Saleh Mohebbi
Dr Saleh Mohebbi, MD, PhD, MRCS, FEBORL is a consultant ENT and head & neck surgeon with over 18 years of academic and clinical experience specializing in head and neck surgery. He holds a faculty position at Iran University of Medical Science, where he leads surgical care and training in head and neck oncology and salivary gland diseases. Dr. Mohebbi has performed more than 1,000 parotid surgeries, spanning benign and malignant pathologies, and is widely recognized for his expertise in complex facial nerve preservation and reconstruction. His clinical work is complemented by ongoing research and numerous publications in the field of ENT/ head and neck cancer surgery. As a passionate educator, he regularly teaches residents, fellows, and peers through lectures, workshops, and surgical courses.
Sessions
Parotid surgery remains one of the most delicate procedures in head and neck oncology, with significant functional and aesthetic considerations. Based on experience with over 1000 parotidectomy cases, this instruction course aims to provide practical knowledge, surgical techniques, and real-world strategies for managing both routine and complex parotid tumors.
the course will highlight:
preoperative evaluation and imaging pearls
surgical approaches tailored to tumor location
facial nerve preservation strategies
management of deep lobe tumors
revision and redo parotidectomy
management of complications
parotidectomy for malignant tumors
aesthetic considerations in parotid surgery
case-based discussions with tips and pitfalls
Scalp Reshaping Scalp Reshaping Scalp Reshaping
Mohs micrographic surgery provides complete microscopic margin assessment while maximizing preservation of healthy tissue. However, the resulting nasal defects can be particularly challenging because of the nose’s central facial position, complex three-dimensional anatomy, variable skin thickness, limited tissue mobility, and essential role in airway function.
This presentation offers a practical, defect-oriented approach to reconstruction of nasal cutaneous defects following Mohs surgery. Reconstructive planning will be discussed according to defect size, depth, involved aesthetic subunit, skin characteristics, patient-related factors, and the need to preserve nasal contour and function. The reconstructive ladder—including secondary intention healing, primary closure, skin grafting, and local or regional flaps—will be reviewed with emphasis on appropriate patient and technique selection.
The presentation will focus on commonly used options for the nasal dorsum, sidewall, tip, and ala, including the dorsal nasal, bilobed, island pedicle, melolabial, and paramedian forehead flaps. Their indications, vascular basis, advantages, limitations, and potential complications will be illustrated through clinical cases. Full-thickness defects will be addressed using the three-layer principle: restoration of internal lining, structural support, and external skin cover.
By the end of the session, participants should be able to assess nasal defects systematically, select an appropriate reconstructive option based on defect and patient characteristics, recognize the principal advantages and limitations of commonly used flaps, and apply aesthetic subunit and functional principles to optimize outcomes.