NSpine Cadaveric
Training Course
October 24th - October 25th
Sunskills Laboratory
Cape Town - South Africa
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NSPINE CADAVERIC TRAINING COURSE
University of Stellenbosch - Biomedical Research Institute
Cape Town | South Africa

Event Details:

Date: October 23rd – October 24th
Venue: Sunskill Laboratory, Biomedical Research Institute, Stellenbosch University

Our course is designed to empower the next generation of spinal surgeons through immersive,hands-on training in Endoscopy, ALIF/XLIF, MIS TILF and Cervical procedures.

Led by an esteemed international and local faculty, handpicked for their unparalleled expertise and dedication to teaching, this event is set within the state-of-the-art Sunskill Laboratory at the prestigious Bio-medical Research Institute of Stellenbosch University.

Course Structure:

Delegates will receive up to 2 full days of hands-on training through a modular rotation at workstations.

Incorporated in the course structure, delegates will also get access to our case discussions lead by local and international experts.

We look forward to welcoming you to Cape Town!

Course Format and Content

Course format:

  • Whole day dissection and reconstruction workshop across different workstations
  • Training sessions are augmented by case discussions during delegate rotation.
  • All delegates are guaranteed a hands-on session within their program
  • Maximum delegate number per workstation is 3 with faculty rotating.

Learning objectives:

  • To perform posterior and anterior approaches to the subaxial spine
  • To anatomically dissect muscle layers, vascular, visceral and neural structures, hereby gaining a detailed understanding of the surgical topography.
  • Where applicable correctly handle endoscopic and microsurgical visual aids and instruments
  • Where applicable perform neural decompression and other defined procedures around anterior and lateral reconstruction of the lumbar and subaxial cervical spine.
  • Anterior Cervical:
    • Discectomy
    • Corpectomy uncinate resection
    • Vertebral Artery Identification and control.
    • Safe instrumentation placement with minimal to no imaging support
  • Posterior Cervical:
    • CCJ and Subaxial Spine Instrumentation options and practice
    • Subaxial Cervical Spine
    • Upper Thoracic Spine Instrumentation and practice
    • ACDF
    • Using anatomy only for safe instrumentation placement.
  • Endoscopy:
    • Plan Approach Trajectory
    • Imaging-Palpation of target area
    • Direct visualisation of important anatomical landmarks
    • Deherniation (IELD – Interlaminar endoscopic lumbar discectomy: Laminotomy, Flavum Split, Discectomy
    • Decompression ( LE-ULBD – Lumbar Endoscopic Unilateral Laminotomy for Bilateral Decompression): Ipsilateral / contralateral laminotomy, Flavectomy
    • Radiographic landmarks
    • Needle placement and understanding correct docking
    • Regional anatomy of foramen
    • SAP exposure and osteotomy (this includes foraminotomy)
    • Discectomy – Annulotomy
  • ALIF/XLIF:
    • Understand the relevant anatomy related to the ALIF (Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion) and XLIF (Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion) approaches.
    • Identify key anatomical landmarks and structures using cadaveric specimens.
    • Demonstrate proficiency in the surgical techniques involved in ALIF and XLIF procedures.
    • Recognize the indications and contraindications for each surgical approach.
    • Analyze and evaluate patient cases to determine the appropriate surgical approach for various spinal pathologies.
    • Discuss pre-operative planning and risk assessment for ALIF and XLIF surgeries.
    • Gain hands-on experience in performing surgical techniques on cadaveric specimens.
    • Practice the safe handling of instruments and adherence to surgical protocols.
    • Identify potential complications associated with ALIF and XLIF procedures.
    • Discuss strategies for complication prevention and management during surgery.
    • Understand the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in planning and executing spinal surgeries.
    • Engage in discussions with peers about case presentations and surgical decision-making.
  • TLIF:
    • To plan and set up surgery for MIS TLIF
    • To correctly handle and insert devices and implants
    • Correctly position and identify fluoroscopy landmarks for MIS TLIF
    • Correctly conduct the sequence of steps in handling instruments, exposing neural structures, performing
    • discectomy and correctly insert implants

Learning outcomes (after the event, delegates will be able to):

  • Perform technical steps of posterior endoscopic foraminotomy.
  • Perform posterior and anterior approaches to the subaxial cervical spine.
  • Perform anterior decompressive techniques including discectomy and resective techniques including subaxial vertebrectomy
  • Perform anterior and posterior reconstructive techniques including ACDF / TDR, vertebral body replacement lateral mass and pedicle screw fixation.
  • Perform technical steps of Anterior and Lateral lumbar interbody fixation.
  • Perform technical steps of interlaminar and transforaminal endoscopy.

Sunskill Laboratory

The state of the art Sunskill laboratory of Tygerberg medical campus opened in 2016 following a multi-million investment initiative in health care training.

Sunskill features eight fully customisable, purpse-designed operating stations, and is comprehensively equipped with surgical instrumentation, power drills, endoscopes, suction devices and electro-cautery to simulate a functional operative theatre. The facility also offers four high definition surgical microscopes and image guided navigation complemented by two C-arm fluoroscopes and a sophisticated ‘O-Arm’, making the facility unrivalled on the continent. Mounts, braces and cushioning provide the ability to replicate the surgical set-up necessary to deliver world-class surgical care. Augmented reality training is increasingly included in surgical planning and training. Extensive lecture theatres and break-out rooms are situated at the venue along with exhibition space for networking.

NSpine is building a series of comprehensive spine surgery courses at Sunskill, building on the extensive experience in running complex multidisciplinary spine surgery courses in Europe. The venue also provides secure parking as well as industrial lifts for equipment.

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Delegate Terms and Conditions

Cancellation Policy: 
– Cancellations before August 1st 2026 will be refunded up to 90%.
– Cancellations after August 1st 2026 will not be refunded.

Refunds are limited to the course fee only. Please be advised that we are unable to assume responsibility for any incurred losses related to travel, accommodation, or other associated expenses.

Apart from the above, participants shall not be entitled to any refund or compensation should political or economic circumstances or a case of “force majeure” outside of the control of NSpine prevent the event from being held, limit its size or modify its nature. NSpine reserves the right of admission.

Terms and Conditions: 
Tickets are transferable at the discretion of NSpine – please contact registrations@www.nspine.com. NSpine cannot guarantee availability of presence of advertised faculty. Any alterations to the faculty or program do not constitute grounds for a refund.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, NSpine shall only be liable for damages caused directly by NSpine’s wilful intent or gross negligence. Any further liabilityof NSpine, in particular for simple or minor negligence, is excluded. This exclusion applies to all types of damage, whether direct or indirect, including (but not limited to)loss of profit, loss of use, loss of production, loss of savings, data loss and property damage, as well as claims brought by third parties.

NSpine shall not be liable, to the extent permitted by law, for any act or omission of faculty members, speakers, instructors, staff, contractors, service providers (including but not limited to venue, catering, audiovisual and technical providers), sponsors, exhibitors or other participants, even where these individuals or entities are engaged by or cooperating with NSpine. This includes any injury, damage or loss suffered by delegates arising out of or in connection with their actions or omissions, except where such damage is directly caused by NSpine’s wilful intent or gross negligence. Participants acknowledge that third-party providers (such as venues, hotels, transport companies and caterers) operate under their own terms and conditions, and that any claims relating to their services must be directed to those providers.

Participants attend the event at their own risk. NSpine will not provide any personal, medical, travel or professional liability insurance for delegates. By registering andattending, each participant acknowledges and agrees that it is their own responsibility to obtain appropriate insurance coverage, which may include personal and medicalinsurance, travel insurance and, where relevant, professional or malpractice insurance sufficient to cover risks associated with their participation in the event. NSpine is notresponsible for the loss, theft or damage of participants’ personal belongings at any of the event venues.

If and insofar as liability is excluded or limited, this shall also apply to the personal liability of NSpine’s staff, employees, representatives, corporate bodies and vicariousagents.

These exclusions and limitations apply only to the extent permitted by mandatory applicable law. Where certain liabilities cannot be excluded, they shall be limited to themaximum extent permitted by such law.

Apart from the above, participants shall not be entitled to any refund or compensation should political or economic circumstances, or a case of force majeure outside thecontrol of NSpine, prevent the event from being held, limit its size or modify its nature. NSpine reserves the right of admission.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms, and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or with participation in the event (including non-contractual disputes or claims), shall begoverned by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany.

The courts at the registered office of NSpine GmbH in Germany shall have exclusive jurisdiction in respect of any such dispute or claim, to the extent permitted bymandatory applicable law.

Apart from the above, participants shall not be entitled to any refund or compensation should political or economic circumstances or a case of “force majeure” outside ofthe control of NSpine prevent the event from being held, limit its size or modify its nature. NSpine reserves the right of admission.

About Nspine

Spine Education since 2013: NSpine is an entirely independent company exclusively focused on spine health care education. Since the inaugural conference in 2013, NSpine has grown exponentially and now features annual, highly respected meetings which traditionally attract over 500 attendees from across the globe.

Clinical Problem Solving and Emerging Tech: The focus of NSpine meetings is on clinical problem solving, decision-making and forwarding surgical techniques and technology. With this in mind the meetings are crafted to meet the demands of working surgeons

Advanced Cadaveric and Live Tissue Training: NSpine has a tradition of offering highest quality hands-on cadaveric training courses. This has now been expanded to include training at the world renowned IRCAD institute in Strasbourg France through the NSpine combined cadaveric and live tissue training series.

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