Neuroanatomy Operative Approaches Part II (Two)

A two day cadaveric dissection course aimed at Neurosurgical Trainees towards the end of their training i.e ST 6- ST 8 (UK). This course is designed to give the trainees the opportunity to understand the anatomy of some of the more complex cranial operative approaches (one cadaver per two delegates) under the supervision of Consultant Neurosurgeons.

The course is spread over two days. The first day covers approaches to the supra-tentorial compartment followed by approaches to the posterior fossa on the second day. The cost of the course is £700. Apply on line here or contact j.johnson1@leeds.ac.uk.

This course will be held on TBA, the timetable is as follows:-

DAY 1

08.00 - 08.30 Registration and Coffee

08.30 - 09.00 Orbito-zygomatic craniotomy

09.00 - 11.00 Dissection

11.00 - 11.15 Coffee

11.15 - 11.45 The Cavernous Sinus

11.45 - 13.30 Dissection

13.30 - 14.30 Lunch

14.30 - 15.00 Midline Interhemispheric approaches to III Ventricle

15.00 - 17.00 Dissection

19.30 Course Dinner

DAY 2

08.00 - 08.30 Registration and Coffee

08.30 - 09.00 Occipital transtentorial approach

09.00 - 11.00 Dissection

11.00 - 11.15 Coffee

11.15 - 11.45 Supracerebellar Infratentorial approach to Pineal region

11.45 - 13.30 Dissection

13.30 - 14.30 Lunch

14.40 - 15.00 Far lateral approach to the foramen magnum

15.00 - 17.00 Dissection

FACULTY

Mr S Ross Consultant - The General Infirmary, Leeds

Mr P Chumas Consultant - The General Infirmary, Leeds

Mr R Kirollos Consultant - National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore

Mr A Tyagi Consultant-The General Infirmary, Leeds

Mr S Bucur Consultant - Hurstwood Park, Hayward's Heath

Mr J Goodden Consultant - The General Infirmary, Leeds

Mr S Thomson Consultant-The General Infirmary, Leeds

Mr I Anderson Consultant-The General Infirmary, Leeds

Mr R Mathew, Consultant-The General Infirmary, Leeds

If you require further information about this course please contact us. You can also apply online to register your interest.