🩺 The PartBreCon-Pro Study: Improving outcomes in breast reconstruction How can we better understand surgical outcomes and patient experiences following partial breast reconstruction? Led by Amit Agrawal and the Breast Consortium (BreCon Collaborative), the international PartBreCon-Pro study aims to establish performance standards for chest wall perforator flap reconstruction. The study will assess surgical and oncological outcomes, radiotherapy practices and patient-reported outcomes to help inform future breast cancer care. 🌍 The study is actively recruiting centres internationally, with eligible surgical teams invited to participate. 🔗 Read more about the study and how to get involved: bjsacademy.com/bjs-academy/s… #BJSAcademy #BreastSurgery #BreastCancer #SurgicalResearch

🩺 The retiring surgeon: When is it time to step back? How do surgeons navigate the later stages of their careers? And does retirement have to mean leaving surgery behind entirely? In the latest View from the Dark Side, Paul McCoubrie takes a characteristically humorous look at ageing, changing professional priorities and the growing flexibility available to surgeons approaching retirement. From stepping away from on-call duties to embracing teaching, mentoring and new roles, he explores why winding down need not mean stopping altogether. 🔗 Read the full article: bjsacademy.com/bjs-academy/s… #BJSAcademy #Surgery #SurgicalCareers