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Course Information

Cleveland Clinic Endoscopic Nipple Sparing Mastectomy (ENSM), Axillary Surgery & Reconstruction: Hands-On Cadaver Workship

Overview

This is a first-of-its-kind educational program focused on advancing minimally invasive and endoscopic breast surgery techniques. This highly specialized course is designed for breast and plastic surgeons seeking hands-on training in advanced endoscopic mastectomy procedures and reconstruction techniques, taught by internationally and nationally recognized leaders in the field. The program will provide a unique opportunity for surgeons to gain direct cadaver-based experience while learning the latest innovations shaping the future of breast surgery.

By Participating, You Will Be Able To:

  • Discuss indications and patient selection for endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy (ENSM).
  • Review advanced techniques in axillary surgery.
  • Describe reconstructive options following minimally invasive mastectomy.
  • Identify key steps and technical considerations in endoscopic breast surgery procedures.
  • Gain hands-on experience with cadaver-based surgical techniques to enhance procedural skills.

Who Should Attend?

Breast Surgeons
Plastic Surgeons

Faculty

Activity Director

Stephanie Valente, DO
Director Western Region Breast & Fairview Hospital Breast Programs
Director Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship
Department of Breast Surgery
Cleveland Clinic

Faculty

Paula Escobar, MD
Surgical Breast Oncologist
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Cleveland Clinic

Risal Djohan, MD
Plastic Surgery
Cleveland Clinic

Andrew Fenton, MD
General Surgery
Cleveland Clinic

Giada Pozzi, MD
Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
IRCCS FPO

Guillermo Peralta, MD
La Colonia Medical Center

Donald Harvey, MD
Plastic Surgery
Cleveland Clinic

Mary Murray, MD
Breast Surgical Oncology
Cleveland Clinic

Amanda Mendiola, MD
Breast Surgical Oncology
Cleveland Clinic

Gavin McGrath, MD
General Surgery
Cleveland Clinic

Lidia Blay, MD
Breast Surgery
Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol

Hassan Masoudpour, MD
Breast Surgical Oncology
Cleveland Clinic

Al-Hilli Zahraa, MD
Breast Surgical Oncology
Cleveland Clinic

Gary Schwartz, MD
Hematology Oncology
Cleveland Clinic

Agenda


August 8, 2026
All times in Eastern Time
7:30 am
 Registration / Continental Breakfast
7:45 – 8:00 am
 Welcome / Introductions / Course Overview
Activity Directors: Escobar/Valente/Fenton/Djohan
8:00 – 8:10 am
 Rationale of Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery
Presenter: Stephanie Valente, DO
8:10 – 8:30 am
 Clinical Evidence of Endoscopic Nipple Sparing Mastectomy (ENSM)
Presenter: Giada Pozzi, MD
8:30 – 8:40 am
 Patient Selection for ENSM
Presenter: Guillermo Peralta, MD
8:40 – 9:00 am
 ENSM Technique
Presenter: Giada Pozzi, MD
9:00-9:10 am
 ENSM for the Breast Surgeon – Going from Open to Endoscopic: The Learning Curve
Presenter: Paula Escobar, MD
9:10-9:20 am
 ENSM for the General Surgeon – Laparoscopic to Endoscopic: Tips and Tricks of single port surgery
Presenter: Andrew Fenton, MD
9:20 – 9:35 am
 Breast Reconstruction After Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery (Tissue Expander and Flap Perfusion)
Presenter: DJ Harvey, MD
9:35 – 9:50 am
 Breast Reconstruction (Direct Implant and Neurotization)
Presenter: Risal Djohan, MD
9:50 – 10:10 am
 Break (Exhibitors)
10:10 am – 11:30 pm
 MORNING HANDS-ON (In SIM CENTER)
10:10:10:20
 Patient Positioning – Workshop
Presenter: Mary Murray, MD
10:20-10:30
 Incision Planning, Port Placement - Workshop
Presenter: Amanda Mendiola, MD
10:30-10:40 am
 Review of Endoscopic Tower, Insufflation and Energy Options- Workshop
Presenter: Gavin McGrath, MD
10:40-11:50 am
 Laparoscopic/Endoscopic OR setup-workshop
Presenter Guillermo Peralta, MD
11:50-11:30 am
 Laparoscopic/Endoscopic Trainer Box and Breast Skills- Workshop
Presenters: Drs. Fenton, Valente, Escobar, Djohan, McGrath, Masoudpour, Peralta, Pozzi
11:30-12:30
 LUNCH
TALK: Partnering with Industry for Innovation (Applied Medical)
12:30-3:30
 HANDS-ON ENSM CADAVER LAB
Faculty: Drs. Pozzi, Peralta, Valente, Escobar, Fenton, Djohan, McGrath, Masoudpour, Murray, Mendiola, DJ Harvey, G Schwartz
  • GelPort Placement
  • Instruments/Set up
  • ENSM Steps and performance
  • Reconstruction
  • Exhibitor Stations in Lab
3:30-3:50
 BREAK (Exhibitors) /Change
3:50-4:10 pm
 Lab Debrief (ENSM Steps, Tips and Tricks)
Presenter: Guillermo Peralta, MD
4:10 – 4:20 pm
 Management of complications
Presenter: Giada Pozzi, MD
4:20-4:40- pm
 Endoscopic Axillary Surgery (ICG)
Presenter: Lidia Blay, MD
4:40– 4:50 pm
 Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery Frontier
Presenter: Hassan Masoudpour, MD
5:00 -5:15 pm
 Implementation of ENSM
Presenter: Paula Escobar, MD
5:15 – 5:20 pm
 AdjournPresenter: Al-Hilli Zahraa, MD

General Information

Information

For further information about this activity, contact Katie Zaller at 216-470-6273 or [email protected] OR Annie Ayers at 216-554-0994 or [email protected]

Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus - Simulation Center
Cleveland, Ohio United States

Hotel Accommodations

A limited block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown Hotel only until 5:00 PM (Eastern Time), on July 6, 2026

To make your reservations, either click the button below or contact the hotel at (216) 413-5000 and identify yourself as an attendee for the Breast Cancer Summit for special rates of $219, plus tax.

Parking

Visitor parking is available at the P1 – Parking Garage located at 1954 E. 93rd Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44106

Accreditation

This activity is not accredited.

Americans with Disabilities Act

The Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education fully intends to comply with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need assistance, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the activity.

Health and Safety Information

All applicable Centers for Disease Control (CDC), state, and local safety protocols will be enforced for this event. As participants are responsible for their own health choices, the use of masks by all participants at this event is optional.

Registration


Category Registration Rate
Physician $1,000
Resident/Fellow $1,000
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Registration and Cancellation

In case of cancellation, a full refund will be made if canceled by July 7, 2026. After July 7, 2026, a $50 cancellation fee will be deducted from your refund. Email notification of your cancellation by July 7, 2026, is required to process your refund. No refunds will be issued after August 1, 2026.

For questions about registration or cancellation, email us at [email protected] or call 216.448.8710.

Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel, postpone or modify an activity type at our sole discretion. In the event that this occurs, any registration fee(s) paid will be refunded. Be advised that Cleveland Clinic is not responsible for related costs including airline tickets, hotel costs, or any similar fee penalties incurred as a result of any Activity cancellations or changes.

Exhibit at this Event

To purchase one of the below options, click the ‘Reserve’ button. Please Note: Our exhibitor registration system was recently updated. You will need to login with your exhibitor account to proceed with your selections. If this is your first time registering as an exhibitor, you will need to create a new account to proceed.

Silver - $5,000

Deadline for Order Commitment: July 31, 2026

Package Includes:

  • Recognition as a Silver Level Exhibitor (acknowledgement on slides and/or signage)
    • 1 Day of exhibit space during the course
    • Table Setup: 1 Table, Chairs
    • Exhibit Location:  Assigned
  • Additional exhibitor fees (standard electric, power strip) may be incurred
    • 2 exhibitor badges (provides admission to the education program as a silent observer* And complimentary breakfast, lunch, and refreshments.)
      * To claim CE credit, you must register as a participant for an additional fee.
  • Roster of Consenting Attendees (Name, City, State) and statistics

 

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