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2nd NNI-Aesculap Academy Neurosurgical Approaches Course 

Date : 14 – 16 Feb 2008

Venue : Experimental Laboratory, Singapore General Hospital 
            Outram Road, Singapore 169608

Guest Faculty
Professor Axel Perneczky, Mainz University, Germany

Local Faculty 
National Neuroscience Institute
Department of Neurosurgery @ TTSH & SGH Campus

Course Chairman
Professor Ivan Ng

Course Director
Dr Rajendra Tiruchelvaraya

Members
Dr. Chumpon Chan, Dr. Seow Wan Tew & others

Course Content
Comprehensive lecture series on endoscopic techniques and common neurosurgical approaches

Endoscopic Workshop
Featuring ‘hands on’ surgical opportunities with endoscopes and associated instruments on cadaveric heads and phantom models. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy, fenestration and transphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors will be covered.

Neurosurgical Approaches Workshop
Featuring common cranial and cervical spine approaches on well prepared cadaveric specimens. Includes familiarization with powered dissection tools and surgical instruments. Cervical spine approaches and instrumentation will be included together with neuronavigation platforms with associated instruments.

Neurosurgical Approaches Workshop
To be advised

Enquiries

NNI Course Secretariat
National Neuroscience Institute
Tel: (65) 6357 7163 Fax: (65) 6256 4755
Email: nni_secretariat@nni.com.sg

*Registration is closed.