Detailed Program


DAY 1: Monday, 13 June 2016
16:00-17:00 ESPN Training and Education Committee Meeting  HALL B (Tundra 2-3)
17:00-18:00 ESPN Business Meeting  
18:00-19:00 ESPN Faculty Meeting
 
20:00
Welcome Dinner @ the Scandinavian Grill
  
DAY 2: Tuesday, 14 June 2016
08:00-10:00 MORNING SESSION 1
 08:00-08:05 F. Di Rocco: Introduction to the Course
 08:05-08:10 M. Niemelä: Welcome message – Introduction to Neurosurgery in Finland
  SPINAL CORD MALFORMATIONS
Chairs: M. Vinchon, M. Oinas   
 08:10-08:25 D. Thompson: Classification and embryology of spinal dysraphism
 08:25-08:40 W.T. Seow: Antenatal diagnosis of spinal dysraphism
  MYELOMENINGOCELE
Chairs: M. Vinchon, M. Oinas   
 08:40-08:50
F. Di Rocco: Prenatal management of myelomeningocele
 08:50-09:05 G. Tamburrini: Neonatal management of myelomeningocele
 09:05-09:20 S. Sgouros: How I do it: closure of myelomeningocele
 09:20-09:35 M. Messing-Jünger: Long term outcome and management of myelome-ningocele (orthopedic, urologic)
 09:35-09:45 S. Duru: Long term results of antenatal management: a critical analysis
 09:45-10:00 J.F.M. Salomão: Cases for discussion: myelomeningocele
 
Hall A (Nitty 1-2)

10:00-10:30 Coffee break  
10:30-13:30 MORNING SESSION 1 (continued)
OTHER DYSRAPHISMS
Chairs: S. Gorelyshev, J. Hinojosa
10:30-10:50 D. Thompson: Genetic syndromes and spinal dysraphisms
10:50-11:10 D. Pang: LDM vs. dermal sinus
11:10-11:30 W.T. Seow: Lumbosacral lipomas: issues and management principles
11:30-12:10
Round Table Discussion • W.T. Seow, D. Pang, D.  Thompson, P. Steinbok, M. Özek, G. Tamburrini, T. Roujeau: Lumbosacral
lipomas: why and when I operate
12:10-12:30 D. Pang: How I do it: lumposacral lipomas
12:30-13:00
P. Steinbok: Cases for discussion: lumbosacral lipomas
13:00-13:30 S. Chatterjee: Cases for discussion: other dysraphisms (diastematomyelia, neurenteric cysts)
Hall A (Nitty 1-2)



13:30-15:00 Lunch break @ the Scandinavian Grill
  
15:00-16:00   AFTERNOON SESSION 1:
ORBIT AND SKULL
Chairs: M. Messing-Jünger, G. Cinalli
 15:00-15:15 S. Gorelyshev: Orbital tumors
 15:15-15:30 J. Hinojosa: Approaches to the orbit
 15:30-15:45 
M. Vinchon: Cases for discussion: skull and scalp lesions (skull vault tumors, encephaloceles, aplasia cutis)
 15:45-16:00 J.T. Goodrich: Bone defect reconstruction
Hall A (Nitty 1-2)



16:00-16:30 Coffee break  
 16:30-19:30   GROUP SESSIONS 1  
   GROUP A
 
 16:30-17:30 HANDS-ON SESSION: From conception to the patient: how to develop an innovative material - Cranioplasty
Sponsored Session  		Hall B (Tundra 2-3)
 17:30-18:30 VIDEO SESSION: Spine malformations
Instructors: D. Thompson, M. Özek, W.T. Seow, J. Hinojosa, J.F.M. Salomão, S. Duru 		Hall A (Nitty 1-2)
 18:30-19:30
 SOLVE A CASE SESSION: Spine malformations
Instructors: G. Cinalli, S. Gorelyshev, S. Chatterjee, S. Sgouros, D. Pang,  M. Schuhmann 		Hall C (Nitty 3)
   GROUP B
 16:30-17:30 SOLVE A CASE SESSION: Spine malformations
Instructors: G. Cinalli, S. Gorelyshev, S. Chatterjee, S. Sgouros, D. Pang,  M. Schuhmann 		Hall C (Nitty 3)
 17:30-18:30
 HANDS-ON SESSION: From conception to the patient: how to develop an innovative material - Cranioplasty
Sponsored Session		 Hall B (Tundra 2-3)
 18:30-19:30
  VIDEO SESSION: Spine malformations
Instructors: D. Thompson, M. Özek, W.T. Seow, J. Hinojosa, J.F.M. Salomão, S. Duru 		Hall A (Nitty 1-2)


GROUP C
16:30-17:30 VIDEO SESSION: Spine malformations
Instructors: D. Thompson, M. Özek, W.T. Seow, J. Hinojosa, J.F.M. Salomão, S. Duru 		Hall A (Nitty 1-2)
 17:30-18:30
 SOLVE A CASE SESSION: Spine malformations
Instructors: G. Cinalli, S. Gorelyshev, S. Chatterjee, S. Sgouros, D. Pang,  M. Schuhmann 		Hall C (Nitty 3)
 18:30-19:30
 HANDS-ON SESSION: From conception to the patient: how to develop an innovative material - Cranioplasty
Sponsored Session		 Hall B (Tundra 2-3)
 20:00 Dinner @ the Scandinavian Grill
  
DAY 3: Wednesday, 15 June 2016
08:00-10:30 MORNING SESSION 2
VASCULAR
Chairs: D. Thompson, S. Chatterjee
 08:00-08:30 G. Rodesch: Pediatric vascular malformations: pathogenesis, diagnosis, endovascular management
 08:30-08:40 M. Vinchon: Radiosurgery for brain AVM
 08:40-08:55 M. Özek: Principles of AVM
 08:55-09:30
Round Table Discussion • M. Vinchon, P. Steinbok, G. Rodesch, M. Vinchon, G. Cinalli, M. Schuhmann: AVM management: indications, results and complications (ARUBA)
 09:30-09:40 P. Koroknay-Pal: Pediatric cerebral aneurysms
 09:40-09:55 G. Tamburrini: Moyamoya
 09:55-10:10 
G. Rodesch: Vein of Galen malformations
 10:10-10:30 S. Gorelyshev: Cases for discussion: vascular
 Hall A (Nitty 1-2)
10:30-11:00 Coffee break
11:00-13:00 MORNING SESSION 2 (continued)
CRANIOVERTEBRAL JUNCTION ANOMALIES
Chairs: D. Pang, P. Steinbok
 11:00-11:20 D. Pang: Embryology of CVJ
 11:20-11:40
C. Raybaud: Radiology of CVJ: morphology and dynamics
 11:40-11:55 S. Chatterjee: Spectrum of CVJ anomalies
 11:55-12:10 
M. Messing-Jünger: Hydrodynamics of CVJ anomalies (syringomyelia)
 12:10-12:30 D. Thompson: CVJ stabilization in children
 12:30-13:00
M. Özek: Cases for discussion: craniovertebral junction anomalies
13:00-14:00    Lunch break @ the Scandinavian Grill
14:00-15:00 
AFTERNOON SESSION 2
CHIARI TYPE I MALFORMATION
Chairs: M. Özek, J.T. Goodrich
14:00-14:30
 Round Table Discussion • P. Steinbok, D. Thompson, D. Pang,  S. Chatterjee, S. Sgouros: Chiari type I malformation: when to operate
14:30-15:00
 Round Table Discussion • T. Roujeau, G. Tamburrini, D. Thompson, J. Hinojosa, J.F.M. Salomão, M. Messing-Jünger: How I do it: Chiari type I malformation
 
DAY 4: Thursday, 16 June 2016
08:00-09:45 MORNING SESSION 3
CRANIOSYNOSTOSIS
Chairs: M. Schuhmann, M. Vinchon
08:00-08:15 P. Steinbok: Classification, genetics and clinical work-up
08:15-08:30 J.T. Goodrich: General consideration on craniosynostosis surgery
08:30-08:45 G. Tamburrini: Principles of cranial vault and anterior skull surgery (technical principles, morbidity)
08:45-09:00
 F. Di Rocco: Principles of posterior skull surgery (technical principles, morbidity)
09:00-09:15 J. Hinojosa: Endoscopic management of synostosis (technical principles, morbidity)
09:15-09:25 P. Steinbok: Posterior positioning plagiocephaly
09:25-09:45 J.F.M. Salomão: Cases for discussion: non syndromic craniosynostosis
 
 Hall A (Nitty 1-2)
09:45-10:15 Coffee break
10:15-12:00 MORNING SESSION 3 (continued): Craniosynostosis
CRANIOSYNOSTOSIS
Chairs: T. Roujeau, M. Oinas
10:15-10:30
 M. Vinchon: Secondary craniosynostosis
10:30-10:45 J. Hinojosa: Non syndromic synostosis: short and long term complications (morbidity according to different techniques)
10:45-11:05 J.T. Goodrich: Syndromic synostosis: overall management including facial advancement (techniques, long term results and complications)
11:05-11:20
 F. Di Rocco: Social and functional results of pediatric management of craniosynostosis
11:20-11:40 J. Leikola: Cosmetic results of pediatric management of craniosynostosis
11:40-12:00
 M. Vinchon: Cases for discussion: syndromic craniosynostosis
 Hall A (Nitty 1-2)
12:00-13:45
Lunch break @ the Scandinavian Grill
13:45-16:00
AFTERNOON SESSION 3: Spine and spinal cord tumors   
SPINE AND SPINAL CORD TUMORS
Chairs: S. Sgouros, J.F.M. Salomão
13:45-14:05 D. Thompson: Spinal tumors: principles of treatment (sarcomas, chordomas, aneurismal cysts, NSMT)
14:05-14:20 J.F.M. Salomão: Neurosurgical implications of neuroblastomas
14:20-14:40
 S. Chatterjee: Cases for discussion: spinal tumors
14:40-14:55
 S. Chatterjee: Spinal cord tumors: principles of treatment
14:55-15:10
 M. Özek: How I do it: spinal cord tumors
15:10-15:25 T. Roujeau: Cauda equina tumors
15:25-15:40
 D. Thompson: Role of intraoperative monitoring in spine surgery
15:40-16:00
 S. Chatterjee: Cases for discussion: spinal cord and cauda equina tumors
   
 Hall A (Nitty 1-2)
16:00-16:30 Coffee break
 16:30-19:30
 GROUP SESSIONS 2
   GROUP A
 16:30-17:30 HANDS-ON SESSION: From conception to the patient: how to develop an innovative material - Duraplasty
Sponsored Session		  Hall B (Tundra 2-3)
 17:30-18:30 SOLVE A CASE SESSION: Craniosynostosis – Skull lesions – Spine and spinal cord tumors
Instructors: G. Cinalli, S. Chatterjee, M. Özek, W.T.Seow, J.F.M. Salomão, S. Sgouros, S. Duru, M. Oinas
 Hall C (Nitty 3)
 18:30-19:30 VIDEO SESSION: Craniosynostosis – Skull lesions – Spine and spinal cord tumors
Instructors: M. Vinchon, G. Tamburrini, J.T. Goodrich, P. Steinbok		   Hall A (Nitty 1-2)
   GROUP B
  16:30-17:30 VIDEO SESSION: Craniosynostosis – Skull lesions – Spine and spinal cord tumors
Instructors: M. Vinchon, G. Tamburrini, J.T. Goodrich, P. Steinbok       
 Hall A (Nitty 1-2)

 17:30-18:30
 HANDS-ON SESSION: From conception to the patient: how to develop an innovative material - Duraplasty
Sponsored Session		  Hall B (Tundra 2-3)
  18:30-19:30
 SOLVE A CASE SESSION: Craniosynostosis – Skull lesions – Spine and spinal cord tumors
Instructors: G. Cinalli, S. Chatterjee, M. Özek, W.T.Seow, J.F.M. Salomão, S. Sgouros, S. Duru, M. Oinas
  Hall C (Nitty 3)

   GROUP C
  16:30-17:30
 SOLVE A CASE SESSION: Craniosynostosis – Skull lesions – Spine and spinal cord tumors
Instructors: G. Cinalli, S. Chatterjee, M. Özek, W.T.Seow, J.F.M. Salomão, S. Sgouros, S. Duru, M. Oinas
Hall C (Nitty 3)

 17:30-18:30
 VIDEO SESSION: Craniosynostosis – Skull lesions – Spine and spinal cord tumors
Instructors: M. Vinchon, G. Tamburrini, J.T. Goodrich, P. Steinbok
    Hall A (Nitty 1-2)
  18:30-19:30
 HANDS-ON SESSION: From conception to the patient: how to develop an innovative material - Duraplasty
Sponsored Session
  Hall B (Tundra 2-3)
20:00
 Dinner @ the Scandinavian Grill
DAY 5: Friday, 17 June 2016
08:00-10:30 MORNING SESSION 4
SELLAR AND SUPRASELLAR TUMORS
Chairs: G. Tamburrini, M. Oinas
08:00-08:20
 C. Raybaud: Radiology of the sellar and suprasellar region
08:20-08:35
 M. Messing-Jünger: Chiasmatic and hypothalamic tumors: surgical issues
08:35-08:50 S. Sgouros: Optic nerve tumor: surgical issues
08:50-09:15 M. Westerholm-Ormio: Optic nerve chiasmatic and hypothalamic tumors: message from the neurologist
09:15-09:45 Round Table Discussion • M. Vinchon, G. Cinalli, W.T. Seow, M. Özek, J.F.M. Salomão, J. Hinojosa, S. Gorelyshev, M. Messing-Jünger: Optic nerve chiasmatic and hypothalamic tumors: management strategies
09:45-10:00
 M. Schuhmann: Long term results in chiasmatic and hypothalamic tumors
10:00-10:30 G. Tamburrini: Cases for discussion: sellar and suprasellar tumors (mana-gement options)
Hall A (Nitty 1-2)
10:30-11:00       

Coffee break
11:00-12:45 MORNING SESSION 4 (continued)
SELLAR AND SUPRASELLAR TUMORS
Chairs: C. Raybaud, A. Karppinen
11:00-11:20  G. Cinalli: Craniopharyngiomas: management options
11:20-11:30 W.T. Seow: Recurrent craniopharyngiomas
11:30-11:45 P. Steinbok: Craniopharyngiomas: long term results
11:45-12:05 S. Gorelyshev: Cases for discussion: sellar and suprasellar tumors
12:05-12:15 F. Di Rocco: Pituitary tumors in children: specificities of the pediatric population
12:15-12:25 M. Oinas: Thick pituitary stalk
12:25-12:45
 S. Sgouros: Cases for discussion: pituitary stalk lesions (tumoral vs. non tumoral)
Hall A (Nitty 1-2)

12:45-14:00
Lunch break @ the Scandinavian Grill
14:00-15:15 AFTERNOON SESSION 4
TECHNICAL SURGICAL NOTES
Chairs: F. Di Rocco, S. Duru
14:00-14:15
 M. Özek: How I do it: endoscopic endonasal approaches
14:15-14:30 G. Cinalli: How I do it: subfrontal interhemispheric approaches
14:30-14:45 M. Messing-Jünger: How I do it: pterional approaches
14:45-15:00 G. Tamburrini: When and how I do it: endoscopic ventricular approaches
15:00-15:15 S. Gorelyshev: How I do it: transcallosal and transfrontal approaches

Hall A (Nitty 1-2)

15:15-15:30 
Coffee break
15:30-18:30  GROUP SESSIONS 3
   GROUP A
15:30-16:30 HANDS-ON SESSION: From conception to the patient: why use a gravitational shunt system
Sponsored session		 Hall B (Tundra 2-3)
16:30-17:30 SOLVE A CASE SESSION: Midline tumors
Instructors: T. Roujeau, M. Messing-Jünger, S. Gorelyshev, S. Chatterjee, P. Steinbok, J. Hinojosa, A. Karppinen		 Hall C (Nitty 3)
17:30-18:30 VIDEO SESSION: Midline tumors
Instructors: M. Özek, J.F.M. Salomão, G. Tamburrini, S. Sgouros, G. Cinalli		 Hall A (Nitty 1-2)
   GROUP B
 15:30-16:30
 VIDEO SESSION: Midline tumors
Instructors: M. Özek, J.F.M. Salomão, G. Tamburrini, S. Sgouros, G. Cinalli
  Hall A (Nitty 1-2)
 16:30-17:30
 HANDS-ON SESSION: From conception to the patient: why use a gravitational shunt system
Sponsored session
  Hall B (Tundra 2-3)
 17:30-18:30
 SOLVE A CASE SESSION: Midline tumors
Instructors: T. Roujeau, M. Messing-Jünger, S. Gorelyshev, S. Chatterjee, P. Steinbok, J. Hinojosa, A. Karppinen
  Hall C (Nitty 3)
   GROUP C
 15:30-16:30
 SOLVE A CASE SESSION: Midline tumors
Instructors: T. Roujeau, M. Messing-Jünger, S. Gorelyshev, S. Chatterjee, P. Steinbok, J. Hinojosa, A. Karppinen
  Hall C (Nitty 3)
 16:30-17:30
 VIDEO SESSION: Midline tumors
Instructors: M. Özek, J.F.M. Salomão, G. Tamburrini, S. Sgouros, G. Cinalli
  Hall A (Nitty 1-2)
  17:30-18:30
 HANDS-ON SESSION: From conception to the patient: why use a gravitational shunt system
Sponsored session
  Hall B (Tundra 2-3)
 18:30-19:30  FINAL SESSION: Evaluation of the Course 
 
20:00
  Dinner @ the Scandinavian Grill