FCPANP25 Surgical Workshop

Tristan Hasbargen, PA-C, delivered an engaging and highly practical workshop and lecture on essential surgical dermatology skills, guiding attendees through biopsy techniques, scalpel and suture selection, incision and drainage tips, excision methods, and suturing approaches with a focus on avoiding common pitfalls and maximizing clinical success. Through clear, step-by-step diagrams and real-case visuals, he demystified punch sizes, suture types, and flap techniques—including advancement, rotation, and transposition flaps—offering not just the "how," but the "why" behind each choice. Attendees walked away with a toolkit of surgical pearls, visual demonstrations, and a deeper understanding of when and how to apply these skills for optimal outcomes.