Combining cadaveric and live tissue training is an advanced and highly effective means of teaching not only advanced approaches to the spine and implant handling, but also the management of complications which may occur. Especially with regard to anterior and lateral lumbar and thoracic techniques, the approaches are complex and the potential for complications significant.
NSpine is therefore proud to again be hosting the unique combined cadaveric and live tissue training event at the famous IRCAD centre. Which comprehensively cover most aspects of modern spine surgery. In a new collaboration, online learning packages will be provided on the module content through our partners at eccElearning in advance of the event.
eccElearning was founded in 2015 with the goal of improving the quality, convenience and cost effectiveness of educating the next generation of young spine surgeons, for the ultimate purpose of improving the treatment of patients suffering spinal disorders.
The Blackwell Foundation aims to advance healthcare for patients through enhanced surgical training.
The mission includes fostering surgical education and training internationally through dedicated programs in areas of need and collaborating with national and international societies to deliver and enhance training programs.
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Online Theory Sessions provided by our partners - eccElearning.1 Month free access to Open Operating Theater included in the price of admission.Various case discussions will be held during the course.
Timings and schedules will be communicated individually and included in the final program.
When selecting 2 or more modules a 10% discount will be applied to each module.
Spine Endoscopy - 2 Delegates : 1 Faculty Ratio. [Sold Out]
The NSpine Spine Endoscopy Module is a specialised training program meticulously crafted to equip surgeons with profound skills in endoscopic spine surgery.This workshop focusses on spine endoscopy techniques of the lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine.Program Highlights:1-day Cadaveric Training in Thoracic and Lumbar Techniques1/2-day Cadaveric Training in Cervical Spine Techniques1/2-day Live Tissue Advanced Endoscopic Training and Complications ManagementThe training is conducted by international expert faculty and the exact learning goals are discussed with the delegates.Ratio 2:1 delegate to faculty. Duration: 2 day hands-on training.
Spine Endoscopy - 4 Delegates : 1 Faculty Ratio. [Sold Out]
The NSpine Spine Endoscopy Module is a specialised training program meticulously crafted to equip surgeons with profound skills in endoscopic spine surgery.This workshop focusses on spine endoscopy techniques of the lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine.Program Highlights:1-day Cadaveric Training in Thoracic and Lumbar Techniques1/2-day Cadaveric Training in Cervical Spine Techniques1/2-day Live Tissue Advanced Endoscopic Training and Complications ManagementThe training is conducted by international expert faculty and the exact learning goals are discussed with the delegates.Ratio 4:1 delegate to faculty. Duration: 2 day hands-on training.
Expert Spine Endoscopy - 1 Delegate : 1 Faculty Ratio. [Sold Out]
The expert session is designed for experienced surgeons or to enhance their endoscopic skills in 1:1 training with one of our expert faculty.The learning goals are decided between delegate and faculty and can include cadaveric, simulation or live tissue surgery and all current endoscopic techniques.This custom training opportunity allows for specific techniques to be taught in accordance with delegates requirements.Duration: Half dayFaculty – delegate ratio is 1:1
Lateral (XLIF / X-ALIF) Reconstruction and Complications Management - 2 Delegates : 1 Faculty Ratio. [2 remaining]
This workshop focusses on minimally invasive lateral lumbar techniques. The cadaveric session provides access training for interbody and corpectomy access including lateral ALIF L5/S1. The live tissue session teaches lumbar vascular and ureteric complications management or pulmonary complications management (delegate choice). Duration: One day.Faculty – delegate ratio is 1:2 with state of the art theatre equipment available for optimal surgical simulation.
Anterior Lumbar Access (ALIF / OLIF) and Complications Management - 2 Delegates : 1 Faculty Ratio. [4 remaining]
This workshop focusses on ALIF and / or OLIF approaches for intervertebral fusion, arthroplasty or instrumentation. The cadaveric session provides access training and intervertebral device placement or instrumentation training. The live tissue session teaches complications management including vascular and ureteric repair techniques.Duration: One day.Faculty – delegate ratio is 1:2 with state of the art theatre equipment available for optimal surgical simulation.
Comprehensive Combined Lumbar Anterior and Lateral Reconstruction and Complications Management - 2 Delegates : 1 Faculty Ratio [1 remaining]
This well established workshop focusses on supine, open ALIF and / or OLIF approaches for intervertebral fusion, arthroplasty or instrumentation. The specific techniques will discussed with the expert faculty and conducted according to the delegates requirements. Approaches can be minimally invasive or include extensive multilevel exposures. Shared fluoroscopy will be available.1/2 day cadaveric anterior lumbar spine access1/2 day cadaveric lateral lumbar spine access1/2 day live tissue complications management
Expert Thoracotomy Access and Complications Management - 1 Delegate : 1 Faculty Ratio. [1 remaining]
This new workshop with highly experienced faculty provides state of the art training in conducting thoracic approaches to the spine and dealing with complications which may arise including pleural lesions, pulmonary lesions and thoracic vascular lesions. Exposures are trans-thoracic and can be extended to full thoracophrenolumbotomies. The specific learning experience will be tailored to the delegates requirements.½ day Live Tissue Training on thoracic access complications managementFaculty – delegate ratio is 1:1 with Thoracic and Spine Surgeons with state of the art theatre equipment available for optimal surgical simulation.
Advanced Spine Tumour Reconstructive Techniques ( Pelvis to Cervical) - 2 Delegates : 1 Faculty Ratio. [Sold Out]
This new workshop provides cadaveric training in advanced tumour reconstructive techniques across two sessions covering the entire spine from Cervical to Pelvis. Delegates will be instructed in performing en-bloc resections or similar advanced reconstructive techniques of the spine. The specific learning experience will be tailored to the delegates requirements and can include techniques from cervical en-bloc resection, thoracic spine and chest wall resection through to sacrectomy. Duration: 1 dayFaculty – delegate ratio is 1:2 with state of the art theatre equipment available for optimal surgical simulation.Please note, for a comprehensive experience, this module can be combined with the Major Reconstruction Visceral, Pulmonary and Vascular Mobilisation and Repair.
Comprehensive Anterior Cervical Spine Techniques - 2 Delegates : 1 Faculty Ratio. [1 remaining]
This workshop with highly experienced faculty provides state of the art training in anterior cervical exposure and reconstructive techniques.½ day Cadaveric training Anterior Cervical SpineFaculty – delegate ratio is 1:2 with state of the art theatre equipment available for optimal surgical simulation.
Comprehensive Posterior Cervical Spine Techniques - 2 Delegates : 1 Faculty Ratio. [2 remaining]
This workshop with highly experienced faculty provides state of the art training in posterior cervical exposure and reconstructive techniques.½ day cadaveric training Posterior Cervical SpineFaculty – delegate ratio is 1:2 with state of the art theatre equipment available for optimal surgical simulation.
Advanced Anterior & Posterior Craniocervical Techniques - 2 Delegates : 1 Faculty Ratio. [2 remaining]
This workshop with highly experienced faculty provides state of the art training in craniocervical intrumentatioin techniques. Delegates can choose to spend more time with anterior or posterior techniques to suit individual training requirements. The specific content will be determined between delegates and faculty.The techniques available include anterior and posterior atlantoaxial instrumentation / anterior odontoid instrumentation / vertebral artery exposure / occipitocervical fixation / optional mandibular split and direct anterior atlantoaxial access / Foramen Magnum decompression.½ day Cadaveric training Posterior and Anterior Atlantoaxial SpineFaculty – delegate ratio is 1:2 with state of the art theatre equipment available for optimal surgical simulation.
High Anterior Cervical to Cervicothoracic Access / Vertebral Artery Exposure & Sternotomy - 2 Delegates : 1 Faculty Ratio. [1 remaining]
High anterior and anterolateral cervical spine exposure with access to C2. Anterolateral exposure to mobilise and transpose vertebral artery. of the Online learning content will be provided prior to the event.Faculty to delegate ratio is 1:2
Major Reconstruction Visceral, Pulmonary and Vascular Mobilisation and Repair - 2 Delegates : 1 Faculty Ratio. [2 remaining]
In this module, delegates are exposed to extensive anterior approaches covering the thoracic and lumbar spine with complications management typically encountered in major tumor reconstruction including major pulmonary, vascular and urological repair techniques. The training is conducted by international expert faculty and the exact learning goals are discussed with the delegates.Ratio 2:1 delegate to faculty. Duration: 1/2 day hands-on training. Please note, for a comprehensive experience, this module can be combined with the Advanced Spine Tumour Reconstructive Techniques ( Pelvis to Cervical) .
Single Position Surgery - 2 Delegates : 1 Faculty Ratio. [2 remaining]
This workshop focuses on single position surgery. With the cadaver in the prone position simultaneous lateral access and posterior instrumentation is performed. Alternatively or in support, simulation model options will be available (please discuss with us). Duration: Half dayFaculty – delegate ratio is 1:2 with state of the art theatre equipment available for optimal surgical simulation.
Posterior Thoracic Spine,Pelvis Instrumentation, Osteotomy Techniques and Reconstruction - 2 Delegates : 1 Faculty Ratio. [2 remaining]
This cadaveric only workshop includes freehand and fluoroscopy guided or minimally invasive instrumentation of the thoracic and lumbar spine to pelvis. Furthermore, delegates will be offered a choice of open TLIF / PLIF, osteotomy and vertebrectomy techniques. Alternatively or in support, simulation model options will be available.Duration: Half dayFaculty – delegate ratio is 1:2 with state of the art theatre equipment available for optimal surgical simulation.
Posterior Thoracic Spine,Pelvis Instrumentation, Osteotomy Techniques and Reconstruction - 4 Delegates : 1 Faculty Ratio. [Sold Out]
This cadaveric only workshop includes freehand and fluoroscopy guided or minimally invasive instrumentation of the thoracic and lumbar spine to pelvis. Furthermore, delegates will be offered a choice of open TLIF / PLIF, osteotomy and vertebrectomy techniques. Alternatively or in support, simulation model options will be available.Duration: Half dayFaculty – delegate ratio is 1:4 with state of the art theatre equipment available for optimal surgical simulation.
MIS TLIF - 2 Delegates : 1 Faculty Ratio. [1 remaining]
This workshop with highly experienced faculty provides state of the art training in Minimally Invasive TLIF Techniques. The specific learning experience will be tailored to the delegates requirements.½ day cadaveric training Minimally Invasive TLIFFaculty – delegate ratio is 1:2 with state of the art theatre equipment available for optimal surgical simulation.
MIS TLIF - 4 Delegates : 1 Faculty Ratio. [2 remaining]
This new workshop with highly experienced faculty provides state of the art training in Minimally Invasive TLIF Techniques. The specific learning experience will be tailored to the delegates requirements.½ day cadaveric training Minimally Invasive TLIFFaculty – delegate ratio is 1:4 with state of the art theatre equipment available for optimal surgical simulation.
MIS Spine SI Joint / Percutaneous Instrumentation / Vertebral Augmentation - 2 Delegates : 1 Faculty Ratio. [2 remaining]
This workshop with highly experienced faculty provides state of the art training in SI Joint Fusion, percutaneous pedicle screw placement Vertebral Augmentation. The specific learning experience will be tailored to the delegates requirements½ day cadaveric training SI Joint Fusion / Percutaneous Instrumentation / Vertebral AugmentationFaculty – delegate ratio is 1:2 with state of the art theatre equipment available for optimal surgical simulation.
MIS Spine SI Joint / Percutaneous Instrumentation / Vertebral Augmentation - 4 Delegates : 1 Faculty Ratio. [Sold Out]
This new workshop with highly experienced faculty provides state of the art training in SI Joint Fusion, percutaneous pedicle screw placement Vertebral Augmentation. The specific learning experience will be tailored to the delegates requirements½ day cadaveric training SI Joint Fusion / Percutaneous Instrumentation / Vertebral AugmentationFaculty – delegate ratio is 1:4 with state of the art theatre equipment available for optimal surgical simulation.
Intraspinal Dissection and Corrective Manipulation under Neuromonitoring / Dural Repair - 2 delegates : 1 faculty ratio [2 remaining]
The advanced IONM simulation modules enable delegates to immediately implement this in a live model setting. IONM is set-up and through dissection steps following laminectomy, alerts are induced through root and spinal cord compromise, simulating the scenario during deformity surgery. This training is ideal for clinicians engaged in deformity surgery. Delegates experience the challenges of signal loss in difficult surgical scenarios including hardware malplacement and spinal cord compromise.Faculty : delegate ratio is 1:2Duration: 1 x 3 hour hands-on live tissue workshop.
Intraspinal Dissection and Spinal Cord Surgery under Neuromonitoring / Dural Repair - 2 delegates : 1 faculty ratio [2 remaining]
The advanced IONM simulation modules enable delegates to progressively dissect intraspinal structures and simulate intraspinal and spinal cord surgery. The immediate IONM feedback allows for excellent correlation and learning of surgical steps and IONM effects. This training is ideal for clinicians engaged in intraspinal tumour surgery or en-bloc spine tumour surgery.Faculty : delegate ratio is 1:2Duration: 1 x 3 hour hands-on live tissue workshop.
Cancellation Policy: - Cancellations before January 1st 2025 will be refunded up to 90%. - Cancellations after January 1st 2025 will not be refunded. Refunds are limited to the course fee only. Please be advised that we are unable to assume responsibility for any incurred losses related to travel, accommodation, or other associated expenses.
Terms and Conditions: Tickets are transferable at the discretion of NSpine – please contact [email protected]. NSpine cannot guarantee availability of presence of advertised faculty. Any alterations to the faculty or program do not constitute grounds for a refund.Liability: NSpine shall be fully liable for damages only for wilful intent and gross negligence as well as for damages resulting from injury to life, limb or health. In case of minor negligence, NSpine shall be liable only for a breach of material contractual obligations (i.e. those obligations that must be fulfilled for the proper execution of the Contract and on whose compliance the Parties may regularly rely). In this case, taking into account the grounds and amount of such a breach, NSpine’s liability shall be limited to such damage NSpine could reasonably foresee upon conclusion of the contract according to the circumstances known at the time. Except in case of injury to life, limb or health or a breach of material contractual obligations, liability for minor negligence for indirect and unforeseeable damage, loss of production and use, loss of profit, lost savings and property damage on the basis of third-party claims shall be excluded. The above limitations or exclusions of liability shall not apply to statutory mandatory liability regardless of negligence or fault or liability arising from a no-fault guarantee.If and insofar as liability is excluded or limited, this shall also apply to the personal liability of NSpine’s staff, employees, representatives, corporate bodies and vicarious agents.
Apart from the above, participants shall not be entitled to any refund or compensation should political or economic circumstances or a case of “force majeure” outside of the control of NSpine prevent the event from being held, limit its size or modify its nature. NSpine reserves the right of admission.