Austrian Society for Neurosurgery!

Specialised Training in Microneurosurgery 9–12 June 2026 La Paz University Hospital, Madrid Short description: 4th Edition Experimental Vascular Microsurgery Course in Madrid, focusing on training neurosurgeons in microsurgical techniques using experimental models. Course Overview and Objectives An intensive experimental vascular microsurgery course targeting neurosurgeons and related specialists. The programme combines theoretical updates with hands-on training using ex vivo and in vivo models to develop advanced microsurgical skills with direct clinical relevance. Programme Structure and Content Includes lectures on microsurgical techniques, anatomy, legal and ethical frameworks, and animal welfare. Practical sessions focus on vessel dissection, microanastomosis, and vascular repair using models such as rats and chicken wings. The course covers end-to-end, end-to-side and side-to-side anastomoses, as well as intracranial aneurysm clipping and cerebral bypass techniques. Click HERE for the programme. Faculty and Support Staff International neurosurgeons and experts in neurovascular surgery will serve as faculty. Laboratory support is provided by trained technicians and veterinarians to ensure animal welfare and procedural safety. Clicl HERE for the faculty list. Registration Details Course fee: €1,800 (including materials, equipment, meals and certification). EANS members benefit from a 10% discount (participants should indicate their EANS membership status during registration). The course is limited to 18 participants and registration is via an online form. Venue: Experimental Microsurgery Laboratory, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid. Accreditation and Policies Accreditation has been requested from the relevant medical education bodies. Recording and photography policies apply. The organisers reserve the right to cancel the course if the minimum number of participants is not reached.

Program and Registration

At the core of our curriculum is a four-day intensive course offering immersive training in open cerebrovascular surgery, complemented by exposure to endovascular techniques and radiosurgery. With only 14 spots available, CSIC provides an intimate educational environment and direct access to global leaders in the field. The program delivers a blended learning experience that integrates foundational principles with real-world application by including cadaveric wet labs, placenta models and expert-led didactic lectures. Click HERE for the website.

The Endo Athens Pre Dissection Congress Course will take place in Athens, Greece. The course will provide an excellent opportunity for participants to get hands-on experience and update their knowledge of skull base anatomy through the cadaveric dissection sessions. The course aims for participants to further their knowledge of skull base surgery and for both faculty and participants to fortify their professional relationships and enjoy their stay in Athens. Find more here.

This year, we will combine two of our most in-demand courses into a single week. Delegates will have the opportunity to attend either one of the two courses or both.The Cranial Step II course is primarily designed for neurosurgical residents in the final years of their training and serves as a continuation of the Step I Cranial Course held in Brno. It will focus in greater depth on relevant neurosurgical anatomy, as well as on the planning and execution of advanced neurosurgical procedures, including neuroendoscopy and selected skull base approaches.The Spinal Step II course is also aimed at neurosurgical residents in the final years of training. It will focus on essential neurosurgical anatomy, surgical planning, handling of neurosurgical equipment, and advanced spinal neurosurgical approaches.Both courses are limited to 20 participants each.Registration will open on 24 February 2026.