippe de Rooij
Dept. of General Surgery, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The NetherlandS
Dr. Tim de Jong
Dept. of Plastic Surgery, RadboudUMC, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Dr. Jan Maerten Smit
Dept. Of Plastic Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Dr. Robert Dijkman
Dept. of Plastic Surgery, LUMC, Leiden, The Netherlands
Dr. Jakob van Oldenrijk
Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Meet the Organization
Dr. Teun Luijsterburg
Dept. of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam The Netherlands
Dr. Mischa Zuijdendorp
Dept. of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Dr. Robert Dijkman
Dept. of Plastic Surgery, LUMC, Leiden, The Netherlands
Dr. Lisebette Burger
Dept. of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
ROTTERDAM
Rotterdam, city on the Maas, is considered the most modern city of the Netherlands. Atypical in its own country, internationally renowned for its passion for innovation and its unpolished charms. Whether it is its ever-changing skyline full of audacious architecture, its port that is regarded as the smartest in the world, or the “can do” mentality of its residents. Rotterdam is a town with a pronounced character, energetic and always dynamic. Esser Masterclass and Rotterdam Partners make it possible for their participants to experience the city of Rotterdam at it’s full most.