Brian Sommerlad: Cleft palate repair - my story and the global picture

In this compelling presentation, Dr. Brian Sommerlad shares his personal journey and extensive experience in cleft palate repair, offering valuable insights into the evolution of surgical techniques. Drawing on his decades of expertise, Dr. Sommerlad reflects on the advances in cleft care and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to treatment.

He will also explore the global landscape of cleft palate repair, discussing the challenges faced in resource-limited settings and the efforts being made to improve care worldwide. This talk highlights both the personal and global impact of cleft palate repair, inspiring attendees to continue pushing the boundaries of care in this vital area of medicine.

SPEAKER:

Brian Sommerlad MB BS, FRCS, FRCPCH, FRCSLT (Hons), FRCS Ed (Hons) is an honorary consultant plastic surgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, and at the St Andrew’s Centre for Plastic Surgery, Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford. He was the first Clinical Director…