Skull Base & Pituitary Pathologies
2nd Münster Hands-on Course
Save the Date: 16th–18th September 2024
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 Dates | 16th–18th September 2024 |
Venue | Institute of Anatomy, Vesaliusweg 2–4, 48149 Münster |
Course Director | Priv.-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 Fee | Participant (Hands-on): 1450 €, Observer: 400 € Early registration until Friday, 1st July 2024: 1250 € |
Registration | Please 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. September 2024, Monday
Welcome | |
Essentials of pre- and postoperative workout. Measuring success of surgery. | |
Endonasal Anatomy | |
The transsphenoidal approach | |
Functional Pituitary Adenomas | |
Break | |
Benign cystic lesions | |
Sagittal plane modules Endonasal Dissection Steps | |
Skull base reconstruction | |
Craniopharyngiomas | |
Lunch | |
Hands-on Dissection | |
Break | |
Hands-on Dissection | |
Social program: Welcome drinks |
17. September 2024, Tuesday
Coronal plane and Posterior Fossa Introduction to the coronal plane | |
Surgical anatomy of the cavernous sinus/Meckel’s cave | |
Trigeminal schwannoma | |
Surgical technique and anatomy: Transclival and petroclival junction | |
Chordomas and Chondrosarcomas | |
Surgical technique and anatomy: The cranio-cervical junction | |
Reconstructionin the posterior fossa and CCJ, considerations | |
Managing the cavernous sinus in endoscopic endonasal surgery | |
Break | |
Hands-on Dissection | |
Lunch | |
Ventriculoscopy | |
Surgical Anatomy and Technique – How I do it. | |
The superior eyelid transorbital route to the skull base: Basic principles | |
TO Surgery: Korean Master Experience | |
Complications in orbital surgery | |
Break | |
Hands-on Dissection | |
Course Dinner |
18. September 2024
Anterolateral cranial base Keyhole access to the anterior skull base | |
Mini-pterional | |
Eyebrow approaches Lateral eyebrow and supraorbital craniotomy Medial eyebrow (Kilian-Approach) | |
Skull base Meningiomas | |
Break | |
Hands-on Dissection | |
Lunch | |
Sinonasal malignancies | |
Complications in Skull Base Surgery | |
Bring your own cases (Case discussion) |
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