Updates in diagnosis and management of cutaneous melanoma

Learning outcomes

• Identify the surgical and non-surgical updates in diagnosing and managing melanoma in-situ
• Describe the role of systemic treatments for melanoma and how this is changing the surgical paradigm of melanoma management

Biography

Dr Shiba Sinha is an Australian and British trained specialist plastic surgeon with a sub speciality interest in breast reconstruction, skin cancers and aesthetic breast and body surgery. Dr Sinha obtained her medical degree and a BSc in Clinical Sciences from the University of Leeds.

Dr Sinha completed her plastic surgery training through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2020. She was selected to undergo a sub speciality fellowship in microsurgical breast reconstruction at Queen Victoria Hospital, UK which is one of the largest centres in Europe for breast reconstruction. Dr Sinha has published and presented internationally in the fields of breast reconstruction and skin cancer. Her current research interests focus on patient reported outcome measures and enhanced recovery pathways in breast surgery.

Dr Sinha has a holistic interest in women’s health and believe that surgery works best when provided in collaborative teams. She holds visiting medical officer appointments at Monash Health and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, where she is part of a strong multi-disciplinary team for breast and skin cancer patients.