This 2-day course on Functional Neurosurgery covers both Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and stereotactic lesioning. All aspects of anatomy, patient selection, targeting, surgery, programming, follow up and troubleshooting will be presented by experts and pioneers in the field. Afternoon workshops include 3-D anatomy simulation of basal ganglia, hands-on courses on surgery simulation, target and trajectory planning, and basic programming. Depending on their main field of interest, participants can choose between more advanced planning, DBS programming, or patient selection. We will also cover the basics on radiofrequency (RF) ablation and High Focused Ultrasound, including simulation of RF surgery.
The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery at Queen Square is an international leader in the field and has pioneered image-verified DBS surgery under general anaesthesia. This is an excellent opportunity for neurosurgery and neurology trainees as well as younger consultants, specialist DBS nurses and allied health-care professionals interested in expanding their knowledge or keeping up-to-date in this field.
Course Director: Dr Marie Krueger
Faculty: Prof Ludvic Zrinzo, Prof Patricia Limousin, Prof Tom Foltynie, Prof Marwan Hariz, Mr Harith Akram, Dr Marie Krueger, Dr San San Xu, Mr Tim Grover, Mr Joseph Candelario, Mr John Esperida, Ms Maricel Salazar, Ms Catherine Milabo, Mr Jack Penn
Organisers: Linda Taib, Sara Imdad, Dr Urooj Imdad, Dr Farhana Aktar, Dr Kanza Tariq and Dr Sidharth Menon
The Royal College of Surgeons of England has awarded up to 11.5 CPD points
Dates of Course: Saturday 11th & Sunday 12 November 2023 - 8.00 am – 4.30 pm
Certificates of attendance provided.
Coffee, lunch, dinner and refreshments provided.
Price:
£200 (consultants)
£100 (trainees, fellows, nurses)
£0 (North & South London trainees). This is supported by HEE London COVID Recovery Fund
This popular course has limited places to maintain the “hands on” aspect and ensure a high faculty / participant ratio. Early registration is advised: Registration Link
Cancellation Policy: No refund for cancellations less than 7 days before the course. 50% refund for cancellations between 7-28 days before the course. Full refund for cancellations over 28 days before the course.
Evening Dinner - The evening dinner is included in the ticket price:
Date: 11th November 2023 at 6.30pm
Restaurant: 3 course dinner at Cia Bella (no entertainment)
Address: 86-90 Lambs Conduit Street, London, WC1N 3LZ