WORKSHOPS

Train on surgical techniques – step-by-step

A combination of theoretical and practical training during ESPINEA® workshops. Different levels offer training opportunities for endoscopy beginners, experienced surgeons and experts.

 Workshop Schedule

The total duration for all workshops is 1,5 days. Day 1 starts at 12.30 pm and ends at 5 pm. Day 2 starts at 8.30 am and ends at 4 pm. The registration is possible from 11 am on the first day.

Level 1
Content of this course can be trained, if requested previously, during any Endo-Deherniation/Decompression Management up to Endo-(Stenotic)Decompression workshop. Cervical Facet treatment can be covered in the advanced Workshop Endo-(Stenotic) Decompression & Stabilization upon request.

Special Expert or Master courses will be planned and communicated seperately, also at other locations like Edinburgh, Lisbon and so on.

Level 1-4

2025
October 30-31 | Karlsruhe (Germany) | Full
November 6-7 | ORSI, Melle (Belgium) | Full
December 4-5 | Karlsruhe (Germany) | Full

2026
February 5-6 | Karlsruhe (Germany) | Open 
March 5-6 | ORSI, Melle (Belgium) | Open 
March 26-27 | Karlsruhe (Germany) | Open 
April 23-24 | Karlsruhe (Germany) | Open 
May 21-22 | Karlsruhe (Germany) | Open 
June 18-19 | Karlsruhe (Germany) | Open 
July 16-17 | Karlsruhe (Germany) | Open 
August 27-28 | Karlsruhe (Germany) | Open 
September 17-18 | ORSI, Melle (Belgium) | Open 
October 15-16 | Karlsruhe (Germany) | Open 
November 12-13 | Karlsruhe (Germany) | Open 
December 3-4 | Karlsruhe (Germany) | Open 

All workshops include a theoretical online lesson.

Workshop Facts and Figures

 Workshop Information

Course Fee (valid from January 2026)

The fee includes workshop materials, scrubs, refreshments and the evening event (only for the 1.5-day or 2-day course, prices include applicable VAT):

• 1-day course: € 1,150 per participant
• 1.5-day course: € 1,650 per participant

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» Special Offer 1 – Visitation + Workshop

1 day visitation and 1.5-day workshop (level 1-2 up to level 2-3): €2,550 per participant.
The visitation will be conducted before the workshop starts on the first day in the morning. The whole offer takes 3 days.

» Special Offer 2 – Visitation + Workshop

2 days visitation and 1.5-days workshop (Level 1-2 up to 2-3): €3,150 per participant.
The visitation will be conducted before the workshop starts on the first day in the morning. The whole offer takes 4 days.

» Special Offer 3 – Visitation + Workshop

3 days visitation and 1.5-days workshop (Level 1-2 up to 2-3): €3,700 per participant.
The visitation will be conducted before the workshop starts on the first day in the morning. The whole offer takes 5 days.

Course Fee (valid from July 2024)

1.5-day workshop: € 1,490 per participant (incl. VAT)
The fee includes workshop materials, refreshments and 1 dinner (as of 1.5 day courses). 1 visitation day at selected reference centers listed on our homepages: € 950.

Korean International MISS Course has own pricing.

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» Special Offer 1 – Visitation + Workshop

Fee (valid from July 2024)
Combination of 1 day visitation and 1.5-days workshop (Level 1-2 up to 2-3): €2,290 per participant 
The visitation will be conducted before the workshop starts on the first day in the morning.
The whole offer takes 3 days.

» Special Offer 2 – Visitation + Workshop

Fee (valid from July 2024)
Combination of 2 days visitation and 1.5-days workshop (Level 1-2 up to 2-3): €2,890 per participant 
The visitation will be conducted before the workshop starts on the first day in the morning.
The whole offer takes 4 days.

» Special Offer 3 – Visitation + Workshop

Fee (valid from July 2024)
Combination of 3 days visitation and 1.5-days workshop (Level 1-2 up to 2-3): €3,400 per participant 
The visitation will be conducted before the workshop starts on the first day in the morning.
The whole offer takes 5 days.

Course Language

International workshops are held in English. For specific groups, courses can be held in the participants‘ mother tongue.

Payment conditions

Payment in advance must be made in full before the course date. An invoice will be sent upon receiving a registration form.

Accommodation

We are happy to give you some hotel recommendations. Please ask when booking for special joimax® rates (not guaranteed).

Certification

CPD credits will be requested for all ESPINEA® workshops. Points are announced in the course agenda. If you need any further information please contact us.

Workshop Registration

Registrations for the ESPINEA® workshops need to be in writing. Decisions on participation will be based on the order in which registration forms are received. We do not reserve places.

Registration Confirmation

Registration will be confirmed by a separate email and/or a written invoice representing a mutually binding obligation. After receiving the invoice, payment must be submitted no later than 14 days.

Cancellation

If a cancellation occurs 2-4 weeks before the course, a 50% fee is charged. If cancellation occurs less than 1 weeks before the workshop, the full workshop registration fee will be charged. Please note that cancellations must be submitted in writing.

Workshop Format

All workshops contain online theoretical lectures and on-site intense practical training. Access planning and training of surgical techniques as well as handling the instruments and endoscopic orientation are trained on an anatomical specimens, supported by preparative training on saw-bones and simulators.

The workstations are equipped with C-arms, endoscopy towers, and surgical instrumentation by joimax®. X-ray protection is provided.

There are 2 to 5 workstations per course with a maximum of 4-5 participants per station.