Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
5-Day Course
December 9-13, 2024
The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery course is an innovative and transformative program designed to elevate the skills of surgeons across the African continent. Hosted by IRCAD Africa in collaboration with the Société Française de Chirurgie Rachidienne (SFCR), this five-day intensive training offers a unique blend of theoretical and practical learning. Held at the African Centre of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Surgery, the course provides world-class facilities, exceptional surgical equipment, and hands-on training guided by some of the most distinguished experts in the field. Surgeons will gain a deep understanding of cutting-edge techniques and procedures that are reshaping spine surgery.
Participants will benefit from a comprehensive curriculum that covers essential topics such as basic principles, techniques for traumatic and degenerative posterior lumbar surgery, and the future of surgery with robotics and artificial intelligence. The program includes hands-on practice with live tissue dissections and high-fidelity synthetic models, allowing attendees to hone their skills in a real-world environment. With advanced imaging and navigation systems, surgeons will be trained in the most sophisticated tools of the trade, preparing them for the evolving landscape of minimally invasive surgery.