Practicing Longer and Stronger: Ergonomic Solutions and Strategies for Skull Base Surgery (non CME)
7th March, 2026, 16:00 - 18:05
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Skull base surgery presents distinct ergonomic challenges stemming from the complexity of the pathologies encountered, which impose heightened physical and cognitive demands on the surgeon. This panel will examine the role of ergonomics in skull base surgery, with particular emphasis on its effects on surgeon performance and wellbeing, procedural efficiency, technological advances, and barriers to implementation.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:

• Recognize ergonomic challenges faced by all skull base surgeons including women, pregnant individuals and those with limited mobility.
• Explore opportunities for improved ergonomics using different magnification tools in the operating room (endoscopes, exoscopes, microscopes).
• Identify ways to increase surgical career longevity through improved ergonomics.
• Discuss current and future technological advances and ergonomic innovations within the field and their barriers.

Current Schedule

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