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RCS England response to latest NHS waiting times data
The latest NHS consultant-led referral-to-treatment data shows that the total waiting list increased by 6,002 in October 2025, reaching 7.3 million. Analysis reveals the percentage of patients who began treatment within 18 weeks slightly decreased to 61.7%, indicating minimal progress...New guidance demands robust training and governance as robotic surgery rolls out across NHS hospitals
The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England) has issued new guidance urging NHS Trusts to strengthen training and tighten governance for surgeons performing robotic procedures, amid growing use of the technology in operating theatres. The recommendations come as...
ISBI practice guidelines for burn care
Practice guidelines (PGs) for burn care were first published in 2001 with multiple updates from the American Burn Association (ABA) on specific areas of burn care including resuscitation, electrical injury, pain management and venous thromboembolism prophylaxis. Significantly, previous guidelines have...OPINION - Who should decide the qualification to do cosmetic surgery?
In my opinion – certainly not the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS), if the new requirements in their Cosmetic Surgery Certification Scheme are read correctly, because self-certification without a formal training assessment and formal examination is meaningless. The...
Plastic surgery trainees’ exposure to cosmetic surgery during training
Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery training and is required in order to CCT. However, the training opportunities in UK are limited. The current operative requirements for plastic surgery trainees are 100 procedures during specialist training, either...Cosmetic Surgery Certification Scheme – looking into the future of regulation, quality and safety in cosmetic practice
With plans underway to extend the cosmetic surgery certification scheme to all surgeons performing cosmetic surgery, we share the views of the RCS, BAAPS and BAPRAS. The Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) along with its partners in the Surgical Specialty...
Evaluation of lateral crural steal
Many techniques to increase nasal tip projection and rotation have been described. The lateral crural steal (LCS) technique appears to be suitable for patients who have an under-rotation associated with poor projection of the nasal tip. The objective of the...Training of Aesthetic Surgery: a statement from the UKAAPS President
The UK Association of Plastic Surgeons (UKAAPS) is delighted to support PMFA News and recognises the niche it holds in the education and dissemination of information about plastic surgery to surgeons, patients, regulators, facilitators, media and the general public. As...iPRAS Reconstructing the Stereotype
We are thrilled to invite you to partner with the upcoming RTS Conference, where innovation meets transformation in the realm of plastic surgery. This year's theme, 'Transformation,' aims to push the boundaries of conventional discourse within the field, offering attendees...
