North West of England Advanced Techniques in Sinus Surgery Course supported by LHNC

Thursday 12th November 2026 - Friday 13th November 2026

This course is designed specifically for senior ENT surgeons (consultants, speciality or specialist doctors, clinical fellows, ST7–8 trainees) who seek to improve their surgical confidence and increase their repertoire of procedures; fulfil a requirement for annual appraisal, revalidation or GMC Portfolio Pathway; or simply need a refresher in sinus surgery.

The course programme aims to maximise dissection time and interaction with faculty in the anatomy laboratory. No distractions from trans-orbital approaches or extended endoscopic skull base techniques; just an emphasis on contemporary techniques so that you are able to perform safe endoscopic sinus surgery regardless whether you work in a secondary or tertiary hospital setting. You will also come away with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage rhinology emergencies and intra-operative complications.

Course Description

 

Come and join us on an intense two-days of learning and networking with friendly faculty, all of whom are nationally recognised rhinologists. To optimise your learning outcome, basic competencies in endoscopic sinus surgery and equipment handling is expected. Workstations are supported with endoscopes, high-definition camera systems, cold steel and powered instruments.

• Managing complications of FESS

• Optimising post-operative outcomes

• The concept of the Full-House FESS

• Extended applications of Coblation

• Dacryocystorhinostomy, orbital decompression

• Prelacrimal approach to the pterygopalatine fossa, infratemporal fossa

• Endoscopic mega-antrostomy and medial maxillectomy

• Frontal sinusotomy (including frontal trephine, axillary flap approach, Modified Lothrop, mucosal flaps)

• Posterior nasal and vidian neurectomy • CSF leak repair (bath plug technique)