First regional forum for aspiring neurosurgeons
April 12th-14th
Umag, Croatia
Dear friends and colleagues,
You are cordially invited to the First regional forum for aspiring neurosurgeons (April 12th-14th, Umag, Croatia), which is primarily intended for networking and sharing of knowledge among residents and young consultants of neurosurgery in the region.
We are looking forward to welcoming you in Umag this spring and do not hesitate to submit your abstracts and presentations. The registration process is now open and the following topics would be addressed:
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Functional neurosurgery
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Neurosurgical oncology
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Traumatic brain injury
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Spinal (degenerative) surgery
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Skull base and vascular neurosurgery
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Pediatric neurosurgery
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etc.
Registration fee:
Residents: 50 EUR
Consultants: 100 EUR
Preliminary program
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Friday, April 12
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16:00-19:00
Arrival and registration
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19:00-22:00
Welcome reception (welcome addresses, dinner, cocktail party with DJ)
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Saturday, April 13
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8:30-10:20
Neuro-oncological session I (Moderated by A. Porčnik)
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8:30-9:00
Current importance of microneurosurgery in cerebral AVMs, aneurysms and AVDFs: selected cases
B. Prestor
9:00-9:30
Endoscopic endonasal approach to the pituitary adenomas in the parasellar space. The concept of cavernous sinus compartments.
R. Bosniak
9:30-9:50
Survival of glioblastoma patients in Ljubljana
A. Porčnik
9:50-10:00
Glioblastoma mimicking ICH – a case report
A. Kaštelančič
10:00-10:20
ABCG2 expression as a potential survival predictor in human gliomas
M. Raguz
9:50-10:00
Glioblastoma mimicking ICH – a case report
A. Kaštelančič
10:30-11:00
COFFEE BREAK
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11:00-12:15
Degenerative spine session (Moderated by B. Matos)
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11:00-11:15
Current concepts in the treatment of lumbosacral spondylolisthesis
M. Voršič
11:15-11:30
Failed anterior cervical fusion: how to avoid
B. Matos
11:30-11:45
The role of anterior cervical plating in ACDF for degenerative spine conditions
B. Hribernik
11:45-12:00
Lumbar spinal canal stenosis
KS Đurić
12:00-12:15
White cord syndrome
A. Jeglič
12:15-13:30
LUNCH
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11:30-14:30
Neuro-oncological session II (Moderated by J. Ravnik)
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13:30-13:45
How to improve outcome in endoscopic endonasal surgery for the treatment of pituitary adenomas?
H. Rowbottom
13:45-13:55
Atypical presentation of multiple cyst brain metastases from lung cancer mimicking brain echinococcosis
A. Lakić
13:55-14:05
Intracranial neurenteric cyst: a case report
B. Haber
14:05-14:15
Hemorrhagic vestibular schwannoma: case presentation and clinical management
A. Blažević
14:15-14:30
Microsurgical resection of brain metastases in the primary motor area with neuromonitoring
M. Munda
(14:30-15:00
COFFEE BREAK
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15:00-16:00
Functional neurosurgery session I (Moderated by F. Almahariq)
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15:00-15:15
Tractography-guided functional neurosurgery
H. Hamdi
15:15-15:30
Percutaneous Balloon Compression for Trigeminal Neuralgia - national experiences
R. Končnik
15:30-15:40
DBS for Tourette's syndrome: Ljubljana experience
T. Felbabić
15:40-16:00
The use of directional leads, anatomical 3D stimulation and brainsense technology for deep brain stimulation: benefits, technical notes, and our experience
F. Almahariq
16:00-16:30
Neurooncology in the region: state of the art (all participants)
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Free Saturday afternoon and evening (dinner will be served in a hotel restaurant)
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You are kindly invited to attend the following activities
Saturday and Sunday: Medtronic S8 neuronavigation and BrainLab MagicLeap 3D planning tool workshops
Saturday and Sunday: Integra Certas hydrocephalus valve workshop
Saturday and Sunday: testing of ELAN e-bikes and BMW i-series vehicles
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Sunday, April 14
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8:30-10:00
Morning session with the professors (Moderated by M. Raguž)
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8:30 - 9:00
Video Lecture: Endoscopic endonasal removal of tuberculum sellae meningioma
R. Bosniak
9:00-9:30
Myelotomies: microsurgical avenues to the intramedullary tumor treatment
B. Prestor
9:30-10:00
Principles of intraoperative monitoring in neurosurgery
Z. Rodi
9:00-9:30
Myelotomies: microsurgical avenues to the intramedullary tumor treatment
B. Prestor
9:30-10:00
Principles of intraoperative monitoring in neurosurgery
Z. Rodi
10:00-10:30
COFFEE BREAK
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10:30-11:30
General neurosurgery session I (Moderated by Ž. Samsa)
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10:30-10:45
Aspects of early rehabilitation following neurosurgical procedures
N. Kos
10:45-11:00
Anticoagulation therapy in a neurosurgical patient
Ž. Samsa
11:00-11:15
Antiepileptic therapy in head injured patients
LI Vugdelia
11:15-11:30
Spinal epidural hematoma after lumbar catheter insertion in a patient who underwent TEVAR for an aneurysm of the descending aorta
E. Asanas
12:00-12:15
Sacral neuromodulation
U. Kogovšek
12:30-12:45
Spinal cord stimulation: from adaptive to closed loop stimulation protocols
M. Benedičič
12:45-13:00
Functional neurosurgery in the region: state of the art (all participants)
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12:45-13:00
Functional neurosurgery in the region: state of the art (all participants)
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13:00
Closing remarks and departure
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