Hodeida:The Eighth Scientific Conference on Plastic, Reconstructive and Burns Surgery has concluded in Hodeida, marking a significant milestone with the adoption of a new specialized medical protocol. This protocol aims to serve as a national guideline to standardize medical practices and enhance the quality of treatment in the fields of burn care, plastic surgery, and reconstructive services.
According to Yemen News Agency, the two-day event was organized by the Yemeni Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burns Surgeons in collaboration with the National Center for Burns and Cosmetic Treatment and Al-Thawra General Hospital in Hodeida. It featured approximately 30 research papers and specialized lectures, bringing together a diverse group of professionals, including doctors, surgeons, researchers, specialists, nurses, and academics from across Yemen. The conference was held under the theme "Toward Safe and Sustainable Plastic Surgery."
Discussions at the conference revolved around the latest treatment techniques in plastic, reconstructive, and burns surgery, along with topics related to intensive care, microsurgery, clinical nutrition, and rehabilitation. The closing statement emphasized the importance of patient safety, rights, and dignity, advocating for updated national treatment guidelines and stricter professional standards for clinics and hospitals.
The conference recommendations also highlighted the need for an integrated burn-care system, which includes emergency treatment, infection prevention, surgery, rehabilitation, and psychological support. Additionally, it called for public awareness campaigns focused on burn prevention and first aid. Participants stressed the establishment of specialized referral centers in various provinces and the formation of a committee to monitor the implementation of the conference's recommendations.
