Complex Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery of the Skull Base November 8-11, 2023

November 8, 2023 to November 11, 2023

This 3-day course highlights both surgical decision making and advanced techniques in endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery (training levels 3-5). Experts in the field will lead interactive case-based discussions on the indications, limitations and technical nuances of the procedures by anatomical site. Focus will be on expanded and coronal plane approaches as well as novel sinus approaches. 

The course features lectures (including 3D anatomy), round table discussions, case presentations, fresh anatomical specimen prosection and dissection, and an optional interactive live surgery broadcast on Wednesday, November 8. Participants will also train on a cadaveric-based internal carotid artery (ICA) injury simulator. 

https://cce.upmc.com/content/complex-endoscopic-endonasal-surgery-skull-base-november-8-11-2023

 

Target Audience

This course is intended for experienced skull base teams who wish to refine the technical nuances of endoscopic endonasal surgery of the ventral skull base (training levels 3-5) and apply endoscopic and reconstruction techniques to complex pathologies.

Learning Objectives

Following completion of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the key anatomical relationship between the internal carotid artery, basilovertebral complex, intracranial arterial vasculature, cranial nerves, and ventral skull base from an endoscopic viewpoint.
  • Determine the appropriate surgical approach for skull base pathology.
  • Utilize a variety of vascularized pedicled flaps for skull base reconstruction.
  • Identify methods to avoid and manage complications during endoscopic skull base surgery including internal carotid artery injury.

Additional Information

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 31.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 31.25 Attendance
Course opens: 
10/18/2023
Course expires: 
07/25/2024
Event starts: 
11/08/2023 - 7:45am EST
Event ends: 
11/11/2023 - 5:00pm EST

 

 

UPMC Eye & Ear Institute Building/Biomedical Science Tower
203 Lothrop Street, 1st Floor, Room S-120
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

 

                

 

Course Directors

Carl H. Snyderman, MD, MBA

Professor of Otolaryngology and Neurological Surgery

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Co-Director, Center for Cranial Base Surgery

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

 

Paul A. Gardner, MD

Professor of Neurological Surgery and Otolaryngology

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Co-Director, Center for Cranial Base Surgery

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

 

Eric W. Wang, MD

Professor of Otolaryngology, Neurological Surgery and Ophthalmology

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Co-Director, Center for Cranial Base Surgery

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

 

Georgios A. Zenonos, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Co-Director, Center for Cranial Base Surgery

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

 

Garret W. Choby, MD

Associate Professor of Otolaryngology and Neurological Surgery

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Associate Director, Center for Cranial Base Surgery

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

 

Course Faculty

S. Tonya Stefko, MD

Professor

Departments of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Neurological Surgery

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

 

 

All individuals in a position to control the content of this education activity have disclosed all financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing health care products used by or on patients. All of the relevant financial relationships for the individuals listed below have been mitigated.

The following relevant financial relationships were disclosed:

Paul A. Gardner, MD                                               

            Medexus Pharma, Inc.                       Consultant; Grant Research/Support

            Peter Lazic US, Inc.                            Consultant

            Renerva                                              Ownership Interest

            SPIWay, LLC                                      Consultant

            Sutter Medizintechnik GMBH          Consultant

Carl H. Snyderman, MD, MBA

            Peter Lazic US, Inc.                            Consultant

            Respair, Inc.                                       Ownership Interest

            SPIWay, LLC                                      Consultant

Georgios A. Zenonos, MD

            Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.      Grant/Research Support

No other members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing health care products used by or on patients.

 

 

 

 

Accreditation and credit designation

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh School designates this live activity for a maximum of 31.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Healthcare Professionals

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Available Credit

  • 31.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 31.25 Attendance

We gratefully acknowledge educational grant support for this course from the following companies:

 

COOK MEDICAL, LLC

 

KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY-AMERICA, INC.

 

KLS-MARTIN L.P.

 

MEDTRONIC, INC.

 

PETER LAZIC US, INC.

 

SPIWAY, LLC

 

STRYKER CORPORATION

 

SUTTER MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES USA

 

 

 

We gratefully acknowledge in kind support for this course from the following companies:

 

 

Apex Medical, Inc.

Cook Medical, LLC

KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc.

KLS-Martin L.P.

Medtronic, Inc.

 

Mizuho America, Inc.

Peter Lazic US, Inc.

SPIWay, LLC

Stryker Corporation

Sutter Medical Technologies USA

 

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