Congress of Lateral Skull Base Surgery Temporal Bone Course
4th Annual Congress of Lateral Skull Base Surgery
Course Description
The temporal bone constitutes one of the most anatomically complex locations in the human body. For this reason, a comprehensive knowledge of the complex three dimensional anatomy of this region is vital for achieving successful surgical outcomes. The principle aim of the Annual Congress is to provide comprehensive cognitive and skills training for the safe and efficient completion of lateral skull base approaches. After a successful inaugural session in May 2018, this year’s course will be the 4th iteration of the Congress!
Seats will be reserved for an international audience of senior Neurosurgical residents, Neurosurgical skull base fellows, Neurotology fellows, and practicing surgeons/faculty. Attendees will benefit from a concise lecture series by Barrow experts and renowned guest faculty, extensive time in the dissection lab working on preserved cadaveric whole heads, use of clinical grade operative microscopes, and direct one-on-one mentorship.
This year, we are pleased to welcome two guest faculty representing ENT/Neurotology (Daniel Lee) and Neurosurgery (Ian Dunn). In addition to our standard training regimen on traditional lateral skull base approaches, Drs. Lee and Dunn will join our Barrow team in providing didactics and skills training on special topics in lateral skull base surgery. The focus of the fourth congress will be on Auditory Brainstem Implantation and advanced combined petrosal approaches.
Course Participants
- Senior neurosurgical residents
- Neurosurgical skull base fellows
- Neurotology (ENT) fellows
The course will be limited to 16 individuals; two per station, 8 stations, plus one pro-section.
Course Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Describe all major anatomical structures of the temporal bone and petrous apex from four perspectives (posterior fossa, middle fossa, lateral surface structures, intra-temporal)
- Perform lateral skull base surgical approaches and identify key visual-spatial relationships pertinent to the treatment of neoplastic, neurovascular, and infectious disorders
- Demonstrate surgical proficiency operating under high powered microscopy within the confines of the temporal bone and in using various otologic micro- instrumentation
- Identify key anatomical landmarks identifying the lateral recess of the 4th ventricle and successfully place an Auditory Brainstem Implant paddle electrode
- List the key steps to achieve a successful implantation and activation of an Auditory Brainstem Implant
Registration Information
| Attendee Type | price |
|---|---|
| Residents & Fellows | $200 |
| Non-trainee | $2,500* |
*Non-trainee slots will be made available on October 24, 2022 if the course has not filled
Registration fee includes: Symposium, program materials, and continuing education credits.
Refund and cancellation policy: To ensure adequate spaces and planning for the course, no refund are given for canceled reservations.
In-Person
November 11-12, 2022
Phoenix, Arizona
Date, Time, and Location
In Person
Friday & Saturday, November 11-12, 2022
Loyal and Edith Davis Neurosurgery Research Laboratory
Barrow Neurological Institute
350 West Thomas Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85013
Speaker Information
All times refer to Arizona time (Pacific Daylight Time).
| SPeaker | Topic |
|---|---|
| Friday, November 11 – Arrival and Registration | 7:00 AM |
| Kaith Almefty, MD Shawn Stevens, MD | Course Intro, Overview, and Announcements (7:20 AM) |
| Arnau Benet, MD | 3D-Guided Tour of the Temporal Bone (7:30 AM) |
| Robert F. Spetzler, MD | Reflections on the Evolution of a Skull Base Practice (8:00 AM) |
| Daniel Lee, MD, FACS Ian Dunn, MD | Combined Grand Rounds; Lecture (8:30 AM) |
| Transition to Dissection Lab | 9:30 AM |
| Shawn Stevens, MD | Trans-Temporal Approaches – Technique, Pearls, and Pitfalls (9:45 AM) |
| Shawn Stevens, MD | Dissection Stations; Part 1 Embalmed whole head, RIGHT side Dissection Focus: Trans-labyrinthine, Trans-Otic Approach (10:00 AM) |
| Lunch | 12:45 PM |
| Transition to Dissection Lab | 1:25 PM |
| Ian Dunn, MD | Middle Fossa and Combined Trans-Petrosal Approaches (1:40 PM) |
| Ian Dunn, MD | Dissection Stations; Part 2 Embalmed Whole Head, LEFT Side Dissection Focus: Middle Fossa, Extended Petrosal, and Combined Approaches (2:00 PM) |
| Kaith Almefty, MD Ian Dunn, MD Michael T. Lawton, MD Daniel Lee, MD, FACS Randall W. Porter, MD Kris A. Smith, MD Shawn Stevens, MD | End of Day Discussion: Ask the Experts Panel (5:00 PM) |
| Adjourn | 5:30 PM |
| Course Participant and Faculty Dinner. Spouses Invited. Location TBD. | 6:30 PM |
| Saturday, November 12 | Breakfast Reception & Chairman’s Address from Michael T. Lawton, MD (7:00 AM) |
| Daniel Lee, MD, FACS | Didactic: ABI Primer. Anatomy, Approaches, and Tips (7:30 AM) |
| Transition to Dissection Lab | 8:30 AM |
| Daniel Lee, MD, FACS | Dissection Stations; Part 3 Embalmed Whole Head, RIGHT Side Dissection Focus: Complete Prior Dissections, Identify Brainstem Anatomy, Place ABI Electrode (9:15 AM) |
| Lunch | 12:00 PM |
| Transition to Dissection Lab | 12:45 PM |
| Various Sponsors | Sponsor Stations Available Through Afternoon Session Sponsor 1: Intro to the ABI, Technology Overview | Cochlear Corp. Sponsor 2: Advances in Surgical Drills, Ultrasonic aspirators | Stryker |
| Kaith Almefty, MD | Combined Approach to Meckel’s Cave and Cavernous Sinus (1:00 PM) |
| Kaith Almefty, MD | Dissection Stations; Part 4 Embalmed Whole Head, BOTH Sides Dissection Goals: Complete Prior Dissections, Combined/Extended Approach to Meckel’s Cave and Cavernous Sinus (1:20 PM) |
| Kaith Almefty, MD Shawn Stevens, MD | Final Words and Adjournment (5:00 PM) |
Laboratory Contact Information
Research Laboratory: (602) 406-3268
Fax: (602) 406-4153
Email: William.Bichard@DignityHealth.org
Barrow Neurosurgery Research Laboratory
Marion Rochelle Neuroscience Research Center
The course will take place at the Neurosurgery Research Laboratory of the Department of Neurosurgery at Barrow Neurological Institute, which is a world-class education, training, and research facility with a specialization in neurosurgical anatomy. The facility is well known for exquisite cadaver tissue specimens and features independent surgical stations fully equipped with operating microscopes, suction, irrigation, standard head frames, microsurgical and power instrumentation, 3D surgical projection, high definition flat screens, and fully-trained attendant staff.