• Perform the technical steps of the approaches to the lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine along with the procedures of the workshops chosen
• Perform steps of endoscopic lumbar, thoracic and cervical procedures
• Mobilise vascular and visceral structures to facilitate spinal instrument and device placement
• Identify the structures at risk during anterior spinal surgery and use salvage strategies in case of complications
• Clamp vessels to control haemorrhage / perform standard sutures of arteries and veins
• Stent and conduct steps to repair ureteric injuries
• Repair pulmonary injuries
• Manage complications in endoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures
• Dissect intraspinal neural structures

• Spine Endoscopy
  

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 Techniques
1/2-day Cadaveric Training in Cervical Spine Techniques
1/2-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 or 4:1 delegate to faculty.
Duration: 2 day hands-on training.

• Expert Spine Endoscopy:
  

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 day
Faculty – delegate ratio is 1:1

• Lateral (XLIF / X-ALIF) Reconstruction and Complications Management
  

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 and a half days.
Faculty – delegate ratio is 1:2 with state of the art theatre equipment available for optimal surgical simulation.

• Comprehensive Anterior Cervical Spine Techniques

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 Spine
Faculty – delegate ratio is 1:2 with state of the art theatre equipment available for optimal surgical simulation.

• Comprehensive Posterior Cervical Spine Techniques

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 Spine
Faculty – delegate ratio is 1:2 with state of the art theatre equipment available for optimal surgical simulation.

• Advanced Anterior & Posterior Craniocervical Techniques

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 Spine
Faculty – delegate ratio is 1:2 with state of the art theatre equipment available for optimal surgical simulation.

• Major Reconstruction Visceral, Pulmonary and Vascular Mobilisation and Repair

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.
1/2-day Live Tissue Training and Complications Management
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) .

• Anterior Lumbar Access (ALIF / OLIF) and Complications Management

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 and a half days.
Faculty – delegate ratio is 1:2 with state of the art theatre equipment available for optimal surgical simulation.

• Advanced Anterior Scoliosis Techniques and Complications Management

NSpine is partnering with an exceptional panel of international experts to deliver uncompromising training experience. All faculty members are highly experienced in anterior scoliosis correction and vertebral body tethering techniques. Both mini-open and thoracoscopic techniques will be taught. The cadaveric session will focus on lateral access and instrumentation techniques. The live tissue session will feature a choice of thoracoscopic and mini-open access techniques with live tissue handling and complications management.

Duration: 1 full day
Faculty – delegate ratio is 1:2 with state of the art theatre equipment available for optimal surgical simulation.

• Expert Thoracotomy Access and Complications Management:

This 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 management
Faculty – 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):

This 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 day
Faculty – 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 Mobilization and Repair.

• Single Position Surgery

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 day
Faculty – 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

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 day
Faculty – delegate ratio is 1:2 or 1:4 with state of the art theatre equipment available for optimal surgical simulation.

• MIS TLIF

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 TLIF
Faculty – delegate ratio is 1:2 or 1:4 with state of the art theatre equipment available for optimal surgical simulation.

• MIS Spine SI Joint / Percutaneous Instrumentation / Vertebral Augmentation

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 requirements.
½ day cadaveric training SI Joint Fusion / Percutaneous Instrumentation / Vertebral Augmentation
Faculty – delegate ratio is 1:2 or 1:4 with state of the art theatre equipment available for optimal surgical simulation.