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Comprehensive Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery of the Skull Base Course_November 5-8, 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
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
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
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 Handout for November 5-8 2025.docx | 2.67 MB |
Guest Faculty
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Siviero Agazzi, MD, MBA | Arjun Parasher, MD |
Professor and Vice Chair Department of Neurosurgery University of South Florida Tampa, Florida | Associate Professor Department of Otolaryngology University of South Florida Tampa, Florida
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UPMC Faculty
Garret W. Choby, MD Associate Professor of Otolaryngology and Neurological Surgery
| S. Tonya Stefko, MD Professor of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Neurological Surgery
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Paul A. Gardner, MD Professor of Neurological Surgery and Otolaryngology
| Eric W. Wang, MD Professor of Otolaryngology, Neurological Surgery and Ophthalmology
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Carl H. Snyderman, MD, MBA Professor of Otolaryngology and Neurological Surgery
| Georgios A. Zenonos, MD Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery
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UPMC Lab Assistants
GROUP A | GROUP B |
Ali Alattar, MD Intraresidency Fellow, Center for Cranial Base Surgery Department of Neurological Surgery
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
| Robert J. Dambrino, MD, MPH Fellow, Center for Cranial Base Surgery Department of Neurological Surgery
Kelly E. Daniels, MD Fellow, Center for Cranial Base Surgery Department of Otolaryngology |
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.
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 monetary educational grant support for this course from the following companies:
KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY-AMERICA, INC.
KLS-MARTIN LP
MEDTRONIC
MIZUHO AMERICA, INC.
PETER LAZIC US INC.
SPIWAY, LLC
STRYKER CORPORATION
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 |
Apex Medical, Inc. | Disposable Supplies |
Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. | Durable Equipment and Instrument Loans |
KLS-Martin LP | 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 |
Sutter Medical Technologies USA | Durable Instrument Loan |
If you are interested in attending this course, please visit https://www.neurosurgery.pitt.edu/training/comprehensive-endoscopic-skull-base-surgery-course