Craniotomy Simulator Course
------ Next Course Date - 9th & 10th October 2025 QMC Nottingham ------
Led by respected FRCS Consultant Neurosurgeon, Mr Andrew Dapaah at TSCSC QMC in Nottingham, this popular course has provided essential and invaluable neurosurgical simulation training to countless aspiring surgeons, theatre nurses and medical representatives for well over a decade.
Delivered over 2 days, the course provides participants with the ideal foundation to gain practical knowledge of neurosurgical products, including use of the ROWENA Neurosurgical Simulator. Evidence shows that this course significantly improves their operative performance’ to more accurately meet the needs of surgical teams (see below).
2 Day Course Structure
Module 1. 3-point headrest and burr holes.
Module 2. Ventricular access and ICP bolts
Module 3. Basic flaps and fixation.
Module 4. Complex flaps and fixation
Module 5. Stealth station setup/Axiem use
Module 6. Basic Paediatrics
PLUS - Basic neuroendoscopy and 'New' Transsphenoidal approach
Catering & course dinner inclided
Costs and Booking Details
For avalibility, costs and to book your place on the next course please email sharon.martin@nuh.nhs.uk
Course Effecitvess
“Neurosurgical Operative Performance Is Improved By High Fidelity Craniotomy Simulation”
Study undertaken to assess if ab initio neurosurgical trainees’ surgical skills improve from ROWENA workshops
Conclusion: Data suggests ROWENA is a useful training platform in early neurosurgical training with newer modifications to ROWENA may facilitate learning of more advanced neurosurgical skills
Study undertaken by Ashwin Kumaria, Girish Kulkarni, Richard Ashpole, (Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK) and presented at SBNS Edinburgh, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, 17.04.24.
Course Testimonials
Jessica 2024
It was great to get hands on experience using surgical instruments & medical devices along with ROWENA heads and Doro skull clamp systems. Not only do you insert various medical devices including shunt and EVD catheters & ICP bolts, you also get to position and pin the ROWENA head as you would in theatre. The course had a very relaxed environment, where I felt comfortable asking questions which you may not get to ask in a clinical environment.
This is an excellent course for medical device sales companies looking to expand their teams knowledge and experience in neuro
Sophie 2024
As a medical representative it was invaluable to see the application of my products from the surgeons point of view. I would recommend the course to other medical device companies looking to expand their teams knowledge.
Course Leaflet Download
Click here to download a copy of the course leaflet which includes testimonials and a study which looks to quantify the benefits received.