COURSE DETAILS
BASIC TEMPORAL BONE SURGERY AND HEARING IMPLANT COURSE
COURSE KEY INFORMATION
Course:
Basic Temporal Bone Surgery and Hearing Implant Course
Date:
1 - 2 August 2026 (Sat - Sun)
Venue:
Academia, SGH Campus, Singapore
Capacity:
Max 32 pax
COURSE DIRECTORS
Dr Ng Jia Hui
Singapore General Hospital
Dr Vanessa Tan Yee Jueen
Singapore General Hospital
Dr Joyce Tang Zhi'en
Singapore General Hospital
Dr Brenda Sim Ling Hui
Singapore General Hospital
COURSE FACULTY
We are honoured to welcome Dr John L. Dornhoffer, an internationally renowned neurotologist recognized worldwide for his expertise in the management of chronic ear diseases and advanced otologic surgery.
This represents a rare and valuable opportunity to learn directly from him through live demonstrations, interactive discussions, and personalized guidance during dissection sessions.
Expert local faculty with also join us for the course, providing close supervision with a high faculty to participant ratio, maximising learning opportunities.
International Faculty
Prof John Dornhoffer
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), United States
Local Faculty
Dr Celeste Ann Chua
Sengkang General Hospital
Dr Grace Tan
KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Dr Paul Lock
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Dr Chan Ching Yee
KK Women's and Children's Hospital
A/Prof Henry Tan
KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Dr Yong Jui May
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
Adj Asst Prof David Low
Changi General Hospital
Dr Kimberley Lau
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
Dr Yuen Heng Wai
Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre
Dr Goh Xueying
National University Hospital
Dr Linette Tan
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
COURSE OVERVIEW
This intensive 2-day Temporal Bone Surgery and Hearing Implant Course is designed to cater to participants across all levels of expertise — from surgical trainees to experienced otologic surgeons seeking to refine and enhance their technical skills.
The programme emphasises immersive, hands-on cadaveric dissection complemented by expert-led demonstrations. With a strong focus on practical learning, participants will benefit from close supervision and personalised guidance from distinguished local and overseas faculty.
Each dissection station is equipped with microscope video output, allowing real-time feedback, detailed instruction, and enhanced visual learning throughout the course.
OBJECTIVES
The course aims to:
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provide structured, step-by-step guidance in temporal bone dissection
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enhance anatomical understanding of the temporal bone and middle ear structures
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strengthen microsurgical techniques in otologic surgery
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familiarise participants with contemporary hearing implant systems and ossicular reconstruction options
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familiarise participants with operative strategies in managing chronic ear disease
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improve operative confidence through supervised hands-on practice
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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demonstrate safe and systematic temporal bone dissection techniques
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identify key anatomical landmarks and critical structures
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perform common otologic surgical approaches under microscopic guidance
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apply appropriate drilling techniques using high-speed otologic drills
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understand the indications and handling of cochlear implants (CI), bone conduction implants (BCI), and ossicular prostheses (TORP, PORP, stapes pistons)
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gain deeper understanding into cochlear anatomy via cochlear drillout and dissection
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familiarise with various operative techniques in managing chronic ear disease (e.g. tympanoplasty, mastoidectomies, mastoid obliteration)
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performed translabyrinthine IAC dissection
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integrate graft materials effectively in otologic procedures
SUITABLE FOR
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ENT residents and trainees
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Otology and neurotology fellows
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Practising ENT surgeons seeking skills refinement
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Surgeons interested in hearing implant surgery
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International participants seeking structured cadaveric dissection training
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
The program offers maximum hands-on cadaveric dissection time following expert-led demonstrations. Each station is equipped with microscope video output, enabling close supervision, real-time feedback, and detailed teaching by our distinguished local and overseas faculty.
Participants will have access to state-of-the-art equipment, including:
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High-speed otologic drills
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Biodesign graft materials
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Hearing implants (Cochlear Implants (CI), Bone Conduction Implants (BCI))
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Ossicular prostheses (TORP, PORP, stapes pistons)
COURSE FEES
Participation Type
Early Bird Ticket Group 1
ENT Specialist
Early Bird Ticket Group 2
Trainee / Resident
Regular Ticket Group 1
ENT Specialist
Regular Ticket Group 2
Trainee / Resident
Full Course (1 participant to 1 cadaver)
SGD 2,720
per pax
SGD 2,600
per pax
SGD 3,220
per pax
SGD 3,100
per pax
Early Bird Ticket Group 1 ENT Specialist
Early Bird Ticket Group 2 Trainee / Resident
Regular Ticket Group 1 ENT Specialist
Regular Ticket Group 2 Trainee / Resident
Full Course (2 participants to 1 cadaver)
SGD 1,820
per pax
SGD 1,480
per pax
SGD 2,270
per pax
SGD 1,930
per pax
Early Bird Ticket Group 1 ENT Specialist
Early Bird Ticket Group 2 Trainee / Resident
Regular Ticket Group 1 ENT Specialist
Regular Ticket Group 2 Trainee / Resident
Lecture & Observation
SGD 450
per pax
SGD 450
per pax
SGD 550
per pax
SGD 550
per pax
Early Bird Ticket Group 1 ENT Specialist
Early Bird Ticket Group 2 Trainee / Resident
Regular Ticket Group 1 ENT Specialist
Regular Ticket Group 2 Trainee / Resident
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All prices stated are nett in Singapore Dollars.
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Early-Bird Registration closes on 31 May 2026 (Sunday) while Regular Registration closes on 30 June 2026 (Tuesday).
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Pre-registration is required. Seats are confirmed upon full payment on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration fees are non-refundable.
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Ticket Group 2 Trainee / Resident is also open to medical officers, resident physicians and hospital clinicians.
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Multi Course Discount: Every additional course registered for entitles you to a SGD 100 discount. E.g. If you register for 3 courses, you get SGD200 off the total price.
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PROGRAMME DETAILS
BASIC TEMPORAL BONE SURGERY AND HEARING IMPLANT COURSE DAY 1
Date: 1 August 2026 (Saturday)
Venue: Academia, SGH Campus, Singapore
Time (in SGT)
Programme
Speaker
Day 1 Morning Lecture
07.45am
Registration
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08.00am
Welcome and Introduction
Dr Ng Jia Hui
08.10am
How I Do It Series
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Tympanic Membrane Reconstruction
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Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
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Management of Cholesteatoma and Complications
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Mastoid Cavity Obliteration
Prof John Dornhoffer
10.00am
Morning Tea Break
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10.20am
Hearing Implants in Chronic Eat Diseases
Prof John Dornhoffer
10.40am
Paediatric Otology
Prof John Dornhoffer
11.00am
Difficult Cases Sharing
Prof John Dornhoffer
11.30am
Landmarks in Temporal Bone Surgery
Dr Ng Jia Hui
11.50am
Temporal Bone Drilling Techniques
Dr Vanessa Tan
12.10pm
Lunch Symposium (sponsored by Cochlear Limited)
TBC
12.45pm
Course Photo Taking
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Day 1 Afternoon Hands-on Lab Dissection
01.00pm
Demonstration and Dissection: Postaural Approach
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Cortical Mastoidectomy
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Middle Temporal Artery and Inferior Musculoperiosteal Flap Raising
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Facial Nerve and Recess
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Cochlear Implantation with Straight and Perimodiolar Electrodes
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05.00pm
End of Dissection Session
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