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Spine endoscopy training at Dervan

Learn with Dr Satishchandra Gore and Mission Spine Foundation through anatomical study, imaging discussion, cadaver-based practice and clinical observation. Our teaching connects the patient’s presentation with target identification, access planning and thoughtful use of endoscopic techniques.

Dervan is the centre of our in-person training. Online lessons and books help you prepare before arrival and revisit the concepts afterwards.

Choose your starting point

New to endoscopy: begin with clinical reasoning, anatomical orientation and the principles of transforaminal access. Tell us your experience so we can advise on suitable preparation.

Developing your TFE practice: work on imaging correlation, target selection and procedural understanding. Bring specific learning questions for faculty discussion.

Studying lumbar stenosis: build on your TFE foundation with the three-zone, three-wall teaching framework, applied anatomy and SMRUTII concepts.

How the learning fits together

Prepare online. Study anatomy and images with faculty. Practise selected tasks in the cadaver lab. Observe clinical application when suitable cases are available. Review what you have learned and identify the next steps for supervised development.

Next Dervan programme

The next programme is planned for December 2026. Exact dates and the final agenda are to be confirmed. Contact Mission Spine Foundation to register your interest and receive the current programme details before making travel arrangements.

Teaching led by a surgeon and author

Dr Satishchandra Gore brings his clinical work, teaching books and published writing into the learning programme. Explore the GORE and SMRUTII teaching frameworks, the practical curriculum and supporting publications throughout this site.