Rhoton Room Dueling Dissections Session 3: Petroclival Region
7th March, 2026, 16:00 - 18:05
Town & Country Ballroom CD
In this session we will review the 3D surgical anatomy of the petroclival region, and we will discuss the pros and cons of endonasal and transcranial approaches to this complex area. Attendance is recommended for all trainees and faculty with an interest in managing pathology in this location.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Develop a better understanding of the surgical anatomy of the petroclival region.
- Recognize key surgical landmarks and technical nuances for the endonasal and transcranial approach to the petroclival region.
- Compare the benefits and disadvantages of endonasal and transcranial approaches to the petroclival region.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Liu 973-577-2888 |
Moderator | - | |
| Paul Gardner (412) 647-3658 |
Moderator | - | |
| Maria Peris Celda 5188103101 |
Introduction | Introduction | 4:00 pm - 4:05 pm |
| Neil Patel 412-999-3828 |
Introduction | Introduction | 4:00 pm - 4:05 pm |
| Varun Kshettry 216-296-8002 |
3D Surgical Anatomy of the Petroclival Region | Speaker | 4:05 pm - 4:20 pm |
| James Liu 973-577-2888 |
Case Presentation/Discussion Open Approaches | Speaker | 4:20 pm - 4:35 pm |
| Paul Gardner (412) 647-3658 |
Case Presentation/Discussion Endoscopic Approaches | Speaker | 4:35 pm - 4:50 pm |
| Pablo Recinos 216-445-2901 |
Dueling Dissection: Endoscopic Endonasal Approach to the Middle Clivus and Petroclival Region and Contralateral Transmaxillary Approach to the Petrous Apex | Dissection | 4:50 pm - 6:05 pm |
| Raj Sindwani (216) 445-2845 |
Dueling Dissection: Endoscopic Endonasal Approach to the Middle Clivus and Petroclival Region and Contralateral Transmaxillary Approach to the Petrous Apex | Dissection | 4:50 pm - 6:05 pm |
| Michael Link 507-284-4871 |
Dueling Dissection: Presigmoid Retrolab/Transpetrosal/Trancrusal/Translab Approach | Dissection | 4:50 pm - 6:05 pm |
| Neil Patel 412-999-3828 |
Dueling Dissection: Presigmoid Retrolab/Transpetrosal/Trancrusal/Translab Approach | Dissection | 4:50 pm - 6:05 pm |