Brain Spine Conference

11^th September, 2024 (Wednesday)

Session 1: Brain-Oncology

Prof. Amit Thapa
Dillemas in Managing Brain Tumors
Dr. Gopal Sedain
Nuances in Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery
Dr. Ali Niyaf
Endoscopic Management of Colloid Cysts
Dr. Samir Acharya
Brain Tumor: Our Perspective
Prof. Rajindra kumar
Vestibular Schwannoma: When Less is More !!
Dr. Nikunja Yogi
Safe Maximal Surgery in High Grade Glioma: Surgical Adjuncts
Dr. Shikher Shrestha
Evolution of CNS Tumor Classification From a Neurosurgeon’s Perspective

Session 2: Spine-Oncology

Dr. Richard N. W. Wohns
TBA
Dr. Yoosuf Shaan
Bleeding in Lumbar Spine Surgery - Prevention and Management
Dr. Pratyush Shrestha
Intermedullary Spinal Tumors
Prof. Pankaj Kumar Singh
C1 Anterior Arch Screw Reconstruction Following C2 Vertebral Body Tumor Resection: A Novel Technique
Dr. Avinash Chandra
Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumor Mimicking Transverse Myelitis
Dr. Mariano Carballo
Intra-axial Tumors Differential Diagnosis

Session 3: Cerebrovascular & Endovascular Neurosurgery

Session 4: Minimally Invasive Surgery

Prof. Debora Garozzo
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Dr. Anant Mehrotra
Combined Dolenc Kawase Approach for Multicompartment Epidermoid
Dr. Muhammad Reza Arifianto
Surgical Anatomy for Pituitary Adenoma Trans Cavernous Approach
Dr. Awadhesh Kumar Jaiswal
Endoscopic Keyhole Surgery for Lateral Ventricular Tumors
Dr. Sameer Aryal
Neuronavigation Guided Surgical Management of Intraparenchymal Tumors: Our Experiences
Dr. Selfy Oswari
Complication Avoidance in Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery

Session 5: Brain & Spine

Dr. Adam Khaleel Yoosuf
Histopathology and Immunohistochemical Profiles of Brain Tumors in Maldivian Population
Dr. Binod Bijukchche
Approach to Spinal Infections
Dr. Awadhesh Kumar Jaiswal
Endonasal Endoscopic Excision of Orbital Lesions
Dr. Dipendra Gautam
Endoscopic Anatomy and Surgical Corridor for Anterior Skull Base and Pituitary Tumors
Dr. Sushila Jaiswal
Molecular Markers For Glioma: What a Neurosurgeon Should Know
Prof. Kamran Farooque
Neglected Spine Trauma

12^th September, 2024 (Thursday)

Session 1: WFNS Session on “Peripheral Nerve Tumors”

Prof. Amit Thapa
Approach to Peripheral Nerve Tumors
Dr. Carlos Alberto Rodríguez Aceves
General Overview of Benign Peripheral Nerve Tumors
Dr. Carlos Alberto Rodríguez Aceves
The Surgical Management of Benign Peripheral Nerve Tumors
Prof. Debora Garozzo
Prevention of Malignant Transformation In Neurofibromatosis
Prof. Debora Garozzo
Management of MPSNT (Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors)
Prof. Amit Thapa
Non-Neoplastic Peripheral Nerve Tumors

Session 2: Functional Neurosurgery

Dr. Gopal Sedain
Oberlin’s Transfer In Brachial Plexus Surgery
Dr. Deepak Agarwal
DREZotomy For Pain & Spasticity
Dr. Pratyush Shrestha
Function Preservation In Neurosurgery
Dr. Selfy Oswari
Craniopharyngioma
Dr. Shikher Shrestha
Beyond the Status Quo: Technological Advancements In Managing CNS Tumors
Dr. Natarajan Meenakshisundaram
CP Angle Meningioma: RISA+PIPA - A Modification

Session 3: Allied Specialty

Dr. Kamal Raj Soti
Management of Glioblastoma Multiforme and Brain Metastasis: A Medical Oncologist’s Perspectives
Dr. Sajad Ahmad Malik
Medical Management of Pituitary Adenomas and Water and Electrolyte Management in Postoperative Pituitary Tumors
Prof. Niraj Kumar
Effect of Topical Ropivacaine on Extubation Response in Patients Undergoing Supratentorial Tumor Surgeries: A Prospective Randomized Double-Blinded Placebo-Controlled Trial.
Dr. Sasikumar Atthipalayam Chellamuthu
Overview of Brain Tumors
Dr. Debashis Das
Anesthesia Considerations for Brain and Spine Tumor Surgery: Understanding 'Fit for surgery' in CNS Tumor Risk Assessment During Pre-Anesthetic Clearance

Session 4: Spine

Dr. Binod Bijukchche
Kyphosis- Strategies in Management
Prof. Pankaj Kumar Singh
Long Term Outcome of Surgical Management for Vertebral Hemangioma Presenting with Myelopathy
Dr. Nikunja Yogi
Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy: Navigating Through The Learning Curve
Dr. Natarajan Meenakshisundaram
Spinopelvic Fixation by Amrita Technique