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Forward5th Annual International Spino-Plastic Reconstruction Symposium
This course is offered Live (in-person) only
Edward M. Reece, M.D., Scott L. Hansen, M.D., Alexander Ropper, M.D., Sebastian Winocour, M.D., M.B.A., FACS
October 24 - 25, 2025 - Mission Bay Conference Center - San Francisco, California
The Annual International Spino-Plastic Reconstruction Symposium is a premier two-day multidisciplinary educational event designed for spine surgeons from both neurosurgical and orthopedic backgrounds, as well as plastic surgeons. This comprehensive program features keynote presentations, expert panel discussions, and hands-on interactive workshops that explore the latest innovations, techniques, and research shaping the field of spino-plastic reconstruction.
Participants will delve into cutting-edge advancements in surgical approaches, emerging technologies, and rehabilitative strategies that address complex spine-related conditions. With a strong emphasis on collaborative, cross-specialty care, the symposium provides a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and professional development, fostering a deeper understanding of the full spectrum of spino-plastic reconstruction.
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| General Session - All persons not Residents / Fellows | $400 |
| General Session - Residents / Fellows | $100 |
| Optional Cadaver Lab (limited space) | $100 |
The registration fee covers:
• Participation in lectures Friday and Saturday
• Breakfast, Snacks, and Lunches
• Spino-Plastic Textbook
• Certificate of attendance
CANCELLATION
Cancellations must be communicated in writing via email. For cancellations received before October 10th, the deposit paid will be refunded, minus cancellation fee of $75.00. After this term, no refund are allowed. The refund will be made at the end of the Congress.
Target Audience
This course is designed for residents, physicians and fellows working in the specialty of the spine care related to Neurology, Orthopedic and Plastic surgery.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course attendees should be able to:
- Identify the shortcomings of current techniques in spinal fusion.
- Review emerging surgical techniques for managing patients undergoing revision spine surgery.
- Describe evolving surgical techniques and management strategies for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions.
- Apply evidence-based strategies to reduce wound infections and postoperative complications following spine surgery.
- Describe multidisciplinary, team-based approaches to optimize spinal care delivery.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
5th Annual International Spino-Plastic Reconstruction Symposium | |
UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center – Robertson Auditorium | |
October 24 – 25, 2025 | |
All Presentations Pacific Time | |
Friday, October 24, 2025 | |
8:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast, and Exhibits |
8:30 AM | Welcome and Introductions Scott L. Hansen, M.D. (UCSF) |
Session I Moderators: Scott L. Hansen, M.D. (UCSF) | |
8:45 AM | Keynote Presentation: History of Muscle Flaps at UCSF William Y. Hoffman, M.D. (UCSF) |
9:10 AM | Basic Biology and Evidence for Vascularized Bone Grafts Edward M. Reece, M.D., M.B.A. (Mayo Clinic in Arizona) |
9:20 AM | Pseudoarthrosis and Failed Fusion Edward M. Reece, M.D., M.B.A. (Mayo Clinic in Arizona) |
9:30 AM | Free Fibula to Pelvis for Spino-plastic Reconstruction Alexander F. Mericli, M.D. (MD Anderson Cancer Center - Houston) |
9:40 AM | Vascularized Scapular Graft Reconstruction for En-block C1-2-3 Resection Edward M. Reece, M.D., M.B.A. (Mayo Clinic in Arizona)
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9:50 AM | Panel Discussion and Q&A |
10:20 AM | Poster Presentations |
10:40 AM | Refreshment Break and Exhibits |
Session II Moderators: Esther Kim, M.D. (UCSF) | |
11:00 AM | Muscle Flap Reconstruction Jason Pomerantz (UCSF) |
11:10 AM | Wound Complications in Spinal Fusion and Prevention Strategies Alexander Ropper, M.D. (Baylor College of Medicine - Houston) |
11:20 AM | Soft Tissue Closure Cervical Esther Kim, M.D. (UCSF)
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11:30 AM | Soft Tissue Closure Propeller and Perforator Flaps Carrie Chu, M.D. (MD Anderson Cancer Center - Houston) |
11:40 AM | Complex Vascularized Bone Graft Reconstruction of the Pelvis Edward M. Reece, M.D., M.B.A. (Mayo Clinic in Arizona) |
12:10 PM | Closure Strategies in Pelvic Surgery Edward M. Reece, M.D., M.B.A. (Mayo Clinic in Arizona)
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12:20 PM | Panel Discussion and Q&A
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12:50 PM | Lunch and Exhibits |
Session III Moderator: Sabastian Winocour, M.D., M.B.A. (Baylor College of Medicine - Houston)
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2:00 PM | The Spino-plastic Partnership – How We Did It Edward M. Reece, M.D., M.B.A. (Mayo Clinic in Arizona) Alexander Ropper, M.D. (Baylor College of Medicine - Houston)
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2:30 PM | Keynote Presentation: Advent of Multidisciplinary Plastic Surgery Care Scott Hansen, M.D. (UCSF)
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3:00 PM | Difficult Spine Case: Cervical Joey Grochmal, M.D. (Baylor College of Medicine - Houston)
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3:10 PM | Difficult Spine Case: Thoracic Alexander Ropper, M.D. (Baylor College of Medicine - Houston)
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3:20 PM | Difficult Spine Case: Cervical Esther Kim, M.D. (UCSF)
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3:30 PM | Difficult Spine Case: Lumbar Alexander Ropper (Baylor College of Medicine - Houston)
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3:40 PM | Difficult spine Case: Sacrectomy and Reconstruction Alexander F. Mericli (MD Anderson Cancer Center - Houston)
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3:50 PM | Keynote Presentation: Free Bone Grafting Karim Bakri, M.B.B.S. (Mayo Clinic in Rochester)
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4:20 PM | Challenges of Cervicothoracic and Thoracic Kyphotic Deformities for Spine and Plastic Surgeons
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4:30 PM | Panel Discussion and Q&A |
5:00 PM | Adjourn
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Saturday, October 25, 2025 – Optional Hands-On Workshop (Additional fee required) | |||
8:00 AM | Registration and Breakfast | ||
HANDS-ON WORKSHOP (Optional) Moderators: Sabastian Winocour, M.D., M.B.A. (Baylor College of Medicine - Houston) | |||
8:30 AM | How I Do It: Iliac Crest Vascularized Bone Grafts Edward M. Reece, M.D., M.B.A. (Mayo Clinic in Arizona)
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8:40 AM | How I Do It: Rib Vascularized Bone Grafts Sabastian Winocour, M.D., M.B.A. (Baylor College of Medicine - Houston) | ||
8:50 AM | How I Do It: Occipital and Scapular Vascularized Bone Grafts Edward M. Reece, M.D., M.B.A. (Mayo Clinic in Arizona) | ||
9:00 AM | Exposures to the Spine Alexander Ropper, M.D. (Baylor College of Medicine - Houston) | ||
9:20 AM | Flap Harvest: Trapezius/Latissimus/Paraspinous/Fibula Edward M. Reece, M.D., M.B.A. (Mayo Clinic in Arizona), | ||
9:40 AM | Refreshment Break | ||
Concurrent Session: Cadaver Dissection (Participants will rotate to each station between 10:05 am - 1 pm) | |||
10:05 AM | Station #1: Flap Harvest - Muscle Flap | Scott L. Hansen, M.D. (UCSF) Esther Kim, M.D. (UCSF) Edward M. Reece, M.D., M.B.A. (Mayo Clinic in Arizona) Alexander Ropper, M.D. (Baylor College of Medicine - Houston) Sabastian Winocour, M.D., M.B.A., (Baylor College of Medicine - Houston) | |
Station #2: Exposures to Spine | |||
Station #3: Flap Harvest | |||
1:00 PM | Adjourn | ||
There is no designated hotel for the course. Hotels nearby include:
• LUMA Hotel San Francisco (0.5 miles)
• Hyatt Place San Francisco / Downtown (0.8 miles)
• Hotel VIA (0.8 miles)
• InterContinental San Francisco (1.2 miles)
• San Francisco Marriott Marquis (1.4 miles)
• Hilton San Francisco Union Square (1.5 miles)
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Karim Bakri, M.B.B.S., Mayo Clinic - Rochester (USA)
Michael A. Bohl, M.D., Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates - Charlotte (USA)
David A. Brown, M.D., Ph.D., Duke University - Durham (USA)
Carrie K. Chu, M.D., MD Anderson Cancer Center - Houston (USA)
Vedat Deviren, M.D., University of California – San Francisco (USA)
Scott Hansen, M.D., University of California – San Francisco (USA)
William Y. Hoffman, M.D., University of California – San Francisco (USA)
Joon Pio Hong, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, University of Ulsan College of Medicine – Seoul (South Korea)
Joey K. Grochmal, M.D., Baylor College of Medicine - Houston (USA)
Marco Innocenti, M.D., Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute - Bologna (Italy)
Maziyar A. Kalani, M.D., Mayo Clinic - Phoenix (USA)
Esther A. Kim, M.D., University of California – San Francisco (USA)
Cyrus B. King, M.D., Baylor College of Medicine - Houston (USA)
Alexander F. Mericli, M.D., FACS, MD Anderson Center – Houston (USA)
Thomas E. Mroz, M.D., Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Cleveland (USA)
Alanna M. Rebecca, M.D., Mayo Clinic - Phoenix (USA)
Laurence D. Rhines, M.D., MD Anderson Center - Houston (USA)
Alekos A. Theologis, M.D., University of California – San Francisco (USA)
David S. Xu, M.D., Ohio State University Medical Center - Dublin Westerville (USA)
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
| Session | Credits |
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| General Session / Friday | 6.75 |
| Workshop (Optional Cadaver Lab) / Saturday | 4.00 |
| Total | 10.75 |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 10.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 10.75 Attendance
In response to company inquiries, we are excited to share that 5th Annual International Spino-Plastic Reconstruction Symposium has expanded its commercial support offerings to include a variety of exhibiting sponsorship opportunities! Please review our 
commercial support prospectus
If you are interested in exhibiting only, please complete the Letter of Agreement.
Please DO NOT register as an attendee for the conference unless claiming CME credit.
Exhibit space is not confirmed until a representative is notified by a member of the mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development. Exhibitors do not have to register as attendees for the conference. Signed agreements will not be accepted via email.
To see the course fee, please log in or create an account
| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| General Session - All persons not Residents / Fellows | $400 |
| General Session - Residents / Fellows | $100 |
| Optional Cadaver Lab (limited space) | $100 |
The registration fee covers:
• Participation in lectures Friday and Saturday
• Breakfast, Snacks, and Lunches
• Spino-Plastic Textbook
• Certificate of attendance
CANCELLATION
Cancellations must be communicated in writing via email. For cancellations received before October 10th, the deposit paid will be refunded, minus cancellation fee of $75.00. After this term, no refund are allowed. The refund will be made at the end of the Congress.
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