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Rhinoplasty course, May 3-4, 2023 There is no doubt that the functional and aesthetic surgery of the nose is a complex operation with a difficult learning curve and will always be a challenge for every Otorhinolaryngologist, Plastic Surgeon and Maxillofacial Surgeon. The programme is structured in such a way that participants will be able to learn the basic techniques but will be also updated on the latest more advanced techniques of rhinoplasty. Dissection on fresh frozen specimens will provide training in surgical skills for the first 20 registered participants. Video sessions, case presentations, injectables and fillers in and around the…

Identification of anatomical landmarks of the nose and sinuses. Uncinate process resection and middle meatal antrostomy Intact bulla technique to the frontal (Draf type I) Approach to the sphenopalatine artery Anterior ethmoidectomy and Draf type IIA Posterior ethmoidectomy, transethmoidal sphenoidotomy; transnasal sphenoidotomy and “rescue flap” Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy Transseptal approach to the sphenoid and the pituitary Medial maxillectomy and maxillary artery Orbital and optic nerve decompression Canthotomy and Cantholysis Draf type IIB, IIC and III.

ERS members get 10% discount 10 hours of wet lab and training sessions Lectures by renowned Swiss faculty Live demonstration and cadaver dissection High-quality specimens (Thiel embalmed) Small groups of 2 participants per table Best available instruments and navigation technology Traditional Swiss style social event Full catering throughout the day CME credits: 16

Skull Base Surgery underwent significant changes during the last decades. The increasing advancements in the fields of neurosurgery and otorhinolaryngology have challenged surgeons from both specialties to keep up with the rapid technological progress such as operations based on 4K or 3D endoscopy and robotic-assisted skull base surgery. The skull base represents the interface of an intense interdisciplinary collaboration between otorhinolaryngology and neurosurgery. Therefore, this course focuses on the complex anatomy of the skull base and adjacent anatomical structures, i.e. sinuses and orbit, as well as surgical treatment strategies for lesions in this challenging area. Being the highlight of this…

The „International Hands-on FESS Course“ teaches current techniques of endoscopic sinus surgery with the main focus on personal dissection of the participants. Special highlights of our Hands-on FESS Course are: Structured anatomic preparation, each step referring to clearly defined anatomical landmarks, after concise lectures and master dissection. Training places for dissection are very well-equipped with HD-videoendoscopy, a large variety of microsurgical instruments, shaver and navigation. Intensive supervision with at least one experienced supervisor for two dissection places. Specific adjunctive course material like access to essential videoclips of all important surgical steps, Dissection guide with all relevant surgical steps and clinical…