Day 1 · ARCAS Cadaver Intensive · 10 May 2026 · Istanbul · ACIBADEM CASE
Comprehensive Rhinoplasty – Fresh-Frozen Cadaver Course, Istanbul
A focused, one-day fresh-frozen cadaver lab (Day 1 of the ARCAS Cadaver Intensive) for surgeons who want confident, reproducible functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty on fresh-frozen cadavers – under the guidance of Dr. Ahmed Elabany and Dr. Ahmed Elshaer.
We’ll send you the full course brochure, detailed daily program and logistics info, and answer your questions 1:1 on WhatsApp.
CADAVER
Course Snapshot
Key facts about this ARCAS cadaver intensive. Venue: Acıbadem University CASE, Istanbul.
Dates & format
10 May 2026 · 1 full day of fresh-frozen rhinoplasty cadaver training
Pre-course online theory library and a live Q&A, followed by a full day of step-by-step rhinoplasty on fresh-frozen cadavers in Istanbul.
Location & facility
Acıbadem University CASE · Istanbul
University-based anatomy & simulation centre with fully equipped fresh-frozen cadaver stations dedicated to head and neck surgery.
Cadaveric hands-on
10+ hours of supervised fresh-frozen cadaver work
Step-by-step open rhinoplasty sequence on fresh-frozen cadavers, rehearsing exposure, septal correction, dorsal modification, osteotomies and tip refinement under continuous faculty supervision.
How this day fits the series
Day 1: Comprehensive Rhinoplasty
Attend this day alone or bundle it with Day 2 Extraoral Approaches and Day 3 Orthognathic Osteotomies within the same ARCAS Cadaver Intensive series.
Who it’s for
Plastic, facial plastic, ENT and maxillofacial surgeons
Ideal for surgeons performing – or preparing to perform – functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty who want structured, cadaver-based training in open structural techniques. Suitable for senior residents and fellows in accredited programs with basic rhinoplasty principles.
Group size & support
Small, high-focus group – planned for 12 surgeons
Hands-on training is organised as an intimate group (around 12 surgeons), working 2 per cadaver under close faculty supervision, with ongoing case discussion and support via the ARCAS WhatsApp group.
What you will gain
Translate cadaver-based rehearsal into real rhinoplasty capability – from functional airway correction to structural, aesthetic refinement.
Rhinoplasty practice profile
- You are a plastic, facial plastic, ENT or maxillofacial surgeon – or a senior resident/fellow – treating functional and aesthetic nasal deformity.
- You prefer structured, step-by-step cadaver training over ad-hoc “observe and copy” learning.
- You see post-traumatic or secondary deformities needing framework reconstruction and valve support
- You manage primary functional and aesthetic deformities such as dorsal hump, drooping tip, tension nose or wide bony vault with airway problems.
- You want to move beyond isolated manoeuvres and build a reproducible open structural rhinoplasty sequence for your cases.
Rhinoplasty planning & execution skills
- Perform a structured preoperative rhinoplasty analysis and create a step-by-step surgical plan.
Expose the nasal framework safely using an open approach while preserving the soft-tissue envelope and blood supply.
Correct septal deformities while maintaining a stable L-strut and harvesting cartilage grafts when needed.
Modify the dorsum and bony vault with controlled techniques that respect airway function and aesthetic lines.
Shape and support the nasal tip using suture and graft techniques tailored to different skin and cartilage types.
Apply structural concepts to improve nasal breathing while simultaneously addressing cosmetic concerns.
Translate cadaver-based rehearsal into your own operating room through appropriate case selection, planning and documentation.
Open structural rhinoplasty sequence
- Open approach exposure and elevation of the soft-tissue envelope with respect for vascular supply.
- Septal correction and preservation of a stable L-strut, including cartilage harvesting.
- Dorsal hump management and dorsal refinement, using reduction or preservation concepts.
- Controlled lateral and medial osteotomies for narrowing and straightening the bony vault.
- Structural tip techniques: columellar support, tip sutures and grafting for definition, projection and rotation.
- Spreader and alar graft concepts for internal and external valve support.
- Closure, splinting and strategies to reduce postoperative oedema and complications.
How this cadaver intensive is structured
This course is built as a complete learning journey, not just a single day in the lab.
You prepare online, clarify details in a live Q&A, then spend a full day in the fresh-frozen cadaver lab: a short recap, followed by step-by-step extraoral dissection
Scientific programme ↵ at a glance
One full day (08:00–18:00) of supervised dissection on fresh-frozen cadavers at Acibadem CASE. Final timings may change slightly.
Morning – Exposure & septum
Midday – Dorsum & bony vault
Afternoon – Tip, valves & consolidation
Venue & participant logistics
This edition of the programme is hosted at Acibadem University CASE in Istanbul – the dedicated anatomy and simulation centre of one of Turkey’s most prestigious private healthcare groups. Below is the practical information about the venue, daily flow and travel options.
University anatomy & simulation centre purpose-built for advanced surgical training.
Fresh-frozen cadaver stations fully equipped for extraoral and orthognathic procedures.
OR-level imaging and HD audio-visual system so you can follow every step of the master dissection.
Experienced lab and technical staff supporting the faculty so the programme runs smoothly.
• Morning coffee, lunch and afternoon refreshments included – time to discuss cases with the faculty and colleagues.
• All instruments, implants and disposables prepared for you; you only bring your own loupes if you use them.
• Personal name badge and sterile OR gown provided before entering the cadaver lab.
• Closing session with certificate handover and group photos.
- Recommended hotel: Wyndham Istanbul Ataşehir – modern, comfortable hotel about a 5-minute walk from Acıbadem CASE, ideal for early starts and late finishes.
- No fixed travel package: You are free to book your own flights and accommodation; we simply recommend staying within walking distance of the lab for convenience.
- Make time for Istanbul: Many surgeons add an extra day before or after the course to explore Istanbul’s historic centre, the Bosphorus and local restaurants.
Faculty & surgical background
This cadaver intensive is led by high-volume facial plastic surgeons who live in functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty – bringing real primary and complex revision experience directly to the lab.
Selected clinical cases from the faculty – primary and revision rhinoplasty across functional, aesthetic and cleft-related deformities.
Places in the cadaver lab are strictly limited and allocated on a first-confirmed basis. To check current availability or discuss group / resident rates and nearby hotel options, please contact the ARCAS Education team on WhatsApp.
Fees & registration
Fees are listed in USD for the 2026 edition. Tuition includes the cadaver lab programme, instruments and disposables, coffee breaks and lunch. Travel, accommodation and evening meals are arranged individually by participants.
Hands-on surgeon: 1,800 USD
Observer: 900 USD
Tuition includes access to the online preparatory materials, the live pre-course Q&A, one full day of supervised fresh-frozen cadaver training at Acıbadem CASE (2 surgeons per specimen), and issuance of your ARCAS Cadaver Intensive certificate.
Surgeons who attend multiple days of the ARCAS Cadaver Intensive – combining Comprehensive Rhinoplasty (Day 1) with the Extraoral (Day 2) and/or Orthognathic (Day 3) modules – are offered reduced combined fees compared with registering for each day separately.
Current bundle tuition and any resident/assistant/group rates, if applicable, are specified in your official offer letter and in the course brochure.
Contact the ARCAS team directly via WhatsApp or email.
Tell us which day(s) you plan to attend and whether you are joining as a hands-on surgeon or observer.
We will send you an official offer letter with your fee and payment instructions; once your payment is received, you’ll receive a written confirmation securing your place in the cadaver lab.
Ready to join the Rhinoplasty Day in Istanbul?
Request the full brochure to review the programme, fees, remaining cadaver lab seats and bundle options with the Extraoral and Orthognathic Days. We reply to every enquiry personally.
INTENSIVE
Build your 3-day ARCAS Cadaver pathway
All three masters-level cadaver modules run on consecutive days at Acibadem CASE – join a single day or combine them into a 2–3 day pathway; bundle fees are outlined in your offer letter.
Comprehensive Rhinoplasty
Functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty on fresh-frozen cadavers with Dr. Ahmed Elabany & Dr. Ahmed Elshaer.
Extraoral Approaches
Step-by-step access to the facial skeleton, exposure and fixation techniques for complex trauma and deformity.
Orthognathic Osteotomies
Le Fort I, BSSO and fixation planning in a cadaver setting with Prof. Ibrahim Elsharabasy & Dr. Hatem Ibrahim.
Ask us about 2- and 3-day bundle options when you message the ARCAS team.
Most Common Questions
All three modules are built for practicing surgeons who need more than occasional workshops – they need realistic cadaver dissections, repetition of key steps and honest discussion of complications. Each day combines focused online preparation with full-day fresh-frozen lab work, so you arrive ready to operate and leave with a clear plan to translate what you learned into your own practice.
