The 20th International Sinus Surgery & Rhinoscopy Course

Venue:

St Vincent’s Campus, Darlinghurst

Date details:

Sinus Surgery Stream: Thu 30 July - Sat 1st August 2026
Rhinoscopy Stream: Thu 30 July – 12pm Fri 31st August, 2026 

Online registration and payment link:

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Course overview:

This course has been completely redesigned with a new concept for teaching endoscopic sinus surgery, and includes two parallel but complementary streams designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration:

  • Sinus Surgery
  • Rhinoscopy

The course features introductory lectures and six problem-based modules. Each module includes:

  • Lectures on pathophysiology, indications for surgery, and surgical approaches
  • Expert-led demonstration dissections
  • Hands-on cadaveric dissection workshops

Participants in the Rhinoscopy stream will receive practical, hands-on training in nasal endoscopy.

A live surgery session is planned for Friday morning, offering participants valuable insights into real-time surgical decision-making and technique.

For preliminary program and further information please visit: https://fesscourse.org.au

Speakers:

All members of the faculty have a wide experience in the management of sinus disease and endoscopic surgical techniques.  They are joined by leading physicians involved in the management of upper airways disease, who all have academic appointments at major teaching facilities.

Invited Speakers: 

  • TBC

Local faculty:

  • Prof Richard Harvey
  • A/Prof Raewyn Campbell
  • Dr Raquel Alvarado
  • Dr Chris Dhepnorrarat
  • A/Prof Larry Kalish
  • Prof Connie Katelaris
  • Dr Justin Kong
  • Prof Harshita Pant
  • Prof Pete Smith
  • A/Prof Nicholas Stow
  • Dr Geoff Wilcsek
  • Christine Choy

Link to faculty bio’s: https://fesscourse.org.au/faculty/

Introductory topics:

  • Basic nasal anatomy
  • Nasal preparation & endoscopic technique
  • Upper airway sleep assessment
  • Nasal airway assessment
  • Olfactory assessment

Problem based modules:

  1. Isolated/unilateral sinus disease
  2. Primary diffuse CRS or inflammatory sinusitis
  3. Frontoethmoidal disease/masses/revision surgery
  4. Neoplasia and masses around the maxillary sinus
  5. Sphenoid masses/neoplasia and other disorders
  6. Orbital/periorbital pathology

Who should attend:

Sinus Surgery Stream: aimed at practising surgeons and registrars.  Non accredited Registrars may attend as non-dissectors.

Rhinoscopy Stream: respiratory physicians, immunologists, allergists, and other specialists with an interest in the diagnosis and management of upper airway diseases.

Course enquiries:

Melinda Purss 
Sydneysinussurgery@gmail.com

Further info: https://fesscourse.org.au/

Course Pre-requisites:

Dissection places suitable for ENT surgical trainees, registrars, and consultants only.

Pricing:

Sinus Surgery Stream:

  • Surgeon Dissector:  $2,500 incl. GST (maximum 22 places)
  • Surgeon Non-Dissector/Observer:  $800 incl. GST

Rhinoscopy Stream: (maximum 18 places)

  • ANZRS members: $495 (incl. GST)
  • Non ANZRS members: $695 (incl.GST)

Parking:

Participants are required to organise their own travel and parking arrangements.

Cancellation policy:

A full refund will be provided only if the place can be filled by a full fee paying delegate.

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