OUR MISSION
Learning together,
promoting safe surgical techniques.
The Tohoku Society for Endoscopic Spine Surgery (TESS) is a society for sharing techniques and experience in endoscopic spine surgery. We discuss challenges in surgical techniques and work to advance spine care through education, research, and hands-on seminars.
Across the geographically dispersed healthcare facilities of Tohoku, we aim to reduce differences in learning opportunities arising from where members live or work. We combine in-person training with online learning to create opportunities for collaboration among members.
Our Activities
Hands-on Seminars
Model-based practical training teaches endoscope handling and surgical techniques. Please check each seminar's announcement for the training categories and eligibility for certificates of attendance.
Web Seminars and Knowledge Sharing
We learn from speakers with different specialties and share experience in clinical care and surgical techniques.
Skills Development and Collaboration Between Institutions
Our core activities include supporting physicians working toward technical certification, coordinating surgical observation visits and training at other institutions in Japan, and providing relevant information.
Society Overview
- Name
- Tohoku Society for Endoscopic Spine Surgery
- English Name
- Tohoku Society for Endoscopic Spine Surgery（TESS）
- Established
- April 16, 2021
- Areas of Activity
- Education and research in endoscopic spine surgery, and regional collaboration in Tohoku
- Secretariat
- c/o Endoscopic Spine Center, Sendai Nishitaga Hospital
2-11-11 Kagitorihoncho, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 982-8555, Japan
Officers & Rules
Our officers and Society Rules are presented on a dedicated page. View the officers by region, or read a summary and the full text of the rules.
The officers and rules are presented with the dates of the source material clearly indicated.
Please contact the Society Secretariat for information on the current officers and any revisions to the rules.