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Comprehensive Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery of the Skull Base Course_June 2-4, 2025
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.
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
UPMC FACULTY
Garret W. Choby, MD Associate Professor of Otolaryngology and Neurological Surgery
Paul A. Gardner, MD Professor of Neurological Surgery and Otolaryngology
Carl H. Snyderman, MD, MBA Professor of Otolaryngology and Neurological Surgery
Anna Terrarosa, MD Oculoplastics Fellow
Eric W. Wang, MD Professor of Otolaryngology, Neurological Surgery and Ophthalmology
Georgios A. Zenonos, MD Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery
UPMC LAB ASSISTANTS
Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, MD Intraresidency Fellow, Center for Cranial Base Surgery Department of Neurological Surgery
Jason Crossley, MD Fellow, Center for Cranial Base Surgery Department of Otolaryngology
Ivo Petoe, MD Fellow, Center for Cranial Base Surgery Department of 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 29.00 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
- 29.00 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.
- 29.00 Attendance
We gratefully acknowledge monetary educational grant support for this course from the following companies:
Integra LifeSciences CORPORATION
KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY-AMERICA, INC.
KLS-MARTIN LP
MEDTRONIC, INC.
PETER LAZIC US INC.
SPIWAY, LLC
SUTTER MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES USA
We gratefully acknowledge in-kind educational grant support for this course from the following companies:
Company | Nature of In-Kind Support |
Integra Life Sciences Corporation | Durable Instrument Loan |
Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. | Durable Equipment and Instrument Loans |
KLS-Martin LP | Durable Instrument Loan |
Medtronic, Inc. | 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 |
Sutter Medical Technologies USA | Durable Instrument Loan |