4th Winter Course · 2027 topic
Unilateral vocal fold paralysis
A comprehensive, intensive two-day programme on the diagnostics and management of unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP), ending with hands-on training on pig larynges.
Dates
4–5 February 2027
Venue
Klaus K Hotel, Helsinki
Language
English
Regular fee until
15 December 2026
What the course covers
The latest on diagnosis, treatment options and outcomes in UVFP.
- 01Diagnostics of UVFP: how it presents and how it is diagnosed.
- 02Vocal fold augmentation, temporary and permanent, and the reasons for choosing certain injection types.
- 03Thyroplasty type I with different implants, covered in depth.
- 04Laryngeal reinnervation: applications and how it compares with other interventions.
- 05Outcomes of these procedures, presented and discussed in depth.
- 06Hands-on training on pig larynges: vocal fold injections and thyroplasty, using the same instruments and implants as in clinical practice.
Who the course is for
The Winter Course is designed for ENT surgeons, laryngologists, phoniatricians and senior residents who manage patients with voice and swallowing problems caused by vocal fold paralysis. It suits both those starting to offer injection laryngoplasty or thyroplasty and experienced surgeons who want to compare techniques and outcomes with an international faculty.
Registration fees
Reduced fee for members of the European Laryngological Society (ELS) and the Union of European Phoniatricians (UEP).
Regular Current fee
until 15 December 2026
€560
ELS / UEP members · €615 non-members
Late
from 16 December 2026
€610
ELS / UEP members · €670 non-members
The fee includes
- Admission to scientific sessions and course materials
- Coffee breaks and lunches on Thursday and Friday
- Admission to the exhibition area
- Certificate of attendance
- Course Dinner on Thursday (optional, free)
How registration works
Places are allocated first come, first served. Each participant registers individually online and pays by credit card or against invoice.
Register nowVenue & accommodation
Klaus K Hotel, Bulevardi 2–4, 00120 Helsinki.
You can reserve a room at the venue during registration.
Payment & cancellation
Visa, MasterCard and Eurocard accepted; an invoicing fee applies to payment against invoice.
Written cancellations to hellar@confedent.fi by 20 October 2026 are refunded in full less a €50 administration fee. No refunds after that date or for no-shows. Visa denial does not entitle a refund.
Insurance
The organisers cannot accept liability for personal injury or for loss of or damage to property. Please check your own travel insurance.
Frequently asked questions
Is there hands-on training?
Yes. The course ends with hands-on training on pig larynges, practising vocal fold injections and thyroplasty with the same instruments and implants used in clinical practice.
What language is the course in?
All teaching is in English. No translation is provided.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, every participant receives a certificate of attendance.
How do I register?
Registration is online through our partner Confedent International. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Where can I stay?
You can book a room at the venue, Klaus K Hotel in central Helsinki, during registration.
Questions about registering?
Confedent International Ltd, Eteläesplanadi 2, 00130 Helsinki