Sialendoscopy Training Models, Simulators and Courses. :: IFOS 2026 | XXIII. World Congress of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

Sialendoscopy Training Models, Simulators and Courses.
.ical

09-12, 14:00–15:00 (Europe/Istanbul), Sialendoscopy

Background: Sialendoscopy has revolutionized management of salivary gland ductal pathologies enabling salivary gland preservation in a growing magnitude of obstructive sialadenitis indications. It involves using miniature endoscopes along with fine instruments for both diagnostic as well as interventional management of both submandibular and parotid salivary gland ductal systems. This procedure, however, requires extensive training with long learning curves required before surgeons can master skills needed for this highly delicate specialized technique.

Outcome Objectives: To present and discuss current options available for sialendoscopy training including models/simulators and direct towards methods of increasing awareness among doctors as well as teaching them the necessary skills required enabling wider worldwide propagation of the technique.

Description: The proposed one-hour international symposium would include international sialendoscopy experts with ideas and expertise that could benefit sialendoscopy training around the world. Each can present his/her training/simulator model in 10-15 minutes presentations (to include 4-6 presenters).

Collaboration and inclusion of different sialendoscopy worldwide experts with ideas and expertise in training to present and exchange their knowledge.

Emad Magdy

Professor Emad Ahmed Magdy received his bachelor’s degree in medicine & surgery (MBBCh ‘MD’) from the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University in 1992 with grades Excellent and first-degree honors. He concluded his residency at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Alexandria University in 1997 after finishing his Master degree in Otorhinolaryngology (MCh ‘MS’ ORL) in the same year. In 2000, he received a 2-year clinical and research fellowship in Microvascular Head & Neck reconstructive surgery from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA and then fulfilled his Doctorate degree in Otorhinolaryngology (PhD ORL) in the same topic in 2002.

Doctor Emad Magdy is a senior consultant in Otorhinolaryngology with special interest in Head & Neck Surgery and Laryngology. He was the first Otorhinolaryngologist to perform microvascular free flap reconstructive surgery in Egypt in 1998. He also was the first to introduce sialendoscopy “minimally invasive salivary gland ductal endoscopic surgery” in Egypt after receiving special training from the European Sialendoscopy training center in Geneva, Switzerland in 2008. Since then, he has been propagating this refined surgical technique in Egypt, Africa and the Middle East area and has been holding annual hands-on/Live surgery training courses in Alexandria and abroad since 2016. He also established an International Sialendoscopy fellowship training program since 2022 held 3 times/year in Alexandria, Egypt (with fellows from 15 different countries already trained). Other areas of surgical interest and expertise include thyroid and salivary gland surgery, Head & Neck cancer surgery and reconstructions, Microlaryngeal surgery and care for the professional voice, facial reanimation surgery in addition to the general Otorhinolaryngology practice.

Academically, Dr. Magdy has acquired his position as a full Professor at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University since 2013 and up till now. He is a regular undergraduate and postgraduate tutor and has supervised numerous Master and Doctorate degree thesis at his institution. Research wise, he has authored over 40 International peer-reviewed article publications, review articles and book chapters. He is also a peer-reviewer and editorial board member for several International as well as national Medical Journals. He acted as an invited guest faculty and speaker in numerous International ORL-HNS congresses and courses in Africa, Asia, Europe, North & South America. He has been an Executive Committee member & key organizer of the annual Alexandria International ORL Congress (AlexORL) since 2008 and is held the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the 37<sup>th</sup> Alexandria International Combined ORL Congress (AlexORL2022).

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Pasquale Capaccio

Head of Ent Department Hospital Fatebenefratelli Milan,

Associate Professore of Otorhinolaryngology

University of Milan

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Gabriela Robaskewicz Pascoto

Dr. Gabriela Robaskewicz Pascoto is an otorhinolaryngologist with a Master’s degree in Surgical Sciences and extensive expertise in salivary gland disorders. With more than 12 years of experience in sialendoscopy and minimally invasive salivary gland surgery, she has played a pioneering role in advancing sialendoscopy in Latin America, including performing the first sialendoscopy in Panama.

She is a frequent invited speaker at national and international congresses and an active member of the International Sialendoscopy Society (iSial) and the Multidisciplinary Salivary Gland Society (MSGS).

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