The Advanced Modules are designed for experienced spine surgeons managing complex pathology, extended indications, and revision scenarios. They build on foundational training and emphasise advanced decision-making, operative strategy refinement, and complication management.
Advanced Modules
Complex Spine Surgery & Revision Strategies
Designed for experienced spine surgeons managing complex pathology, extended indications, and revision scenarios.
Overview
Key Facts
Format: E-learning + onsite sessions + virtual advanced case discussion (BYOC)
E-learning: May 2026 onward
Onsite: IRCAD, Strasbourg
Virtual session: September 2026
Completion: Pass e-learning (≥70%) + attend live + attend virtual session + evaluations
Eligibility: Prior spine surgery experience required
Learning Format & Completion
All Advanced Modules follow the same structure:
self-paced modules with knowledge checks (≥70% pass required)
Expert-led lectures, advanced case-based discussion, and interactive group work. Surgical skills lab training may be included where applicable (e.g., using anatomical specimens, simulators, and virtual reality technologies).
Peer-level case discussion (Bring Your Own Case – BYOC) to apply learning to complex scenarios.
e-learning pass + attendance at live and BYOC sessions + evaluations
Advanced Module 1: Extended Indications and Advanced Operative Techniques
Focus
Advanced surgical strategies for complex deformity, junctional regions, and tumour cases.
Key Themes
- Craniocervical and cervicothoracic junction surgery
- Complex deformity correction and sagittal balance
- High-grade spondylolisthesis
- Thoracic and oncological spine surgery
- Intradural and advanced pathological conditions
Includes
Surgical skills lab training
Date
22 June | 09:00–17:00
23 June | 08:00–12:30
Chairs: Ibrahim Obeid, FR; Peter Vajkoczy, DE
Faculty: Claudio Lamartina, IT; Ibrahim Obeid, FR; Florian Ringel, DE; Alp Senköylü, TR; Dominique Rothenfluh, CH
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Advanced Module 2: Revisions and Complications Management
Focus
Prevention, recognition, and management of perioperative and late complications in spine surgery.
Key Themes
- Implant failure and biomechanics
- Proximal junctional kyphosis
- Pseudoarthrosis and revision deformity
- Infection and bleeding complications
- Dural tears and intradural challenges
- Advanced fixation strategies
Includes
Surgical skills lab training
Date
23 June | 14:00–18:15
24 June | 09:00–17:45
Chairs: Marco Teli, IT; Jörg Franke, DE
Faculty: Eleftherios Archavlis, DE; Marisa Gandia, ES; Serdar Kahraman, TR; Ahmet Alanay, TR
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