EUROPE First Announcement AOSpine Advanced Course Primary and secondary spine tumors, clinical approach and therapeutic challenges? November 17-18, 2016 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Welcome to Cluj-Napoca Dear colleagues, On behalf of AOSpine Europe, I would like to welcome you to the 2016 AOSpine Advanced Course on Primary and Secondary tumors of the spine held in Cluj-Napoca. It will be focused on primary and secondary spine tumors, clinical approach and differentiation between the two, the grading and the way of best grading for an effective treatment, the therapeutic indication, the surgical challenges and pitfalls of this type of surgery. The participants will have the opportunity to interact with the faculty and to form case groups that will have to discuss and to present their diagnosis and therapeutic options. Once again, I would like to remind you that the success of the course is dependent not only on the faculty but also on you, the participant. We urge each one of you to take an active part in the lectures and discussions, to ask questions, to raise controversies and to help the program be more interactive and fruitful to all of us. I also ask each one to bring ist own cases. I invite you to enjoy the nice atmosphere of continental autumn in Cluj-Napoca, the great colours of this season and, above all, a great educational experience. Sincerely Tiberiu Maior Chairperson Bucharest, Romania Emre Acaroglu Educational Advisor Ankara, Turkey
Description of the Event Challenges in the management of spinal tumors have produced some of the major breakthroughs in spine care, especially with regard to implant design. While some problem areas have been successfully addressed, new areas of care concern continue to emerge. This course will address different topics in spinal tumors, such as the management of primary and secondary tumors, the role of efficient diagnosis and planning of the surgery as well as the degree of surgical margins that can be achieved in each type of tumor related also to life expectancy. New perspectives on spinal tumors treatment and outcomes measures offer new learning insights for even the experienced surgeon. This educational event, taught in a modular format, offers you a challenging learning experience with interactive sessions facilitated by faculty teaching in their field of expertise. The course will comprise of evidence-based lectures, practical exercises, panel discussions, and debates and will provide ample time for discussion between faculty and participants. Target Participants This event is targeted at surgeons with 3 to 10 years of experience in spine surgery, who are aiming to further improve their knowledge and/or specialization in the management of spinal tumors, primary and secondary and specific techniques. Learning Objectives After the event, participants should be able to: Identify the type of lesion, primary or secondary. Identify the extent of the lesion, classify it and grade the state of the tumor. Identify and plan the appropriate treatment for each type of tumor. Assess the span life according to the situation of the patient.
Overview Session 1 Primary spinal tumors: approach and classifications Approach to surgery in primary tumors Assessment of the patient Session 2 Differential image diagnose between the tumor lesions and other type of spine lesions Secondary spinal tumors: Approach and classifications Different approaches in spinal tumors according to patient status Session 3 Sacral primary lesions classifications and surgical approaches Session 4 Implants used in spinal resection surgery Regional Faculty Varga Peter Budapest, Hungary National Faculty Magureanu Mihai Bucharest, Romania Petrescu Eugen Cezar Iasi, Romania Timioara Stanca Ples, Romania
Project Manager AOSpine Europe Catherine Antonetti Mobil: +49 173 740 09 30 Stettbachstrasse 6 Fax: +49 761 21 41 38 99 CH 8600 Dübendorf Email:cantonetti@aospine.org Information and Registration Online: http://cluj1611.aospine.org Registration opening: June 15th, 2016 Included in course fee Course certificate, course bag, course materials, lunch & coffee breaks, course dinner Partner compliance An application has been made by DePuy Synthes to Eucomed for compliance approval of this event.