FRIDAY, MAY 24

​​9.00

Welcome Address

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Special Guest Lecture

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9.30

Fundamentals for Classification and Grading of Astrocytomas (A. von Deimling)

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10.30

Break

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Functional Assessment

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11.00

Tools for structural and functional preoperative planning (S. Sarubbo)

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11.45

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (S. Krieg)

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​12.30

Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (A. Szelényi)

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13.10

Lunch

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Functional Aspects in Brain Tumor Surgery I

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14.00

A Holistic View of Brain Function (H. Duffau)

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14.50

Decision Making in Insular Gliomas (N. Sanai)

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15.40

Pushing the Limits of Glioma Resection (W. Stummer)

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16.30

Break

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Functional Aspects in Brain Tumor Surgery II

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17.00

The Challenges of Assessing the Supplementary Motor Area (L. Bello)

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17.45

Integrated Approach to Glioma Surgery (C. Watts)

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18.30

Adjourn

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20.00

Networking Dinner

SATURDAY, MAY 25

Functional Aspects in Brain Tumor Surgery III

9.00

Managementof Seizures in Glioma Patients (J. Koekkoek)

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​9.30

Consequences of Neurological Deficits after Surgery (M. Klein)

10.00

Break

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Interactive Discussion Session (rotation)

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10.30

Is Awake Surgery Mandatory Whatever the Location? (N. Sanai/H. Duffau)

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11.15

Functional Assessment – Awake vs. Asleep (L. Bello/A. Szelényi)

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12.00

Break

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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)

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14.00

Closing remarks