PROGRAM
FRIDAY, MAY 24
9.00
Welcome Address
Special Guest Lecture
9.30
Fundamentals for Classification and Grading of Astrocytomas (A. von Deimling)
10.30
Break
Functional Assessment
11.00
Tools for structural and functional preoperative planning (S. Sarubbo)
11.45
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (S. Krieg)
12.30
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (A. Szelényi)
13.10
Lunch
Functional Aspects in Brain Tumor Surgery I
14.00
A Holistic View of Brain Function (H. Duffau)
14.50
Decision Making in Insular Gliomas (N. Sanai)
15.40
Pushing the Limits of Glioma Resection (W. Stummer)
16.30
Break
Functional Aspects in Brain Tumor Surgery II
17.00
The Challenges of Assessing the Supplementary Motor Area (L. Bello)
17.45
Integrated Approach to Glioma Surgery (C. Watts)
18.30
Adjourn
20.00
Networking Dinner
SATURDAY, MAY 25
Functional Aspects in Brain Tumor Surgery III
9.00
Managementof Seizures in Glioma Patients (J. Koekkoek)
9.30
Consequences of Neurological Deficits after Surgery (M. Klein)
10.00
Break
Interactive Discussion Session (rotation)
10.30
Is Awake Surgery Mandatory Whatever the Location? (N. Sanai/H. Duffau)
11.15
Functional Assessment – Awake vs. Asleep (L. Bello/A. Szelényi)
12.00
Break
12.30
How aggressively should we push the Extent of Resection? (W. Stummer/C. Watts)
13.15
Glioma Treatment – A patient specific individualized approach (tba)
14.00
Closing remarks