Course 1: Workshop on Neuroendoscopy Techniques
Session I: Skull Base Endoscopy
• Endoscopic anatomy of and approaches to sella and skull base
• Anatomical demonstration
• 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 (8:30 a.m to 7:00 p.m)
Course 2: Workshop on High Speed Drill Techniques
Course 3: Workshop on Micro-Suturing Techniques
Course 4: Workshop on Fibrin Sealant Repair Techniques
Course 5 : 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 (9:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m)
Course 6: 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
