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It is with profound sadness that the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) announces the passing of Professor Vinko V. Dolenc, a pioneering figure in European neurosurgery and a true giant in the field of skull base surgery.

Professor Dolenc, born on June 29, 1940, in Sestrže near Ptuj, Slovenia, dedicated his life to advancing the field of neurosurgery, particularly through his groundbreaking work in microsurgical techniques. After completing his medical education at the University of Ljubljana in 1966, he went on to specialize in neurosurgery, earning both his MA and specialist qualification in 1974, followed by his PhD in 1977.

As Head of Neurosurgery at the Ljubljana University Clinic from 1985 to 2011, Professor Dolenc revolutionized neurosurgical practices in Eastern Europe and beyond. He was among the first surgeons worldwide to perform ruptured aneurism surgery in the acute phase and introduced microsurgical techniques to neurosurgery in the former Yugoslavia, performing the first microsurgery of a damaged peripheral nerve in 1969.

His most significant contributions came in the early 1990s with his pioneering research in parasellar space neuro-anatomy and groundbreaking surgeries on aneurysms and tumours in the cavernous sinus. The international symposia he organized on the cavernous sinus (ISOCS) in 1986 and 2006 in Ljubljana became watershed moments in the field, establishing new standards for skull base surgery worldwide.

Professor Dolenc’s academic legacy includes five seminal books published with Springer, Wien – New York, including his masterwork “Microsurgical Anatomy and Surgery of the Central Skull Base,” which became fundamental reading for neurosurgeons specializing in skull base surgery.

His exceptional contributions to the field were recognized by the EANS at EANS2022 in Belgrade, where Professor Dolenc was awarded the Exceptional Service to European Neurosurgery price, celebrating his lifetime of contributions to the field.

Professor Dolenc’s passing marks the end of an era in European neurosurgery. His pioneering spirit, innovative approaches, and dedication to teaching have left an indelible mark on our field. The EANS board extends its deepest condolences to his family, colleagues, and the global neurosurgical community. His contributions will continue to influence and inspire future generations of neurosurgeons worldwide.