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Neurosurgery Basic Skills Training Workshops
| Workshops |
Dates |
| I |
23rd to 25th April, 2010 |
| II |
6th to 8th August, 2010 |
| III |
26th to 28th November, 2010 |
| IV |
15th – 17th April, 2011 |
| V |
5th -7th August, 2011 |
| VI |
25th -27th November, 2011 |
| VII |
27th -29th April, 2012 |
| VIII |
10th -12th August, 2012 |
| IX |
23rd -25th November, 2012 |
Course Curriculum :
. Microvascular and microneural anastomoses workshop.
. High speed pneumatic drill workshop.
. Neuroendoscope workshop.
. Spinal Implantation workshop.
. Neurosurgery operative video / photo capture and editing workshop.
Tentative Scientific Program
Day-I (9:00a.m to 7:00 p m)
Course 1: Workshop on Neuroendoscopy Techniques
Session I: Skull Base Endoscopy
• Endoscopic anatomy of and approaches to sella and skull base
• Anatomical demonstration
• Neuroendoscope workshop.
• Video presentations of endoscopic endonasal pituitary / skullbase surgery
• Discussion
Session 2: Ventricular Endoscopy
• Microscopic and endoscopic anatomy of and approaches to the ventricles
• Anatomical demonstration
• ETV in triventricular hydrocephalus.
• Video presentations of endoscopic treatment of intra-ventricular cyst /
lesions
• Discussion
Demo + Hands-on endoscopy practice on models
Handling and maintenance of endoscopic equipment
Demo + Hands-on Endoscopy practice on Cadavers (Endonasal Skull Base)
Day -II (8:30a.m to 7:00 p. m)
Course 3: Workshop on High Speed Drill Techniques
Course 4: Workshop on Micro-Suturing Techniques
Course 5: Workshop on Fibrin Sealant Repair Techniques
Course 6 : Neurosurgery Operative Video / Photo Capturing Workshop
Session I: Skull Base Endoscopy
•Planning, technique and tips of calvarial and skull base craniotomies/osteotomies and laminoplasty.
• Planning, technique and tips of anterior clinoidal drilling
• Planning, technique and tips of petrosal drilling
• Planning, technique and tips for usage of high speed drills in neurosurgery
• Dural repair and management of CSF leak.
• Principles of microsuturing: nerve and vessel (indications, technical tips and complication avoidance)
Hands-on practice
• High Speed Drill Techniques on sheep head and scapula
• Micro-suturing techniques on sciatic nerve and femoral/carotid artery of anesthetized small animals rats/guinea pigs
• Fibrin sealant repair techniques for dural nerve and vessel anastomosis
Day-III (9:00a.m to 3:00 p m)
Course 7: Workshop on Spinal Instrumentation
Session I: Cervical Spine
• Anterior cervical plate fixation (indications, technical tips and complications) + DEMO
• Odontoid screw fixation (indications, technical tips and complications) + DEMO
• Occipito cervical fixation and C1-C2 transarticular screw fixation (indications, technical tips and complications) + DEMO
Hands-On Practice Cervical Spine Instrumentation
Session II: Dorsal and Lumbar Spine:
• Dorsal and Lumbar pedicles: Surgical Anatomy : Tips and Concerns.
• Dorsal and lumbar pedicle screw fixation (indications, technical tips and complications) + demo
• Anterior thoracolumbar fixation (indications, technical tips and complications) + demo
Hands on Practice Dorsal and Lumbar Spine Instrumentation
Guidelines:
. Strictly on first come first serve basis. Seats limited to 5 stations for 12-15 candidates per Workshop
. Registration includes all consumables, round the clock tea/ coffee, lunches x 3, workshop folder with study materials.
• Accommodation for delegates if required can be arranged on extra payment on case to case basis.
• Certificate from Head of the Department regarding Resident */trainee * status (participation limited to final year or post M.Ch / DNB / Neurosurgery Boards /fellows). Registration includes hostel accommodation for residents and trainees.
P.S. For WFNS (India) Conference / Workshop Grant, please contact:
Prof. A.K Banerji,
Honorary Secretary,WFNS (India) Trust,
A-3, Sector-26, NOIDA-201301, UP, India
Phone No: 0120-4264279
Email:wfnsit@yahoo.com, akb1935@yahoo.com
Registration form:
Contact Address:
Dr. Ashish Suri (Secretary), Additional Professor, Department of Neurosurgery
Room No-712,7th Floor, Neurosciences Centre
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029, India
Mobile Nos: +91-9811479034 & +91-9911773437 (Subhas Bora) ,
Desk Phone : +91-11-26593538
Fax No: +91-11-26588559, Email: surineuro@gmail.com/ netsaiims@gmail.com |