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Comprehensive Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery of the Skull Base April 16-19, 2023
This 4-day course is a presentation of minimally invasive techniques for endoscopic endonasal surgery of the ventral skull base. Experts on the subject will present the anatomical and technical aspects of this procedure along with the risks, benefits and outcomes.
The course features an interactive live surgery demonstration using indocyanine green fluorescence endoscopy, fresh anatomical specimen dissection, lectures and panel discussions, 3D anatomy lectures, and case presentations. Participants will have an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills regarding endoscopic surgery of the ventral skull base.
https://cce.upmc.com/content/comprehensive-endoscopic-endonasal-surgery-skull-base-april-16-19-2023
Target Audience
This course is designed for skull base teams (neurosurgeons, otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons) and senior level residents who wish to learn and practice the technical skills needed to perform comprehensive endoscopic endonasal surgery of the ventral skull base.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
• Describe the anatomic relationships between the ventral skull base, paranasal sinuses and orbit.
• Understand the indications, benefits and risks associated with endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery.
• Utilize endoscopic techniques to approach tumors in the anterior, middle and cranial fossae.
Additional Information
| Attachment | Size |
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 2023 Course Request Form.pdf | 617.29 KB |
| Handout for Endoscopic Endonasal April 16-19 2023.pdf | 4.95 MB |
Guest Faculty:
Lola B. Chambless, MD, Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University
Rakesh Chandra, MD, MMHC, Professor of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University
Course Directors:
Paul A. Gardner, MD, Professor of Neurological Surgery and Otolaryngology Co-Director, Center for Cranial Base Surgery
Carl H. Snyderman, MD, MBA, Professor of Otolaryngology and Neurological Surgery Co-Director, Center for Cranial Base Surgery
Eric W. Wang, MD, Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, Neurological Surgery and Ophthalmology Director of Education, Center for Cranial Base Surgery
Georgios A. Zenonos, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery Associate Director, Center for Cranial Base Surgery
Michael M. McDowell, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
S. Tonya Stefko, MD, Professor of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Neurological Surgery
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
INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES
KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY-AMERICA, INC.
KLS MARTIN LP
MEDTRONIC
MIZUHO AMERICA, INC.
NICO CORPORATION
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
Integra LifeSciences
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc.
KLS Martin LP
Medtronic
Mizuho America, Inc.
NICO Corporation
Peter Lazic US Inc.
SPIWay, LLC
Stryker Corporation
Sutter Medical Technologies USA
If you are interested in attending this course, please complete and return the attached request form to skullbasecourse@upmc.edu.