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ForwardRhoton-de Oliveira: Microsurgical and Endoscopic Approaches for Skull Base and Aneurysms 2025
This course offers Live (in-person) only.
May 19 - 23, 2025 - Mayo Clinic - Jacksonville, Florida
Course Directors: Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, M.D., Rabih G. Tawk, M.D., Joao Paulo Cavalcante de Almeida, M.D., Ph.D. and Wen Hung Tzu, M.D.
Course Co-Directors: Vicent Quilis Quesada, M.D., Ph.D., Vanessa Milanese Holanda Zimpel, M.D., Ph.D., and Mateus Reghin Neto, M.D.
Course Highlights:
- Review of surgical approaches and operative techniques pertaining to surgical treatment of skull base lesions such as skull base tumors, cerebral aneurysms, and other disorders
- Combines both microscopic and endoscopic techniques with simulated micro-anastomosis training session to improve microsurgical skills
- Intensive hands-on cadaver dissection sessions, covering a broad spectrum of transcranial approaches
- Participants will work in teams on prepared injected fixed specimens under the guidance of a distinguished expert Faculty
Target Audience
This course is designed for neurosurgery medical providers at various stages of their careers including residents, fellows, attendings nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Determine the appropriate microsurgical techniques for treatment of complex aneurysms and complex skull base lesions.
- Identify the relevant skull base anatomy and mastery of endoscopic and microscopic tools for skull base surgery.
- Demonstrate proficiency in microscopic and endoscopic techniques during hands-on sessions on cadaveric specimens to improve skills.
- Identify the major skull base approaches to various neurosurgical disorders affecting the skull base and brain.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Mayo Clinic Rhoton-de Oliveira: Microsurgical and Endoscopic Approaches for Skull Base and Aneurysms 2025 |
Mayo Clinic Simulation Center Jacksonville, Florida |
May 19-23, 2025 |
All Presentations Eastern Time |
Monday, May 19, 2025 | |
6:45 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast |
7:00 a.m. | Mayo Clinic Neurosurgery Grand Rounds |
8:00 a.m. | Introduction to The Simulation Center and Skull Base Lab: Sim Center João Paulo Almeida, M.D., Ph.D. and Rabih G. Tawk, M.D. |
8:10 a.m. | Endoscopic Anatomy of Nasal Cavities Angela M. Donaldson, M.D. |
8:30 a.m.
| Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery: Surgical Techniques João Paulo Almeida, M.D., Ph.D. |
8:50 a.m. | Nasoseptal Flap and Techniques for Endoscopic Reconstruction Osarenoma U. Olomu, M.D. |
9:10 a.m. | Anatomy of Endoscopic Approaches to the Sella and Parasellar Regions Maria Peris Celda, M.D., Ph.D. (virtual presentation) |
9:30 a.m. | Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery for Pituitary Tumors with Cavernous Sinus Invasion João Paulo Almeida, M.D., Ph.D. |
9:50 a.m. | BREAK |
10:00 a.m. | Nasoseptal Flap, Sellar Approach, Cavernous Sinus – Hands-on Laboratory |
1:00 p.m. | Lunch Lecture – Pituitary Surgery: 360 degrees Diego Mendez Rosito, M.D. |
1:30 p.m. | Endoscopic Endonasal Approach to the Suprasellar and Retroinfundibular Regions: Meningiomas, Craniopharyngiomas, and others João Paulo Almeida, M.D., Ph.D. |
1:50 p.m. | Endoscopic Endonasal Approach to the Anterior Skull Base: Sinonasal Malignancies, Meningiomas, and others João Paulo Almeida, M.D., Ph.D. |
2:10 p.m. | BREAK |
2:20 p.m. | Suprasellar, Retroinfundibular, and Anterior Skull Base Intradural – Hands-on Laboratory |
5:30 p.m. | Sunset Case Discussion Pituitary, Suprasellar Region and Cavernous Sinus |
6:15 p.m. | ADJOURN – End of Day 1 |
7:00 p.m. | Endoscope Eats Offsite Location: Location TBA |
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | |
7:00 a.m. | Continental Breakfast |
7:30 a.m. | Endoscopic Transpterygoid Approach: Anatomy and Surgical Technique Carlos D. Pinheiro Neto, M.D., Ph.D. (virtual presentation) |
7:50 a.m. | Endoscopic Endonasal Approach to the Clival and Petroclival Region Speaker TBA |
8:40 a.m. | BREAK |
8:50 a.m. | Transclival and Transpterygoid Approaches – Hands-on Laboratory |
12:00 p.m. | Lunch – Case Discussion Clivus, Craniocervical Junction and Coronal Plane |
12:45 p.m. | Endoscopic-Assisted Microsurgery and the Endoscope as a Tool in Neurosurgery Rabih G. Tawk, M.D. |
1:15 p.m. | Lower Clivus, Foramen Magnum and Odontoid Process – Hands-on Laboratory |
4:50 p.m. | BREAK |
5:00 p.m. | Sunset Seminars Skull Base Surgery: How to Select the Best Approach? Diego Mendez Rosito, M.D. |
5:30 p.m. | ADJOURN – End of Day 2 |
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | |
7:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
8:00 a.m. | Welcome and Introduction Rabih G. Tawk, M.D., Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, M.D. and Wen Hung Tzu, M.D. |
8:10 a.m. | Pterional Approach – Lecture Vicent Quilis Quesada, M.D., Ph.D. |
9:30 a.m. | BREAK |
9:40 a.m. | Pterional Approach – Demonstration and Hands-on Laboratory |
12:00 p.m. | BREAK |
12:10 p.m. | Lunch Presentation: Sylvian Fissure & Basal Cistern: Anatomy and Surgical Applications Wen Hung Tzu, M.D. |
12:40 p.m. | Radiographic Anatomy of the Superior Orbital Fissure and Skull Base Foramen Sukhwinder S. Sandhu, M.D. |
1:10 p.m. | BREAK |
1:15 p.m. | Opening of Sylvian Fissure and Basal Cistern – Demonstration and Hands-on Laboratory |
3:10 p.m. | BREAK |
3:15 p.m. | Radiographic and Surgical Anatomy of Anterior Circulation Aneurysms (Case Illustrations) Wen Hung Tzu, M.D. |
5:05 p.m. | ADJOURN – End of Day 3 |
6:45 p.m. | Welcome Dinner “de Oliveira” Keynote Lecture Location: TBA |
Thursday, May 22, 2025 | |
6:50 a.m. | Breakfast and Mayo Clinic Vascular Conference |
8:00 a.m. | Pretemporal Approach and Anatomy for Navigating the Cavernous Sinus – Lecture Vicent Quilis Quesada, M.D., Ph.D. |
9:00 a.m. | BREAK |
9:10 a.m. | Pretemporal Approach to the Cavernous Sinus (Extradural) – Demonstration and Hands-on Laboratory |
12:00 p.m. | BREAK |
12:10 p.m. | Rhoton Lecture |
1:10 p.m. | BREAK |
1:15 p.m. | Approach to the Cavernous Sinus (Intradural) – Demonstration and Hands-on Laboratory |
5:00 p.m. | ADJOURN – End of Day 4 |
Friday, May 23, 2025 | |
6:50 a.m. | Breakfast and Mayo Clinic Tumor Board |
8:00 a.m. | Anatomical Basis for the Far Lateral Approaches Carolina Martins, M.D., Ph.D. (virtual presentation) |
8:40 a.m. | Far Lateral Approach – Lecture Mateus Reghin Neto, M.D. |
9:00 a.m. | BREAK |
9:05 a.m. | Far Lateral Approach – Demonstration and Hands-on Laboratory |
12:00 p.m. | BREAK |
12:10 p.m. | Lunch Lecture Case Discussion: PICA Aneurysms Radiographic and Surgical Anatomy Rabih G. Tawk, M.D. |
12:40 p.m. | BREAK |
12:45 p.m. | Far Lateral Approach – Demonstration and Hands-on Laboratory |
4:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
4:15 p.m. | ADJOURN – End of Day 5 |
The J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver Simulation Center at Mayo Clinic's Florida campus is located in the Stabile North building on the 8th Floor. Parking is available in multiple lots near the Stabile North Building on W.M. Davis Parkway at no charge. Additional parking is available in the Mayo patient/visitor ramp adjacent to the Davis Building on Mayo Boulevard. The cost for parking is not included in the registration fee.
For those seeking on-campus accommodations:
Courtyard Jacksonville at the Mayo Clinic Campus
14390 Mayo Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32224
800-321-2211
For those seeking off-campus oceanfront accommodations:
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
200 Ponte Vedra Blvd.
Ponte Vedra, FL 32082
+1-888-839-9145
Located 6 miles from the Mayo Clinic Campus
One Ocean Resort & Spa
1 Ocean Blvd
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
+1-855-232-0453
Located 8 miles from the Mayo Clinic Campus
Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
1000 PGA Tour Blvd
Ponte Vedra Beach FL, 32082
+1-904-285-7777
Located 10 miles from the Mayo Clinic Campus
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
| Course Directors | |
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 | Wen Hung Tzu, M.D. |
 | Joao Paulo Cavalcante de Almeida, M.D., Ph.D. |
| Course Co-Directors | |
 | Vincent Quilis Quesada, M.D., Ph.D. |
 | Vanessa Milanese, M.D., Ph.D. |
 | Matues Reghin Neto, M.D. |
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 48.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
| Day | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10.75 |
| Tuesday | 9.75 |
| Wednesday | 8.25 |
| Thursday | 10.50 |
| Friday | 8.75 |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 48.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 48.00 Attendance
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Price
| Course Registration Fees | Before April 20, 2025 | After April 21, 2025 |
| Physicians and Scientists | $2089 | $2164 |
| Residents, Fellows, PAs, NPs and Allied Health | $1789 | $1864 |
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Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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