NSpine Cadaveric Training Course

OUR STATE OF THE ART CADAVERIC TRAINING COURSE
Oct 31st- Nov 1st 2025 | Cape Town, South Africa

COURSE REGISTRATION

NSPINE CADAVERIC TRAINING COURSE
University of Stellenbosch - Biomedical Research Institute
Cape Town | South Africa

Event Details:

Date: October 31st – November 1st, 2025
Venue: Sunskill Laboratory, Biomedical Research Institute, Stellenbosch University

Our course is designed to empower the next generation of spinal surgeons through immersive, hands-on training in Endoscopy, ALIF/XLIF, and Cervical procedures. Led by an esteemed international and local faculty, handpicked for their unparalleled expertise and dedication to teaching, this event is set within the state-of-the-art Sunskill Laboratory at the prestigious Biomedical Research Institute of Stellenbosch University.

Course Highlights:

Hands-on Training: Three delegates per workstation with rotating faculty to optimize training exposure.
Expert Faculty: International and local experts renowned for their skills and teaching ability.
Modular Rotation: Up to 2 full days of hands-on training through modular rotations at workstations.
Preparatory Lectures: Access to a series of preparatory lectures provided through our partners at eccElearning.
Case Discussions: Engage in case discussions led by local and international experts.

Course Structure:

Our two-day course is meticulously structured to provide in-depth training on both intermediate and advanced techniques, ensuring that participants are well-equipped with the latest knowledge and skills in Endoscopy, ALIF/XLIF, or Cervical procedures.

Delegates will receive up to 2 full days of hands-on training through a modular rotation at workstations.

In addition to this, they will be provided with a series of preparatory lectures prior to the event through our partners at eccElearning. Incorporated in the course structure, delegates will also get access to our case discussions led by local and international experts.

The NSpine Cadaveric Surgical Training Course in Cape Town is not just an event; it is a platform for innovation, collaboration, and growth. Surgeons from around the world gather at NSpine events, and this course, in particular, is tailored for those with a keen interest in learning or furthering their skills in Endoscopy Techniques, ALIF/XLIF, or Cervical procedures.

We look forward to welcoming you to Cape Town!

Course Format and Content

Course format:

Whole day dissection and reconstruction workshop across different workstations
Theory sessions will be curated by NSpine and eccElearning faculty.
Training sessions are augmented by case discussions during delegate rotation.
All delegates are guaranteed a hands-on session within their program
Maximum delegate number per workstation is 3 with faculty rotating.

Learning objectives:

To perform posterior and anterior approaches to the subaxial spine
To anatomically dissect muscle layers, vascular, visceral and neural structures, hereby gaining a
detailed understanding of the surgical topography.
Where applicable correctly handle endoscopic and microsurgical visual aids and instruments
Where applicable perform neural decompression and other defined procedures around
anterior and lateral reconstruction of the lumbar and subaxial cervical spine.

Learning outcomes (after the event, delegates will be able to):

Perform technical steps of posterior endoscopic foraminotomy.
Perform posterior and anterior approaches to the subaxial cervical spine.
Perform anterior decompressive techniques including discectomy and resective techniques
including subaxial vertebrectomy
Perform anterior and posterior reconstructive techniques including ACDF / TDR, vertebral body
replacement lateral mass and pedicle screw fixation.
Perform technical steps of Anterior and Lateral lumbar interbody fixation.
Perform technical steps of interlaminar and transforaminal endoscopy

Sunskill Laboratory

The state-of-the-art Sunskill Laboratory of Tygerberg Medical Campus opened in 2016 following a multi-million investment initiative in health care training.

Sunskill features eight fully customizable, purpose-designed operating stations and is comprehensively equipped with surgical instrumentation, power drills, endoscopes, suction devices, and electro-cautery to simulate a functional operative theatre. The facility also offers four high-definition surgical microscopes and image-guided navigation complemented by two C-arm fluoroscopes and a sophisticated ‘O-Arm’, making the facility unrivalled on the continent.

Mounts, braces, and cushioning provide the ability to replicate the surgical set-up necessary to deliver world-class surgical care. Augmented reality training is increasingly included in surgical planning and training.

Extensive lecture theatres and break-out rooms are situated at the venue along with exhibition space for networking.

NSpine is building a series of comprehensive spine surgery courses at Sunskill, building on the extensive experience in running complex multidisciplinary spine surgery courses in Europe.

COURSE REGISTRATION

Delegate Terms and Conditions

Cancellation Policy:
– Cancellations before August 1st 2025 will be refunded up to 90%.
– Cancellations after August 1st 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.

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.

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.

About Nspine

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 traditionally attract over 500 attendees from across the globe.

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. This has now been expanded to include training at the world renowned IRCAD institute in Strasbourg France through the NSpine combined cadaveric and live tissue training series.

NSPINE CADAVERIC TRAINING COURSE University of Stellenbosch - Biomedical Research Institute Cape Town | South Africa