ONE DAY COURSE OVERVIEW

Managing subcortical abnormalities has historically posed a difficult challenge for neurosurgeons as non-disruptive access has been limited. This course aims to provide an open forum to discuss evidence-based solutions to this challenge and others.
  • Can disruption of surrounding healthy tissue be minimized when accessing deep lesions without compromising extent of resection? 
  • Are bi-manual and automated resection techniques applicable in minimally disruptive approaches?
  • Is bi-manual technique applicable in minimally disruptive approaches? 
  • What possibilities exist for personalized medicine through the collection and preservation of tissue samples?
These questions and more will be addressed by faculty over the course of the one-day training, including current evidence on clinical and economical outcomes. Various technologies will be introduced as part of an efficient, integrated, systems approach and hands-on skills lab will provide same-day experience with the methods and technologies reviewed. The need for solutions to managing subcortical disease is at the forefront of this training aimed to provide surgeons an overview of new integrated methods for addressing these challenges. 
OBJECTIVES
  • Assess fundamentals of a microsurgical, automated, integrative bi-manual technique and apply these concepts through hands-on lab experience
  • Review principles of minimally disruptive techniques based on fascicular anatomy and common corridors
  •  Evaluate and integrate technological platforms for addressing the challenges associated with management of subcortical lesions, including controlling hemostasis and effectively visualizing the abnormality pre-, intra-, and post-operatively
  • Analyze the potential effectiveness of the integrated subcortical systems approach through review of clinical evidence and discussion of real experiences at leading institutions practicing the approach
  • Gauge the potential clinical and economic impact at your facility
COMPREHENSIVE 2-1/2 DAY EVENT

One-Day Training Course & Neurosurgeon Lab
Thursday, August 16 · 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
St Julien · Boulder, CO

5th Annual Meeting of the Subcortical Surgery Group
Friday, August 17 · 7:15 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday, August 18 · 7:15 am - Noon
St Julien · Boulder, CO

FACULTY
    Gustavo Pradilla, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
Emory University School of Medicine
Chief of Neurosurgery Service,
Marcus Stroke & Neuroscience Center
Grady Health System


  Kaisorn L. Chaichana, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
Oncology and Otolaryngology
Head and Neck Surgery
John Hopkins Medicine



Jefferson W. Chen, MD
Associate Clinical Professor
Department of Neurological Surgery
UC Irvine Health