Neurosurgeons from NYU Langone Medical Center will present research and discuss surgical approaches and use of new technologies to treat neurosurgical conditions at the annual meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), held April 14-18, 2012 in Miami Beach, FL. NYU Langone faculty will present the latest techniques and participate in lectures at AANS, including:
*Craino-Cervical and C1C2 Stabilization Techniques, Surgical Approaches*
Saturday, April 14 at 8:00A
Noel I. Perin, MD, member of the faculty and director of minimally invasive spinal neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery
This clinic will evaluate craniocervical anatomy and pathology, review various treatments of disorders of the brain and discuss the construction of physiological modes of therapy.
*Current Surgical Techniques and Approaches to Minimally Invasive Surgery*
Sunday, April 15 at 8:00A
Anthony K. Frempong-Boadu, MD, associate professor and director of spinal surgery, Department of Neurosurgery This course will discuss the nuances, as well as the pros and cons, of various approaches and techniques in spinal surgical procedures.
*Low-Grade Gliomas*
Monday, April 16 at 7:30A
Jeffrey H. Wisoff, MD, associate professor and director of pediatric neurosurgery, Departments of Neurosurgery and Pediatrics This seminar will discuss current evaluation and management of low-grade gliomas and address the variety of tumors and compare outcomes of various treatment strategies.
*Open vs. Endoscopic Approaches to the Anterior Skull Base*
Tuesday, April 17 at 7:30A
Moderator: Chandranath Sen, MD, faculty member and director of the benign brain tumor and cranial nerve disease program, Department of Neurosurgery
This seminar will address methods for avoiding or managing complications that may occur when treating anterior cranial base conditions as well as demonstrate special
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