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BAPRAS Congress 2026 - 80th Anniversary

Organised by the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
Dates2–4 Dec 2026
LocationLiverpool, United Kingdom
BAPRAS Congress 2026 marks the association’s 80th anniversary with a three-day plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery congress at The Spine in Liverpool, including oral papers, named lectures, microsurgery, facial palsy, robotics, skin cancer and trainee-relevant professional sessions.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 13 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingThree-day in-person congress in Liverpool with networking drinks, fellowship drinks,…View detail

Three-day in-person congress in Liverpool with networking drinks, fellowship drinks, affiliated events and BAPRAS 80th anniversary context.

Research ValueHigh: abstract submissions are reviewed for oral or ePoster presentation,…View detail

High: abstract submissions are reviewed for oral or ePoster presentation, with outcome notification stated for 21 August 2026 and multiple oral paper sessions now visible in the agenda.

Trainee RelevanceStrong for plastic surgery trainees: the agenda includes oral paper…View detail

Strong for plastic surgery trainees: the agenda includes oral paper blocks, portfolio pathway discussion, LED/SAS support, a Deanery Challenge, fellowship drinks and broad subspecialty sessions.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
BAPRAS 80th anniversary and specialty historyMicrosurgery and reconstructive innovationLower-limb reconstruction and roboticsFacial palsy and vascular anomaliesSkin cancer care and virtual MDTsTraining, portfolio pathway and LED/SAS supportOral papers and trainee research
09:00-09:15
Registration
Registration
09:15-09:30
Welcome
President’s Welcome
09:25-10:00
History
Opening Collection History talk
Martin Coady
10:00-10:40
Named lecture
McIndoe Lecture: Guinea Pigskeynote
Nicholas Walters
10:00-16:30
Theme session
Microsurgery
10:40-10:50
Session
RAMP
James Baden
11:30-11:40
Session
Spark project
11:50-12:00
International session
Ukrainian Surgeon
Roman Chornopyshchuk
12:00-12:10
Innovation
MedTech work
12:20-12:30
Global surgery
BFIRST
Tony Barabas
12:40-13:00
Research
Oral Papers
14:00-14:30
Named lecture
Mercian Lecturekeynote
14:30-14:42
Robotics
Designing and validating a robotic microsurgery programme: training, team and trials
Maxmillian Kockelhaus
14:30-14:45
Professional session
Portfolio pathway
Sarmad Tammy
14:30-15:30
Workshop
LED / SAS support workshop
14:54-15:06
Lower-limb reconstruction
Robotics and complex lower-limb reconstruction - hype vs reality
Marco Innocenti
15:15-15:30
Research
Oral Papers
15:30-16:10
Named lecture
Hunterian Lecture: The Virtual MDT: Using Novel Technologies to Transform Skin Cancer Carekeynote
Stephen Ali
16:50-17:15
Networking
Networking drinks / exhibition
17:15-18:00
Trainee session
Deanery Challenge
17:30-18:30
Networking
Fellowship Drinks
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
Keynote
NW
Nicholas Walters
McIndoe Lecture: Guinea Pigs
MC
Martin Coady
Opening Collection History talk
JB
James Baden
RAMP
RC
Roman Chornopyshchuk
Ukrainian Surgeon
TB
Tony Barabas
BFIRST
MK
Maxmillian Kockelhaus
Designing and validating a robotic microsurgery programme: training, team and trials
ST
Sarmad Tammy
Portfolio pathway
MI
Marco Innocenti
Robotics and complex lower-limb reconstruction - hype vs reality
Keynote
SA
Stephen Ali
Hunterian Lecture: The Virtual MDT: Using Novel Technologies to Transform Skin Cancer Care
OA
Omar Ahmed
Facial Palsy
PL
Patrik Lassus
TBA
CD
Christian Duncan
TBA
AbstractsClosed · 12 Jun 2026
Abstract submissions are closed
Deadline: 12 June 2026
What You Can Submit
free paperposteroralabstract
Submission Specifications
Deadline
12 June 2026
Case Style
Use sentence case, not block capitals.
Word Limit
Maximum 250 words for abstract content.
Fee To Submit
No fee for making a submission.
Figures Tables
No public figure or table allowance was visible in the rendered portal or embedded form configuration.
Review Process
All abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee.
Coauthor Fields
Co-author details include title, first name, last name, email, job title, hospital/institution, town/city, country, and whether each co-author is presenting.
Publication Outcome
No publication outcome was stated publicly.
Outcome Notification
Authors will be notified of abstract outcomes by 21 August 2026.
Presentation Formats
Submitters choose free paper or poster. The portal says abstracts will be considered for free paper OR poster presentation and that abstracts not selected for free paper presentation will not be considered for poster presentation.
Presenter Requirement
Accepted presenting authors must attend the conference and pay the registration fee that applies to them.
Recommended Structure
Aims, Method, Results, Conclusions. An introduction should not be included unless essential.
Bapras Funding Question
The form asks whether the research is supported by BAPRAS and includes an optional checkbox for BAPRAS bursary or funding linked to the abstract.
Required Submitter Fields
Submitter details include title, first name, last name, email, job title, contact number, hospital/institution, town/city, country, and whether the submitter is presenting.
Case Reports And Technique
If the submission is a case report or point of technique, state this in the title; Cvent advises it may be better submitted as a poster.
Categories & Recommended Topics
Aesthetic
Breast (aesthetic)
Breast (reconstruction)
Burns
Chest wall/trunk/pelvic reconstruction
Cleft lip and palate
Craniofacial/facial palsy
Ears
Education, training and assessment
Flap anatomy
Hand and Upper Limb
Head and Neck
History
Lower limb
Medicolegal and Ethical
Microsurgery
Military
Overseas/humanitarian
Patient Information/PROMS
Research/clinical trials
Sarcoma
Service provision
Skin malignancy
Technical innovation
Trauma
Urogenital
Vascular/Lymphatic
Wound Healing
Submission & registration deadlines1 tracked deadline
Abstract deadline5 Jun 2026Checked 4 Jun 2026
Closed
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Conference timeline3 key dates
12 Jun 2026
Abstract submission deadline
2 Dec 2026
Registration deadline
2 Dec 2026
Conference begins
Venue & travelThe Spine, Liverpool · Liverpool
City ContextLiverpool Knowledge Quarter; the source describes good road, rail and air links.
Pricing NoteFee amounts are not visible before the personal-information stage of the Cvent registration flow.
Venue DetailsThe Spine, 2 Paddington Village, Liverpool L7 3FA.
Registration StatusRegistration is open through Cvent; early-bird rates end 14 September 2026 at 23:59 and delegates may register until the day of the event.
MedicMess tips8 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Abstract submissions close on 12 June 2026.
  • Abstract content must not exceed 250 words and should use sentence case.
  • Recommended abstract headings are Aims, Method, Results and Conclusions; include an introduction only if essential.
  • Case reports or points of technique should be stated in the title and may be better submitted as posters.
  • Submitters choose free paper or poster; abstracts not selected for free paper are not considered for poster presentation according to the portal wording.
  • Authors will be notified of abstract outcomes by 21 August 2026.
  • Accepted presenting authors must attend and pay the applicable registration fee.
  • Early-bird registration rates end at 23:59 on 14 September 2026.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

BAPRAS Congress 2026 runs from 2 to 4 December 2026 at The Spine in Liverpool. The current Cvent congress site carries a real agenda, with President’s Welcome and BAPRAS Collection history sessions, the McIndoe, Mercian, Potter and Hunterian lectures, oral paper blocks, microsurgery, robotics in complex lower-limb reconstruction, facial palsy, vascular anomalies, skin cancer care, women in plastic surgery, portfolio pathway and LED/SAS support content. The abstract portal now gives fuller submission rules: the deadline is 12 June 2026, abstract content must not exceed 250 words, sentence case is requested, and the recommended headings are Aims, Method, Results and Conclusions, without an introduction unless essential. Case reports and points of technique should be stated in the title and may be better suited to poster submission. Submitters choose free paper or poster, and all abstracts are reviewed by the Scientific Committee; outcome notification is stated for 21 August 2026. Registration is open through Cvent, early-bird rates end at 23:59 on 14 September 2026, and delegates may register until the day of the event. Fee amounts remain hidden behind the personal-information stage of Cvent registration.

Frequently asked
When is BAPRAS Congress 2026 - 80th Anniversary?
BAPRAS Congress 2026 - 80th Anniversary takes place 2–4 Dec 2026 in The Spine, Liverpool, Liverpool.
Where is BAPRAS Congress 2026 - 80th Anniversary held?
BAPRAS Congress 2026 - 80th Anniversary is held at The Spine, Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
What is the abstract submission deadline for BAPRAS Congress 2026 - 80th Anniversary?
The abstract submission deadline for BAPRAS Congress 2026 - 80th Anniversary (12 Jun 2026) has passed.
When does registration close for BAPRAS Congress 2026 - 80th Anniversary?
Registration closes on 2 Dec 2026.
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