360-SKULL BASE COURSE

Microsurgical Open & Endoscopic Approaches

May 13-16, 2025

IRCAD Africa is excited to announce the forthcoming training course on 360-Skull Base approaches.

The objective of this course is to provide an overview of all endoscopic and microscopic techniques in skull base surgery based on theoretical presentations by experts in this field, case discussion and practical demonstration.

There will also be presentations on the treatment strategies of most common and complex tumors of the skull base.This will be an opportunity for participants to explore the complex anatomy of the skull base

during numerous practical sessions with the support and advices of the faculty team.We are confident that your participation will not only enhance your skills but also contribute to the knowledge sharing and collaborative spirit of the training.

If you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to contact us via email at courses@ircad.africa .

Thank you for considering our invitation. We eagerly anticipate your positive response and the opportunity to welcome you to IRCAD Africa.

IRCAD Africa is excited to announce the forthcoming training course on 360-Skull Base Course.

The objective of this course is to provide an overview of all endoscopic and microscopic techniques in skull base surgery based on theoretical presentations by experts in this field, case discussion and practical demonstration.

There will also be presentations on the treatment strategies of most common and complex tumors of the skull base. This will be an opportunity for participants to explore the complex anatomy of the skull base during numerous practical sessions with the support and advices of the faculty team. We are confident that your participation will not only enhance your skills but also contribute to the knowledge sharing and collaborative spirit of the training.

If you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to contact us via email at courses@ircad.africa .

Thank you for considering our invitation. We eagerly anticipate your positive response and the opportunity to welcome you to IRCAD Africa.

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360-Skull Base Course- May 13 - 16, 2025
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360-Skull Base Course- May 13 – 16, 2025

From: 2,250 $ From: 2,000 $

Certified Course

To receive an IRCAD Africa course certificate, participants must attend all lectures and hands-on laboratory sessions

Description

Course Overview

The 360° Skull Base Course is an intensive, hands-on training designed for neurosurgeons and skull base surgeons seeking to refine their expertise in microsurgical open and endoscopic approaches. This comprehensive four-day course covers anterolateral, lateral, posterolateral, and endoscopic endonasal corridors, providing an unparalleled learning experience through expert-led theoretical sessions and cadaveric dissections.

Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of surgical anatomy, approach techniques, and key strategies for handling complex skull base pathologies. The hands-on sessions with anatomical specimens allow attendees to apply theoretical knowledge in a simulated surgical setting, ensuring a practical and immersive experience.

Course Director: Prof Sebastien Froelich (Neurosurgeon, France)

Course co-Director: Dr. Claire Karekezi (Neurosurgeon, Rwanda)

Invited Guest Expert: Prof Aldo Stamm (ENT, Skull Base Surgeon, Brazil)

Day 1: Microsurgical Open Approaches – Anterolateral & Lateral Corridor

  • Theoretical Sessions:
    • Frontotemporal, FTOZ, clinoidectomy, and cavernous sinus
    • Kawase triange and Anterior petrosal approach
    • Surgical anatomy and case discussions
  • Hands-on Dissections:
    • Frontotemporal and orbitozygomatic approaches
    • Pterion and sphenoid drilling, One-piece FTOZ
    • Kawase triangle exposure and Meckel’s cave exploration

Day 2: Microsurgical Open Approaches – Posterolateral/ Far Lateral Corridors

  • Theoretical Sessions:
    • Retrosigmoid approach & variations
    • Posterior petrosal and combined approaches
    • Foramen magnum and far lateral approaches
  • Hands-on Dissections:
    • L shape craniotomy/Shaving the sigmoid sinus
    • Posterior petrosal approach & tentorium cutting
    • Hockey stick incision & vertebral artery, lower cranial nerves exposure

Day 3: Microsurgical Open Approaches – AnteroLateral Corridor – Endoscopic Endonasal Approaches

  • Theoretical Sessions: Microsurgery
    • Anterolateral approach
    • Approach to the Jugular foramen
  • Theoretical Sessions: Endoscopic Endonasal Approaches:
    • Sella
  • Hands-on Dissections:
    • Anterolateral approach
    • Opening of the Jugular Foramen
    • Sella region: Endoscopic endonasal approaches and Pituitary adenoma surgery

Day 4: Extended Endoscopic Endonasal Approaches

  • Theoretical Sessions:
    • Extended endonasal approaches
    • Transtuberculum and Transclival approaches
    • Transpterygoid, cavernous sinus exposure and petrous apex
  • Hands-on Dissections:
    • Binostril exposure
    • Transtuberculum, cavernous sinus, Transpterygoid
    • Transclival and craniovertebral junction approaches
    • Closure strategies

Why Attend?

✔ Expert Faculty: Learn from world-renowned Skull Base Surgeons
✔ Hands-On Cadaveric Training: Perform dissections under expert guidance
✔ Comprehensive Approach: Covers both microsurgical and endoscopic techniques
✔ Certificate of Attendance: Recognized for professional development

Course Details

📅 Date: May 13 – May 16
📍 Location: IRCAD Africa Center
🎓 Eligibility: Neurosurgeons, Skull Base Surgeons, and ENT specialists

🔗 Register Now & Elevate Your Surgical Expertise!

 

Date
May 13, 2025 - May 16, 2025