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Microvascular Surgery Skills Training Course
January 1 - December 31, 2009
Mayo Clinic’s Microvascular Surgery Skills Training Course is a five day program
focused on skill development in the use of microvascular surgical techniques. Limited to four attendees per session, the course allows each attendee to receive extensive, individualized training. The instruction incorporates demonstrations, microvascular skills practice and detailed handouts. Attendees will work with the course instructor to schedule a week that is both
convenient and well-suited to individual skill levels. To register, phone 507-284-
8313.
Location: Stabile Building, 9th Floor, Rochester, Minnesota
Contact: (507) 284-8313  E-Mail
 Brochure
Online Registration Not Available
Transoral Laser Microsurgery for Head and Neck Cancer
April 15 - 17, 2010
Mayo Clinic’s "Transoral Laser Microsurgery for Head and Neck Cancer" is designed to give Otolaryngologists, Head and Neck Surgeons, and Head and Neck Oncologists a focused educational experience in transoral endoscopic techniques to resect primary head and neck tumors. Transoral laser microsurgery will be the primary focus with additional education in other transoral techniques including robotics.
This course will feature renowned guest and Mayo Clinic faculty, didactic lectures supplemented with video clips, live surgical cases and case discussions. Topics include:
Indications, techniques and outcomes
Principles of tumor exposure
Benefits of various laser wavelengths
Instrumentation including fiber technology and robotics
Appropriate patient selection
Postoperative management
Role of transoral surgery in the multidisciplinary treatment model of care
On Saturday, April 17, 2010, an optional hands-on workshop will provide participants with opportunities to perform various transoral procedures with laser technologies and delivery systems on both animal and human cadaveric models. Faculty will emphasize fundamental transoral laser microsurgery techniques and wound exposure, as well as feature other transoral techniques. Workshop participants will return to their clinical practice with experience in the art of tumor exposure using various retractors and appropriate and safe use of multiple laser and other transoral systems. Enrollment in the workshop is limited so plan to register early!
New for this course:
- $75 Discount for Online Registration! (offer expires 03/15/10).
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Contact: (480) 301-4580 E-Mail
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