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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 consultant 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:

  • Functional neurosurgery

  • Neurosurgical oncology

  • Traumatic brain injury

  • Spinal (degenerative) surgery

  • Skull base and vascular neurosurgery

  • Pediatric neurosurgery

  • etc.

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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8:15-10:25

Neuro-oncological session I (Moderated by A. Porčnik)

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8:15-8:45

Current importance of microneurosurgery in cerebral AVMs, aneurysms and AVDFs

B. Prestor

8:45-9:15

Endoscopic endonasal approach to the pituitary adenomas in the parasellar space. The concept of cavernous sinus compartments.

R. Bošnjak

9:15-9:30

Survival of glioblastoma patients in Ljubljana

A. Porčnik

9:30-9:400

Glioblastoma mimicking ICH – a case report

A. Kaštelančič

9:40-9:55

ABCG2 expression as a potential survival predictor in human gliomas

M. Raguž

9:55-10:25

Myelotomies: microsurgical avenues to the intramedullary tumor treatment

B. Prestor

10:25-11:00

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

K. S. 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 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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15:00-15:30

Medtronic S8 planning station and BrainLab MagicLeap 3D planning tool workshops

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15:30-15:45

Percutaneous Balloon Compression for Trigeminal Neuralgia - national experiences

R. Končnik

15:45-15:55

DBS for Tourette's syndrome: Ljubljana experience

T. Felbabić

15:55-16:15

The use of directional leads, anatomical 3D stimulation and brainsense technology for deep brain stimulation: benefits, technical notes, and our experience

F. Almahariq

16:15-16:45

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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8:30-10:20

Morning session with the professors (Moderated by M. Raguž)

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8:30 - 8:50

Microsurgical video lecture: Endoscopic endonasal removal of tuberculum sellae meningioma

R. Bošnjak

8:50-9:10

Microsurgical video lecture with selected cases: Intramedullary spinal cord tumors

B. Prestor

9:10-9:30

Microsurgical video lecture: Endoscopic endonasal microsurgical removal of colloid cysts via transtubural route

R. Bošnjak

9:30-9:50

Microsurgical video lecture with selected cases: Cerebral AVMs, aneurysms and AVDS

B. Prestor & A. Porčnik

9:50-10:20

Principles of intraoperative monitoring in neurosurgery

Z. Rodi

10:20-10:50

COFFEE BREAK

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10:50-12:10

General neurosurgery session I (Moderated by Ž. Samsa)

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10:50-11:05

Aspects of early rehabilitation following neurosurgical procedures

N. Kos

11:05-11:20

Traumatic brain injury and anticoagulation

Ž. Samsa

11:20-11:35

Antiepeleptic therapy in head injured patients

L. I. Vugdelija

11:35-11:45

Spinal epidural hematoma after lumbar catheter insertion in a patient who undervent TEVAR for an aneurysm of the descending aorta

E. Asani

11:45-12:00

Sacral neuromodulation

U. Kogovšek

12:00-12:10

Spinal cord stimulation: from adaptive to closed loop stimulation protocols

M. Benedičič

12:10-12:30

Functional neurosurgery in the region: state of the art (all participants)

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12:30-13:00

Neurosurgical nursing in the region: state of the art (all participants)

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13:00

Closing remarks and departure

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Organization committee

Organizing committee
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