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Advance notice

We are delighted to welcome you to the first “Surgery of the Glands: a hands-on course” in Vienna. This event brings together internationally recognized experts to share their knowledge and practical tips and tricks for the surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid, and salivary gland diseases.
Diseases of the thyroid, parathyroid, and salivary glands are among the most common challenges in head and neck surgery. This comprehensive course focuses on the latest clinical findings, surgical innovations, and multidisciplinary strategies for both benign and malignant conditions. Participants benefit from direct interaction with highly qualified surgeons and gain valuable insights into surgical techniques, complication management, and decision-making principles.

 

Course overview

 

Day 1 – “How I Do It” presentations

The opening day offers a series of practice-oriented, case-based lectures given by leading specialists. These sessions will cover surgical procedures, indications, patient selection, perioperative care, and tips for avoiding complications.

 

Day 2 – Live Surgeries

On the second day, participants have the opportunity to witness live surgeries performed by experts and broadcast directly from the operating room. Experienced moderators guide the discussions and facilitate questions and interaction in real time.

 

Day 3 – Anatomy Lab: Practical Training

The final day offers intensive practical training in dissection techniques and refinement of procedures in the anatomical laboratory. Participants apply surgical principles under expert guidance, deepen their anatomical understanding, and strengthen their surgical confidence.

 

Who should attend?
  • Head and neck surgeons

  • ENT specialists

  • Endocrine surgeons

  • Assistant physicians and fellows interested in advanced training

  • All clinically active individuals with an interest in glandular surgery and neck anatomy

 

Why participate?
  • Learning the latest surgical techniques

  • Insights from internationally experienced surgeons

  • Participation in real-time discussions during live operations

  • Deepening of anatomical and surgical skills through practical training

  • Exchange and collaboration in a professional, international environment

  • Enjoy Vienna – a city of science, history and culture

 

We are delighted to welcome you to Vienna!

We are confident that this intensive and interactive course will deepen surgical expertise, strengthen clinical decision-making, and sustainably promote professional exchange. We look forward to welcoming you to Vienna for an enriching scientific and educational experience.

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Program

Surgery of the glands: A hands-on course

€ 4.850,00

Course

Course Program

Monday, November 23

Conference Room K1, Evangelical Hospital, Hans-Sachsgasse 10-12, 1180 Vienna


Thyroid/Parathyroid:


Welcome

7:30-45

Thyroid Diagnostics, Scintigraphy, FNA, CNAB

7:45-8:15

Thyroid Cancer - Unilateral vs. Bilateral Lobectomy and ND

8:45-9:15

Minimally Invasive Thyroid Surgery

9:15-9:45


Coffee Break 9:45-10:00

 

Postoperative Management and Complications

(Redon, PTH, Ca, neck measurements, IMCUMarijic)

10:00-10:15

Therapy for Recurrent Laparesis

10:15-10:45

Surgical Treatment of Recurrent Laparesis?

10:45-11:15

Recurrent Goiter: Therapy, Monitoring, and Management

11:15-11:45

Parathyroid Gland: Pathology, Location, Complications, Therapy

11:45-12:15

Video on Parathyroidectomy


Lunch Break 12:30-13:00


Salivary Glands:

Preoperative Diagnostics, Pathology, Indication for Neurosurgery

13:30-14:00

Procedure in Case of Unsuccessful Diagnostics - Fine Nasal Aspiration, Open Biopsy, Fibromyalgia?

14:00-14:15

Neuromonitoring of the Facial and Great Auricular Nerves

14:15-14:30

Video on Parotidectomy

14:30-14:45


Coffee Break 14:45-15:00


Advanced Tumor Development, Planning

15:00-15:45

Submandibulectomy and Sublingualectomy: Diagnostics & Therapy

3:45-4:00 PM

Redon or not?

4:00-4:15 PM

Protecting the facial nerve

4:15-4:30 PM

Management of facial palsy

4:30-4:45 PM

Complications: Seroma, Frey's syndrome, Botox, dry mouth

4:45-5:00 PM

Management and resection of recurrences

5:00-5:30 PM

Adjuvant therapy: Proton therapy yes/no, systemic therapy?

5:30-6:00 PM

 

 


Tuesday, November 24

 

Live surgeries 8:00 AM-2:00 PM

Lecture Room K1, Evangelical Hospital, Hans-Sachsgasse 10-12, 1180 Vienna Vienna

 

 

Wednesday, November 25

 

Casualty Dissection 8:00–16:00

Medical University of Vienna, Center for Anatomy and Cell Biology,

Währingerstraße 13, 1090 Vienna

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