33. European Course of Plastic Surgery

11-13 November 2026 - Utrecht, The Netherlands

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the Organising Committee, I am honoured to invite you to the 33rd European Course in Plastic Surgery. This is a comprehensive teaching course covering the entire field of plastic, reconstructive, aesthetic, and hand surgery in three days.

This yearly course is specifically designed for trainees and young plastic surgeons.

The event will take place in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on 11–13 November 2026.

The program offers an unparalleled opportunity for learning through up-to-date lectures on the state of the art by renowned speakers and engaging discussions covering the broadest spectrum of topics in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery.

The lectures are tailored to provide young professionals with essential skills and knowledge, preparing them to tackle real-world challenges and to stay ahead of emerging trends in the field.

 

Join us for an educational experience that goes beyond theory, where you will not only learn from renowned experts but also have the chance to network with peers and mentors, fostering long-lasting professional relationships.

Utrecht is a vibrant university town. It has a beautifully preserved historic city centre. Utrecht can easily be reached by car or public transport. The city has excellent railway connections, and it takes only 35 minutes by train from Schiphol Airport.

See you in Utrecht!



Aebele Mink van der Molen
Emeritus professor in Plastic Surgery
On behalf of the organizing Committee

Organizing Committee

Aebele Mink van der Molen

J Henk Coert

Mike Rüttermann

Paul van Zuijlen

Endorsed by


Program

The speaker lineup is updated regularly upon confirmation.

Wednesday, 11 November 2026

08:00-10:20S01 Principles of Plastic Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgery 1
PRAS I
08:00-08:20Opening
08:20-08:40PRAS History
08:40-09:00PRAS Basic Principles
09:00-09:20Wound Healing
09:20-09:40Methods for wound closure / reconstructive ladder
09:40-10:00Basic principles of grafts
10:00-10:20Local Flaps
10:40-13:00S02 Principles of Plastic Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgery 2
PRAS II
10:40-11:00Tissue expansion
11:00-11:20Principles of Microsurgery
11:20-11:40Regenerative medicine and tissue Engineering
11:40-12:00Management of severe soft tissue infections including necrotizing fasciitis and gas gangrene
12:00-12:20Management of chronic wounds including pressure sores
12:20-12:40Principles of local, regional and basic general anesthesia for plastic Surgery
12:40-13:00Imaging (Ultrasound, CT, MRi, Biopsy etc)
14:00-16:20S03 Burns and Skin Tumours
14:00-14:20Beyond Technique: The Importance of Non-Technical Skills in Plastic Surgery
14:20-14:40Dermatology for Plastic Surgeons
14:40-15:00Non-melanoma skin malignancies
15:00-15:20Melanoma
15:20-15:40Pathophysiology of thermal, chemical, electrical and radiation burns
15:40-16:00Primary Treatment of burns
16:00-16:20Burns treatment of sequalae and reconstruction
16:40-18:40S04 Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
16:40-17:00Breast cancer: Epidemiology and oncologic principles of breast cancer treatment
17:00-17:20Conserving and Oncoplastic procedures in breast cancer treatment
17:20-17:40Mastectomies
17:40-18:00Breast reconstruction with expanders and implants
18:00-18:20Breast reconstruction with autologous tissues
18:20-18:40New Trends in Breast Reconstruction

Thursday, 12 November 2026

08:00-10:20S05 Hand and Upper Limb Surgery 1
08:00-08:20Examination of the hand and upper limb
08:20-08:40Flexor tendon injuries
08:40-09:00Extensor tenson injuries
09:00-09:20Fractures in the hand
09:20-09:40Replantation
09:40-10:00Local flaps in reconstruction of the fingers, hand and upper limb
10:00-10:20Osteoarthritis of the hand (CMC1)
10:40-13:00S06 Hand and Upper Limb Surgery 2
10:40-11:00Dupuytren’s disease
11:00-11:20Compressive neuropathies of the upper extremity
11:20-11:40Nerve and plexus brachialis injuries and reconstruction
11:40-12:00Nerve transfers and TMR
12:00-12:20Tendon transfers
12:20-12:40Congenital Hand
12:40-13:00Cerebral palsy and spasticity
14:00-16:20S07 Pediatric / Congenital
14:00-14:20Hand Therapy
14:20-14:40Craniofacial malformations and syndromes
14:40-15:00Cleft Lip repair
15:00-15:20Cleft palate repair and VPI
15:20-15:40Congenital Upper Limb Malformations
15:40-16:00Hemangiomas and vascular malformations
16:00-16:20Complex reconstruction and special considerations in children
16:40-18:40S08 Pelvis and Lower Limb Surgery / Varia
16:40-17:00Reconstruction of defects of the Pelvis
17:00-17:20Reconstruction of the genital area and perineum
17:20-17:40Lower limb reconstruction
17:40-18:00Foot Reconstruction
18:00-18:20Sarcoma treatment and reconstruction
18:20-18:40Surgery for lymphoedema

Friday, 13 November 2026

08:00-10:20S09 Head and Neck / Craniofacial
08:00-08:20Craniofacial Trauma
08:20-08:40Malignancies of the head and neck and treatment
08:40-09:00Reconstruction of the maxilla and middle part of the face
09:00-09:20Reconstruction of the mandible and lower part of the face
09:20-09:40Orthognathic Surgery
09:40-10:00Facial Palsy
10:00-10:20Eyelid reconstruction and correction of ptosis
10:40-13:00S10 Varia and Aesthetic Surgery 1
10:40-11:00Reconstruction of thoracic defects
11:00-11:20Reconstruction of abdominal wall defects
11:20-11:40War wounds and reconstruction
11:40-12:00Facelift
12:00-12:20Fillers
12:20-12:40Brow lift and blepharoplasty
12:40-13:00Necklift
14:00-16:20S11 Aesthetic Surgery 2
14:00-14:20Rhinoplasty
14:20-14:40Non-surgical and minimally invasive procedures on the face
14:40-15:00Complications of aesthetic procedures in the head and neck area
15:00-15:20Liposuction, Lipofilling and Body Contouring
15:20-15:40Abdominoplasty
15:40-16:00Post bariatric (deflated body) contouring surgery
16:00-16:20Gynecomastia ethiology and treatment
16:40-18:40S12 Aesthetic Surgery 3
16:40-17:00Breast reduction and mastopexy
17:00-17:20Breast augmentation
17:20-17:40Update on BIA-ALCL
17:40-18:00Treatment of breast asymmetries
18:00-18:20Gender reassignment surgery
18:20-18:40Aesthetic procedures in the female and male genital area
18:40-19:00S13 Closing of the Course
18:40-19:00Closing Remarks

Registration

Early Bird

Available until 1 September 2026 (23:59 CET)

€550

Standard

From 1 September 2026

€650

Course dinner

Organizers invite attendees to a Course Dinner that will take place 12 November 2026 20:00. Ticket: EUR 50/person

Location and more details will be announced later.

Registration fees include

  • Attendance to all scientific sessions & exhibition
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Coffee breaks
  • Lunches


Payment

All payments should be made in EUR.


Payment by credit card

The online registration platform is a secure site. Payment by credit card is highly recommended as the registration can be confirmed immediately. Major credit cards (American Express, VISA and MasterCard) are accepted. Please enter all relevant information on the registration form. Upon completion of the online registration process, you will receive an invoice / receipt by email.


Payment by bank transfer

All payments should be made in EUR and sent to Congressworks Llp to below bank account. Payments should be made free of all bank charges and commissions.
Payments by bank transfer are accepted till 2 November 2026.

Account holder:Congressworks Llp.
IBAN:BE21 9672 4500 6303
SWIFT/BIC code:TRWIBEB1XXX
Bank:Wise, Avenue Louise 54, Room S52 Brussels, B-1050 Belgium
Bank charges:Kindly instruct your bank that all charges are at your expenses as your registration is only confirmed once the registration fees have been received in full. If less fees arrive you will be asked to pay the balance due at the registration desk.
Remarks:Indicate your name and "26ECPS" on your payment order form.

Please make sure to transfer the registration fees to this bank account within a week after you have registered.


Payment receipts

A taxable invoice/receipt will be issued on all incoming payments. Invoices will be prepared for the customer name indicated on the registration form. Please note that the Registration Secretariat is not able to modify the customer name on issued invoices so please take care of the right billing address when you fill in the registration form.


Invitation letter for visa application

All delegates requiring a letter of invitation for visa application purposes may request this letter in email from the Registration Secretariat. We will not be able to issue any letter of invitation without receiving the registration and the payment of the required registration fees. Please note that the organizers will not be able to contact or intervene with any Embassy or Consulate office on behalf of a delegate.


Cancellation and Refund Policy


  1. General
  2. These terms apply to all registrations for the 33. European Course of Plastic Surgery, taking place on 11-13 November 2026 in Utrecht, The Netherlands. By completing a registration, the participant accepts this cancellation and refund policy. Organizer of the event is Asszisztencia Kft. (Szent Istvan krt 7., H-1055 Budapest, Hungary). Registration is processed on behalf of Asszisztencia Kft. by Congressworks Llp. (71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9JQ London, United Kingdom).


  3. Main Rules
    1. Written cancellations received by the Registration Office on or before 11 October 2026 23:59 CET (the Deadline) will receive a refund equal to 80% of the fees paid.
    2. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after the Deadline.
    3. All cancellations must be sent in writing to info@plasticsurgerycourse.com and must include:
      • Full name of the registrant
      • Registration reference/invoice number
      • Reason for cancellation (optional)
      • Bank account details (account name, IBAN, SWIFT/BIC code) if refund not possible via original payment method
    4. Refunds will be processed after the event and paid within 6–8 weeks of the event end date via original payment method. If original method is not possible a bank remittance will be made. Any bank, transfer, or credit card charges will be deducted from the refunded amount.
    5. In exceptional cases the Registration Office may offer a credit equivalent to the paid registration fee (minus the administrative fee) instead of a refund. This credit can be applied to registration for a future events organized by the same society within two years. Credit is non-transferable to other persons and cannot be exchanged for cash.

  4. Transfers and Name Changes
    1. A registration may be transferred to a colleague if requested in writing before the Deadline.
    2. A handling fee of EUR 30 will apply.
    3. After the Deadline, transfers are not permitted unless explicitly approved in writing by the Organizer.

  5. Change of Registration Type (Onsite ↔ Virtual)
    1. If the event offers both onsite and virtual participation, a change is possible before the Deadline; fee differences will be handled according to the above policy.
    2. After the Deadline, no changes are permitted.

  6. Group Registrations
    1. Cancellations for group registrations must be submitted by the group booker.
    2. Each cancelled delegate is subject to the same refund rules as individual registrations.
    3. The group broker is responsible to inform group members about the status of their orders.

  7. Special Circumstances
    1. Visa refusal: If an official visa refusal is received before the Deadline an 80% refund (minus bank charges) or credit may be issued. After the Deadline, no refund is granted, but a credit may be considered at the Organizer’s discretion.
    2. Illness or medical emergencies: Refunds after the Deadline are generally not possible. Exception requests with valid medical documentation may be reviewed case-by-case and are subject to an administration fee of EUR 30. Decisions rest solely with the Organizer.

  8. Force Majeure and Travel Disruptions
    1. The Organizer is not responsible for loss, damage, or additional costs incurred due to travel disruptions beyond its control, including but not limited to:
      • wars, armed conflicts, or terrorist acts,
      • government restrictions or border closures,
      • airline or airport closures, flight cancellations or delays,
      • natural disasters (volcanic ash clouds, earthquakes, floods, storms),
      • pandemics, epidemics, or public health emergencies,
      • strikes, lockouts, or labor disputes.
    2. If the congress proceeds as planned, no refunds will be granted for delegates unable to attend due to such disruptions. Participants are strongly advised to obtain comprehensive travel insurance.
    3. If the Organizer cancels, postpones, or significantly alters the congress due to force majeure, liability is limited to a refund of registration fees paid minus reasonable administrative costs, or issuance of a credit for a future event. The Organizer accepts no responsibility for travel, accommodation, or other costs.

  9. Complimentary and Discount Registrations
    1. Complimentary registrations are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
    2. Registrations with discounts will be refunded pro-rata according to the general cancellation rules.

  10. Fraud, Chargebacks, and Misconduct
    1. Refunds are subject to verification of original payment.
    2. The Organizer reserves the right to cancel registrations without refund in cases of fraud, chargeback, or gross misconduct.

  11. Contact
  12. Registration Office: Congressworks Llp. on behalf of Asszisztencia Kft.
    Email: info@plasticsurgerycourse.com


Venue

Utrecht Library

The Former Utrecht Main Post Office Building
Neude 11, 3511 AJ, Utrecht, the Netherlands

The Former Utrecht Main Post Office, located on the Neude square, is an architectural masterpiece of the Amsterdam School style. Completed in 1924, it served as the heartbeat of Dutch communications for nearly 90 years. The building is famous for its breathtaking central hall, featuring an 18-meter-high parabolic arched ceiling made of yellow glazed bricks.

 

 
 

In 2011, it became the last independent post office in the Netherlands to close its doors. After a major renovation, it reopened in 2020 as a massive multifunctional cultural hub known as Post Utrecht. Today, the building is one of the most vibrant public spaces in the city

Travelling to The Netherlands

Most international visitors arrive via Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam.

Travelling to Utrecht

From Schiphol Airport, there are several convenient options to reach Utrecht:

By Train (Recommended)

Duration: ~30 minutes (direct from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraal) Frequency: Every 10-15 minutes (6 AM – 12 AM) Cost: ~€10 Tickets: Available at the airport train station

Travelling within Utrecht
The venue is centrally located in Utrecht and easily accessible by:

On Foot or By Bike: Distance from Utrecht Centraal cca 8-minute walk

By Bus: Frequent connections between Utrecht Centraal, the venue, and various city areas. Nearest bus stop: Neude, located right next to the venue

Accommodations: Most hotels in the city center are within a 10-minute walk


Industry & Partners

Explore the latest medical technologies in our exhibition hall.

We warmly invite you to become a sponsor of the upcoming 33rd European Course of Plastic Surgery — a unique educational event dedicated to shaping the next generation of leaders in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. Join us in supporting high-quality education and innovation in plastic surgery.

Contact us to learn more about the available sponsorship opportunities.