Comprehensive Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery of the Skull Base Course_September 17-20, 2025

September 17, 2025 to September 20, 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

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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: 
09/16/2025
Course expires: 
07/30/2026
Event starts: 
09/17/2025 - 7:00am EDT
Event ends: 
09/20/2025 - 5:30pm EDT

Disclaimer Statement

The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

UPMC Eye & Ear Institute Building/Biomedical Science Tower
203 Lothrop Street, 1st Floor, Room S-120
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

GUEST FACULTY 

Nelson M. Oyesiku, MD, MSc (Lond) PhD, MD Professor and Chair of Neurosurgery and Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology) University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Brian D. Thorp, Professor of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and Neurosurgery Director, Otolaryngology Residency Program University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, North Carolina

UPMC FACULTY 

Garret W. Choby, MD Associate Professor of Otolaryngology and Neurological Surgery

S. Tonya Stefko, MD Professor of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Neurological Surgery

Paul A. Gardner, MD Professor of Neurological Surgery and Otolaryngology

Eric W. Wang, MD Professor of Otolaryngology, Neurological Surgery and Ophthalmology

Carl H. Snyderman, MD, MBA Professor of Otolaryngology and Neurological Surgery

Georgios A. Zenonos, MD Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery

UPMC LAB ASSISTANTS GROUP A GROUP B

Ali Alattar, 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 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

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SUPPORT

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.

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:

Apex Medical, Inc.

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc.

KLS-Martin LP

Medtronic, Inc.

Mizuho America, Inc.

Peter Lazic US Inc.  

SPIWay, LLC  

Stryker Corporation

Sutter Medical Technologies USA

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