Surgical Approaches to the Anterolateral Skull Base, Reconstruction, and Indications University of Verona

Overview

A unique feature of the Surgical Approaches to the Anterolateral Skull Base, Reconstruction, and Indications course at University of Verona is the opportunity for continuity of learning on a human cadaver head per participant for the entire duration of the course. Exercises will be guided by faculty from a multidisciplinary team of specialists (neurosurgeons, maxillo-facials, ENTs and ophtalmologists). Course content will be covered in activities divided into three courses

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to apply their theoretical and practical competencies to surgical approaches to the anterolateral skull base for the treatment of brain diseases. Specifically:

• Acquire anatomical knowledge about simple and complex approaches;

• Understand functional changes;

• Understand clinical applications;

• Acquire a range of views and techniques from specialists from different surgical disciplines;

• Determine the best technique for treating similar pathologies in each case;

• Perform surgical techniques on the cadaver using advanced technologies;

• Experiment with microsurgical and endoscopic techniques;

• Watch live or recorded activities and discuss cases with the experts;

• Appreciate the importance of reconstruction associated with the surgical technique;

• Acquire competence in evaluating clinical outcome;

• Discuss potential clinical complications associated with the surgical technique;

• Learn from the experience of international specialists;

• Create a sharing environment that fosters long-term collaboration.