Revolutionize Spine Care with us
Unlock the full potential of the full-endoscopic technique for spine surgery and interventional percutaneous spine pain therapy. Our comprehensive training program delivers cutting-edge methods, customized guidance, and adherence to global quality standards. RIWOspine offers an exceptional training approach in full-endoscopic spine surgery and interventional percutaneous spine pain therapy. Standardized procedures ensure a uniform quality level worldwide. Ready to elevate your practice?
State-of-the-art technology
RIWOspine provides high-quality products with the latest innovations.
Individualized Programs
Tailored to meet the specific needs and requirements of surgeons.
International Recognition
RIWOspine is a global leader in the minimally invasive spine care sector.
Education and Training
Areas of Education
Clinic & Science
Participate in our international symposia to gain in-depth knowledge about this minimally invasive technique, its surgical concepts, and scientific background. Live surgeries demonstrate the extensive possibilities of full-endoscopic spine techniques and interventional percutaneous pain therapy. To exchange insights with peers and specialists or observe full-endoscopic methods in clinical settings, we offer clinical observation sessions and fellowships at our reference centers.
Surgical Skill Training
Our training programs are tailored to the individual needs of surgeons. Various course types allow for step-by-step mastery of full-endoscopic spine surgery and interventional percutaneous pain therapy. By selecting a workshop, you can determine the specific skills and goals you wish to achieve.
Application Support
Starting in your clinic is a critical step in mastering these techniques. With support from our product specialists, you can confidently perform cases with precision and certainty right from the start.
Trainings
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Introductory Training
Get an overview and learn the theoretical basics of endoscopic surgical techniques and gain initial experience in practical application.
You will be offered a varied and comprehensive program of scientific lectures, practical live and video demonstrations, surgical case presentations and discussions with an experienced faculty, and the opportunity to gain initial hands-on experience with endoscopic instruments.
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Get an overview and learn the theoretical basics of endoscopic surgical techniques and gain initial experience in practical application.
- 1 day introduction course on full-endoscopic spine surgery.
- Goal: Develop basic endoscopic skills.
- Max. 6 participants per workstation for intensive hands-on learning.
- Program: Presentations, scientific results, case discussions, and tips & tricks.
- Techniques covered: Full-endoscopic foraminal and interlaminar approaches.
- Live and video demonstrations of surgical techniques.
- Hands-on training on realistic and animal models.
Get ready for your first endoscopic case
Intensive Trainings
Gain a strong foundation in the scientific principles and techniques of full-endoscopic spine surgery. Learn key approaches and criteria while gaining hands-on experience with endoscopic procedures at the lumbar spine.
These courses aim to develop full-endoscopic skills for lumbar decompression, enabling surgeons to perform their first clinical cases and enhance their surgical experience with the interlaminar and foraminal approach.
- INTENSIVE COURSE I
- INTENSIVE COURSE ll
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Intensive Course I
Developing full-endoscopic skills for lumbar decom pression to enable surgeons for first clinical cases.
- 1.5-day intensive course on full-endoscopic lumbar spine surgery.
- Goal: Develop full-endoscopic skills for lumbar decompression and prepare surgeons for clinical cases.
- Participants: 2 surgeons per workstation for highly intensive hands-on training.
- Training models: Human cadaver specimens and simulators.
- Content: Scientific lectures, case discussions, and tips & tricks.
- Techniques covered: Foraminal and interlaminar full-endoscopic approaches.
- Extensive hands-on training with navigation and C-arm guidance.
- Practical exercises: Endoscope handling, instrument use, approach selection, and drilling techniques
Intensive Course II Foraminal
Enhancing surgical experience with the interlaminar approach.
- 1 day intensive course on full-endoscopic lumbar and thoracic foraminal surgery.
- Goal: Develop full-endoscopic skills for lumbar and thoracic foraminal decompression.
- Participants: 2 surgeons per workstation for intensive practical training.
- Training model: Hands-on practice on human cadaver specimens.
- Target group: Surgeons with prior experience or after completing Module 1.
- Focus: Advanced development of the foraminal approach skills.
- Hands-on cadaver training on lumbar and thoracic spine decompression techniques.
- Techniques practiced: Intra-, extra- and transforaminal decompression techniques.
Intensive Course II Interlaminar
Enhancing surgical experience with the foraminal approach.
- 1 day intensive course on full-endoscopic lumbar interlaminar surgery.
- Goal: Develop endoscopic skills for lumbar interlaminar decompression in clinical cases.
- Participants: 2 surgeons per workstation for intensive hands-on training.
- Training model: Hands-on practice on human cadaver specimens.
- Target group: Surgeons who completed Module 1 or already have endoscopic experience.
- Focus: Advanced development of interlaminar approach skills.
- Hands-on cadaver training on lumbar spine decompression techniques.
- Techniques practiced: Approaches for discectomy and spinal stenosis (central and lateral).
Optimize your endoscopic skills for advanced indications
Master Class Training
Experienced spine surgeons can enhance their skills and learn advanced techniques, including using specialized instruments. Participants should have prior experience with full-endoscopic procedures.
- Master Class Course cervical
- Master Class Course Endoscopic uniportal fusion
- Master Class Course Endoscopic biportal fusion
Master Class Course Cervical
Advancing surgical experience with the posterior interlaminar approach.
- 1 day masterclass on full-endoscopic cervical spine surgery.
- Goal: Improve instrument handling and drilling skills for posterior cervical foraminotomy.
- Participants: 2 surgeons per workstation for intensive hands-on training. Bildseite 14
- Training model: Practical training on human cadaver specimens.
- Target group: Advanced surgeons with experience in full-endoscopic spine surgery.
- Content: Scientific lecture, case discussions, and tips & tricks.
- Extensive hands-on cadaver training on cervical spine decompression techniques.
- Focus: Full-endoscopic cervical approach and surgical indications.
Master Class Course Endoscopic Uniportal Fusion
Advancing surgical expertise in endoscopic fusion procedures.
- 1 day masterclass on uniportal lumbar full-endoscopic fusion.
- Goal: Learn surgical procedures and tools for riwoLIF.
- Participants: 1 surgeon per workstation for highly intensive training.
- Training model: Hands-on training on human cadaver specimens.
- Target group: Advanced surgeons on the learning curve of full-endoscopic techniques.
- Content: Lecture on techniques and indications of lumbar full-endoscopic interbody fusion. Extensive hands-on cadaver training on lumbar full-endoscopic interbody fusion techniques.
- Focus: Practical application of full-endoscopic lumbar fusion procedures.
Master Class Course Endoscopic Biportal Fusion – Start September 2026
Advancing surgical expertise in endoscopic biportal fusion procedures.
- 1 day masterclass on biportal endoscopic lumbar fusion.
- Goal: Learn surgical procedures and instruments for biportal decompression and fusion.
- Participants: 1 surgeon per workstation for intensive hands-on training.
- Training model: Practical training on human cadaver specimens.
- Target group: Advanced surgeons with skills in biportal techniques or full-endoscopic techniques.
- Content: Lecture on techniques and indications of lumbar biportal endoscopic interbody fusion. Extensive hands-on cadaver training on lumbar interbody fusion techniques.
Focus: Practical application of biportal endoscopic decompression and fusion procedures.
Pain Management Training Courses
Facet and SI Joint Denervation / Nucleoplasty
This intensive one-day course focuses on percutaneous and endoscopic techniques for interventional spinal pain procedures, such as
- Percutaneous Disc Nucleoplasty
- Endoscopic transforaminal Nucleotomy
- Percutaneous and endoscopic Facet & Si Joint Denervation
The course content includes lectures on anatomy and pathophysiology in pain syndromes, as well as discussions on various therapeutic approaches and scientific publications.
The focus is then on hands-on training on human specimens, in which all the theoretically covered therapies are practiced.
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Fellowship Program
Advance your spine surgery skills with the RIWOspine Fellowship Program.
Learn state-of-the-art full-endoscopic techniques and interventional pain management. Our program provides the expertise for minimally invasive procedures.
Join a global network shaping the future of spine care. Contact us to elevate your skills and enhance patient outcomes.
