Scientific program
"With our scientific program we offer each participant a hands-on training in the application of endoscopic instruments for a broad spectrum of indications. There will be interactive teaching videos and discussion on operative techniques. We will demonstrate the organisation of the operation theatre and the role of the instrument nurse. During the course there will be practice on anesthetized rats and phantoms with full equipment of all instruments, video, laser and bipolar coagulation.There is a complete installation per two participants."
MONDAY - 14 MAY 2012
09:00 - 09:15 AM: introduction.
09:15 - 09:45 AM:
theoretical session: indications.
09:45 - 10:15 AM:
theoretical session: history.
10:15 - 10:45 AM:
theoretical session: instrumentation and techniques.
10:45 - 11:15 AM:
theoretical session: anatomy.
11:15 - 11:30 AM:
coffee break
11:30 - 12:00 AM:
theoretical session: Endoscopy-assisted microsurgery or
exoscopy. Current Strategies. Importance of light and sight in
microneurosurgery.
12:00 - 12:30 PM:
video demonstration and discussion: “intra- and paraventricular
cysts”.
12:30 -13:00 PM:
endoscopy assisted microsurgery in aneurysms, suprasellar
tumors and pituitary adenoma.
13:00 - 14:00 PM:
lunch (restaurant hotel)
14:00 - 16:00 PM:
demonstrations/hands-on training on phantoms with the
instruments for rigid endoscopy.
16:00 - 16:15 PM:
coffee break
16:15 - 16:45 PM:
video demonstration/discussion hydrocephalus:
third
ventriculostomy/aqueduct obstruction.
16:45 - 17:15 PM:
anatomical variants and complications in third ventriculostomy.
17:15 - 17:45 PM:
instrument manipulation through endoscope.
17:45 - 18:15 PM:
ICP monitoring during endoscopic procedures.
18:15 PM:
End of sessions.
TUESDAY - 15 MAY 2012
08:30 - 09:30 AM: video demonstration and discussion concerning tumor biopsy
and removal.
09:30 - 10:15 AM: video demonstration and discussion concerning tumors.
10:15 - 10:30 AM: coffee break
10:30 - 13:00 PM: endoscopic operations on anesthetized rats (abdomen) as a
valuable (bleeding) model of membranes and parenchyma.
13:00 - 14:00 PM: lunch (restaurant hotel)
14:00 - 15:00 PM:
video demonstration of technical problems and pitfalls in
endoscopic neurosurgery and in endoscopy assisted microsurgery.
15:00 - 16:00 PM: commented case reports on endoscopic techniques.
16:00 PM: end of sessions.
WEDNESDAY - 16 MAY 2012
08:30 - 10:30 AM: video demonstration/discussion on different indications.
Presentation cases by participants.
10:30 - 11:00 AM: coffee break
11:00 - 13:00 AM: demonstration of cadaver head dissection for Endoscopy Assisted Microsurgery
and current approaches for endoscopy.
13:00 - 14:30 PM:
lunch (restaurant hotel)
14:30 - 16:00 PM: sample videos and discussion on ventricular endoscopy.
Presentation cases by participants.
16:00 - 16:30 PM:
evaluation course. Conclusion - final discussion.
16:30 PM: certificate and DVD
Social program
The social program embraced the city of Ghent by highlighting the best it has to offer. Nowhere els you will find so much history per square meter in a pedestrian historical city centre. A city embedded in the Middle Ages when Ghent was, next to Paris, the second largest town north of the Alps. Here pounds the young heart of a dazzling city of culture full of music, theatre, film and visual arts. It was for good reason that Ghent was recently voted third most authentic historical city worldwide.
HISTORICAL BOAT EXCURSION with Engish guide - 90 MIN
The boat trip is an enthralling historical passage through medieval Ghent, admiring its wide range of monuments: impressive castles such as the “Counts Castle” and the “Prince’s Court”, birthplace of Charles V; the old Fishmarket facing the even older Meat Hall; the more than solid 13th century Monasteries previously inhabited by Augustinians and Dominicans; the Ancient Port of Ghent along with its mercantile houses; ....
GASTRONOMIC DINER ON AN EXCLUSIVE LOCATION
After the boat trip you can join us for a gastronomic diner in the “Gravensteen”. The Gravensteen is a castle in Ghent (see picture below) that originates from the Middle Ages. The name means “castle of the counts” in Dutch. 
The castle was built in 1180 by count Philip of Alsace and was modeled after the crusaders castles that Philip of
Alsace encountered while he participated in the second crusade.
The castle served as the seat of the Counts of Flanders until they abondoned it in the 14th century. The castle was then used as a courthouse and prison. Inside you can find a museum with various torture devices and a guillotine that were historically used in Ghent.
Our organisation was granted exceptionally the honour to organize the gastronomic diner on this breathtaking location.
Download our new trifold brochure...
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Meet one of the
co-teachers...
Prof. Dr. J. GROTENHUIS is a full clinical professor. He is author of 77 peer-reviewed articles, 23 book chapters and 2 (single-authored) books on endoscopic neurosurgery. He gave more than 250 international lectures. He is also chairman of the EANS Postgraduate Education Committee, Secretary of the EANS, second national delegate to the WFNS, ...
Questions about the program?
Do you have questions? Do not hesitate to send an e-mail to the course secretary, she will contact you as soon as possible:
Tel +32 9 332 32 54
Fax +32 9 332 49 98
