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Hydrocephalus Simulation Course

A one-day course with expert speakers providing a comprehensive overview of hydrocephalus and associated CSF disorders. The day will include didactic lectures and practical hands-on workshops.

Topics include:

Emergency management | Top tips for managing hydrocephalus when on call | External ventricular drains | The latest advances in shunt systems | How to recognise valves on xray and how to adjust valves | Paediatric hydrocephalus | Neuronavigation | Complications | Foramen magnum decompression

This is an excellent opportunity for neurosurgical trainees, foundation doctors and any health care professional interested in learning and keeping up to date on hydrocephalus and its management.

Course Director: Mr Ahmed Toma, Mr Lewis Thorne and Mr Laurence Watkins

Course Lead: Dr Kanza Tariq

Organising Team: Dr Zeid Abussuud, Dr Bernadett Kovacs, Dr Christos Soumpasis, Dr Eleanor Moncur, Dr Hamza Salhab, Dr Jesvin Sunny, Dr Marta Ortega, Dr Ollie Burton, Dr Siddharth Menon, Dr Tomiwa Olukoya, Dr Dace Dimante, Dr Eva Rosito, Dr Natasha Angadi and Dr Jonathon Funnell

The Royal College of Surgeons of England has awarded up to 6 CPD points for this event

Course Poster

Course Programme

Course Date - Saturday 25th November 2023 8:00am – 4:00pm

Certificates of attendance provided.

Coffee, lunch and refreshments provided.

  • Price:

    • £200 (external)

    • £100 (internal NHNN), non-trainee

    • £0 (North & South London trainees). This is supported by HEE London COVID Recovery Fund

    • Registration Link

    • Course Payment to secure your place on the course!

    • Cancellation Policy - No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before the course. Full refund if you cancel over 14 days before the course.

Earlier Event: November 18
Introduction to Neurosurgical Robotics
Later Event: November 27
Gamma Knife Course