Day 2

DAY 2 - Saturday, 17 February 2024

Topic

Activity

Time

Learning objectives

Category

Speaker

Moderators :

Theme - Neurovascular Diseases

KEYNOTE : The 21st century Neuro-interventional Revolution: Endovacular Thrombectomy

8am

1. To know the history and importance of mechanical thrombectomy.
2. To understand the latest innovative techniques in treatment of endovascular thombosis.

1

Dr. Wim Van Zwam

Large Stroke Mechanical Thrombectomy

Scientific presentation

8.30am

1. Learn the indication of thrombectomy in large core stroke.
2. To understand the potential risks including symptomatic hemorrhagic complications.
3. To understand the impact on functional independency for this patient's entity.

1

Dr. Raphael Blanc

Late Mechanical Thrombectomy in the Light of Mr. CLEAN LATE

Scientific presentation

8.50am

1. Learn the objectives and results of MR Clean Late.
2. Understand the way of selection of patients presented with large vessel occlusion between 6-24h.
3. Understand the potential risks of thrombectomy in the late window.

1

Dr. Wim Van Zwam

First Pass Effect in Mechanical Thrombectomy

Keynote presentation

9.10am

To showcase the importance of first pass, target recanalization rate of first pass and techniques to achieve higher first pass rates.

1

Dr. Serdar Geyik

Mechanical Thrombectomy Discussion on Latest Clinical Studies

Scientific presentation

9.30am

1. Understand the latest trials results and their impact on the mechanical thrombectomy practice.
2. Learn the evolution of Thrombectomy techniques and indications from Mr Clean trial 2015 to Tension trial 2023.

1

Dr. Wim Van Zwam

Mechanical Thrombectomy during Treatment of Acutely Ruptured Cerebral Aneurysms

Scientific presentation

9.50am

1. To describe the strategy of dealing with acute thrombus causing flow arrest in a large vessel during endovascular treatment of acutely ruptured aneurysms.
2. Describe different techniques used in such circumstances using stent retrievers and direct aspiration techniques.
3. Highlight the pros and cons of both techniques as compared to the classic use of intra-arterial thrombolytic drugs.

1

Dr. Mostafa Mahmoud

Q & A

10.10am

BREAK - 10.15am to 10.30am

Moderators :

Theme - Movement Disorders/Cognitive Disorders

Updates on Parkinson's Disease

Progress report presentation

10.30am

Keep abreast of new development in Parkinson's disease

1

Dr. Sundus Alusi

Dystonia Diagnosis and Management

Scientific presentation

10.50am

Overview of diagnostic and therapeutics in dystonia

1

Dr. Sundus Alusi

Neuroimaging in Movement Disorders

Scientific presentation

11.10am

1. To understand typical imaging patterns of movement disorders
2. To understand how imaging parameters may influence the imaging appearance notably of the nigrosome 1. 3. To discuss a neuroimaging workflow for patients with movement disorders

1

Prof. Sven Haller

Current and Future Treatments in Alzheimer Disease: An Update

Progress report presentation

11.30am

Provide insight in progress in Alzheimer disease

1

Dr. Timothy Rittman

Yield of CSF Dementia Biomarkers in Everyday Clinical Practice

Scientific presentation

11.50am

Introduce new markers in day to day practice.

1

Dr. Timothy Rittman

Q & A

12.10pm

OPENING CEREMONY & LUNCH BREAK - 12.15pm to 1.30pm

Moderators :

Theme - Spine disorders

Avoiding Complications in Complex Spine Surgery

Descriptive presentation

1.30pm

1. Explain the use of intraoperative mapping and monitoring techniques during surgery.
2. Emphasize the importance of preserving critical brain regions and functions during a complex spine surgery.

1

Prof. Saleh Baeesa

Navigation & Robotics in Complex Spine Surgery

Scientific Presentation

1.50pm

Understand the latest technology in navigation and robotics in complex spin surgery, Identify how to optimize Navigation and Robotics in spine surgery, Explore added applications for Navigation & robotics in spine surgery

1

Prof. Ali Baaj

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: When to decompress and when to fuse?

Scientific presentation

2.10pm

1. Learn the objectives and indications of decompressive surgery and fusion surgery
2. Learn decision making process with patients’ symptoms and radiological findings
3. Learn how to avoid iatrogenic instability
4. Learn the complication rates of decompressive surgery and fusion surgery

1

Prof. Mehmet Zilali

Cranio Cervical Pathology and Fusion

Clinical Case presentation

2.30pm

1. Identify potential complications associated with surgical management.
2. Discuss strategies for minimizing and managing surgical complications.

1

Prof. Richard Assaker

Q & A

2.50pm

Update in Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury

Informative report

3pm

1. ​Discuss any current research or emerging trends in the surgical treatment of Spinal cord injury.
2. Explore potential advancements and innovations that may impact future treatment approaches.

1

Prof. Saleh Baeesa

Advances in Spinal Surgery Technology

Scientific Presentation

3.20pm

1. Understand the differential diagnosis for intradural spinal tumors. Review surgical indications and strategies. Discuss outcomes and complications of intradural spine surgery.

1

Prof. Ali Baaj

Minimally Invasive Spine Fusions

Scientific Presentation

3.40pm

1. Review the various minimally invasive procedures for lumbar spinal fusion. Discuss the outcome and complications of anterior vs lateral vs posterior lumbar spinal fusions. Explore how technology and innovative techniques have contributed to minimally invasive lumbar spinal fusions

1

Prof. Ali Baaj

Complex Cervical Surgery

Demonstrative presentation

4pm

1. To showcase various examples of complex cervical surgeries and their interventions for better efficiency and post surgical results.

1

Prof. Richard Assaker

Q & A

4.20pm

BREAK - 4.30pm to 4.40pm

Moderators :

Theme - Neuromuscular & Headache

Update in the Ttreatment of Migraine

Progress report presentation

4.40pm

Overview of new therapeutic developments in migraine

1

Dr. Modar Khalil

Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalgia

Scientific Presentation

5pm

Understand the bases of the therapeuticaspects of Trigeminal autonomic cephalgia

1

Dr. Modar Khalil

Genetic Testing in Neuromuscular Disorders

Scientific presentation

5.20pm

1. Discuss the utility of genetic testing in neuromuscular disorders
2. Overview of variant of unknow significance (VUS) in genetic testing
3. Review the clinician approach to VUS / analytic methods to reclassify VUS

1

Dr. Mazen Damashki

Autonomic Neuropathy from Diagnosis to Treatment

Scientific presentation

5.40pm

1. Discuss the clinical presentation of autonomic neuropathy
2. Overview of diagnostic approach to autonomic neuropathy
3. Review therapy of autonomic neuropathy

1

Dr. Mazen Damashki

Q & A

6pm

END OF DAY 2 SESSIONS - 6pm​​