Tuition for continuing medical education through Saint Louis University’s Practical Anatomy and Surgical Education program includes a continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments for scheduled breaks.
A shuttle will be provided to and from course hotels.
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2018 CME Workshops
Fifth Saint Louis University Department of Neurosurgery Ventricular and Skull Base Endoscopy Course for Neurosurgeons: Hands-On Cadaver Course
Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Tuesday, October 2, 2018
7 a.m.-4 p.m.
Course Director: S. Elbabaa, M.D. and honored guest Henry Schroeder, M.D., Ph.D.
Location:
Pase Learning Center
3839 Lindell Blvd
St. Louis, Missouri 63108
314-977-7400
This workshop has been designed to provide the neurosurgeons the opportunity to enhance their own skills in a variety of endoscopic approaches to the ventricles and the skull base. The participants will:
- Review and perform endoscopic surgical approaches to the lateral ventricles, perform endoscopic thirs ventriculostomy, perform endoscopic placement of shunt, perform endoscopic fenestration and remove intraventricular tumors.
- Review and perform endoscopic surgical approaches to the anterior, lateral and posterior skull base on cadaveric specimens.
- Learn and discuss the indications and differences between standard microsurgical and endoscopic approaches.
- Discuss the surgical techniques and complexity of the various surgical approaches reviewed, viewing surgical videos and interacting with the world renowned experts in the field.
- Discuss complication avoidance and management.
- Course Postcard
- Course Information
Second Advanced Neurosurgical Techniques/Hands-on Cadaveric Approaches
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 - Saturday, November 3, 2018
Chairman: Sergio Cavalheiro
(Non-CME rental)
Location:
Pase Learning Center
3839 Lindell Blvd
St. Louis, Missouri 63108
314-977-7400
Craniofacial Surgery and Transfacial Approaches to the Skull Base
Friday, November 30, 2018 - Sunday, December 2, 2018
Midas Rex Course: Nov. 30, 2018
Course Co-Directors: J. Goodrich, M.D., and D. Staffenberg, M.D.
Location:
Pase Learning Center
3839 Lindell Blvd
St. Louis, Missouri 63108
314-977-7400
The participant will:
Evaluate current concepts in craniofacial surgery
Perform surgical skills for transfacial and craniofacial approaches and techniques
Review and discuss complicated procedures in craniofacial and transfacial surgery
Perform to enhance skills for endoscopic approaches to the skull base
Demonstrate instrumentation skills in bone dissection work
Use advanced power instrumentation and various plating systems for fixation during
the hands on session.
PASE/NASS: Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Spine
Friday, October 12, 2018 and Saturday, October 13, 2018
7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Course Co-Directors: J. Wang, M.D., and A. Hilibrand, M.D.
Location:
Pase Learning Center
3839 Lindell Blvd
St. Louis, Missouri 63108
314-977-7400
Considerations in Cervical and Lumbar Spine Surgery
Thursday, October 25, 2018 - Saturday, October 27, 2018
11:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Course Director: C. Hemmer
Location:
Pase Learning Center
3839 Lindell Blvd
St. Louis, Missouri 63108
314-977-7400
Course Objectives:
- Perform basic interrupted suturing techniques, subcuticular and deep wound closures
- Discuss suture and needle types and indications for use
- Review and describe basic spinal anatomy and pathologies and significant surgical anatomy of the cervical and lumbar spine
- Describe assessment techniques for the cervical and lumbar spine patient and perform physical exam skills in the lab
- Review surgical approaches and fusion techniques for the cervical and lumbar spine
- Study spinal imaging techniques and review normal and abnormal results to enhance interpretation skills
- Perform anterior/posterior cervical and posterior lumbar decompression and fixation procedures on the cadaver specimen enhancing abilities to anticipate the needs of both the patient and surgeon
- Participate in interactive case discussions of patients with spinal pathologies
- Course Brochure
- Registration
Facial Rejuvenation
Saturday, September 22, 2018 - Monday, September 24, 2018
7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Course Director: L. M. Nayak, M.D.
Location:
Pase Learning Center
3839 Lindell Blvd
St. Louis, Missouri 63108
314-977-7400
Topics to be covered:
- Identify and critically analyze the typical and atypical changes associated with facial aging
- Discuss and evaluate the aesthetic and functional anatomy of the head and neck, and the interplay between the two – ie, how to maximize aesthetic results whilst preserving vital structures
- Develop the manual skills required by practice on actual cadaver specimens so as to understand the “feel” of the multiple and varied tissue planes that exist in the human face and neck
- Perform basic and advanced facelifting techniques on specimens, for the management of the aging lower face, using open and endoscopic approaches
- Review and perform techniques to restore facial balance through alloplastic implants and autologous fat transfer
- Discuss and perform surgical procedures for treatment of the aging neck
- Course Brochure
- Registration
- Course Information
Advanced Surgical Techniques for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
September 14 - 15, 2018: Advanced Surgical Techniques hands-on workshop for physicians
and residents
Course Co-Directors: T. Huntley, M.D. and B. Gillespie, M.D.
Location:
Pase Learning Center
3839 Lindell Blvd
St. Louis, Missouri 63108
314-977-7400
Course Objectives:
- Review and discuss the mechanical and anatomical factors in various levels of the upper airway which contribute to airway collapse in OSA, and evaluate relevant surgical intervention.
- Discuss and perform procedures to include lateral expansion pharyngoplasty, transpalatal advancement hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation, glossectomy, genioglossus advancement, tongue and hyoid suspension, tongue base ablation, and nasal valve surgery. Transoral robotic surgery will also be discussed.
- Discuss proper patient selection, indications and contraindications, complications, and expected outcomes of each presented procedure.
- Describe and understand the role of oral appliances in the treatment of sleep disordered breathing, and gain hands on experience demonstrating the fabrication and fitting of oral appliances under the guidance of our expert faculty.
- Course Brochure
- Registration
- Course Information
Midwest Sinus Update
Saturday, October 20, 2018
Course Co-Directors: J. Brunworth, M.D., and J. Schneider, M.D.
Location:
Pase Learning Center
3839 Lindell Blvd
St. Louis, Missouri 63108
314-977-7400
The participant will:
- Identify and critically analyze sinonasal anatomy and their radiographic appearance
- Recognize and identify the relationship between sinonasal diseases and functional anatomy—ie, how to maximize functional results whilst preserving vital structures.
- Develop the manual skills required by practice on cadaver specimens so as to understand the “feel” of the multiple and varied sinonasal procedures
- Demonstrate the surgical procedure using the endoscope performing sinus surgery and debridement under the guidance of expert faculty
- Discuss medical treatment options for sinonasal diseases
- Discuss proper indications, surgical management and complication avoidance for endoscopic sinus surgery.
- Course Brochure
- Registration
- Course Information
Craniofacial Surgery and Transfacial Approaches to the Skull Base
Friday, November 30, 2018 - Sunday, December 2, 2018
Midas Rex Course: Nov. 30, 2018
Course Co-Directors: J. Goodrich, M.D., and D. Staffenberg, M.D.
Location:
Pase Learning Center
3839 Lindell Blvd
St. Louis, Missouri 63108
314-977-7400
The participant will:
- Evaluate current concepts in craniofacial surgery
- Perform surgical skills for transfacial and craniofacial approaches and techniques
- Review and discuss complicated procedures in craniofacial and transfacial surgery
- Perform to enhance skills for endoscopic approaches to the skull base
- Demonstrate instrumentation skills in bone dissection work
- Use advanced power instrumentation and various plating systems for fixation during the hands on session.
- Course Brochure
- Registration
- Course Information
2019 CME Workshops
Cardiac Surgery Symposium
February 9, 2019
Course Co-Directors: A. Howe, N.P., M. Cunningham, N.P.
Fundamentals of Brow and Facelifting
February 16 -18, 2019
Course Co-Directors: D.Holck, M.D., G. Branham, M.D., A. Wulc, M.D., F. Papay, M.D.
Master Techniques in Periorbital Aesthetic Surgery and Rejuvenation Techniques
July 19 - 21, 2019
Course Co-Directors: J. Holds, M.D., M. Hartstein, M.D.
11th Annual Hair Transplant 360 Cadaver Workshop & FUE Hands-On Workshop
August 2 - 4, 2019
Course Co-Directors: S. Lam, M.D., E. Karamanovski, M.D.
Masters Workshop: Advanced Flaps and Aesthetic Facial Reconstruction
August 23 - 25, 2019
Course Co-Directors: S. Fosko, M.D., D. Holck, M.D., I. Maher, M.D.
Facial Rejuvenation in Depth with the Masters
September 21 -23, 2019
Course Director: L. M. Nayak, M.D.
Techniques in Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery- a hands on cadaver workshop for Podiatric Surgeons
April 26 - 27, 2019
Course Director:H. John Visser, DPM, FACFAS
ER Skills
September 5 - 6, 2019
Course Director: D. Tan, M.D.
Master Techniques in Periorbital Aesthetic Surgery and Rejuvenation Techniques
July 19 - 21, 2019
Course Co-Directors: J. Holds, M.D., M. Hartstein, M.D.
Advanced Retroperitoneal Anatomy of the Pelvis with Focus on Pelvic Neuroanatomy and Complication Prevention in Minimally Invasive Surgery in Endometriosis, Urogynecology and Oncology" a hands-on cadaver workshop
June 18-22, 2019
Course Co-Directors: N. Lemos, M.D., A. Balica, M.D., E. Campian, M.D.
12th Annual Cervical Spine Research Society Hands-on Cadaver Course
May 2 - 4, 2019
Course Co-Directors: V. Traynelis, M.D. R. Sasso, M.D.
Surgical Approaches to Skull Base
April 10 - 12, 2019
Course Co-Directors: P. Kadri, M.D., O. Al-Mefty, M.D.
Department of Neurosurgery Ventricular and Skull Base Endoscopy Course for Neurosurgeons: Hands on Cadaver Course
May 30 - June 2, 2019
Course Director: S. Elbabaa, M.D.
Microsurgery of Aneurysms: Recent Advances
November 6 - 9, 2019
Course Director: A.Krisht, M.D.