TITLE
Edward Ray: Gender-Affirming Chest Surgery - the State of the Art
TALK INFO
Dr. Edward Ray provides a comprehensive update on the latest advancements in the field of gender-affirming chest surgery. He explores the most recent surgical techniques and technologies that have significantly improved the effectiveness and safety of these procedures. Dr. Ray emphasizes the importance of a patient-centered approach, advocating for personalized treatment plans that cater to individual needs and goals to achieve optimal outcomes. The talk also covers emerging trends and evolving best practices in the field, ensuring that attendees are well-informed about the current standards and innovations. Additionally, Dr. Ray addresses common challenges faced in gender-affirming surgery and offers practical solutions to enhance both surgical results and patient care.
You can watch the first 8 minutes for free.
CLINICAL PATHWAY
Reconstruction
SPEAKER
DATE
14/04/25
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Describe recent advancements in gender-affirming chest surgery, including new surgical techniques and technologies.
Understand the principles of a patient-centered approach and the importance of individualized treatment planning.
Evaluate current standards, best practices, and emerging trends in gender-affirming chest surgery.
Identify common challenges and complications associated with these procedures and discuss evidence-based solutions.
Apply strategies to optimize surgical outcomes and patient safety while enhancing overall patient care and satisfaction.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. Edward Ray is an Associate Professor of Surgery and the Director of Plastic Surgery Education at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he also serves as the Plastic Surgery Lead for Gender-Affirming Surgery in the Division of Plastic Surgery. With a distinguished career in the field, Dr. Ray is renowned for his expertise in gender-affirming surgical procedures, reflecting his commitment to advancing both clinical practice and education. His leadership in developing innovative surgical techniques and enhancing patient care in gender-affirming surgery underscores his dedication to improving outcomes for transgender and non-binary individuals. Dr. Ray’s contributions to the field are bolstered by his role in shaping the future of plastic surgery through rigorous education and training programs.
CE ACCREDITATION
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This event may also be accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 1 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. If you are a learner based in the U.S. or Canada EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
DECLARATION
In accordance with criterion 13 of document UEMS 2023.07.rev “EACCME® Criteria for the Accreditation of Live Educational Events (LEEs)” and the Standard v. Commercial or Promotional Conflict of Interest, published by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), all surgeON presenters sign a Conflict of Interest form to document all perceived or actual conflicts of interest for the last 3 years, whether due to a financial or other relationship. This document can be viewed at the beginning of the event or on request by emailing info@surgeon-events.org No fee, honorarium or arrangement for re-imbursement of expenses in relation to the this event has been provided to the speaker.
