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Introduction to Lumbar Tubular Exoscopic Microsurgery

09/10/2025 · 10/10/2025
Places available: 8
Teaching hours: 12

Promoting training in lumbar tubular exoscopic microsurgery is an essential pillar in the therapeutic arsenal, given that degenerative lumbar pathology is highly prevalent and represents a significant clinical and socioeconomic burden.

Minimally invasive microsurgical techniques, enhanced by technologies such as exoscopy, allow for superior visualization, less tissue damage, and faster recovery, resulting in better functional outcomes and patient satisfaction in a cost-effective manner. In other words, lumbar tubular exoscopy is a step beyond microsurgery and lumbar endoscopy. Thus, training neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons interested in these approaches translates into excellence in care and optimization of resources in modern healthcare systems.

Course objectives

Main goal:
To introduce spine surgeons interested in minimally invasive surgery to this new reality of exoscopic surgery.
Specific goals:
• Familiarization with the use of the exoscope as an ideal optical magnification tool in microsurgical fields.
• Learn and practice the use of instruments in deep fields magnified by the exoscope.

Attendees

Neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons specializing in spinal surgery.

Teaching staff

Dr. Edgar Casajuana-Garreta

Neurosurgeon. ATLAS Spine Institute, Barcelona

Dr. Milton M. Martínez-Madrigal

Neurosurgeon. Neurosurgery Department, Arnau de Vilanova University Hospital, Lleida

Dr. Víctor M. Martínez-Alcañiz

Neurosurgeon. Neurosurgery Department, Arnau de Vilanova University Hospital, Lleida

Dr. Jaume Mas-Atance

Orthopedic surgeon and traumatologist. Spine Unit, Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Service, Arnau de Vilanova University Hospital, Lleida

Accreditations

Course accredited with 2.7 credits by “Consell Català de Formació Continuada de les Professions Sanitàries”, and “Comisión Nacional de Salud” (exp. no. 09/040819-MD).

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Coordination

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Dr. Milton M. Martínez-Madrigal

Neurosurgeon. Neurosurgery Department, Arnau de Vilanova University Hospital, Lleida

Dr. Víctor M. Martínez-Alcañiz

Neurosurgeon. Neurosurgery Department, Arnau de Vilanova University Hospital, Lleida