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Photos and Video from "Surgical Approaches to the Skull Base" December 2011 CME Course

One of the highlights of our recent CME event, "Surgical Approaches to the Skull Base," was the hands-on cadaveric craniotomy accompanied by a 3D video tutorial. Under the guidance of course directors Philip E. Stieg, PhD, MD, and Antonio Bernardo, MD, participants moved from the lecture hall to the Surgical Innovations Lab, where they donned scrubs to perform the procedure, all the while being guided by a three-dimensional video running on screens above their tables. Still photographs by Patricia A. Kuharic

Antonio Bernardo, MD, director of the Surgical Innovations Lab, gives instructions and prepares participants for the hands-on craniotomy they are about to perform.

Course directors Philip E. Stieg, PhD, MD, and Antonio Bernardo, MD, confer with colleagues before the procedure begins.

Participants working in teams prepared their tables and specimens for the procedure.

The lights go down to make the video as clear as possible; here, two participants check the video screen as they begin their work.

Donning 3D glasses helps participants view the video in stunning detail as they follow the procedure on their specimen.

Video: Craniotomy in Progress

Participants in 3D glasses watch the detailed video as they prepare to follow along. Dr. Antonio Bernardo (at far right in the video) provides personal narration and guidance.