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 systems supplied by the most important companies in this field.
