Hands-on Temporal Bone Dissection Workshop-2
The 2nd edition of the Hands-on Temporal Bone Dissection Workshop was organized as an expanded 2-day advanced surgical skills program held on May 17 & 18, 2025. Jointly conducted by the Department of ENT and the Department of Anatomy, this edition advanced beyond basic mastoid drilling to emphasize intricate facial nerve preservation, middle ear reconstructive surgery, and deep otologic corridors.
The workshop hosted a select cohort of 15 postgraduate ENT residents, ensuring optimal 1:1 station equipment availability, prolonged microscope handling time, and intensive personalized mentorship from senior otologists and clinical anatomists.
Key Highlights & Dissection Goals
Spread over two comprehensive days, postgraduates received progressive, step-by-step training transitioning from basic cortical bone work to high-precision ossicular chain dynamics, facial recess dissection, and translabyrinthine exploration.
The two-day curriculum combined prosected demonstrations, micro-otology lectures, high-definition video walkthroughs, and hands-on drilling.
Two-Day Curriculum Breakdown
Day 1: Mastoidectomy & Facial Recess | Day 2: Advanced Otology & LabyrinthectomySurface landmarks & Macewen triangle drilling | Modified radical mastoidectomy (canal wall down)
Mastoid antrum identification & aditus exposure | Facial nerve skeletonization from geniculate ganglion to stylomastoid foramen
Skeletonization of sigmoid sinus & tegmen plates | Posterior tympanotomy & cochleostomy visualization
Incus bridge maintenance & chorda tympani isolation | Complete labyrinthectomy & internal auditory canal dissection
Core Surgical Modules & Procedures
Throughout the two days, candidates progressively dissected anatomical specimens under operative microscopes, focusing on:
WORKSHOP FACULTY & ORGANIZERS
Workshop-2: 15 PG Students Trained • 2 Days of Hands-On Dissection
Conducted on 17/05/2025 & 18/05/2025 | Jointly organized by the Department of ENT and Department of Anatomy.
