Setting Myself Up for Success: Outcomes of Prehabilitation Prior to Surgery Friday, September 27 Fri, Sep 27 8:00-9:30 a.m. PDT

The role of prehabilitation is increasingly being recognized for its preoperative contribution to satisfactory outcomes after elective surgery. This panel will adopt an evidence-based approach to aspects of prehabilitation before reconstructive surgery, including smoking cessation, nutritional supplementation, physical exercise, psychosocial conditioning, and stress reduction. Additionally, panelists will share their practical approach to prehabilitation within their respective subspecialties.

At the end of this activity participants will be able to :

1. Gain an understanding of the concept of prehabilitation in plastic surgery, exploring the potential benefits of optimizing patients' physical and mental health before undergoing surgical procedures.
2. Learn practical strategies for implementing prehabilitation protocols, including personalized exercise regimens, nutritional guidance, and psychological support, contributing to enhanced surgical outcomes and overall patient well-being.
3. Empower plastic surgeons with the knowledge and tools needed to integrate prehabilitation into their practices, fostering a proactive approach to patient care and improving postoperative recovery.

At the end of this activity participants will be able to:

1. Gain an understanding of the concept of prehabilitation in plastic surgery, exploring the potential benefits of optimizing patients' physical and mental health before undergoing surgical procedures.

2. Learn practical strategies for implementing prehabilitation protocols, including personalized exercise regimens, nutritional guidance, and psychological support, contributing to enhanced surgical outcomes and overall patient well-being.

3. Empower plastic surgeons with the knowledge and tools needed to integrate prehabilitation into their practices, fostering a proactive approach to patient care and improving postoperative recovery.