Anastasiya Quimby: Managing Complex Head & Neck Defects After Ablative Surgery for Tumors, Benign Disease, or Trauma

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Join Dr. Anastasiya Quimby for an exclusive, live, case-driven masterclass (2.5h) designed to transform your approach to complex head and neck reconstruction.

This interactive online course focuses on managing challenging defects following ablative surgery for benign or malignant disease, or trauma. Through rich, in-depth case discussions - including the unique opportunity to bring your own cases for expert feedback - Dr. Quimby shares her proven, structured framework to restore both form and function, even in the toughest reconstructive scenarios.

Engage in small-group learning alongside surgeons from around the world, exchanging insights and practical strategies that you can apply immediately in your practice. Plus, gain exclusive guidance on what it takes to successfully integrate microsurgery into your clinical workflow and practice - from case selection to resource management and team coordination.

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LEAD FACULTY: Dr. Anastasiya Quimby MD DDS is a dual-degree, fellowship-trained Head & Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgeon, board-certified in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with additional qualifications in Head & Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction. Dr. Quimby is the lead editor of Complex Head and Neck Microvascular Surgery (Springer, 2023) and frequently presents at major national and international surgical conferences. She earned her DDS from the University of Illinois at Chicago, graduating top of her class, and completed her MD and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency at the University of Florida. She further honed her expertise through a specialized fellowship in Head & Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Surgery under Dr. Rui P. Fernandes at UF Health Jacksonville. As founder and president of AQ Surgery in West Palm Beach, Florida, Dr. Quimby focuses on complex jaw reconstruction, microvascular free-flap surgery, and regenerative techniques for head and neck restoration. She has served as an Associate Professor and Director of Microvascular Surgery at Nova Southeastern University and remains actively involved in research and education.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

Dive deep into the art and science of flap planning, contouring, and complication management in complex head and neck reconstruction. You’ll master how to:

• Assess and strategize for intricate defects with confidence

• Refine flap design across local, regional, and free tissue options

• Apply advanced soft-tissue shaping and contour optimization techniques

• Manage reconstruction in previously irradiated or reoperative fields

• Preserve donor sites while maximizing aesthetic and functional outcomes

• Navigate complications such as fistulae and flap compromise with practical solutions

• Coordinate seamlessly with oncology, prosthodontics, and rehabilitation teams

• Integrate microsurgical techniques into your practice for enhanced reconstructive outcomes

  
  

This masterclass equips you with practical knowledge to elevate your reconstructive planning and execution, whether in primary or salvage cases.

TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS

• Advanced flap design and selection tailored to complex head & neck defects

• Strategies for reconstruction in irradiated or reoperative fields

• Techniques for soft-tissue shaping, contour optimization, and donor-site preservation

• Methods to enhance flap perfusion and aesthetic outcomes

• Practical management of complications, including fistulae and flap compromise

• Case-based application of reconstructive principles in diverse clinical scenarios

• Integrating microsurgery into your clinical practice: overcoming challenges and optimizing outcomes

• Interdisciplinary integration with oncology, prosthodontics, and rehabilitation teams

  
  

ONLINE LIVE EVENT (2.5h)

San Francisco: Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 3:00 pm

Mexico City: Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:00 pm

New York: Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Rio de Janeiro: Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 8:00 pm

London: Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:00 pm

Berlin: Friday, November 14, 2025 at 12:00 midnight

Cairo: Friday, November 14, 2025 at 1:00 am

New Delhi: Friday, November 14, 2025 at 4:30 am

Sydney: Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00 am

LANGUAGE: The event language is English.

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