
Comprehensive Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery of the Skull Base Course_September 17-20, 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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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.
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
If you are interested in attending this course, please visit https://www.neurosurgery.pitt.edu/training/comprehensive-endoscopic-skull-base-surgery-course.

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