Minimally Invasive Approaches in Pediatric Neurosurgery: Sixth Annual Didactic, Case-Based and Hands-On Lab Course

Time: Aug 21, Noon – Aug 23, Noon

Cost: Varies

Location: Varies

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Presented by Pediatric Neurosurgery at Lurie Children's and Northwestern University

Course Directors

Michael DeCuypere MD PhD

Guest Faculty

Tord Alden, MD - Lurie Children's
Frederick Boop, MD – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Robin Bowman, MD – Lurie Children’s
Giselle Coelho, MD – Hospital Infantil Savará
Brian Dlouhy, MD – University of Iowa
Sandi Lam, MD MBA - Lurie Children's
Jeffrey Raskin, MD MS – Lurie Children’s
Scott Wait, MD – Carolinas Medical Center

Learning Objectives

Demonstrate techniques for minimizing complications in keyhole cranial neurosurgery.
Perform endoscopic approaches using cadaveric dissection and simulation models to refine hand-eye coordination and instrument handling.
Apply best practices in perioperative management and complication avoidance strategies for keyhole and endoscopic neurosurgical procedures.
Critique surgical strategies for optimizing patient outcomes in pediatric and minimally invasive neurosurgery.

Target Audience

Physicians
Fellows
Residents
Medical Students

Accreditation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Surgery Accredited CME

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.