KUWAIT CITY, May 27: The second Kuwait Conference on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery marks a strategic milestone in reinforcing Kuwait’s regional and international leadership in the field, said Dr. Mohammad Khalaf, Head of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department at Al-Babtain Burns and Plastic Surgery Center.

In a press statement on Tuesday, Dr. Khalaf, who also serves as chairman of the conference, emphasized that the event reflects the Ministry of Health’s commitment to advancing healthcare quality and fostering the development of national medical talent.

The conference will commence on Thursday under the patronage of Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi, and in collaboration with the Kuwait Surgeons Association. The gathering will feature international participation and focus on the latest advancements in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

This year’s event will also include the inaugural conferences of both the Facial Surgery Association and the Microscopic Surgery Association, a move that Dr. Khalaf said enhances scientific integration and broadens the scope of specialties represented.

A key objective of the conference, he added, is to facilitate the exchange of expertise among leading surgeons from Kuwait and across the globe, with a particular focus on the treatment of congenital deformities and complex surgical cases—efforts that are expected to improve the quality of medical care.

The scientific program will feature five specialized workshops covering areas such as maxillofacial surgery, microsurgical reconstruction, head and neck deformities, as well as breast and body reconstruction.

Dr. Khalaf noted the participation of various medical specialties, including dermatology, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, urology, and anesthesia, reflecting the comprehensive nature of the conference.

The event will include advanced scientific lectures delivered by experts from over 10 countries, live surgical demonstrations, and presentations of cutting-edge research.

The speaker lineup includes 15 international experts, 19 speakers from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and 17 prominent local surgeons from Kuwait.

Dr. Khalaf concluded by describing the conference as a vital platform for training the next generation of Kuwaiti surgeons and strengthening academic ties with leading global universities and medical centers, in alignment with Kuwait’s national vision for the advancement of specialized medical education and training.