Endoscopic and Open Sinus Surgery by Cadaver Dissection

A series of structured exercises has been devised so Trainees can gain an understanding of the detailed anatomy of the lateral wall of the nose and paranasal sinuses. The Trainee will build on core skills and practice more challenging aspects of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, including those necessary for emergency safe practice and dealing with complications of endoscopic ethmoidectomy and rhinological emergencies.

Delegates will be working in pairs using thiel embalmed cadaveric specimens with personal tuition from experienced consultants.

• Competency based approach to surgery
• Anterior  & Posterior Endoscopic Sinus Surgery approaches
• Includes SPA ligation and maxillary artery ligation
• Facility provides individual work stations equipped to a high level
• Deals with the management of the complications of ESS including CSF leak and orbital trauma
• Structured curriculum

Educational aims

Gain experience by simulation of:

• Uncinectomy
• Bulla resection
• Defining the ground lamella
• Anterior ethmoidectomy
• Middle meatal antrostomy
• Sphenopalatine artery ligation
• Posterior ethmoid and sphenoid surgery
• Surgical approaches for dealing with epistaxis including anterior ethmoid artery ligation
• Intra-operative management of ESS complications
• Emergency orbital decompression surgery
• Repair and anterior skull base CSF leak
• Includes SPA ligation and maxillary artery ligation

Includes pre-course learning materials and an attendance certificate.

Thiel 

The University of Dundee is currently the leading centre in the UK using Thiel embalmed cadavers, thanks to the pioneering work of its Centre of Anatomy and Human Identification (CAHID).