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Event Location Department of Otorhinolaryngology (4 th floor) Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi Polo Universitario Via Guicciardini 9, 21100 Varese (Italy) General information Course director Prof. P. Castelnuovo Official Language The official language of the course is Italian. CME Credits CME credits have been assigned by the Italian Ministry of Health. A final test is required to get the credits. Didactic materials Didactic materials will be given at registration Insurance Organizers do not accept responsability for individual medical, travel or personal expenses. Registrants are strongly advised to take out their own personal insurance policies. Refund Policy Cancellation received within the registration deadline (30 days before the beginning of the course): 80% refund. Cancellation received beyond the registration deadline: no refund. The name of the participants can be changed within one week prior to the course. Cancellation policy In the unusual circumstance that the meeting is cancelled, two weeks notice will be given and tuition will be refunded in full. The Organizers are not responsible for any airfare, hotel or other costs incurred. Brochure Download the event's brochure With the support of The modern sinonasal surgery In the past years endoscopic endonasal techniques have undergone significant advances. Indeed, it is now possible to say that the nose and paranasal sinuses have changed from just a potential site of various diseases to a natural surgical corridor toward hidden and deeper anatomical structures. Furthermore, the ability to resect and reconstruct skull base defects has dramatically improved, thus making endoscopic techniques a valuable tool for skull base surgeons. Given the ever expanding surgical possibilities, a continuous improvement of anatomical knowledge is mandatory. However, to think that the apex has already been reached would be erroneous. For this reason, we have designed a course specifically dedicated to advanced anatomy around the nose, including intraorbital and infratemporal endoscopic anatomy. The “traditional” endoscopic approach to the ventral skull base (transcribriform, transsphenoidal and transclival windows) will be integrated with recent advancements in intraorbital and infra temporal fossa anatomy. Our goal is to produce a holistic vision of the different surgical windows made possible using the nasal corridor. Anatomical and radiological lectures, intensive anatomical dissection under strict supervision and clinical cases discussion represent the key points of this advanced yet practical course. A movie-guided dissection perfectly represents our didactic philosophy based on a “step-by-step” approach. The face-to-face relationship between the faculty and participants makes this course an important starting point for all specialists who want to explore the fascinating field of endoscopic skull base surgery. The new anatomic training centre offers an ideal site for this experience. While the task may be challenging, it is extremely exciting. We hope that participants will help us to reach our goal. Prof. Paolo Castelnuovo Registration The course is limited to 12 participants. New Attingo website user: - click on the "subscribe" top-right link and create your personal account - an activation e-mail will confirm your registration - log in and choose the course Registered Attingo website user: - log in and click on the "subscribe" top-right link Course Fee: € 1089 (900 + VAT 21%) Registration fee includes: tuition gala dinner certificate of attendance coffee-breaks lunches Organizing Secretariat ATTINGO Varese – Italy www.attingo-edu.it This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: + 39 377.321.715.0 Fax: + 39 0332-16.41.148

Faculty

Course program

FIRST DAY: CSF-LEAKS & BENIGN TUMORS

07:00 – Registration of participants

07:15 – Surgical anatomy of the skull base

08:15 – Clinical case presentation

08:30 – Live surgery & debate

13:00 – LUNCH

13:45 – Live surgery & debate

16:00 – Radiological assessment of CSF-leaks: what you can not do without

16:30 – CSF-leaks: diagnostic protocol & treatment choice

17:00 – COFFEE BREAK

17:15 – Managing the failed duraplasties

17:30 – Endoscopic treatment of inverted papilloma and FOLs

18:00 – Endoscopic treatment of JNA

18:30 – Panel discussion
 

SECOND DAY: NASOPHARYNX, SELLAR & PARASELLAR TUMORS

07:15 – Personal training: how to avoid complications

08:15 – Clinical case presentation

08:30 – Live surgery & debate

13:00 – LUNCH

13:45 – Live surgery & debate

16:00 – Nasopharyngeal endoscopic resection (NER): new concepts

17:00 – COFFEE BREAK

17:15 – ROUND TABLE – Interdisciplinary management of sellar and parasellar lesions

• Classification & medical treatment: the role of the endocrinologist
• Radiological imaging for sellar lesions
• Endoscopic pituitary surgery
• Parasellar surgical approach and diving technique

18:30 – Panel discussion
 

THIRD DAY: MALIGNANT TUMORS

07:15 – Sinonasal tumors involving the skull base

08:15 – Clinical case presentation

08:30 – Live surgery & debate

13:00 – LUNCH

13:45 – Live surgery & debate

15:00 – A critical appraisal of endoscopic craniectomy for malignancies

15:30 – ROUND TABLE – Interdisciplinary management of sinonasal malignancies

• The pathologyst’s support: second opinion and frozen sections
• The role of occupational medicine
• Advances in radiological imaging for malignancies
• Cranio-endoscopic approaches

16:30 – Radiological management of vascular complications

16:50 – Panel discussion and filling of the CME test

17:00 – Take-home message & closing remarks

Changes in the Program may take place

Accommodation

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