The first edition Geneva temporal bone beginner course will be tailored to the needs of young ORL surgeons beginning with temporal bone surgery or a specific interest in advanced simulator training tools in this context.

The Geneva course will feature simulation-based training on virtual and 3D-printed temporal bone models on day 1 followed by a real cadaveric temporal bone surgery on day 2.The course will be 98% hands-on, with minimal theoretical content allowing the participant to focus on skills. The theoretical content needed will be offered online before the course, allowing you to prepare ahead and to enjoy practical training at max during the course.

Leaded by Prof. Pascal Senn, this training will also welcome Prof. Mads Sorensen and Dr. Steven Andersen (Copenhagen) who not only have developed the Visible Ear Simulator and a dedicated national course in Denmark, but also methods to objectively measure the learning effects and didactic outcome of simulation-based training. Three  experienced otologists Prof. Gunesh Rajan (Lucerne), Dr. Mercy George (Lausanne) and PD Dr Nils Guinand (Geneva) will be attending the course as faculty members.

Objectives

• Temporal bone anatomy
• Basic surgical techniques in otology
• Basics on simulation-based ear surgery training

Accreditation 

(In progress)

• ISFM
• UEMS
• Ethical Medtech

Programme 

Thursday 24.02.2022 : Practical workshop day on simulators & dry bones

8:30 - Welcome coffee / registration

8:45 - Course introduction

9:00-9:30 - Basics of temporal bone drilling

9:30-12:30 - Simulator & 3D printed bone workshop Part 1

12:30-13:30 - Lunch

13:30-16:30 - Simulator & 3D printed bone workshop Part 2

16:30-17:00 - Debrief (auto-évaluation / group discussion)

Friday 25.02.2022 : Practical workshop day on anatomical specimens

8:30 - Welcome coffee / registration

8:45 - Course introduction

9:00-9:30 - Soft tissue approaches

9:30-12:30 - Anatomical Temporal Bone dissection Part 1

12:30-13:30 - Lunch

13:30-16:30 - Anatomical Temporal Bone dissection Part 2

16:30-17:00 - Debrief & Certification

Course brochure

Faculty

• Pascal Senn