Skull Base Techniques for Senior Residents-Designing a Lateral Skull Base Approach

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In the video, the speaker discusses skull base surgery and the importance of anatomy knowledge in this type of surgery. They mention that being able to understand 3D anatomy is crucial, particularly when it comes to the temporal bone. The speaker also highlights the concept of lifelong learning in skull base surgery and emphasizes the importance of observing and learning from other surgeons. They mention the availability of videos and collections that can provide access to different surgeons' techniques. The speaker acknowledges Dr. Link for his influence in skull base surgery and the president of the North American Skull Base Society. They also thanks John Robertson for his contributions to resident education and for taking them fishing. The speaker then goes on to discuss the middle fossa and extended middle fossa approaches in depth, explaining the anatomy and structures involved. They provide insight into specific cases and techniques used in these approaches, such as drilling the petrous apex and opening the dura. They also discuss the importance of careful dissection to avoid injury to structures like the facial nerve. The video provides visuals of the anatomy and procedures being discussed.

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Presented by Carl B. Heilman, MD, FAANS

Keywords

skull base surgery

anatomy knowledge

3D anatomy

temporal bone

surgeons' techniques

middle fossa

extended middle fossa approaches

facial nerve