Masterclass in Frontal Sinus Dissection Using 3D-Printed Simulation Models

Sunday, October 1, 2023

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM East Coast USA Time

Location: Broadway E

Instructors(s)

Michael T. Yim, MD

Program Director
Louisiana State University - Shreveport
Shreveport, LA, United States

Lead Instructor(s)

Peter J. Wormald, MD, FACS, FAHMS, FRACS, FACS, FCS(SA), FRCS (Ed), MBChB

Chair and Professor
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Instructors(s)

Masayoshi Takashima, MD, FARS, FAAOA

Professor and Chair of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Houston Methodist Academic Institute
Houston, TX, United States
Philip G. Chen, MD

Professor
University of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX, United States

Disclosure(s):

Michael T. Yim, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.

Peter J. Wormald, MD, FACS, FAHMS, FRACS, FACS, FCS(SA), FRCS (Ed), MBChB: No relevant relationships to disclose.

Masayoshi Takashima, MD, FARS, FAAOA: No relevant relationships to disclose.

Philip G. Chen, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Dissection of complex fontal sinus anatomy remains a challenging surgical frontier for the practicing otolaryngologist. This session will utilize 3D-printed sinus models and focus on dissection of complex frontal sinus anatomy. Participants will learn how to utilize the building block model of evaluating frontal sinus anatomy, correlating that with the International Frontal Sinus Anatomy Classification (IFAC) nomenclature system, and then performing hands-on dissection using high fidelity 3D-printed sinus models. Each station will feature a video tower and endoscopic equipment, a navigation system, and a 3D-printed head with interchangeable sinus cartridges that can be exchanged between participants. Each participant will have one-half of the sinus model available for dissection.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Utilize the building block model to preoperatively assess complex frontal anatomy

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Analyze frontal anatomy using the International Frontal Sinus Anatomy Classification

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Demonstrate surgical techniques used to perform complex dissection of the frontal sinuses

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: Frontal sinus surgery remains a challenging frontier to the general otolaryngologist. Prof. Wormald runs an extremely popular frontal sinus course all over the world and this is an opportunity to bring a portion of it to AAOHNS.