About Training Courses — 2026 Workshop Series
We are dedicated to building surgical confidence and reducing complications through specialized presurgical training. Our workshops provide hands-on training on simulation models of the temporal bone, paranasal sinuses and larynx, designed specifically for practicing surgeons. Each session is led by esteemed faculty members who provide one-to-one guidance.
The Management Team
Dr. Prashant Naik
Dr. Prashant's dedication to the field of otology is commendable. His innovative approach — including the creation of a precise 3D-printed replica of the temporal bone — showcases his commitment to advancing medical education and practice. He is an active member of the AAO-HNSF and the Politzer Society and a peer reviewer for the Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery journal. His hands-on dissection workshops, coupled with his management of an open-access temporal bone dissection lab, offer invaluable resources for both aspiring and established otologists.
Dr. Milind Kirtane
One of India's foremost ENT and cochlear implant surgeons. Consulting ENT Surgeon at P. D. Hinduja National Hospital, Breach Candy and Saifee Hospital, Mumbai, and Honorary Surgeon at King Edward Memorial Hospital. A teacher to generations of otolaryngologists, his guidance anchors the clinical standards of every ProGuide training programme.
3D Surgical Simulation Workshops — 2026 Series
A comprehensive series of one-day, faculty-led, hands-on programs built on anatomically accurate 3D simulation models. Each workshop pairs live demonstration of every procedural step with supervised practice at fully equipped workstations — with one-to-one mentoring, continuous faculty feedback and participation certificates.
Basic 3D Temporal Bone Dissection Workshop
Procedures covered
- Identification of external anatomical landmarks
- Cortical mastoidectomy
- Posterior tympanotomy & cochleostomy
- Facial nerve decompression
- Cochlear implant dummy electrode insertion
- Atticotomy & modified radical mastoidectomy
- Labyrinthectomy & translabyrinthine approach
- Endolymphatic sac approach & Bill's island
Advanced Temporal Bone Dissection Workshop
Procedures covered
- Facial nerve decompression & facial recess approach
- Labyrinthectomy
- Translabyrinthine approach
- Bill's island technique
- Endolymphatic sac approach
Facial Nerve Workshop
Procedures covered
- Decompression from first genu to stylomastoid foramen
- Re-routing of the facial nerve
- End-to-end nerve anastomosis
- Various types of nerve grafting
Tympanoplasty Workshop
Procedures covered
- Endomeatal incision & tympanomeatal flap elevation
- Inlay graft technique & graft placement
- Myringotomy & grommet insertion
- Freshening perforation edges
- Ossiculoplasty when incus is absent
Cochlear Implant Surgery Workshop
Procedures covered
- Mastoid antrotomy & facial recess approach
- Round window approach
- Stimulator well creation
- Electrode array tunnelling
- Pediatric cochlear implantation techniques
Paranasal Sinuses Workshop
Procedures covered
- Septoplasty & uncinectomy
- Maxillary antrotomy
- Anterior & posterior ethmoidectomy
- Frontal recess approach
- Sphenoidectomy & transphenoidal approach
Balloon Sinuplasty & Eustachian Tube Dilatation Workshop
Procedures covered
- Balloon sinuplasty of frontal sinuses
- Balloon sinuplasty of maxillary sinuses
- Eustachian tube dilatation
Larynx Workshop
Procedures covered
- Vocal cord nodule excision
- Partial cordectomy
- Laryngeal web excision
Why Artificial Bone
- Essential Skills for Surgical ProceduresMastering the anatomy of the temporal bone, larynx and paranasal sinuses is crucial before performing surgical procedures.
- The Need for 3D Simulation ModelsWhile cadaveric dissection is ideal, it is often unavailable. Realistic 3D models provide a superior alternative.
- Highly Detailed Temporal Bone ModelPractice mastoid surgeries, facial nerve decompression and cochlear implant insertion.
- Accurate 3D Paranasal Sinus ModelOver 90% anatomical accuracy with detailed sinus structures and soft tissue.