This course is designed to give Otolaryngologists, Head and Neck Surgeons, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons, and Head and Neck Oncologists a focused educational experience in transoral endoscopic techniques for resecting primary head and neck tumors. Both transoral laser and robotic surgery will be featured, as well as flexible laser surgery in inpatient and outpatient environments. An optional cadaveric hands-on workshop will provide participants with opportunities to perform various transoral procedures with laser technologies and delivery systems. Renowned faculty will emphasize fundamental transoral anatomy, microsurgical and robotic techniques, and wound exposure, as well as other transoral techniques. Workshop participants will gain experience in the art of tumor exposure using various retractors and appropriate and safe use of multiple transoral systems.

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Mayo Clinic Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery Course will address contemporary techniques in endoscopic sinus, skull base and orbital pathology. We will also discuss novel approaches in systemic and topical medical therapy in rhinosinusitis, and strategies in optimizing outcomes. The course will address the professional and educational needs of practicing Otolaryngologists, residents and mid-level practitioners. Our world-class faculty will participate in lectures and interactive sessions, and also provide individual instruction and tutoring during our didactic and dissection sessions. The first two days will focus on sinus surgery to include didactic and dissection. The second two days will focus on skull-base surgery again providing both didactic and dissection. Image guidance and powered instrumentation will be provided for dissection. Letters of invitation will be provided to registrants on request.

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