Evidence-Based Optimization of Post-Treatment Surveillance for Skull Base Chordomas Based on Local and Distant Disease Progression
Written by Dom Mahoney, MSChordomas continue to present a significant clinical challenge in skull base neurosurgery. Not only does the location of these lesions often necessitate anatomically complex approaches, but seeding along the surgical tract and the neuraxis is common. Optimal surveillance imaging regimes following surgery for chordoma resection is a source of some contention. The authors of this article compare various protocols to identify which is superior in elucidating recurrences.
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Neurosurgical digital teaching in low-middle income countries: beyond the frontiers of traditional education
Written by Paolo De Sanctis
Neurosurgical training is usually based on traditional sources of education, such as papers, books, direct surgical experience, and cadaveric hands-on courses. In low-middle income countries, standard education programs are often unavailable, mainly owing to the lack of human and economic resources. Introducing digital platforms in these settings could be an alternative solution for bridging the gap between Western and poor countries in neurosurgical knowledge.
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WFNS Young Neurosurgeons Forum Webinar Series
Written by UpSurgeOn TeamDid you miss the latest webinar on CPA surgery? See the link below to view the recording.
Explore the WFNS Young Neurosurgeons videos! Click here to visit the official Youtube Channel
EANS 9th Annual Young Neurosurgeon’s Meeting
Written by Dom Mahoney, MS
Date: 28 February - 2 March 2019
Location: Berlin, Germany
The EANS will be hosting the 9th Annual Young Neurosurgeon’s Meeting in Berlin next year. With an aging population, one of the challenges young neurosurgeons will surely face during their careers is the treatment of elderly patients. Therefore, the main topics of the meeting next year will be neurosurgery in the elderly, as well as spine and vascular. The event will consist of various lectures delivered by an experienced faculty. You can register your interest now online at the website below:
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WFNS Young Neurosurgeons Webinar: Tips and Tricks in Cerebello-Pontine Angle Surgery
Written by UpSurgeOn Team
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Title: 3rd Mapping Course
Date: November 20th-23rd, 2018
Location: University of Bellvitge, Barcelona, Spain
The “3rd Mapping Course” is four-day event endorsed by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) and the Sociedad Española de Neurocirurgía (SENEC). Across this course the main experts in brain intraoperative mapping will cover the theoretical and practical bases of several techniques, including white matter fiber tractography using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) for intraoperative navigation and intraoperative neurophysiological mapping and monitoring. Moreover, it will be possible to watch, on streaming or on demand, two live surgeries in which all these techniques will be put into practice.
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Global Neurotrauma Outcomes Study 1 (GNOS‐1)
Written by Dom Mahoney, MS
Trauma remains the leading cause of death among those under the age of 45, with brain injury playing a significant role in determining mortality. Traumatic brain injury (TBI), therefore, exerts a considerable burden on healthcare systems, with remarkable geographical differences in treatments. The WFNS has collaborated with the NHS National Institute for Health Research to comprehensively investigate the surgical management of TBI. This is the first worldwide study of this nature, and the investigators invite you and your unit to participate.
Please see the site below for details of the protocol and how to enrol: GNOS study website
UpSurgeOn is developing innovative technologies to bring neurosurgical education everywhere! Welcome to the new era of surgical training!
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Symposium and practical course on Advanced Spinal Navigation Surgery
Written by Paolo De Sanctis
Everything is ready for the "Symposium and practical course on Advanced Spinal Navigation Surgery". Join us at Humanitas (Milan) on November 9th-10th for live surgery and hands-on navigation in spinal surgery.
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An abstract from AppSurgeOn - Neurosimulator Vol.I, the first 3D neurosurgical simulator for mobile. This App offers an impactful 3D educational experience of cognitive neurosurgical training characterized by full interactivity, high realism and impressive accuracy. This first volume is focused on basic frontal and temporal approaches.
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The seventh episode of “The Brain Surgeon’s Vlogs” by Brainbook discusses craniotomies, one of the most common neurosurgical operations which provides direct access to the brain through the removal of a bone flap. In the video, Mr Alamri, supported by gorgeous illustrations from Artibiotics, talks us through how a craniotomy is performed. His account is accessible and perfect for patients and members of the public looking to learn more about the procedure.
WFNS Young Neurosurgeons Webinar: AVM Planning
Written by Dom Mahoney, MS
Global Neurotrauma Outcomes Study 1 (GNOS‐1)
Written by Dom Mahoney, MS
Trauma remains the leading cause of death among those under the age of 45, with brain injury playing a significant role in determining mortality. Traumatic brain injury (TBI), therefore, exerts a considerable burden on healthcare systems, with remarkable geographical differences in treatments. The WFNS has collaborated with the NHS National Institute for Health Research to comprehensively investigate the surgical management of TBI. This is the first worldwide study of this nature, and the investigators invite you and your unit to participate.
Please see the site below for details of the protocol and how to enrol: GNOS study website