Course Director: M. Trimarchi
Guest of Honor P. J. Wormald
Faculty F. Barucca, C. Cambria, M. Caversaccio,
D. Hinder, B. Landis, Samuel C. Leong, N. Melik,
C. Schlegel, M. Soyka, E. Vyskocil, A. Reinhard, S. Pelucchi
Scientific Committee A. Pennacchi

Educational
This two-day intensive Frontal Sinus Surgery course will focus
on frontal sinus dissection using state-of-the-art 3D printed
anatomical models. Our multimaterial models offer varying
degrees of anatomical complexity of the frontal sinus, allowing
participants to approach the dissection in a progressive manner.
The workshop will mainly focus on practical, step-by-step
surgical dissection performed by participants under the careful
supervision of world-renowned faculty. Each participant will
perform up to 2 frontal sinus dissections and 1 modified Lothrop/
Draf 3 Endoscopy procedures. Particular emphasis will be placed
on the use of motorized instruments in endoscopic sinus surgery,
delving into the benefits and risks associated with this technique.

Paranasal sinuses model technology
Our advanced sinus dissection models are developed by Fusetec
(Adelaide, Australia) and based on real CT scans of patients with
chronic sinusitis. In collaboration with Professor Wormald, Fusetec
has created a multi-material model that reproduces the different
tissues within the paranasal sinuses. The latest generation of these
models even allows you to perform septoplasties and mucosal
flaps during dissections. The surgeon must be able to form a
three-dimensional representation of the anatomy of the frontal
recess in the mind, which allows for a planned and sequential
dissection of each cell. This allows the surgeon to identify the
cell to be removed on the CT scan and plan the dissection thus
improving the outcome for the patient. A crucial element of the
course will be the planning of surgery through three-dimensional
(3D) reconstruction of the anatomy of the recessus frontalis, using
the Stryker Building Block software. Participants will be able to
understand the anatomy by examining CT scans and evaluating
the frontal drainage path prior to surgery. The dissections will
be performed using surgical instruments and videoendoscopic

Registration

The course is limited to 20 participants.
Course Fee: CHF 900.
Full registration includes program material, models, lunch,
morning/afternoon tea breaks, and conference dinner.
Observer (non-dissector): CHF 450.
Note: Position in the workshop cannot be guaranteed until the
payment has been received and processed. You will receive an
invoice after registration via email.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made in writing and
received by the organization secretariat before 1st August 2025
will be eligible for a 50% refund.
Bank account details:

Organization secretariat

Maruska Galati
maruska.galati@eoc.ch
+41 (0)91 811 68 72

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