MISSICON 2019
MIS-LiveCad 2019 Summary report
The 3rd edition of MIS-LIveCad was held from 19-21, April 2019, under the aegis of its newfound parent organization –MISSAB (Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons Association of Bharat). It consisted of 2 days of cadaver workshop and 1 day of live surgical workshop sandwiched between the 2 days of cadaver workshop.
Cadaveric Program at a glance:
| Date | Batch | Procedures included | Details |
| 19/04/2019 | Tubular Retractor assisted – Basic | · MIS-Discectomy · MIS – over the top decompression · Percutaneous pedicle screw fixation | 4 stations 16 delegates |
| Tubular Retractor assisted – Advanced | · MIS-TLIF · OLIF · Percutaneous Pedicle screw fixation (Navigation Guided) | 4 stations 16 delegates | |
| Percutaneous Full Endoscopy – Basic | · Needle techniques · Transforaminal approach to paracentral disc herniation · Interlaminar full endoscopic L5-S1 discectomy | 3 stations 12 delegates | |
| Interlaminar Endoscope Assisted – Destendau | · Micro-endoscopic Discectomy · Micro-endoscopic decompression for LCS | 2 stations 8 delegates | |
| 21/04/2019 | Tubular Retractor assisted – Advanced | · MIS-TLIF · OLIF · Percutaneous Pedicle screw fixation (Navigation Guided) | 6 stations 24 delegates |
| Percutaneous Full Endoscopy – Advanced | · Approach to Far lateral disc area · Foraminoplasty · Interlaminar full endoscopic decompression for LCS | 3 stations 12 delegates |
As a unique method and for the first time, all the lectures for the cadaver courses were delivered online and delegates were given access to view the lectures at their convenience by logging in through a unique ID and password specific to each registered delegate. This helped the delegates in being better prepared on the day of the course and saving time for lectures, thus increasing hands on time.
The response to the course was encouraging with all slots for cadaver workshop being booked nearly a month still left. The course was well appreciated with almost all delegates approving the idea of pre-workshop lectures, though there were slight hiccups in accessing the lectures.
The live surgical workshop was held on the 20th. Surgeries were performed at Fortis Hospitals, Bannerghatta road and were transmitted live to the Grand Ball room at JW Marriott hotel. A total of 6 Minimally surgeries [1 OLIF; 3 MIS-TLIF; 1 Interlaminar Full Endoscopic decompression and 1 Endoscopic discectomy (Destendau)] were performed successfully. Two of the live surgeries were transmitted in 3D. All the surgeries were well appreciated by the audience and there was an engrossing and healthy interactive discussion between the OR and Hall. In between the live surgeries, there were also Break-off sessions wherein Faculty shared their Experience and expertise in various aspects of MIS. Interesting cases, ‘How I do it’ videos and unique cases done either with endoscopic or tubular techniques were presented to enthrall the audience.
The total attendees were close to 160; including delegates and Faculty.
There were a total of 36 Faculty for this event; all renowned and experts in their own fields. The faculties for cadaver workshop were exceptionally supportive for the new format of the event. The organizing team thanks the faculty for their extra efforts in sending the recorded and voiced-over presentations prior to the event and supporting us in its cause. Without the advice, support and active involvement of the faculty, this program would have ended on a successful note.
A lot of people have also worked behind the screen to understand our planning and have helped in the execution of this plan. Special mentions to the team at Ramaiah Advanced Learning Center; Fortis Hospital; Aster CMI hospital and our event management team at Avyaya.
Dr. Rajakumar Deshpande Dr. Umesh Srikantha
Organizing Chairman Organizing Secretary