INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON INTRAOPERATIVE NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING IN NEUROSURGERY
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON INTRAOPERATIVE NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING IN NEUROSURGERY
Practical Application and Theoretical Background

New York City, November 6-7 1998

Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery, Director INN
Fred Epstein, MD

Course Director
Vedran Deletis, MD, PhD

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OBJECTIVE:
To present the state of the art of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring with emphasis on the intraoperative use of motor evoked potentials.

TARGET AUDIENCE:
Neurophysiologists, Neurosurgeons, Orthopedic Surgeons, Monitoring Professionals.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

SPEAKERS

PROGRAM OUTLINE:

Friday, Nov 6

Registration: from 7.45 AM

Moderator: Fred J. Epstein, M.D.

9:00-9:30

Spinal Cord Surgery

Fred J. Epstein, M.D.

9:30-10:00

Motor Evoked Potential (MEP) Physiology

Vahe E. Amassian, M. B.

10:00-10:30

Methodology of Intraoperative MEP Monitoring

Vedran Deletis, M.D., Ph. D.

10:30-11:00

Discussion

 

COFFEE BREAK

Moderator: Fred J. Epstein, M.D.

11:30-12:00

MEP Monitoring in Surgery of Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors

Karl Kothbauer, M.D.

12:00-12:30

Spinal Cord Mapping

Matevz J. Krzan, M.D.

12:30-1:00 P.M.

Discussion

 

LUNCH

Moderator: Vedran Deletis, M.D

2:30-3:00

Selective Spinal Cord Lesioning for Treatment of Pain and Spasticity

Marc Sindou, M.D

3:00-3:30

Mapping and Monitoring in Conus Cauda Equina Surgery

 

3:30-4:00

Mapping during Pedicle Screw Placement

Richard J.Toleikis, Ph.D.

4:00-4:45

Panel discussion: The Role of Monitoring in Spinal Cord Surgery

 

Saturday, Nov 7

Moderator: Albino Bricolo, M.D.

7:45-8:45 A.M.

Breakfast Sessions

 

9:00-9:30

Surgery of Brain Stem Lesions

Albino Bricolo, M.D.

9:30-10:00

Brain Stem Mapping

Nobu Morota, M.D.

10:00-10:30

Discussion

 

COFFEE BREAK

Moderator: Richmond I. Abbott, M.D.

11:00-11:30

Clinical Experience with Motor Evoked Potentials

Johannes Schramm, M.D.

11:30-12:00

Monitoring of Supratentorial Procedures

Karl Kothbauer, M.D.

12:00-12:30

Discussion

 

LUNCH

Moderator: Matevz J. Krzan, M.D.

2:15-2:45 P.M.

Mapping and Monitoring of Cranial Nerves

Aage Møller, Ph. D.

2:45-3:15

Anesthesia for Neurophysiological Monitoring

Todd Sloan, M.D., Ph.D.

3:15-4:00

Panel Discussion: The Role of Monitoring in Brain Stem and Supratentorial Surgery

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

SPONSOR:
Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Beth Israel Medical Center -North Division-
170 East End Avenue
New York, NY 10128
Tel 212-870 9686
Fax 212-870 9690

VENUE:
Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers
811 Seventh Avenue at 53rd Street
New York City

A special room rate of 210 USD per night for single or double occupancy at the Sheraton is available to registrants. Reservation is required prior to October 31 1998 to receive the discount rate. To make a reservation please call 1-800-223-6550 or call th e Hotel directly at 212-581-1000 (fax 212-315 4265) and refer to the Course name.

REGISTRATION FEE:
The registration fee is 300 USD (250 USD for physicians-in-training, nurses, physician assistants and technicians (program director' signature is required).

There is a 50 USD cancellation charge for withdrawals before October 31 1998; no refunds after this date.

ACCREDITATION:
Beth Israel Medical Center designates this continuing medical education activity for 12 hours in Category I of thePhysician's Recognition Award of the American Medical Association.

 

For further informations please contact:

Vedran Deletis, MD PhD
Division of Intraoperative Neurophysiology
Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Beth Israel Medical Center
NY, NY 10128
Phone 212-8709686
Fax 212-8709690

Francesco Sala MD
Division of Intraoperative Neurophysiology
Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Beth Israel Medical Center
170 East End Avenue, New York, 10128 NY
E-Mail: Francescosala@yahoo.com