Skull base 360-Degree – The full spectrum Micro-Endo-Radiosurgery
Radiosurgery, microscopic and endoscopic approaches
Join our 5-day course dedicated to radiosurgery, microscopic and endoscopic approaches to the skull base.
It has been structured to provide didactic lectures and surgical video demonstrations all broadcasted on a 3D screen, and over 27 hours of hands-on practice on cadavers including dissection sessions covering a broad spectrum of open keyhole, endoscopic, assisted endonasal and combined approaches.
A panel of world-renowned leaders in this field of expertise will deliver lectures focusing on skull base anatomy, transcranial, endoscopic-assisted and endoscopic endonasal approaches as well as therapeutic strategies for skull base lesions.
Course dates
Course status
- Available
- Waiting list
- Full

Practical sessions on anatomical specimens
- Theoretical sessions
- Hands-on sessions on anatomical specimens
- Coffee breaks and lunches at IRCAD
- One cheese and wine cocktail at IRCAD
- One evening dinner at Brasserie Les Haras
- Lunch at IRCAD
No accommodation, no social programme and no entertainment included in the registration fees for participants






Course directors
Sebastien Froelich (FR)
Christian Debry (FR)
Faculty panel
Course objectives
4-DAY SKULL BASE SURGERY SESSION
- To provide an overview of the complex anatomy of the skull base
- To cover a broad spectrum of the skull base approaches and describe the technical steps of each specific approach
- To discuss indications of skull base approaches and surgical strategies
- To provide hands-on sessions on cadaveric specimens and improve skills
- To become more familiar with endoscopic endonasal approaches
- To understand the rationale and challenge of endoscopic endonasal approaches to the skull base
- To allow case discussions between experts and trainees
- To provide an overview of the newest radiation technology for skull base lesions
- To provide radiation strategies for skull base lesions
- To provide indications of radiations
- To allow practical sessions on radio planning
Target audience
Practicing neurosurgeons and ENT specialists, fellows and residents in training.
Educational methods
- Interactive theoretical and video sessions between faculty and course participants
- Practical training on anatomical specimens
- Charge-free access to educational video resources available on WebSurg, the online university of the IRCAD
Cancellation policy
CME credits & accreditations
Resolution of conflicts of interest (COI)
The IRCAD training center has industrial and research partners (Karl Storz, Covidien/Medtronic, and Intuitive Surgical) and Course Faculty members and Healthcare professionals declare these industrial partners are never committed to the elaboration and running organization of the programs or in the choice of experts. There is neither publicity nor promotion in the form of pull-up stands or flyers during the course.
Course Faculty members and Healthcare professionals declare that they are fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relations with the medical device Industry.
The content of the courses is aimed to promote education among its learners, and Course Faculty planners declare that this LEE is fair, balanced and free of commercial bias.
Emphasis is placed on current knowledge, best practices and quality improvement. Course Faculty planners are fully committed to ensuring that innovative learning methods are applied and that decisions are made free of the control of commercial interest. Course topics and learning objectives are determined by planning committee members who have no conflict of interest to report and guarantee the impartiality of the course program, and, where appropriate, include subject areas which reflect current practice. Activities are linked to analyses of learner gaps and other needs. Learning objectives are clearly stated at the beginning. Evaluation mechanisms include questions which serve to enquire whether learners perceived commercial bias in the materials received from Faculty teaching experts. A summary of evaluation forms or feedback report is gathered at the conclusion of each accredited program.
A comprehensive needs assessment has always been conducted. Faculty planners and Course Directors have used multiple means of needs assessment to determine the perceived, misperceived and unperceived needs of their learners (e.g., surveys, expert opinions, evaluation results/reports from other educational activities, informal discussions and interviews, focus groups, consensus conferences, epidemiological data, new advances in clinical treatments, thematic analysis of peer-reviewed journals).
As a general guiding principle, IRCAD Continuing Education (CE) programs are free of commercial influence, based on best scientific evidence and focused on improving the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behavior of learners.
IRCAD as a CE provider ensures that teachers deliver current, objective, and scientifically rigorous content.
Scientific program planning committee members oversee the needs assessment, program development, compliance with disclosure rules, and the oversight of the activity in general.
IRCAD CE providers commit themselves to resist any influence or interference that could undermine their professional integrity.
Of note, apart from the instruments shown in the sessions, at IRCAD and for invited speakers, there is no motivation to promote any specific brand related to any medical device company and participants can use any other brands of their choice.
Educational sponsorship and funding
IRCAD has received financial support in the form of an unrestricted financial support. IRCAD course funding occurs via an unrestricted support from IRCAD sponsors (medical device companies). Funding is provided free of any attempt to influence the program, individual sessions, subjects for discussion, content and choice of faculty members.
Commercial names of medical devices/software/equipment may appear because they are linked to specific medical procedures, which are the focus of this training course. Other products in the market can be used to perform the aforementioned medical procedures. The IRCAD as an educational provider does not endorse any particular product.
Live the IRCAD experience to the fullest
The courses are organized in such a way that participants are fully immersed in the heart of the Institute, from start to finish.
One day at IRCADYour course by day, the comfort and luxury in Les Haras Hotel **** by night
A place with a unique design, inspired by history and the universe of horses… Les Haras Hotel**** honors leather and wood to take its guests on a journey through time.
The Haras Brasserie offers a modern and friendly cuisine. The great classics of French cuisine are celebrated there, alongside signature dishes from Alsace or inspirations from the world over.
Testimonials
The condition of the lab and the material are excellent! Never seen before. The teaching is excellent too. Thanks to all!
from Germany
Thank you for the amazing organisation and the opportunity to come.
from Belgium
Very useful tips and tricks on surgical techniques for endonasal skull base surgery!
from Ukrain
Everything went well, organisation, sessions, a high quality! I learnt a lot!
from Germany
Very good experience in the endoscopy, I learnt a lot.
from Germany
Best course I have ever visited
from Finland
Wonderful time. A lot of time to dissect. I would recommend this course.
from Germany
B. Babic (DE)
I. Broeders (NL)
Y.K. Chao (TW)
B. Dallemagne (BE)
H. Fuchs (DE)
K. Fuchs (DE)
W.J. Hyung (KR)
S. Perretta (IT)
J.P. Ruurda (NL)
R. Van Hillegersberg (NL)