2021 - Advanced surgical techniques in pelvic-reconstruction - hands-on course

We would like to invite you to the 4th “Reconstructive pelvic surgery: a cadaver course” from 29-30 November 2021. The meeting will be hosted in Leiden, the Netherlands. The academic programme promises to include a review and update of orthopaedics in pelvic surgery including lecture presentations, virtual reality imaging, workshops and a hands-on cadaver course. Internationally acclaimed invited speakers will ensure that trainees and experts will be up to date with the latest modern orthopaedic technology and evidence-based medicine. The programme will focus on accurate resection and reconstruction performing computer assisted surgery. It is an interactive and comprehensive course, addressed to orthopaedic surgeons who wish to become an expert in reconstructive pelvic surgery or involved orthopaedic surgeons who want to train to refresh or widen their knowledge and experience.

Course venue
Situated at what has traditionally been an important junction where waterways and roads cross stands a city that will enchant you: Leiden. The city is famous for its almshouses, university, museums and glorious history. The spirit of the Golden Age lives on here, a place where Rembrandt was born and inspired so many other influential painters.The canals, the historical buildings, the alleyways, the treasuries of knowledge, culture and science: Leiden is definitely worth seeing.

Organising committee
• Prof. dr. M.A.J. (Michiel) van de Sande, orthopedic surgeon, Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands
• Prof. L. Jeys (Lee), PhD orthopedic surgeon, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom
• Prof. dr. P.D.S. (Sander) Dijkstra, orthopedic surgeon, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands

FACULTY
• Prof. dr. M.A.J. (Michiel) van de Sande, orthopedic surgeon, Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands
• Prof. L. (Lee) Jeys, PhD orthopedic surgeon, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom
• Prof. dr. J. H. (John) Healey, MSKCC , New York, USA
• Prof. dr. T. (Thomas) Schubert, Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, Belgium 
• Prof. dr. D. (Daniel) Kotrych, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
• Prof. dr. P.D.S. (Sander) Dijkstra, orthopedic surgeon, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands 
• Drs. Demiën Broekhuis, orthopedic surgeon, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands

Accreditation has been requested with the Dutch Orthopedic Society (Nederlandse Orthopaedische Vereniging).

Please note: At this moment we would like to inform you that due to the outbreak of the Corona virus (SARA-CoV-2) this course is not yet definite. There for we advise you, when possible, to wait with booking your flights and/or hotel accommodation (if applicable). As mentioned in our terms and conditions we will not be able to refund any booked flights and/or hotel accommodation if the course is cancelled but off course we hope to be able to confirm the course as soon as possible.

This course is sponsored by Implantcast Benelux and Brainlab.

LUMC

Please note that the hotel accommodation is not included in this price. We have single rooms on hold with IBIS Leiden for this course, arriving on 28th of November untill 30th of November for € 181,- (including breakfast and toerist taxes). If you would like to make use of this accommodation, please send an email to k.holzmann@lumc.nl and you will receive further details on how to book the room. 

Please note: At this moment we would like to inform you that due to the outbreak of the Corona virus (SARA-CoV-2) this course is not yet definite. There for we advise you, when possible, to wait with booking your flights and/or hotel accommodation (if applicable). As mentioned in our terms and conditions we will not be able to refund any booked flights and/or hotel accommodation if the course is cancelled but off course we hope to be able to confirm the course as soon as possible.