ESPINEA Jordan
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Hands-on Simulation &
Live Surgery (Scrub-In) Course
Live Surgery (Scrub-In) Course
Endorsed by ESPINEA◆
Accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (9 CPD points)
★ What Makes This Course Unique ★
✓Scrub-in live surgery
✓Max 3 participants — 1:1 faculty ratio
✓Flexible dates — available at short notice
✓Extra OR days available post-course
Designed for neurosurgery & orthopaedic surgeons seeking a solid, practical foundation in endoscopic spine surgery —
combining evidence-based theory, intensive simulation training on the
procedural steps of IELD and TELD and scrub-in live surgery.
Course Format
2-Day Intensive
◉Day 1 — Interactive lectures + hands-on simulator workshops
◉Day 2 — Live OR · Scrub-in privilege
◉Maximum 3 participants per course
Registration Fee
€2,000per participant
Additional live OR days: €500/day
Learning Objectives
Recognise the advantages of endoscopy and discuss current scientific evidence
Discuss the appropriate indications for IELD, TELD, IELRD and LE-ULBD
Recognise the critical anatomical landmarks for IELD, TELD, IELRD and LE-ULBD
Discuss the procedural steps for IELD and TELD
Recognise potential complications and take measures to avoid and manage them
Course Programme
Day 1 — Theory + Simulation (Afternoon)
13:45–14:00
Welcome & Course Outline
14:00–14:45
TELD — Indications, Patient Selection & TechniqueLecture
14:45–15:45
TELD — Hands-on WorkshopSimulator
15:45–16:00
Coffee Break
16:00–16:45
IELD — Indications, Patient Selection & TechniqueLecture
16:45–17:45
IELD — Hands-on WorkshopSimulator
17:45–18:15
TELD/IELD Cases Discussion
18:15–18:30
Q&A · Review of OR Cases for Day 2
Day 2 — Live Surgery (Full Day)
09:00–17:00
Operating Room — Scrub-InLive OR
Courses are offered on Saturdays–Sundays, Mondays–Tuesdays or Wednesdays–Thursdays
as per the above format. Please check with the Courses Coordinator for available dates and registration process.
Hands-on simulator training & scrub-in live surgery
Faculty
Mr Muhammed Assous FRCS Orth, CCTDirector
Consultant Endoscopic Spine Surgeon
Dr Rasha Al Kanash ABNSCoordinator
Endoscopic Spine Surgeon
Dr Zaid Khalifeh ABNS
Endoscopic Spine Surgeon