Hospital da Luz Arrábida sponsors the first Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy Iberian Course , which will take place between the 21 and 22 February, in Oporto, with the presence of Portuguese and Spanish specialists, who will deepen knowledges and competencies on this innovating surgical technique used in the treatment of spine pathologies. Hospital da Luz physicians Eduardo Moreira Pinto (chairman of the International Society Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy (ISUBE) , Maia Gonçalves and Ricardo Frada integrate the organizing committee. Unilateral biportal endoscopy has been gaining importance as one of the most efficient approaches in spine surgery, since it allows surgeons interventions with less trauma for the patient, thus accelerating the process of recovery and globally improving the clinical results. The first Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy Iberian Course is destined to specialists in orthopaedics and neurosurgery and will englobe two main parts: A practical workshop at the Anatomical Center of Biomedical Sciences Institute Abel Salazar (ICBAS) , in Oporto, where the participants will have the opportunity to practice surgical techniques on cadavers; Lectures in the Hilton Gaia Congress Center, in Vila Nova de Gaia , where the latest innovations and challenges in the area of spine surgery will be discussed. International and national specialists will share their knowledge on topics such as interlaminar and paraspinal approaches in lumbar herniated disks, lumbar stenosis, spinal fusion, and techniques to treat cervical and thoracic pathologies. This event is an excellent opportunity for professionals in this field to update their knowledge on the best practices and the most advanced techniques in spine surgery, besides promoting networking. The support of Hospital da Luz Arrábida to this scientific event elevating the quality of medical practice, arises within its commitment towards scientific progress and excellence in medicine. Initiatives such as this are fundamental to the continuous improvement of the healthcare that we provide daily to our clients. More information and registration in the official site of the course https://www.iberianubecourse.com
