04/20/2026
The University of California, San Francisco Skull Base & Cerebrovascular Laboratory recently hosted a hands-on training session highlighting the continued evolution of endoscopic skull base surgical education.
Through structured cadaveric dissection and faculty-guided instruction, ENT residents trained within a controlled environment designed to replicate complex skull base operative scenarios. Since its establishment in 2012, the UCSF Skull Base Lab has served as a multidisciplinary training hub where neurosurgery and otolaryngology converge to refine spatial awareness, operative sequencing, and technical precision in anatomically constrained regions.
A key highlight of the session was the integration of the AED ENDOPRO® 3D Visualization System during endoscopic skull base dissection. Within the confined endonasal corridor, where critical neurovascular structures are separated by millimeters, depth perception is essential.
The AED ENDOPRO® 3D system provided depth-enhanced visualization that supported more intuitive instrument control and improved interpretation of tissue planes during fine dissection. This shift from traditional 2D to immersive 3D visualization reinforces spatial orientation in high-complexity surgical training.
Across the session, advanced visualization was integrated within established surgical principles, enhancing anatomical understanding while preserving the emphasis on repetition, mentorship, and technical discipline.
We are proud to support UCSF in advancing surgical education through technologies that strengthen both training and patient care. Together, we continue to demonstrate how enhanced visualization is shaping the future of skull base surgery.
Read the full analysis on our blog: https://www.endoscopysuperstore.com/blogs/surgery-gets-smarter-blog/ucsf-skull-base-lab-a-microcosm-of-evolving-surgical-training