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Advanced Spine Course

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Where the world's leading spine surgeons convene

2
Days
10+
Panels
CME
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Atlantis The Palm Β· Dubai, UAE

Invitation

Dear Colleagues

We are delighted to invite you to the "Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spine Course β€” 2nd Edition", December 11–12, 2026, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

This prestigious scientific event will bring together leading experts from around the world to discuss the latest developments and advanced techniques in spine surgery. The course will be held at the luxurious Atlantis The Palm, providing an exceptional venue for learning and networking.

Building on the success of our first edition in Baku, the Dubai course will continue to promote knowledge exchange, academic collaboration, and professional development among spine surgeons worldwide.

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Detailed invitation letter and program information are being prepared. Please check back soon for updates.

On behalf of the Organizing Committee

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zileli
Course Director
Organization

Organizing Committee

In Preparation

Committee Members

The organizing committee for the 2026 Dubai edition is being finalized. We are bringing together distinguished spine surgeons and experts from around the world.

Announcement Coming Soon

Course Director

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zileli

Ege University, Turkiye

Distinguished Faculty

Course Faculty

MZ

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zileli

Course Director

Ege University, Turkiye

Full faculty list will be announced soon.

Scientific Program

Program Schedule

PanelKeynoteConferenceHow I Do It
Day 1
Friday, December 11, 2026
08:30–09:00Opening

Registration & Opening

09:00–09:45Panel

Panel 1: Lumbar Spinal Stenosis & Degenerative Listhesis

  • β€’Case presentation
  • β€’Nonoperative treatment
  • β€’Decompression only
  • β€’Decompression and fusion
  • β€’Discussion & Summary
09:45–10:05Keynote

Keynote Talk 1

  • β€’15 min talk + discussion
10:05–10:25Keynote

Keynote Talk 2

  • β€’15 min talk + discussion
10:25–10:45Keynote

Keynote Talk 3

  • β€’15 min talk + discussion
10:45–11:15Break

Coffee Break

11:15–12:00Panel

Panel 2: Lumbar Revision Surgery β€” When and How?

  • β€’Case presentation
  • β€’Common reasons for revision
  • β€’Pseudoarthrosis revision options
  • β€’Revision in PJK and ASD
  • β€’Discussion & Summary
12:10–12:30Cases

Participant Case Presentations & Discussion

  • β€’10 min + 5 min discussion
12:30–13:00Workshop

Industry Workshop / Case Discussion

13:00–14:00Break

Lunch Break

14:00–15:00Panel

Panel 3: Cervical Disc Herniation

  • β€’Case presentation
  • β€’Conservative treatment
  • β€’Anterior/posterior foraminotomy
  • β€’ACDF
  • β€’Arthroplasty
  • β€’Discussion & Summary
15:00–15:30Break

Coffee Break

15:30–16:20Panel

Panel 4: Percutaneous Pain Procedures

  • β€’Diagnostic injections
  • β€’Epidural / Root injections
  • β€’Facet injections
  • β€’Sacroiliac joint injections
  • β€’Discussion & Summary
16:20–17:05Panel

Panel 5: Management of Metastatic Spine Tumor (without neurologic deficit)

  • β€’Case presentation
  • β€’Radiosurgery
  • β€’RT + Vertebroplasty
  • β€’Surgery + Stabilization
  • β€’Discussion & Summary
Day 2
Saturday, December 12, 2026
09:00–09:50Panel

Panel 6: Degenerative Spine Deformity

  • β€’Case presentation
  • β€’Limited fixation + interbody fusion
  • β€’Long fixation + interbody fusion
  • β€’Osteotomy + fixation
  • β€’Discussion & Summary
09:50–10:30Panel

Panel 7: Adjacent Segment Disease

  • β€’Case presentation
  • β€’Decompression only
  • β€’Decompression + fixation
  • β€’Discussion & Summary
10:30–11:00Break

Coffee Break

11:00–11:45Panel

Panel 8: Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture

  • β€’Case presentation
  • β€’Conservative treatment
  • β€’Non-fusion fixation
  • β€’Fixation & fusion
  • β€’Discussion & Summary
11:45–12:30Panel

Panel 9: Cervical Spinal Stenosis Surgery

  • β€’Case presentation
  • β€’Unilateral approach bilateral decompression
  • β€’Laminoplasty
  • β€’Laminectomy & Fusion
  • β€’Discussion & Summary
12:30–13:00Cases

Participant Case Discussion

  • β€’10 min + 5 min discussion
13:00–14:00Break

Lunch Break

14:00–14:20Conference

Conference 1: Dynamic Fixation vs Fusion

  • β€’15 min talk + 5 min discussion
14:20–14:40Conference

Conference 2: Geriatric Spine Surgery

  • β€’15 min talk + 5 min discussion
14:40–15:10How I Do It

How I Do It: Osteoporotic Compression Fracture

  • β€’Speaker 1: 10 min talk + discussion
  • β€’Speaker 2: 10 min talk + discussion
15:10–15:40Break

Coffee Break

15:40–16:10How I Do It

How I Do It: Lumbar Interbody Fusion

  • β€’Speaker 1: 10 min talk + discussion
  • β€’Speaker 2: 10 min talk + discussion
16:10–17:10Panel

Panel 10: Upper Cervical Trauma Management

  • β€’Case presentation
  • β€’Atlas fractures
  • β€’Odontoid fractures
  • β€’Indications of C1-2 fixation
  • β€’Indications of occipito-cervical fixation
  • β€’Discussion & Summary

* Program is subject to change. Keynote speakers and final schedule will be announced closer to the event.

Event Venue

Dubai, UAE

December 11–12, 2026

β—† Venue Information

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Conference Venue

Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, UAE

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Dates

December 11–12, 2026 (Friday – Saturday)

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Language

English

β—† Travel & Accommodation

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Nearest Airport

Dubai International Airport (DXB)

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Accommodation

Hotel details will be announced soon.

Registration

Register Now

Secure your place at the Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spine Course 2026. Early registration is recommended as places are limited.

Early Bird

Until October 1, 2026

TBA

Price to be announced

Regular

After October 1, 2026

TBA

Price to be announced

Contact for Registration
Get in Touch

Contact Us

Course Director

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zileli

Ege University, Turkiye

Organization

BVS Dijital

info@mehmetzileli-spine.org