Webinar Overview
Infrared thermography (IRT) offers plastic and reconstructive surgeons a unique, contact-free imaging solution for both planning and monitoring flap procedures. By visualizing temperature variations that correlate with blood perfusion, IRT provides surgeons with immediate insight into vascular integrity, tissue viability, and potential ischemic risks.
This webinar will provide an in-depth look at:
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The role of IRT in preoperative perforator mapping
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The use of real-time intraoperative monitoring to guide flap transfer
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Postoperative perfusion assessment to detect complications early
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Comparative advantages of IRT over traditional methods such as Doppler ultrasound and indocyanine green angiography
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Practical implementation tips and clinical case demonstrations
Watch the full session to see how infrared thermography improves flap procedures and explore FOTRIC’s latest R&D thermal cameras and applications.
Introduction
Infrared thermography (IRT) is a non-invasive, real-time imaging technique that has gained increasing attention in reconstructive surgery, particularly in flap procedures. This webinar will explore its clinical applications in two key areas: preoperative perforator mapping and intra/postoperative perfusion monitoring.
Discover how IRT enables rapid and accurate localization of perforator vessels, facilitating optimal surgical design and flap strategy. Additionally, it serves as a reliable tool for assessing flap viability and detecting perfusion-related complications early. Practical implementation, advantages over conventional methods, and real clinical case examples will be discussed to illustrate how IRT contributes to improving surgical outcomes.
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Preoperative Perforator Mapping: Rapid, non-invasive localization of perforators using IRT.
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Surgical Strategy Guidance: Optimize flap design and operative approach.
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Flap Perfusion Monitoring: Real-time assessment of blood flow and early detection of ischemia.
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Clinical Advantages: Improve accuracy, reduce operative time, and enhance flap survival.
Speaker
Neo Xiao, Ph.D.
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital,
Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
Dr. Neo Xiao specializes in microsurgery and reconstructive procedures with a focus on perforator flap design and postoperative monitoring technologies. His research explores the integration of infrared thermography and digital imaging tools to improve intraoperative decision-making and postoperative outcomes. Dr. Xiao’s clinical experience and ongoing studies have demonstrated the reliability of IRT as an accessible and effective tool for modern reconstructive surgery.
Webinar Recording
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Original broadcast date:November 19th, 2025 | 06:00–07:00 PST | 09:00–10:00 EST | 15:00–16:00 CET
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Duration:42 minutes
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