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Comprehensive Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery of the Skull Base Course_June 1-3, 2026
This 3-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.
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.
Faculty Listing |
Guest Faculty
Andrew S. Venteicher, MD, PhD Associate Professor of Neurosurgery Neurosurgical Director, Skull Base and Pituitary Center University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota
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UPMC Course Directors
Garret W. Choby, MD Professor of Otolaryngology and Neurological Surgery
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Carl H. Snyderman, MD, MBA | |
Professor of Otolaryngology, Neurological Surgery and Bioengineering
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Eric W. Wang, MD Professor of Otolaryngology, Neurological Surgery and Ophthalmology
Georgios A. Zenonos, MD Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery |
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UPMC Lab Assistants
Ali Alattar, MD Intraresidency Fellow, Center for Cranial Base Surgery Department of Neurological Surgery
Robert Dambrino, MD, MPH Fellow, Center for Cranial Base Surgery Department of Neurological Surgery
Kelly Daniels, MD Fellow, Center for Cranial Base Surgery Department of Otolaryngology
Sakibul Huq, MD Intraresidency Fellow, Center for Cranial Base Surgery Department of Neurological Surgery
Michael Xie, MD Fellow, Center for Cranial Base Surgery Department of Otolaryngology |
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Disclosures |
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 the relevant financial relationships for the individuals listed below have been mitigated.
The following relevant financial relationships were disclosed:
Carl H. Snyderman, MD, MBA
Respair, Inc. Ownership Interest
SPIWay, LLC Consultant + Stock Options
Vayim, Inc. Consultant + Stock Options
Eric W. Wang, MD
Medtronic, Inc. Consultant
Stryker Corporation Consultant
Georgios A. Zenonos, MD
Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Grant/Research Support
Stryker Consultant (ended)
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 25.25 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.
We gratefully acknowledge monetary educational grant support for this course from the following companies:
INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY-AMERICA, INC.
KLS-MARTIN GROUP
MEDTRONIC
MIZUHO AMERICA, INC.
PETER LAZIC US INC.
SPIWAY, LLC
STRYKER CORPORATION
We gratefully acknowledge in kind educational grant support for this course from the following companies:
Company | Nature of In-Kind Support |
Apex Medical, Inc. | Disposable Supplies |
Integra LifeSciences Corporation | Durable Instrument Loan |
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. | Durable Equipment and Instrument Loans |
KLS-Martin Group | Durable Instrument Loan |
Medtronic | Durable Equipment and Instrument Loans |
Mizuho America, Inc. | Durable Instrument Loan and Disposable Supplies |
Peter Lazic US Inc. | Durable Instrument Loan |
SPIWay, LLC | Disposable Supplies |
Stryker Corporation | Durable Equipment and Instrument Loans |
“If you are interested in registering for this course, please visit our website to download the Registration Request Form”. Link: Comprehensive Endoscopic Endonasal Course | Neurological Surgery | University of Pittsburgh