Welcome to the Welcome to the new Complications in Anterior Spine Surgery & Endoscopic Live Tissue Course in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, taking place on the 26 and 27th of May 2025 at the IRCAD.

This intensive course is designed for surgeons performing anterior and lateral procedures on the lumbar spine, but who are not completely confident in managing access related complications.
Anterior and lateral spine procedures have become fundamental techniques in reconstructive spine surgery.
The potential for complications is however significant and training opportunities rare. To meet genuine surgeon demand NSpine has therefore created a live tissue model which allows the closest possible simulation to actual surgery and complications handling.

For the endoscopic modules, this course is designed for surgeons with an early experience of spine endoscopy, to advance their knowledge through expert tuition in a live tissue model.

For the complications management course, delegates will be guided through open anterior approaches to the lumbar spine and will learn critical mobilisation of vascular and visceral structures. Complications control, salvage and repair techniques are taught for venous, arterial and ureteric injuries. Optionally, thoracolumbar approaches can be added with complications management of pulmonary structures.

A dedicated session on case discussions and technical tips and tricks rounds off the event. In advance of the course delegates will receive access to the acclaimed online modules of eccElearning.

For the Endoscopy courses, delegates will be guided through a variety of transforaminal techniques and will learn critical nerve root mobilisation as well as dural manipulation and bleeding control. A dedicated session on case discussions and technical tips and tricks rounds off the event. In advance of the course delegates will receive access to the acclaimed online endoscopy learning modules of eccElearning.

Training is conducted by international expert faculty renowned for their contributions to the field of anterior and lateral spine surgery. Throughout the course, faculty members will engage with delegates to ensure that the learning goals are tailored to their specific needs and interests.

This personalised approach allows for a more focused and effective learning experience, ensuring that each participant leaves with a deeper understanding and enhanced capabilities in complications management.

Course Structure: Delegates will receive customised half day of hands-on live tissue training and a half day of theory and case discussions. Additionally, they will be provided prior to the event with a series of preparatory lectures through our partners at eccElearning.
The event is repeated identically on both days 26 and 27 of May 2025.

Cancellation Policy:
– Cancellations before January 1st 2025 will be refunded up to 90%.
– Cancellations after January 2nd 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 registrations@nspine.com.
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.

Spine Education since 2013:
NSpine is an entirely independent company exclusively focused on spine health care education. Since the inaugural conference in 2013, NSpine has grown exponentially and now features annual, highly respected meetings which attract attendees from across the globe. NSpine is working towards providing training under the Blackwell Foundation the near future.

Clinical Problem Solving and Emerging Tech:
The focus of NSpine meetings is on clinical problem solving, decision-making and forwarding surgical techniques and technology. With this in mind the meetings are crafted to meet the demands of working surgeons.

Advanced Cadaveric and Live Tissue Training:
NSpine has a tradition of offering highest quality hands-on cadaveric training courses. NSpine is proud to have expanded advanced spine training modules to the renowned IRCAD institutes combined cadaveric and live tissue training series.