ESPRAS Congress 2018

13th Quadrennial Congress of European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (ESPRAS)

Dear Colleagues,

The history of this event goes back to the sixties in the last century, when the first European Congress took place in Brighton UK, with John Watson as President working with a group of reputable pioneers and founders of our Specialty. Ever since, it has been organized as a quadrennial event with great success.

It is not only the largest in our continent but it has achieved fame and repute attracting colleagues not only from Europe, but also from all over the world. It is not only the high numbers of attendants, it is also the quality of the program with renowned keynote speakers, round-table and panel participants, Master Class organizers and so many others. Furthermore, it has been the arena for debates, deliberations and discussions on scientific issues needing clarifications, decisions and guidance for every day practice.

The European Congress claims to be the largest social event as well. Trainees, young and senior plastic surgeons, professors, pioneers, researchers and so many others who alone or with families have the opportunity to meet old friends and make new ones, enjoy the local culture and history, taste the food, visit interesting places and monuments and combine science with pleasure.

All of the above and more, will be happening again in the beautiful island of Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean. ESPRAS is proud to invite all plastic Surgeons from all over the World to participate in this fabulous event. I am sure that many of you once you have been to this 14th ESPRAS EUROPEAN CONGRESS will be able to say, as many in the past: I can only say I was there!

Prof. Andreas Yiacoumettis
ESPRAS President