WELCOME FROM COURSES CHAIRS


We are delighted to welcome you in Kaunas for the advanced training courses dedicated to endoscopic ear, sinus, and skull base surgery. These sessions are designed to enhance your knowledge, refine your skills, and bring you closer to the latest advancements in this exciting and ever-evolving field.

Our courses aim to provide a comprehensive learning experience, covering both the theoretical foundations and practical techniques required for mastering endoscopic surgery. Whether your focus is on the middle ear, lateral skull base, sinuses, anterior skull base, orbit, pituitary fossa, or the craniocervical junction, we are here to guide you every step of the way.

A special emphasis is placed on hands-on training, allowing you to work with fresh frozen cadavers to simulate real-life surgical scenarios as closely as possible. In addition, expert-led lectures, anatomical demonstrations, and live dissections streamed on Full HD monitors will enrich your learning experience.

These courses bring together a diverse group of professionals, including otorhinolaryngologists, neurosurgeons, head and neck surgeons, and skull base specialists. This creates a unique environment for collaboration, idea-sharing, and networking among peers who are equally passionate about advancing their expertise.

We are confident that your participation will not only deepen your understanding of endoscopic techniques but also empower you to apply these skills to improve patient outcomes.

In the context of the meeting, we would like to show our city Kaunas with wonderfull people living here. In 2023 Kaunas has received the most important recognition not only for the city, but also for the country as a whole - the city's name is on the UNESCO World Heritage List - "Modern Kaunas: Architecture of Optimism, 1919-1939". It gives global recognition to the Naujamiestis and Žaliakalnis areas, with more than 1 500 unique interwar buildings. We hope you will have an opportunity to get to know us better!

We wish you an engaging and productive learning journey. May these courses serve as a valuable milestone in your professional and cultural development!
 

Courses Chair
Saulius Vaitkus, MD, PhD

Courses Chair
Dainius Haroldas Pauža, MD, PhD

2nd Endoscopic Ear & Lateral Skull Base Surgery
PART I

FACULTY

 

 

International Faculty:

Lukas Anschuetz, MD, PhD
Giulia Molinari, MD
 

Local Faculty:

Saulius Vaitkus, MD, PhD
Eugenijus Lesinskas, MD, PhD
Justinas Vaitkus, MD, PhD
Dainius Haroldas Pauža, MD, PhD

3rd Endoscopic Sinus & Anterior Skull Base Surgery
PART II

FACULTY

 

 

International Faculty:

Ricardo L. Carrau, MD, FACS
Daniel M. Prevedello, MD, FACS
James Nathan Palmer, MD, FACS

Local Faculty:

Saulius Vaitkus, MD, PhD
Evaldas Padervinskis, MD, PhD
Justinas Vaitkus, MD, PhD
Darius Rauba, MD, PhD
Dainius Haroldas Pauža, MD, PhD
Donata Šukytė-Raubė, MD
Karolis Bareikis, MD

GENERAL INFORMATION

REGISTRATION FEES (in Euro)

 

Delegate

Team Delegate*

Resident/
Student

Hands-On Course

(August 27-28)

 1300 1100 -
Hands-On Course
(August 29-30)		 2000 1800 -
Hands-On Course
(August 27-30)		 2900
(Dinner included)		 2700
(Dinner included)		 -
Lectures and Disection Observation Only
(August 27-28)		 300 300 150
Lectures and Disection Observation Only
(August 29-30)		 300 300 150
Lectures and Disection Observation Only
(August 27-30)		 600 600 300
Gala dinner 100 100 100

* The team should consist from doctor otorhinolaryngologist and neurosurgeon. Price is per person

REGISTRATION FEE COVERS:
- Admission to Scientific programme
- Courses materials
- Electronic Certificate of Attendance
- Meals and refreshments during the courses

The official language of the meeting is English. Simultaneous translation will not be provided.
Courses intended for otorhinolaryngologists, neurosurgeons and maxillofacial surgeons.
Delegates seats are limited.

  Presentation Template for Speakers, click HERE

ORGANISERS

GALA DINNER VENUE  |  27, 29 August

Will be announced soon

MEETING VENUE

LITHUANIAN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

ADDRESS: A. Mickevičiaus st. 9, Kaunas

 

HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS

OPTION I
Radisson Hotel Kaunas 4*

ADDRESS
K. Donelaicio St. 64, Kaunas, Lithuania

Website, click HERE

Perfectly situated in the heart of the city, four-star Radisson Hotel Kaunas delights guests with its central location and newly renovated rooms. 
Location from meeting venue: 550 m
Location from the bus and train stations: 1,7 km
Location from Kaunas International Airport: 14,1 km
Location from Vilnius International Airport: 102 km

 

OPTION II
Kaunas Hotel 4*

ADDRESS
Laisves Av. 79, Kaunas, Lithuania

Website, click HERE

Four-star Kaunas hotel is located in Laisves avenue – a modern heart of the city. Located near the main cultural, commercial and financial facilities, and to the old town just a few minutes. Inside the hotel - quiet and cozy as the construction of a new building, the designers and builders have been tasked to reduce audio bandwidth to a minimum. 
Location from meeting venue: 850 m
Location from the bus and train stations: 1,9 km
Location from Kaunas International Airport: 14,5 km
Location from Vilnius International Airport: 105 km

 

OPTION III
Moxy Kaunas Center 3*

ADDRESS
Maironio St. 19, Kaunas, Lithuania

Website, click HERE

Three-star hotel Moxy Kaunas Center located in the heart of Kaunas, within a few steps from numerous cultural, historical, artistic sites, shopping, entertainment venues and plenty of nightlife and dining options. Moxy is truly an energetic alternative to the typical hotel experience, proving that affordability doesn’t mean sacrificing style and comfort.
Location from meeting venue: 900 m
Location from the bus and train stations: 2 km
Location from Kaunas International Airport: 14,4 km
Location from Vilnius International Airport: 105 km

 

SPONSORS

ARRIVAL & TRAVEL

ARRIVAL TO KAUNAS FROM VILNIUS AIRPORT

Self-organised private transfers

Recommendations: 
- Bolt taxi (reccomended)
You just need to download app to your device in advance and order taxi few minutes before your travel. You can use this app not only for transfer from Airport but also for all travels in Kaunas
- Ollex transport services
You can select a different service: rent a car, private transfer, airport express
- City Bee
Rent a car service

If you need any assistance to arrange your transfer, do not hesitate to contact secretariat by email: registration@eventas.lt


Self-organised public airport transfers

Public transport:
- by bus
It is one connection journey. Buses are located outside the Arrival Hall. Tickets can be bought from the driver. First you have to reach Vilnius Bus station than take a bus to Kaunas Bus station.  
- by train
It is one connection journey. A special train runs between Vilnius International airport and Vilnius Railway station on a regular basis. The airport train station is located directly in front of the airport. Tickets are sold on board. After you reach Vilnius Railway station take a train to Kaunas Railway station.

ARRIVAL TO LITHUANIA

Lithuania is easily accessible via various modes of transport. The infrastructure here is well developed, moreover, the country is not large and it is easy and convenient to travel between the major cities. The airports are typically 15–20 min. drive from the city center and the local and international bus network is extensive.

 BY PLANE

There are three international airports in Lithuania that connect the country with a number of European capital cities and some major international air travel hubs outside of Europe.
Vilnius International Airport (VNO)
Kaunas International Airport (KUN)
Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
Most airlines arrive at Vilnius International Airport, the main airport of Lithuania. Kaunas International Airport receives mostly low cost airlines, such as Ryanair. Palanga International Airport, located near the seaside resort of Palanga, mostly offers short and mid-range routes to destinations in Europe. This airport is the smallest in the country and is a convenient gateway to western Lithuania, the beach resorts and the seaport of Klaipėda.

 BY BUS

A number of large international bus companies with an extensive route network operate in Lithuania. There are frequent bus connections with most European capitals and some other large cities from the main Lithuanian cities – Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda.
Ecolines
Eurolines
Luxepress
Coming to Lithuania by bus is an easy and convenient option. Bus is also a good choice for visiting neighboring countries, Riga–Vilnius connection being particularly popular with several daily departures.

 BY TRAIN

Vilnius train station is an important railroad junction. You can reach Poland by direct route, or you can reach other countries with a transfer, leaving from Vilnius by train. Vilnius Railway Station is situated next to the bus station not far from the Old Town of Vilnius. Vilnius Train Station is conveniently connected to Vilnius International Airport by a special railway shuttle line. Litrail

 BY CAR

Vilnius can be reached by using the following routes:
Vilnius – Kaunas – Klaipeda, highway A1 (E67, E85, E28) 311,40 km
Vilnius – Ukmerge – Panevezys, highway A2 (E272) 135,92 km
Vilnius – Varena – Gardinas, highway A4 34,46 km

KAUNAS

Kaunas is the second largest city in Lithuania with about 300 thousand population. Kaunas is located in the central part of Lithuania on the confluence of the two largest Lithuanian rivers – Nemunas and Neris. Kaunas is located 100 kilometres from the capital Vilnius and 212 kilometres from the country's major seaport Klaipeda.

Kaunas is an attractive centre of business and industry as well as science, studies and culture. Famous music, dance, visual art festivals and exceptional projects are held in Kaunas. It is the provisional capital of Lithuania, famous for its colourful history, cosy parks, remarkable and wonderful Old Town and interwar spirit. Visit KAUNAS 

CULTURE

George Maciunas name square in Kaunas. Probably Everyone of you have heard of FLUXUS. The founder of this movement is George Maciunas and he was born in our city.
Kaunas is a great cultural centre. Kaunas has 7 professional and 10 amateur theatres, 20 folklore ensembles and various other arts and sports groups. The main state theatres in Kaunas are the Musical Theatre, the National Drama Theatre, and the Puppet Theatre. Kaunas State Musical Theatre palace on the central street of Kaunas was built in 1892. The city is also a home to the modern dance theatre Aura, Kaunas pantomime theatre, the Little Theatre, the Chamber Theatre, Kaunas State Choir and Kaunas Symphony Orchestra. Visit the M.K.Čiurlionis National Museum of Art.

ARCHITECTURE

Kaunas has received the most important recognition not only for the city, but also for the country as a whole – the city’s name will now be on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It gives global recognition to the New Town and Žaliakalnis areas, with more than 1 500 unique interwar buildings.Kaunas is the only European city on the World Heritage List that represents the large-scale urbanisation of the interwar period and its diverse modernist architecture. The buildings that emerged between 1919 and 1939 are distinguished by their unique interpretations of modernist styles, with influences from Art Deco, Neoclassicism, Traditionalism, Functionalism and others. Kaunas is significant for the World Heritage List as an example of the creation of a state, a city, a society and a change in cultural identity and values.

SPORTS

The name of Kaunas is inseparable from the legendary basketball team ZALGIRIS and its star Arvydas Sabonis. Go to a basketball game if there is one when you come to Kaunas. Even if you are not a basketball lover, you will have a wonderful experience there. The atmosphere is incredible. Basketball is of an exceptional importance for Lithuanian people. The basketball club ZALGIRIS from Kaunas is the oldest and the most successful men's basketball club in Lithuania. Arvydas Sabonis, the brightest basketball star in Lithuania, played for ZALGIRIS team. The first official basketball game in Kaunas was held in 1922. Kaunas Sports Hall was built in 1939. In this arena in 1939, Lithuanian men's basketball team won the gold medal at the FIBA European Championship for the second time.

OLD TOWN

Kaunas Old Town located to the east of the confluence of the rivers, occupies 144 hectares. There are a lot of surviving Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque buildings, especially in the western part of the Old Town. Many notable buildings and facilities are located in the Old Town, such as the Kaunas Town Hall, the Kaunas Castle and the Historical Presidential Palace, gothic House of Perkunas, Kaunas Cathedral, the Church of St. Gertrude, Vytautas' church and many other churches.
Vilnius street is the most beautiful street of the Old Town, meant for pedestrians. Some buildings have survived from the 16th century, some of which have been reconstructed. Even the unique telephone booths are a clear indication that you are walking along the street, which connects the old and the new parts of the city.

LITHUANIA

If you think Lithuania is somewhere in South America, think again. If your eyes are fixed on a map of the Balkans, press another key on your keyboard. So where is Lithuania located? The lyrics of one of Lithuanian songs say it’s in the middle of Europe – and indeed, those are not just song lyrics. Using the method of gravitational centres, researchers at the National Institute of Geographic and Forest Information in France established that the geographical centre of Europe is in fact found in Lithuania. The nation is only a few hours by plane from other European capitals and can also easily be reached by coach, train or even boat. So welcome to this country of Northern Europe, to the very centre of Europe… to Lithuania. More information: Lithuania Travel.

The country has preserved many pagan and folk traditions that are still alive in villages. On the other hand, big cities are rich with vibrant cultural life and endless entertainment opportunities. There are numerous museums that have accumulated huge collections, national and private art galleries, the never-ending buzz of theatre and music halls, fascinating nightlife, a variety of entertainment options and sports events.

Some colours can be made in a lab, but nothing beats natural and vivid colours that reveal themselves when you visit a new country. Join Lukas at the Super Secret Institute of Colours in Lithuania as he searches for unique colours and hues. Or, simply come to Lithuania for colours you never knew existed.

Total area: 65,300 sq. km
Population: 2 795 680 (in 2021)
Language: Lithuanian
Currency: Euro
Local time: GMT + 2 hours (EET)
International telephone code: +370
Geographical location: The Republic of Lithuania lies on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. Lithuania has a border with Latvia, Belarus, Poland and Russian Federation (the area of Kaliningrad). 
Membership: EU, NATO, Schengen, the UN and the OECD