Overview

This summer intensive course will focus on minimally invasive tubular microsurgical decompression techniques plus CSF leak repair. An exciting extension of the world-famous NYC-MISS course held every December, this Summer Master Class will provide intensive, in-depth training in tubular spine surgery for decompression and for CSF leak repair, with advanced training in VR technology. Using state-of-the-art training models and taught by leaders in MISS surgery, the course offers hands-on learning in the high-tech Weill Cornell Medicine Neurosurgical Innovations and Training Center. This course is a rare opportunity to learn technically demanding techniques from world leaders in a highly focused environment that offers personal attention and training.

Target Audience

Designed for residents, fellows, early-career orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons, as well as more advanced spine specialists who would like to gain microscopic and tubular experience using VR headsets.

Learning Objective

Microscopes and tubular retractors have become common in spine surgery as they offer a lower-risk, minimally invasive option for many procedures. Virtual reality-assisted teaching is entering the market quickly. This course offers important access to both: A small class of just 18 students will learn tubular approaches, using VR to facilitate training, in an exciting extension of the world-famous NYC-MISS course held every December. This Summer Master Class will provide intensive, in-depth training, using real microsurgical tools and instruments, under the supervision of experts in the field. You will be working on advanced RealSpine simulation models using VR technology in the high-tech Weill Cornell Medicine Neurosurgical Innovations and Training Center. Did you ever wonder… - how to achieve a complete “over the top” decompression and contralateral foraminotomy through an ipsilateral lumbar tubular approach? - how to get to that far lateral disc herniation in the lumbar spine? - how to perform safely and effectively a tubular MIS cervical bilateral decompression or foraminotomy in the cervical spine? - how do masters fix CSF leaks through small tubes? Now is your chance to learn all the tips and tricks from surgeons who are masters in the field!

Accreditation

This summer master class is not accredited for CME. The 1.5-day course includes online material, 3 hours of classroom instruction plus a full day in our state-of-the-art Neurosurgical Innovations and Training Center.

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