Registration: Regular
Available seats: 11Registration: Reduced fee for SIB, SIO, IAR, and ERS members
Available seats: 4Prof. Apostolos Karligkiotis
Dr. Nicola Boari
Dr. Abdulaziz AlQahtani
Prof. Mario Bussi
Prof. Paolo Castelnuovo
Prof. Pietro Mortini
Remo Accorona, Milano
Abdulaziz AlQahtani, Ryad
Alberto Arosio, Varese
Muaid Baban, Sulaymaniyah
Francesco Bandi, Milano
Paolo Battaglia, Como
Maurizio Bignami, Varese
Nicola Boari, Milano
Mario Bussi, Milano
Frank Rikki Canevari, Genoa
Paolo Castelnuovo, Milano
Giorgos Giourgos, Bergamo
Apostolos Karligkiotis, Milano
Federico Leone, Milano
Davide Mattavelli, Brescia
Nicolò Mevio, Milano
Pietro Mortini, Milano
Alessia Lambertoni, Varese
Giacomo Pietrobon, Milano
Andrea Pistochini, Varese
Andrea Preti, Milano
Vittorio Rampinelli, Brescia
Federico Russo, Como
Alberto Schreiber, Garda
Giorgio Sileo, Varese
Luca Spirito, Firenze
Mario Turri-Zanoni, Como
Alessandro Vinciguerra, Como
Luca Volpi, Varese
Jacopo Zocchi, Milano
Cesare Zoia, Gravedona
Skull base surgery represents one of the most challenging areas within rhinology and neurosurgery, where surgical precision, anatomical knowledge, and reconstructive skills are crucial to patient safety and outcomes. Among these procedures, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak repair is particularly demanding, as it requires mastery of complex anatomical corridors, appropriate graft and flap selection, and the ability to achieve reliable watertight closures.
Despite its importance, exposure to real CSF leak cases during training remains limited, and the steep learning curve of endoscopic skull base reconstruction can increase operative risks when performed without adequate preparation. Simulation models and cadaveric dissection therefore play a pivotal role in bridging this educational gap, offering a safe environment for surgeons to acquire and refine the necessary technical skills before translating them into clinical practice.
This advanced hands-on international masterclass in Milan is designed to provide participants with comprehensive training in endoscopic management of CSF leaks and skull base defects.
Through a combination of focused lectures, expert-led discussions, and step-by-step cadaveric dissections, attendees will gain in-depth knowledge of sinonasal and skull base anatomy, principles of reconstruction, and the use of grafts, flaps, and innovative techniques such as the gasket seal approach. A distinctive feature of the course is the use of a validated cadaveric perfusion model that realistically simulates CSF leaks, allowing participants to practice under conditions closely resembling live surgery.
By the end of the three-day program, participants will have developed enhanced surgical confidence and competence in endoscopic skull base reconstruction, equipping them with the skills required to face real clinical challenges with greater safety and efficacy.
We look forward to welcoming you in Milan for this unique educational experience in May 2026!
The training event will be accredited (40,4 italian CME credits) for the following medical specialties:
Neurosurgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology
DAY 1, 11 May 2026
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08:00 – 08:15 Registration of participants
08:15 – 10:45 Lectures:
– Q&A’s Discussion
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11:00 – 13:00 Lectures:
– Q&A’s Discussion
13:00 – 14:00 Light Lunch
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14:00 – 15:30 Live-guided step-by-step dissection
– Endoscopic sinus surgery: identification of main surgical landmarks
– Paraseptal sphenoidotomy and rescue flap harvesting
– Anterior sinus compartments: uncinectomy, middle meatus antrostomy, anterior ethmoidectomy and Draf type I frontal sinusotomy
15:30 – 18:00 Live-guided step-by-step dissection
– Identification of sphenopalatine artery complex
– Posterior ethmoidectomy and transethmoid sphenoidotomy
– Frontal sinusotomy Draf type IIa
DAY 2, 12 May 2026
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08:00 – 10:00 Live-guided step-by-step dissection
– Nasoseptal flap harvesting
– Inferior turbinate flap harvesting
10:00 – 13:00 Live-guided step-by-step dissection
– Middle turbinate graft harvesting
– Cribriform plate reconstructive techniques (single layer overlay graft)
– Ethmoidal roof reconstructive techniques (multilayer grafts)
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13:00 – 14:00 Light Lunch
14:00 – 16:00 Live-guided step-by-step dissection
– Transnasal endoscopic approach to the sella
– Sellar defect reconstructive techniques (multilayer grafts and flap)
16:00 – 18:00 Live-guided step-by-step dissection
– Transnasal endoscopic approach to tuberculum sellae and planum
– Gasket seal technique (multilayer grafts and flap)
DAY 3, 13 May 2026
08:00 – 10:30 Live-guided step-by-step dissection
– Draf type III and anterior transnasal craniectomy
– Pericranial flap harvesting
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10:30 – 13:00 Live-guided step-by-step dissection
– Frontal Mailbox Slot for pericranial flap
– Anterior skull base reconstruction
13:00 – 14:00 Light Lunch
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14:00 – 16:00 Live-guided step-by-step dissection
– Medial maxillectomy and infratemporal fossa corridor
– Temporoparietal fascial flap harvesting
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16:00 – 18:00 Live-guided step-by-step dissection
– Endonasal transposition via a temporal-infratemporal tunnel
– Side door temporoparietal fascial flap
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18:00 – Closing remarks
Registration: Regular
1.850,00 €
Registration: Reduced fee for SIB, SIO, IAR, and ERS members
1.650,00 €
The registration fee includes: Nr. 1 dinner on 12th May, catering service during the course, surgical and educational material, nr. 1 specimen (every two attendees), attendance certificate, insurance. In case of rescheduling or cancellation of the course due to reasons attributable to Hinovia and/or AnatomX, participants will be entitled to a refund of the registration fee should they not accept the newly proposed date.
As for travel and accommodation expenses:
Only and exclusively the costs related to travel or accommodation arrangements issued directly by Hinovia on behalf of AnatomX will be refunded in full.
Any travel or accommodation expenses independently arranged by the participants will not be reimbursed by Hinovia for AnatomX. Participants are therefore strongly advised to take out an insurance policy that covers such costs in the event of changes or cancellation of the event.
The training event will be accredited (40,4 italian CME credits) for the following medical specialties:
Neurosurgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology
AnatomX by IRCCS MultiMedica
Via Gaudenzio Fantoli, 16/15 20138 Milan
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Prof. Apostolos Karligkiotis
Dr. Nicola Boari
Dr. Abdulaziz AlQahtani
Registration: Regular
Available seats: 11Registration: Reduced fee for SIB, SIO, IAR, and ERS members
Available seats: 4
