2nd Edition of the
International Skull Base Surgery Hands-on Course
Period: July 13 to 15, 2026
Limited spots!
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The 2nd edition of the International Skull Base Surgery Hands-on Course is designed to provide healthcare professionals—particularly neurosurgeons and otolaryngologists—with the essential theoretical foundation and practical skills needed to diagnose, plan, and perform advanced surgical techniques for skull base pathologies. The course places a strong emphasis on patient safety, preservation of neurological and otolaryngological function, and multidisciplinary collaboration in the management of these highly complex cases. This year, we will welcome a world-class international faculty, bringing diverse expertise and perspectives to deliver an exceptional—and truly memorable—training experience.
The 2nd edition of the International Skull Base Surgery Hands-on Course is designed to provide healthcare professionals—particularly neurosurgeons and otolaryngologists—with the essential theoretical foundation and practical skills needed to diagnose, plan, and perform advanced surgical techniques for skull base pathologies. The course places a strong emphasis on patient safety, preservation of neurological and otolaryngological function, and multidisciplinary collaboration in the management of these highly complex cases. This year, we will welcome a world-class international faculty, bringing diverse expertise and perspectives to deliver an exceptional—and truly memorable—training experience.
Classes will be held in Building 02 of UFCSPA.
Special Rates for Residents!
Classes will be held in Building 02 of UFCSPA.
Special Rates for Residents!
Target Audience
Neurosurgeons, otolaryngologists, and other medical professionals at various stages of their careers, including residents, fellows, and practicing specialists.
Methodology
3 days of theoretical and practical classes.
Topics
- Endonasal anatomy | Sagittal plane
- Nasal and paranasal anatomy applied to the skull base
- Endonasal Reconstruction | Pediculated flaps and strategies
- Transsphenoidal approach
- Transtuberculum/transplanum transcribriform approach
- Endonasal anatomy | Coronal plane
- Corridors and triangles of the cavernous sinus | endonasal anatomy
- Transpterygoid approach
- Transclival approach
- Endonasal approach to the jugular foramen
- Neurosurgical aspects of the orbital anatomy
- The Bologna experience
- The Porto Alegre experience
- Transconjuntival approach
- Multicompartimental approach
- Anterior petrosectomy | is it achievable/safe?
- TONES | is it safe for intra-axial lesions?
- The importance of tailored instruments to the approach
- Endoscope for acoustic neurinoma, friend or foe?
- Endonasal arterial control
- Naosinusal malignancies
- Cranio-orbito-zygomatic | Mesquita
transbasal approach
- Cavernous sinus approach | Roman
Pretemporal
- Anterior petrosectomy anatomy
- Posterior petrosectomy
- Combined petrosectomy
- Mastoid anatomy
- Far lateral
Coordinators
Dr. Antônio Delacy Martini Vial
Neurosurgeon
Skull Base Surgery, HSJ
(Santa Casa de Porto Alegre)
Dr. Erion Júnior de Andrade
Neurosurgeon
Skull Base Surgery, HSJ (Santa Casa de Porto Alegre) Clinical Fellow, Skull Base Surgery
Cleveland Clinic & Emory University
Dr. Guilherme Gago
Neurosurgeon Clinical Fellow
Skull Base Surgery
Université Laval
Santa Casa Teachers
Dr. Paulo Worm
Dr. Bernard Beraldin
Dr. Joel Lavinsky
Dr. Geraldo Sant’Anna
Santa Casa Faculty
Dr. Domenico Solari
Dr. Diego Mazzatenta
Dr. Edoardo Agosti
Dr. Thiabualt Passeri
Dr. Pablo Recinos
Dr. George Zenonos
Dr. Jackson Vuncannon
Dr. Troy D. Woordard
Dr. Mauro Ruella
Dr. Andres Cervio
Dr. Pierre-Olivier Champagne
Dr. Pascal Lavergne
Santa Casa de Porto Alegre