cIONM and (auto) fluorescence imaging in thyroid surgery - L i v e - s u r g e r y c o u r s e

Dear colleagues and friends,

we are pleased to announce the upcoming course continuous intraoperative neuromonitoring in thyroid surgery in Mainz. New aspects of continuous intraoperative neuromonitoring (cIONM) and proven tips for its practical handling will be shared.
Even though both, intermittent and continuous IONM, have been used for many years in thyroid surgery now, uncertainties in the Gold Standard implementation of both methods still exist -   especially pitfalls in the interpretation of EMG signals.
This course offers a better understanding of the current state-of- the-art handling and the thereof optimal intraoperative assessment of the nerve function of the vagus nerve and the recurrent  laryngeal nerve.
Moreover, the method of (auto)fluorescence imaging of the parathyroid glands in order to preserve parathyroid function will be presented. As a highlight, you will have the chance to observe live  surgeries.
We will demonstrate the application of cIONM for thyroidectomy - if possible, with central or (uni)lateral lymphadenectomy - as well as intraoperative fluorescence imaging of parathyroid glands.
We invite you to join this interesting course, to ask questions, participate in discussions, and enjoy networking with peers. My team and I are looking forward to welcoming you.

Prof. Dr. Thomas J. Musholt, FEBS-ES
Professorship and Section Head „Endocrine Surgery“
Deputy Director
Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery (AVTC)
University Medicine of the Johannes-Gutenberg-University Mainz, Germany

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