Cadaver Course
Advanced Oculoplastic Dissection – The Functional and Aesthetic Continuum
While the official dates of the congress remain September 10-12, the scientific and educational experience of ESOPRS 2026 will be further enhanced this year.
In addition to the established congress programme, we are pleased to offer-exceptionally for 2026-a Pre-Congress Cadaver Dissection Course on September 9. This exclusive initiative represents a unique academic opportunity and a true educational highlight of the meeting.
This advanced, hands-on cadaver course will provide participants with the opportunity to explore surgical anatomy in depth, refine advanced techniques, and strengthen clinical decision-making within a structured, high-level educational setting. This exceptional initiative further elevates the scientific profile of the meeting and reflects ESOPRS’ enduring commitment to excellence in surgical education.
The course is ideally suited for oculoplastic surgeons, fellows, and experienced ophthalmologists seeking to advance their expertise in both reconstructive and aesthetic oculoplastic surgery.
Wednesday – September 9, 2026
Pre-Congress Cadaver Course – ESOPRS 2026
Advanced Oculoplastic Dissection: Functional & Aesthetic Continuum
Format: Hands-on cadaver dissection (head specimens)
Location: Anatomy Laboratory – Cascais
Course Coordinators
André Borba
Guilherme Castela
Laboratory Structure
- 1 cadaver specimen for every 2 participants
- Faculty supervision during all dissections
- Intensive hands-on surgical practice
- Focus on surgical anatomy and safe surgical planes
Program
08:00 – 13:00 | Eyelid Surgery Laboratory
- Applied eyelid anatomy
- Upper eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty and ptosis procedures)
10:40 – 11:00 | Coffee Break
- Lower eyelid surgery
- Eyelid support techniques
- Eyelid reconstruction
13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch
14:00 – 18:00 | Orbital Surgery Laboratory
- Orbital surgical anatomy
- Orbital decompression techniques
16:20 – 16:40 | Coffee Break
- Optic nerve procedures
- Orbital tumor approaches
- Advanced orbital surgery and guided dissection
Course End: 18:00