Malaga becomes the global epicenter of oculoplasty with the celebration of the international congress The Oculoplastics

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Over 300 specialists from around the world gathered on April 24 and 25 in Málaga for the 26th edition of The Oculoplastics, one of the world's most prestigious congresses in oculoplastic surgery, organized by Dr. Ramón Medel, an oculoplastic surgeon at Quirónsalud Hospital Málaga and one of the leading international figures in this specialty.

Dr. Ramón Medel is considered an international authority in the management of orbital pathology, the introducer in Europe of transconjunctival midface lifting, and a pioneer of innovative techniques in the treatment of eyelid ptosis, such as the frontal flap.

His career in oculoplastic surgery has earned him broad recognition among the global medical community and patients alike. In just the last year, Dr. Medel has treated 360 patients at Quirónsalud Hospital Málaga, primarily pediatric patients from over 90 countries across five continents, from the United States and Australia to Norway, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, and Vietnam.

New phase in Málaga

The Oculoplastics was held for the first time in Málaga after more than two decades linked to Barcelona, where it was held biennially. The last edition took place in 2024 in Castelldefels.

Thus, Dr. Medel turned Málaga into a global epicenter for the updating of knowledge on pathology. The congress had two venues: the theoretical part at the Hotel Amaragua, in Torremolinos; while Quirónsalud Hospital Málaga hosted the practical part, with live surgeries.

In fact, the main distinguishing feature of The Oculoplastics was its practical approach: live surgeries where specialists show how they really work, without filters or reservations. The surgeries were performed at Quirónsalud Hospital Málaga and were broadcast live to Hotel Amaragua, allowing attendees to interact with the surgeons during the operations.

"In this course, we not only explain what we do, we show exactly how we do it. Without filters, without shortcuts, and without holding anything back," assures Dr. Medel

"In this course, we not only explain what we do, we show exactly how we do it. Without filters, without shortcuts, and without holding anything back," Dr. Medel emphasized during the congress presentation, where he also highlighted that "Málaga meets all the conditions to become an international benchmark for medical talent and patient choice, due to hospital facilities, quality of life, and connectivity."

Among the live surgeries, experts performed surgeries for eyelid ptosis, upper and lower blepharoplasty, eyebrow lifts, and dacryocystorhinostomy. In addition to viewing the interventions, participants shared knowledge, clinical decisions, and surgical tips without holding back any resources. And as Dr. Medel defends, "live surgery is the best way to learn, because it allows seeing real-time decision-making, even in the most complex cases," he adds.

The congress brought together 25 international speakers and more than 300 professionals, mostly established ophthalmologists, from countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Brazil, Italy, Argentina, Colombia, and Spain.

The Oculoplastics 2026 is recognized by ESASO (European School for Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology), endorsed by the Andalusian Society of Ophthalmology, and accredited by the EACCME.

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