Course Overview

The GSI Temporal Bone, Advanced Otology & Lateral Skull Base Workshop is a comprehensive, two-day cadaveric course designed for surgeons seeking mastery of the intricate anatomy and surgical techniques of the temporal bone and lateral skull base. The course focuses on the most demanding otological and lateral skull base procedures, including the translabyrinthine approach, infratemporal fossa techniques, subtotal petrosectomy, and cochlear implant surgery.

Participants progress through structured, graded dissection modules that build from foundational procedures such as stapes surgery and mastoidectomy to advanced approaches including transcochlear and retrosigmoid techniques. Each dissection is guided by a structured flowchart, ensuring that hands-on training steadily improves surgical precision and anatomical understanding at every stage.

At Global Surgical Institute's Cadaveric Workshop, expert faculty guide participants through the full spectrum of otologic and skull base dissection, combining focused didactic sessions with extensive, supervised hands-on practice. With limited slots and personalised mentoring, this workshop offers an unparalleled opportunity to advance skill and confidence in otological and lateral skull base surgery.

Learning Objectives

Accurately identify anatomical landmarks critical for lateral skull base surgery
Perform advanced surgical procedures, including cochlear implantation and facial nerve decompression, with confidence
Apply advanced techniques to manage challenging otological and skull-base conditions
Demonstrate precise handling of surgical instruments during complex procedures
Implement safety measures effectively to minimise intraoperative complications
Exhibit improved planning and execution of patient-specific surgical strategies

Learning Methodology

Didactic sessions covering the surgical anatomy of the temporal bone and lateral skull base
Case-based discussions on indications, decision-making, and complication management
Extensive hands-on cadaveric dissection, guided by a structured, step-wise flowchart for each procedure

Learning Outcomes

Understand the detailed anatomy of the otology and lateral skull base
Learn the principles of advanced otological and skull-base surgical approaches
Explore decision-making strategies for selecting optimal surgical methods
Gain theoretical insights into critical procedures like subtotal petrosectomy and translabyrinthine techniques
Develop an understanding of surgical instrumentation and its application in skull-base procedures
Enhance knowledge of safety protocols and complication management during surgeries

Eligibility Criteria

ENT Surgeons
Head & Neck Surgeons
Otolaryngologists

Course Modules

Module 1: Surgical Anatomy of the Temporal Bone and Lateral Skull Base

Module 2: Basic and Advanced Mastoidectomy Techniques

Module 3: Stapes Surgery and Middle Ear Dissection

Module 4: Cochlear Implant Surgery

Module 5: Translabyrinthine Approach to the Lateral Skull Base

Module 6: Infratemporal Fossa Approaches

Module 7: Subtotal Petrosectomy

Module 8: Transcochlear and Retrosigmoid Approaches

Course Duration

Duration: 2 Days (Offline / In-Person format)

Temporal Bone Advanced Otology Lateral Skull Base