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| Starting | August 18, 2012 |
| Ending | August 19, 2012 |
| Location | University of Ottawa Skills and Simulation Centre
725 Parkdale Avenue 1st Floor
Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9
Canada |
| Faculty | Course Directors
Amin B. Kassam, MD, FRCS(c)
Professor and Chief/Head
Division of Neurosurgery
University of Ottawa
Ontario, Canada
Charles Agbi, MD, FRCS(c)
Associate Professor
Department of Neurosurgery
University of Ottawa
Ontario, Canada
Martin Corsten, MD, FRCS(c)
Associate Professor
Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology
University of Ottawa
Ontario, Canada
University of Ottawa Faculty
Vasco F. Da Silva, MSc, MD, FRCSC, FACS
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurosurgery
University of Ottawa
Ontario, Canada
Steven M. Gilberg, MD, FRCSC
Associate Professor
Chairman and Head of Ophthalmology
University of Ottawa Eye Institute, TOH
Ontario, Canada
Thanh B. Nguyen, MDCM, FRCPC
Assistant Professor
Department of Radiology
University of Ottawa
Ontario, Canada
Vivek Patel, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Ophthalmology
University Of Ottawa Eye Institute
Ontario, Canada |
| Target Audience | Neurosurgeons, Neuroradiologists, Neurologists |
| Description | The 6 Pillar Approach is the result of a recent convergence of technologies to manage abnormalities affecting the intraaxial subcortical white matter space. This confluence of technologies has led to development of minimally invasive strategies via progressively smaller surgical corridors to reach and treat abnormalities in a targeted manner. Integration of these technologies is driven by a need to establish clinical and economic value in the delivery of precise targeted treatment in an efficient manner. This value is articulated through Surgical Biometrics.
While individual techniques and technologies have been in existence, the field has evolved to a stage where integration of these technologies into a systems approach is needed to realize the full potential of each disparate component. This course takes The 6 Pillars (Mapping, Navigation, Optics, Access, Resection and Targeted Therapy/Neoadjuvant) and offers a System Approach. The participant will be exposed systematically to each of these Pillars, in an effort to build a personalized system that will create a template/guide for selecting the approach and technology required to treat the specific lesion in a targeted fashion.
Specifically, the course will cover the indications, limitations and surgical techniques that comprise The 6 Pillar Approach for an evolving field within the intraaxial subcortical white matter space. Technologies such as white matter mapping/tractography, the brain port access systems and the exoscope (not endoscope) optics platform will be discussed. Our faculty will present the technical nuances and technological requirements of these surgeries, using a modular anatomical system that can be translated to the dissection laboratory. The course comprises a sequence of complementary didactic lectures, prosections, simulation planning and 3-D anatomical reviews. A live surgical demonstration of The 6 Pillar Approach is scheduled. It will be transmitted directly to the auditorium where the participants may interact with the surgeons and other members of the faculty.
Finally, given the health care economic environment there will be an additional focus on Surgical Biometrics. This is a rapidly emerging field that focuses on the impact and value added from surgical technologies. The participant will be exposed to the factors that affect surgical efficiency, patient flow, and impact on health system economics. This will allow for a critical assessment of the value added by any technology into a tangible outcome which is a critical step to the Value Analysis Process within every Healthcare System.
The Course Features a Hands-on Simulation Lab Session and Live Surgery |
| Objectives | COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Subcortical Intraaxial:
1. Mapping
* Describe and integrate the evolving technology platforms of white matter fascicular mapping
and subcortical anatomy (diffusion tensor imaging)
* Gain exposure to new concepts/platforms in cellular imaging
2. Navigation
* Learn techniques/nuances critical to subcortical trajectory planning
* Understand current limitations of Navigation systems for subcortical planning
* Gain exposure to evolving platforms to significantly enhancing trajectory and targeting
3. Access
* Become familiar with principles and techniques of optimum cannulation pathways - Parafasicular Surgery
* Understand the nuances of cannulation of the white matter to minimize fassicular and neural
trauma (white matter preservation techniques)
4. Optics
* Understand the limitation of current optics platforms (microscope/endoscope)
* Gain exposure to the advantages (depth of field and tissue differentiation) of Exoscope
5. Resection
* Understand the value of automation during resection to optimize safety and efficiency
* Understand the requirements of automation for MIS corridors
* Gain familiarity of the techniques of automation to improve performance curves and
efficiency during resection phase for both MIS and conventional craniotomy corridors
6. Directed Therapy
* Appreciate the complementary role of cytoreduction towards more definitive
neoadjuvant therapy
* Learn techniques to optimize tissue capture and viability
* Understand the principles and limitations of current drug therapies and delivery systems
* Identify the current immune targeted molecular treatments available and the potential
ability to deliver these in situ - "The 6th Pillar."
7. Salvage Approaches
* Understand limitations of corridor brain port approaches
* Develop salvage strategies in the event of intraoperative challenges
8. ICH
* Understand the applications and techniques for intracerebral hemorrhage
Surgical Biometrics
9. Describe the efficiency factors that impact Surgical Biometrics analysis.
10. Understand the resource needs for translation of technology into clinical practice and how to articulate this within the value analysis process within your Healthcare System.
11. Empower the participant with the knowledge and facts required to successfully navigate their institution's capital acquisition process.
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For more information
please contact | Pat Fitzwater
Phone: (805) 300-9154
Email: pat@academiceventmanagement.com
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| Refunds | Cancellations must be received in writing by July 1, 2012 and will be subject to a $200 processing fee. |
| Brochure | Link to Brochure |
| Notes | HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
A block of rooms has been reserved at:
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
1 Rideau Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1N 8S7
Tel +1 613 562 7079
Fax +1 613 562 7033
http://www.fairmont.com
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Call 1-800-441-1414 and mention the "6 Pillar Course" to get a special rate of $189 per night (Canadian) plus taxes.
Or book online at: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/6pillar
Cutoff date to get the special rate is July 17, 2012.
Transportation will be provided each day from the Fairmont Chateau Laurier to the course.
Other Hotel Options:
(We do not have a block of rooms at these hotels)
Travelodge Hotel Ottawa and Conference Centre
1376 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7L5 CA
Telephone: 613-722-7600
http://www.travelodgeottawa.com/index_en.aspx
Best Western MacIes Hotel
1274 Carling Ave
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7L5 CA
Telephone: 613-724-4559
http://www.bestwesternontario.com/hotels/best-western-plus-macies-hotel
Residence Corporation
101 - 751 Parkdale Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1Y 1J7
Phone: (613) 761-5434
Fax: (613)-729-9210
internresidence@ottawahospital.on.ca
email reservations to Kristen Page-Angle kpage@toh.on.ca
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Tuition
All amounts are in USD
Please select the appropriate tuition before continuing | $1,900.00 Tuition
$25.00 Event Planner Only
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