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1. Facial Nerve Workshop
Date: Thursday, 16 October 2025
Time: 09h00 - 16h00
Venue: Boardwalk Convention Centre, Humewood
Description:
The Facial Nerve Workshop is a comprehensive educational programme designed to familiarise participants with the intricate anatomy, pathology, diagnostic approaches, and rehabilitative strategies related to facial nerve disorders. Covering a broad range of topics from brainstem pathologies to facial muscle reanimation, this workshop provides a multidisciplinary overview aimed at enhancing clinical understanding and improving patient outcomes.
| Time | Speaker | Title |
| 09h00 | Iain Butler | Introduction & Anatomy |
| 09h20 | Johan Grobbelaar | Pathology affecting the facial nerve in the parotid gland |
| 10h00 | James Loock | The facial nerve in the temporal bone |
| 10h40 | Louis Hofmeyr | Facial nerve pathology in the internal auditory canal |
| 11h20 | Coffee break |
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| 11h40 | Sajid Ansari | The facial nerve in the central nervous system |
| 12h10 | James Stutterheim | Radiology of the facial nerve |
| 12h40 | Cassandra Franken | Monitoring and electro-physiological testing of the facial nerve |
| 13h10 | Lunch |
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| 14h30 | Dirk Maree | The facial muscles and the restoration of function and symmetry |
| 15h10 | Carianne Vermeulen | The role of the therapist in facial paralysis |
| 15h40 | Q& A |
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| 16h00 | Workshop ends |
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2. The Basics of Rhinoplasty Hands-On Cadaver Lab
Time: 08:00 - 13:00
Venue: Nelson Mandela University, Missionvale Campus
Workshop Speakers: Hossam Foda, Julia Toman, Hesham Saleh
Transport to and from the venue will be provided.
These workshops are available to congress attendees only.
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