The Antwerp SkullBase Team is pleased to invite you to the 6th SkullBase Day, taking place on Friday, 15 January 2027, at the iconic Havenhuis in Antwerp, Belgium. 

This year’s scientific programme focuses on the complex anatomy, pathology and multidisciplinary management of lesions in and around the jugular foramen.

Bringing together distinguished national and international experts in otorhinolaryngology, neurosurgery, neuroradiology and skull base surgery, the symposium offers a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge, explore surgical approaches and discuss challenging clinical cases.

We look forward to welcoming you for a day of scientific insights, expert perspectives and professional exchange.

Scientific programme:

  • 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration
  • 09:00 – 09:15 | Introduction: Thomas Somers & Tony Van Havenbergh
  • 09:15 – 09:45 | Radiological anatomy of the lower cranial nerves and pathology: Bert De Foer
  • 09:45 – 10:15 | Surgical anatomy of the lower cranial nerves and jugular foramen
    Paolo di Russo
  • 10:15 – 10:45 | Coffee break
  • 10:45 – 11:15 | Intraoperative neuromonitoring in CPA surgery: navigating around the jugular foramen: Charlotte Timmermans
  • 11:15 – 11:45 | Neurovascular conflict of lower cranial nerves: Frederic Van Havenbergh
  • 11:45 – 12:15 | Panel: case presentations: Vascular and Skullbase Section BSN
  • 12:15 – 13:30 | Lunch
  • 13:30 – 14:00 | The Skill Base Required to Perform Skull Base Radiosurgery: John Adler
  • 14:00 – 14:30 | Surgical removal of JF meningiomas and schwannomas: Marcos Tatagiba
  • 14:30 – 15:00 | Surgical treatment of Jugular Paragangliomas: Rupert Obholzer
  • 15:00 – 15:30 | Infralabyrinthine juxtacondylar approach to the intra-extracranial jugular foramen: Leonie Witters
  • 15:30 – 16:00 | Closing remarks and adjourn: Thomas Somers & Tony Van Havenbergh

Accreditation: Application submitted

Registration and payment: A registration fee of €150 must be paid in advance by bank transfer to:

  • Account holder: SkullBase Team VOF
  • Bank: KBC Bank
  • IBAN: BE80 7350 2604 3777
  • BIC: KREDBEBB
  • Payment reference: Your full name – SkullBase Day 2027

Please note that your registration will only be confirmed once payment has been received.

Register now to secure your place!

For further information, please contact Gertje Heylen at gertje.heylen@zas.be.

We look forward to welcoming you to Antwerp!

Kind regards,

The Antwerp SkullBase Team 

 

Please reply by Thursday, January 14, 2027.

Contact details

Gertje Heylen
gertje.heylen@zas.be