Welcome!
We’re excited to host the 12th Sydney Endoscopic Ear Surgery (SEES) Course on 29–30 August 2026. SEES remains the only dedicated endoscopic ear surgery course in Australia & New Zealand, with a global reputation for hands-on, high-quality training.
Two full days. World-class faculty. High-definition stacks and state-of-the-art instrumentation (Karl Storz) and the latest drill technology (Medtronic). Fresh-frozen cadaveric specimens. Course dinner at Sails on Lavender Bay overlooking the Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
International Faculty:
- Prof Daniele Marchioni — widely regarded as a master of the endoscopic method; author of Endoscopic Ear Surgery: Principles, Indications and Techniques and Endoscopic Lateral Skull Base Surgery (book 1, book 2)
- Dr Wai Tsz Chang — Deputy Chief, Division of Otology & Neurotology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; innovative contributor to EES
We look forward to welcoming you to Sydney.
Warm regards,
Nirmal
Venue
Sydney Surgical Skills Centre (SSSC), Kolling Building, Royal North Shore Hospital
Capacity
20 dissectors (strict cap) + 10 observers
Format
2 days of lectures, demonstrations, and fresh-frozen cadaver dissection (both sides)
Learning Objectives
- Build a coherent, step-wise understanding of endoscopic ear anatomy from the middle ear to the internal auditory canal.
- Practise endoscopic dissection skills to confidently and safely introduce EES into clinical practice.
What You’ll Learn
- EES setup, ergonomics, haemostasis, instrument handling
- Step-by-step middle ear and beyond: protympanum/ET/tensor fold, epitympanum/atticotomy, retro- & hypotympanum, infracochlear corridor, inner ear
- Endoscopic management of cholesteatoma, perforations, and paediatric considerations
- Evidence-based management of ETD/PET; scope limitations & pearls
- Live commentary on pre-recorded surgery with Q&A
- Meet-the-experts open forum
CPD
18 hours; ASOHNS recognises the course for trainee logbooks
Who Should Attend
Otolaryngology trainees and practicing otologists/otolaryngologists seeking a structured, safe pathway to adopt or refine endoscopic ear techniques.
