Comprehensive Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery of the Skull Base May 18-21, 2022

May 18, 2022 to May 21, 2022

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-may-18-21-2022

 

 

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.

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: 
01/04/2022
Course expires: 
12/30/2022
Event starts: 
05/18/2022 - 7:45am EDT
Event ends: 
05/21/2022 - 5:00pm EDT
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UPMC Eye & Ear Institute Building/Biomedical Science Tower
203 Lothrop Street, 1st Floor, Room S-120
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

 

                

 

Guest Faculty:

Gustavo Pradilla, MD, Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, Co-Director, Emory Skull Base Surgery Center, Chief of Neurosurgery, Grady Memorial Hospital, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia

C.Arturo Solares, MD, Professor of Otolaryngology and Neurological Surgery, Director, Skull Base Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia

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

 

 

 

 

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
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If you are interested in attending this course, please complete and return the attached request form to skullbasecourse@upmc.edu.

PDF icon 2022 Course Request Form Endoscopic Endonasal.pdf