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Skull Base & Pituitary Pathologies – Approaches and Disease Management

2nd Münster Hands-on Course
16.–18. September 2024
Exercising the approach while understanding the disease

Target Audience

Our Skull Base Course is designed for ENT specialists, Neurosurgeons, and trainees including Residents and Fellows. It is aimed at professionals with an interest in learning or advancing their skills in minimally invasive surgical techniques. Whether you are new to the field or looking to update your practice with the latest approaches, this course offers valuable insights and training tailored to your needs.

Course Dates16th–18th September 2024
VenueInstitute of Anatomy, Vesaliusweg 2–4, 48149 Münster 
Course DirectorPriv.-Doz. Dr. med. E. Suero Molina, MBA – Head of Minimally Invasive Skull Base Surgery, University Hospital of Münster
Local Organization Committee

Arturo Silvero Isidre

Registration FeeParticipant (Hands-on): 1450 €, Observer: 400 €
Early registration until Friday, 1st July 2024: 1250 €
RegistrationPlease register by email skullbase@ukmuenster.de  with the following details: first name, surname/last name, specialization (neurosurgery/ENT/other: please specify), year of training, institution, address, email address, telephone number. If you need a visa, please send a copy of your passport to skullbase@ukmuenster.de

Preliminary program

16.09.2024, Day 1
 The Pathology
 Welcome
 Pituitary Neuroendocrine Tumors and the general disease work-up
 Craniopharyngioma
 Meningioma
 Chordomas and Olfactory neuroblastoma
 Benign cystic lesions
 Overview of relevant cranial nerve anatomy and function
 Break
 The transsphenoidal approach – indications and limitations
 The transsphenoidal approach – step by step
 Basic principles of skull base reconstruction
 Post-operative CSF leak management
 Role of lumbal drain, hydrocortisone and postoperative workout in functional PitNET
 Lunch
 
The essentials of the transsphenoidal approach
 Hands-on Dissection
 Break
 Hands-on Dissection
 Social program: Welcome drinks

 

17.09.2024, Day 2
 Extending to the coronal plane
 Introduction to the coronal plane
 Surgical anatomy and pathology of the orbit
 Surgical anatomy and pathology of the cavernous sinus/Meckel’s cave
 Managing the cavernous sinus in endoscopic endonasal surgery
 Surgical anatomy and pathology of the infratemporal fossa
 Surgical anatomy and pathology of the petroclival region
 Break
 Hands-on Dissection
 Lunch and Group Picture
 Ventriculoscopy – Surgical Anatomy and Technique – How I do it.
 
Extending to sagittal plane
 Transtubercular and transplanar approaches
 Pathology and indications for extended endoscopic anterior cranial fossa approaches
 The superior eyelid transorbital route to the skull base: Basic principles
 

Transorbital Surgery and complications: Korean Master
ExperienceComplications in transorbital surgery

 Break
 Hands-on Dissection
 Social program – Course Dinner

18.09.2024, Day 3
 Anterolateral cranial base
 Keyhole access to the anterior skull base
 Mini-pterional
 Eyebrow approaches
Lateral eyebrow and supraorbital craniotomy
Medial eyebrow (Kilian-Approach)
 Controversies in Skull base Meningiomas
 Break
 Hands-on Dissection
 Lunch
 
Wrap up
 Defining goals and barriers to the optimal outcomes
 Complication avoidance
 
Case discussion session
 Case 1
 Case 2
 Case 3
 Case 4
 Case 5
 
Farewell

 

Invited Guest

Prof. Daniel Prevedello

Professor, Director, Minimally Invasive Cranial Surgery Program
College of Medicine, Department of Neurological Surgery
The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA

International Faculty

  • Michael Catalino, USA
  • Alberto di Somma, Spain
  • Arianna Fava, Italy
  • Doo-Sik Kong, South Korea
  • Gilles Reuter, Belgium

Local Faculty

  • Prof. Walter Stummer
  • Dr. Achim Beule

Quotes from the International Faculty

"The Münster course was a perfect mixture of hands on dissection, multidisciplinary educational content and review of scientific literature.
It breaks down the fundamentals into easy to learn material for beginners, and, for advanced participants, it offers expert perspective on challenging paradigms in pituitary and skull base surgery."

Michael Catalino, University of Virginia, Department of Neurosurgery, USA


"The Münster course is appreciated for the broad and detailed range of skull base pathologies and approaches that will be covered. Also, faculty members pay great attention to being available for everyone during dissections. Supporting trainees in Münster in this friendly atmosphere is delightful."

Gilles Reuter, University Hospital Liège, Belgium


"The Münster endoscopic skull base cadaver course is an intensive and comprehensive training program that covers the anatomy, pathology, and surgical techniques of the anterior, middle, and posterior skull base. It offers a unique opportunity to practice endoscopic approaches on fresh frozen cadavers, under the guidance of experienced faculty.
The course is ideal for neurosurgeons who want to expand their knowledge and skills in endoscopic skull base surgery."

Doo-Sik Kong, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea


"The Münster comprehensive hands-on course includes expert-led sessions, practical demonstrations, and interactive workshop covering the latest advancements in skull base surgery. The involved faculty ensures an immersive learning experience, equipping participants with valuable skills and knowledge. Extremely recommended!"

Alberto Di Somma, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain