On April 11-13, 2024, the 2nd Congress of the Polish Orthoplastic Society "Ortoplastyka" took place at the historic Moszna Castle.Ortoplastyka”.
The congress program was intense and diverse. Training lectures and participant presentations were held in sessions on Friday and Saturday. The event brought together physicians from six different specialties, representing 15 medical centers across Poland specializing in reconstructive surgery.
On Thursday evening, a social gathering was held, allowing participants to engage in informal conversations in a friendly atmosphere, not only about medicine.
On the morning of April 12, the General Assembly of the Polish Orthoplastic Society took place. During the meeting, resolutions were passed regarding the discharge of the Board, the approval of the 2023 financial report, and the selection of the time and location for the next congress
The first-day sessions focused on bone reconstruction. Topics included various reconstruction techniques such as fibular flap, iliac flap, distraction osteogenesis, and the Masquelet technique. Additionally, the use of robotics in microsurgery and reconstructive surgery was discussed, with presentations of complex clinical cases and potential, sometimes unconventional, treatment solutions. The program also included lectures on microbiology and infection treatment. The final session covered replantation and the management of patients within the replantation service, as well as secondary procedures following upper limb amputations. The day concluded with a dinner for all congress participants.
The second day of the congress began with an interdisciplinary anesthesiology-surgical session, addressing the challenges of prolonged anesthesia for patients undergoing complex reconstructive and microsurgical procedures. This session was particularly well-received, as it provided insight into surgical procedures “from different sides of the operating table.” Saturday’s discussions also covered non-microsurgical reconstructive procedures, which in some cases present even greater challenges than “straightforward” microsurgical operations. The congress concluded with a session on peripheral nerve and plexus surgery, ranging from the simplest to the most complex procedures. Brachial plexus surgery, in particular, was highlighted as a field demanding exceptional precision and patience in waiting for results—yet, in skilled hands, it can significantly improve the quality of life for patients after severe injuries.
Reconstructive surgery is inherently multidisciplinary. This year’s congress featured not only orthopedic, general, pediatric, and plastic surgeons but also anesthesiologists. The high level of interest and engaging discussions have encouraged us to continue organizing such interdisciplinary sessions, bridging the fields of surgery and anesthesiology, in future meetings of the Society.!
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants of the 2nd Congress of the Polish Orthoplastic Society for their presence and active participation
