Wet Lab #4 – Dorsal Laminectomy and Craniectomy Procedures in Ovine

In the treatment of various diseases requiring laminectomy, surgeons have been challenged with friable blood vessels, inadvertent dural defects/lacerations, along with dural defects with the intention of repair. Various products are introduced into the preclinical phase to address these issues. In this lab, attendees will be able to participate in a procedural laminectomy of the L₃/L₄ region using the traditional approach. Those participating will have the opportunity to assist or perform everything from initial incision to dissection of muscle from the spinous processes to resection of the spinous processes and exposure of the dural sac along with descending nerve roots. This challenging procedure will expose participants to the intricacies of a traditional laminectomy and/or durotomy.

In this lab, participants will learn techniques for performing craniotomies and craniectomies. These methods are commonly employed in procedures such as the implantation of DBS leads, the placement of BCI devices, the creation of dural defects, and various other neuro studies. Participants will have access to a range of instruments frequently used in neurosurgery.

Lunch – Sponsored by SAI Infusion Technologies

The bus departs Embassy Suites promptly at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17^th from the lobby. It will first drop off to DSI around 8 am for those wet labs and then drop off at NAMSA at around 8:30 am. The return bus to Embassy Suits will pickup at DSI at 3:00 pm and then pick up at NAMSA at approximately 3:30 pm.