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BackTable / ENT / Podcast / Episode #216
Navigation in Sinus & Skull Base Surgery
with Dr. Arif Janjua
Getting lost on a road trip is one thing, but the stakes are much higher in skull base surgery. In this episode of Backtable ENT, Dr. Arif Janjua, rhinologist and fellowship director at the University of British Columbia, delves into the intricacies and advancements in navigation for sinus and skull base surgery.
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Podcast Contributors
Dr. Arif Janjua
Dr. Arif Janjua is a rhinologist and fellowship director at the University of British Columbia in British Columbia, Canada.
Dr. Gopi Shah
Dr. Gopi Shah is a pediatric otolaryngologist and the co-host of BackTable ENT.
Synopsis
Dr. Janjua touches on his role in the Seattle Science Foundation, emphasizing continuous education and hands-on practice for surgeons. He emphasizes the importance of accuracy in patient tracking and registration, sharing techniques for optimizing navigation system setups by using a combination of tracing and touch points for precise registration. The doctors discuss the advantages of integrating navigation systems with specific instruments like microdebriders and suctions for improved surgical outcomes. Dr. Janjua also shares his preferred navigation tech, how he utilizes specific features in his surgical practice, and what’s on the horizon in sinus and skull base surgery.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
04:03 - Understanding Navigation in Sinus Surgery
07:41 - Navigating Instruments and Tools
21:58 - Challenges with Staff Training
22:43 - Choosing and Using Navigation Systems
24:25 - Advancements in Navigation Technology
32:30 - The Future of Navigation Technology
35:03 - Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Resources
Dr. Arif Janjua
https://surgery.med.ubc.ca/people/ajanjua/
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