WFNSNEUROANATOMY COMMITTEE

WFNS Neurosurgical Anatomy5th Live Webinar

29th - 30th September, 202012.00pm - 4.00pm GMT

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COMMITTEEWFNS Neurosurgical Anatomy 5th Webinar

29th - 30th September 2020Dear colleagues,

On behalf the World Federation of Neurological Surgeons “Neuroanatomy Committee” we are pleased to launch its “5th online dynamic educational course” to promote sound clinical judgement, enhance neurosurgical skills of young neurosurgeons and trainees around the globe, infuse their challenges and respond to their inquiries. 

The course will encompass special presentations by distinguished faculties, case discussion and short video sessions reflecting the importance of anatomical knowledge associated with the neurosurgical intervention.

Sincerely,Imad N. Kanaan & Vladimír BenešChairmen of WFNS Neuroanatomy

COURSE DIRECTORSImad N. Kanaan Professor & Chairman EmeritusKFSH & Research CenterAlfaisal University, KSA

Vladimír Beneš  Professor & Chairman EmeritusFirst Medical SchoolCharles University, Czech Republic 

TOPICSAnatomy and surgical approaches:

Midline posterior fossa Tumors Spine & spinal cord

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COMMITTEEWFNS Neurosurgical Anatomy 5th Webinar

TUESDAY 29th September 2020

- Chordoma, endoscopic approach & outcome (Fred Gentili)

- Merits of endoscopic approach to Clivus tumors and challenges (Takeo Goto)

- Sitting Position, advantages & limits (Giovanni Broggi)

- Approach to pediatric midline posterior fossa tumors (Wan Tew Seow)

- Anatomy and surgical Approach to Pineal region (Imad N. Kanaan)

- Unilateral paramedian keyhole approach for pineal cysts (Henry Schroeder)

- Torcular meningioma (Ekkehard Kasper)

- Foramina magnum meningioma from anatomy to approach (Jose A. Landeiro)

Moderators: Imad Kanaan, Igor Maldonado & Ramez Kirollos

PresentationsInteractive Q & A

Case discussion

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COMMITTEEWFNS Neurosurgical Anatomy 5th Webinar

- Vascular anatomy of spinal cord/ the Great Posterior Radiculomedullary artery (Victor Hugo Pérez)

- Spinal cord tumors, how I do it? (Vladimir Benes)

- Spinal vascular lesions (Ramesh Nair)

- Management of Chiari malformation and CCJ instability (Atul Goel)

- Anatomy and tricks for anterior cervical disc surgery (Salman Sharif)

- Posterior approach to cervical disk. Anatomy & approach selection (Miguel A. Arraez)

- Endoscopic spinal surgery (Joachim Oertel)

- Lateral lumbar decompression/ Wiltse approach (Nikolay Peev)

- Failed lumbar spine disc surgeries, lessons learned (Kazadi Kalangu)

WEDNESDAY 30th September 2020

Moderators: Matias Baldoncini, Vladimir Benes & Miguel A. Arraez

29th - 30th September 202012.00pm – 4.00pm GMT

register in:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85386132226?pwd=MXVyUXdxOU1DbGcyTnJFVldqTEIrZz09

Under the auspices of the WFNSCertification approved