From August 17 to 18, 2024, Sat-Sun, the APOST (Asia Pacific Oto Surgery Training) was grandly held at the Nurotron Cochlear Implant Industry Base.
As the international ear surgery training course hosted by Nurotron, this event brought together top ear experts from Asia and Europe. It was not only a deep integration of knowledge and technology, but also an important milestone in promoting the development of the otolaryngology field in Asia and Europe.
Gather Elites, Discuss the New Future of Otology
This APOST training course attracted many outstanding talents in the field of otology at home and abroad. Prof. Michael TONG (Director of the Graduate Department of the Department of Laryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)，Prof. Nishchay MEHTA (Otolaryngologist at the Royal National Throat, Nose, and Ear Hospital, UK)，Prof. DAI Chunfu (Director of Otology and Skull Base Surgery at the Fudan University Affiliated Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital)，Prof. Alice SIU (Deputy Director of the Pediatric Otolaryngology Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)，Dr. Dogan CAKAN (Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong), Dr. LU Ling (Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital), Prof. YIN Li (Dean of the Nurotron Institute of Audiology, Speech, and Medicine)，are invited to be the lecturer for the theoretical courses and practical exercises of this training course.
During the two days, the experts conducted in-depth and extensive discussions on the hot and difficult issues of otology diagnosis and treatment. They started from the basics and gradually progressed to the complex middle ear and inner ear surgeries and delicate lateral skull base surgeries, bringing the students a wonderful academic feast with their profound academic foundation and rich clinical experience.
Among them, Prof. Michael TONG brought a special course on “Anatomy, Physiology of the Middle Ear, and Principles and Setups of Temporal Dissection and Otological Operations”, and shared with the guests the relevant knowledge points of other surgeries besides middle ear surgery. Prof. Nishchay MEHTA brought a series of courses on “Otosclerosis and Stapes Surgery” and ” Implant Surgeries”. Prof. DAI Chunfu explained the courses on “Approach to Cholesteatoma Surgery” and “Surgical Management of the Facial Nerve in the Lateral Skull Base Surgery “. Prof. Alice SIU brought a special lecture on “Middle Ear Surgery – Tympanoplasty, Ossiculoplasty”.
Prof. Michael TONG
Prof. Nishchay MEHTA
Prof. DAI Chunfu
Prof. Alice SIU
In the Nurotron seminar, Prof. YIN Li explained to the guests the development of cochlear implant technology in China. He deeply interpreted the development history and technological progress of cochlear implants in Asia and China, and focused on introducing the many technical advantages of Nurotron cochlear implants as the representative of Chinese cochlear implants.
Prof. YIN Li
In-depth Practice, New Ideas in Teaching Models
In addition to theoretical study, this training class also includes a wealth of practical exercises. Under the guidance of Prof. Michael TONG, Prof. Nishchay MEHTA and Professor DAI Chunfu, the students experienced first-hand the anatomical identification of the middle ear, inner ear, epitympanum and posterior tympanum, as well as ossicular chain reconstruction, stapedectomy, ear Advanced surgical techniques such as tractoplasty and electrode implantation. Through repeated practice and expert comments, the students’ surgical skills have been significantly improved.
Prof. Michael TONG
Prof. Nishchay MEHTA
Prof. DAI Chunfu
Dr. LU Ling
Prof. Alice SIU
Dr. Dogan CAKAN
What is particularly worth mentioning is the 3D broadcast technology introduced for the first time in this training class. By wearing 3D glasses, students feel as if they are at the surgery site and can experience the experts’ exquisite skills at close range. This immersive learning method not only greatly improves teaching interactivity and observation experience, but also innovates the otology medical education model. A new benchmark has been set.
In addition, a seamless remote communication link has been established between the temporal bone laboratory and the classroom, ensuring that even students in the classroom or conference room can clearly observe every detail of the surgical operation. This innovative measure not only greatly improves the convenience and efficiency of teaching, but also provides strong support for holding large-scale surgical training classes with a large number of students at one time.
Visit & Exchange, Enhance Understanding and Cooperation
In addition to intense study, the students also visited the Nurotron exhibition hall, production workshop, reliability laboratory and other places. Through the on-site inspection, the trainees gained a deeper understanding of the superior technology, production process, and safety and reliability of the Nurotron cochlear implant, which laid a solid foundation for more in-depth exchanges and cooperation in the future.
Nurotron Exhibition Hall & Reliability Laboratory
Look Forward to the Future, Create Brilliance
As the conference came to an end in a warm and successful atmosphere, Nurotron, as the host, not only issued a completion certificate to each student, but also presented commemorative certificates and trophies to the hard-working lecturers to remember their achievements in Promote outstanding contributions to the development of the field of otology in the Asia-Pacific region.
Teaching experts issued completion certificates to students
Teaching experts received certificates & trophies
Looking to the future, the communication and cooperation platform established by APOST will continue to promote in-depth cooperation and coordinated development of the otological medical community in Asia, Europe and even the world. Let us work hand in hand with a higher morale and firmer pace to create a more brilliant future for otolaryngology medicine!
Introduction of Nurotron Clinical Temporal Bone Anatomy Base
Since 2020, in order to promote the development of the field of auditory speech-language rehabilitation technology and the latest achievements in the field of communication, Nurotron has spent a lot of time and energy to create a first-class temporal bone laboratory, and at the same time translated and printed the “HOUSE Temporal Bone Manual”, And conducted multiple temporal bone training courses!
Many well-known domestic experts came to the site to provide guidance and provide special lectures on the key points, difficulties, and hot spots of the subject.
So far, hundreds of students have received professional temporal bone anatomy training here!
