Rhoton Room Dueling Dissections Session 2: Suprasellar and Paraclinoidal Regions, Cavernous Sinus, Meckel`s Cave, and Petrous Apex
7th March, 2026, 07:30 - 09:35
Town & Country Ballroom CD
In this session we will review the surgical anatomy of the paraclinoidal and suprasellar space, cavernous sinus and we will discuss the pros and cons of endonasal and transcranial approaches to these regions. Attendance is recommended for all trainees and skull base specialties with an interest in treating pathology located in the suprasellar and paraclinoidal regions.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Develop a better understanding of the surgical anatomy of the paraclinoidal and suprasellar regions, cavernous sinus, Meckel`s cave and petrous apex.
- Recognize key surgical landmarks and technical nuances for the endonasal and transcranial approaches to the paraclinoidal and suprasellar regions, cavernous sinus, Meckel`s cave and petrous apex.
- Compare the benefits and disadvantages of endonasal and transcranial approaches to the paraclinoidal and suprasellar regions, cavernous sinus, Meckel`s cave, and petrous apex.
Current Schedule
As a faculty member of this session, you can click on names to email the speaker. Phone numbers are below names
| Speaker | Title | Role | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Couldwell 8015816908 |
Moderator | - | |
| Gabriel Zada 323-409-7422 |
Moderator | - | |
| Maria Peris Celda 5188103101 |
Introduction | Introduction | 7:30 am - 7:31 am |
| Neil Patel 412-999-3828 |
Introduction | Introduction | 7:30 am - 7:31 am |
| Edoardo Agosti +39 3395223886 |
Surgical Anatomy of the Clinoid, Cavernous Sinus, Sellar, Suprasellar Areas, Meckel`s Cave and Petrous Apex | Speaker | 7:31 am - 7:51 am |
| William Couldwell 8015816908 |
Case Discussion: Open Approaches | Speaker | 7:51 am - 8:06 am |
| Gabriel Zada 323-409-7422 |
Case Discussion: EEA | Speaker | 8:06 am - 8:21 am |
| Ossama Al-Mefty (617) 525-9451 |
Dueling Dissection: Anterior Clinoidectomy, Cavernous Sinus Meckel`s Cave & Anterior Petrosal Approach | Dissection | 8:21 am - 9:35 am |
| Paulo Abdo do Seixo Kadri +5567999840905 |
Dueling Dissection: Anterior Clinoidectomy, Cavernous Sinus Meckel`s Cave & Anterior Petrosal Approach | Dissection | 8:21 am - 9:35 am |
| Georgios Zenonos 412-627-4346 |
Dueling Dissection: Sellar, Suprasellar, Cavernous Sinus, Transpterygoid, Meckel`s Cave and Petrous Apex, & Interpeduncular Fossa | Dissection | 8:21 am - 9:35 am |
| Garret Choby 412-647-8186 |
Dueling Dissection: Sellar, Suprasellar, Cavernous Sinus, Transpterygoid, Meckel`s Cave and Petrous Apex, & Interpeduncular Fossa | Dissection | 8:21 am - 9:35 am |