Saturday 25th August Queensland Acoustic Neuroma Conference. The 7th Biennial David Brown-Rothwell Memorial

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1 Princess Alexandra Hospital Qld Skull Base Unit PAH in association with Qld Acoustic Neuroma Association & Audiology Australia The 7th Biennial Queensland Acoustic Neuroma Conference Convenors: The Queensland Skull Base Unit Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Neurosurgery Division of Surgery, Princess Alexandra Hospital The University of Queensland Faculty: Ben Panizza James Bowman Nigel Biggs Mitesh Gandhi Andrew Lomas Gretta Palmer Damian Amato Martin Wood John Yeh Matthew Foote Rick Walker Barbra Timmer Michael Wagels Venue: The Russell Strong Auditorium Princess Alexandra Hospital Ipswich Rd, Woolloongabba, Brisbane Saturday 25th August 2018 The Queensland Skull Base Unit

2 Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma) is a Schwann cell derived tumour arising from the Eighth cranial nerve (hearing and balance nerve), found in the Cerebello-Pontine Angle (CPA) and skull base region. Because of its location and the nature, its management requires a multidisciplinary team effort with dedicated clinicians. The seventh Biennial is organised jointly by The Queensland Skull Base Unit, Queensland Acoustic Neuroma Association and Audiology Australia (Queensland Branch). It is a unique event in Australia as it brings together clinicians and patients in a joint forum. The 2018 Conference will feature Surgeons (ENT and Neurosurgery), Physicians, Radiologists, Medical and Radiation Oncologists and Allied Health specialists (Audiologist, Physiotherapist and Speech Pathologist) will present a showcase of the activities from the Princess Alexandra and Mater Hospitals. A popular feature of the program will again be patient-to-patient support with two personal experience presentations. CME Points This educational activity has been approved in the Royal Australasian College of Surgeon s CPD program. Fellows who participate can claim 1 point per hour 4 points in Maintenance of Knowledge and Skills towards 2018 CPD totals.

3 The 7th Biennial Faculty Ben Panizza James Bowman Nigel Biggs Mitesh Gandhi Andrew Lomas Gretta Palmer Damian Amato Martin Wood John Yeh Matthew Foote Rick Walker Barbra Timmer Michael Wagels Venue The Russell Strong Auditorium Princess Alexandra Hospital Ipswich Rd, Woolloongabba, Brisbane Objectives To provide an update/overview of current best practice in the diagnosis and management of skull base tumours including surgical, radiological, hearing and balance aspects. To provide information/discussion on the perspective of patients with skull base tumours. To appreciate the importance of multidisciplinary team effort in managing acoustic neuroma and other skull base tumours. To understand the general principles and future direction in treating skull base lesion. To appreciate what could it be like of having an acoustic neuroma from patients perspective. To be aware of other rehabilitative strategies for acoustic neuroma postoperatively. For further details please contact Shirley Littlemore ENT Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital Ipswich Rd. Woolloongabba QLD 4102 AUSTRALIA Phone: Fax: E:

4 Saturday 25th August 2018 The 7th Biennial : Optional tour of Gamma Knife facility - Matthew Foote Meet in the foyer near Registrations Registration for CME/CPD Foyer Welcome Prof Ben Panizza Director; VMO Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Princess Alexandra Hospital Opening Remarks Dr Jeannette Young Chief Health Officer Qld Session 1 Chair by Dr James Bowman Co-director Qld Skull Base Unit Evolution in the management of acoustic neuroma Keynote Speaker Presentation and neurofibromatosis type 2 A/Prof Nigel Biggs Imaging of Acoustic Neuroma Dr Mitesh Gandhi Quality of life outcomes for acoustic neuroma Dr Andrew Lomas Vestibular Physiotherapy following removal of Gretta Palmer Vestibular Schwannoma The Queensland Skull Base Multidisciplinary Dr James Bowman Specialist Panel Members Session Nigel Biggs, Andrew Lomas, Ben Panizza, Damian Amato, Martin Wood, John Yeh, Matthew Foote Afternoon Tea Foyer

5 The 7th Biennial Session 2 Chair by Dr Damian Amato Co-director Qld Skull Base Unit Gamma Knife therapy for Acoustic Neuroma A/Prof Matthew Foote Bevacizumab: A Systemic Treatment Option Dr Rick Walker Acoustic Neuroma treatment Patient Perspective Queensland Acoustic Neuroma Association Rehabilitation options for single sided deafness Barbra Timmer Facial reanimation Dr Michael Wagels CLOSING REMARKS

6 The 7th Biennial David Brown-Rothwell David Brown-Rothwell devoted a large part of his professional career to improving and expanding Audiological aspects of care for patients with Acoustic Neuromas and other Skull Base tumours. He saw the multi-faceted and wide-ranging effects that these tumours have for patients and their families and understood the need for the different professionals involved to work together in a cohesive way. He also recognised the need for patients to be informed about their own condition and the choices that they have available to them. It was David s vision to create a conference that would bring patients and clinicians together to share knowledge and understanding of all aspects of living well with Acoustic Neuromas and Skull Base Tumours. This is one of the great legacies that he has left us. Jillian Sellars

7 The 7th Biennial Assoc. Prof Nigel Biggs MBBS University of Queensland (Hons) FRACS Assoc Prof Biggs is a Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in the Specialty of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. He is a consultant ENT surgeon and Head of Department at St Vincent s Hospital in Sydney. Dr Biggs has undertaken post training fellowships at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, UK under supervision of Prof Richard Ramsden and at St Vincent s Hospital, Sydney, Australia with Professor Paul Fagan. His special interests include acoustic neuroma surgery, neuro-otology and Skull Base surgery, cochlear & brainstem implantation, implantable hearing aids, surgery for chronic ear disease, otosclerosis and Meniere s Disease.

8 Sponsors The 7th Biennial