Dear Colleagues, We are honoured to invite you to participate in our 13th Workshop on Endoscopic Neurosurgery at the Holiday Inn Ghent in Belgium, November 12, 13, 14 and 15, 2006. We offer you a hands-on training in the application of endoscopic instruments, for a broad spectrum of indications. There will be interactive teaching video’s and discussion on operative techniques. We will demonstrate the organisation of the operation theatre and the role of the instrument nurse. During the course there will be practice on phantoms and on anesthetized rats with full equipment of all instruments, video, laser and bipolar coagulation. There is a complete installation per two participants. Please find further information in this brochure. Looking forward to meet you there. Sincerely yours,

Prof. Dr. J. Caemaert

Prof. Dr. D. Van Roost

Dr. O. Kalala

Dr. E. Baert

Head of the department

Head of the clinic

Faculty

Faculty

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Video technique

Faculty

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Mr. R. Vanden Broecke and dr. F. Dewaele

Prof. Dr. Dirk VAN ROOST Dr. Edward BAERT Dr. Gaëtane DE BUYSSER Dr. Frank DEWAELE Dr. Okito KALALA Dr. Ricky RASSCHAERT Dr. Olivier VAN DAMME Dr. Giorgio HALLAERT Dr. Thomas MPIANA

Operating nurses

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Mrs. K. De Beck Mrs. N. De Bruyn Mrs. I. De Meester Mrs. M. De Wachter Mrs. C. Fack Mrs. P. Lauwaert Mrs. C. Vandergucht Mrs. P. Vanhautte

WORKSHOP DIRECTOR AND GUESTSPEAKERS WORKSHOP-DIRECTOR : Prof. Dr. J. Caemaert

Prof. Dr. Jacques Caemaert is the head of the department Neurosurgery, University Hospital Ghent in Belgium and director of this course. In 1986 he designed a neuro-endoscope that meets all criteria for an excellent neuro-endoscope (after 7 years of clinical experience and 5 successive prototypes). Recently a DVD has been constructed as a digital users manual, containing a detailed description of the instrument, its application in the theatre and a number of typical indications illustrated by video.

INVITED SPEAKER : Prof. Dr. J. A. Grotenhuis

Prof. Dr. J. A. Grotenhuis is the head of the Neurosurgical Center UMC St. Radboud, Nijmegen in the Netherlands. His special interests are: training, education and scientific research, minimally Invasive Neurosurgery, instrument development, endoscopic neurosurgery, surgery of the hypophysis and cerebrovascular surgery.

DETAILED PROGRAMME Monday 13 November 2006 09.00 Introduction (by prof. Dr. J. Caemaert) 09.15 Theoretical session on history. 09.30 Theoretical session on indications (by prof. Dr. J. Grotenhuis) 09.50 Theoretical session on anatomy. Morning Session

10.10 Instrumentation and techniques (by prof. Dr. J. Caemaert) Endoscopy-assisted microsurgery or exoscopy. Current strategies. Importance of light and

10.30 sight in microneurosurgery (by prof. Dr. J. Grotenhuis) 11.15 Coffee break

Video demonstration and discussion: “intra- and paraventricular cysts” (by prof. Dr. J.

11.30 Caemaert)

11.45 Video demonstration and discussion: “arachnoid cysts”. 12.00 Video demonstration and discussion: “ependymal cysts” (by prof. Dr. J. Caemaert) Endoscopy assisted microsurgery in aneurysms, suprasellar tumors and pituitary adenoma

12.15 (by prof. Dr. J. Grotenhuis) and neuronavigation in endoscopy.

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13.00 Lunch For GROUP A: demonstrations and hands-on training on phantomes with the instruments for rigid endoscopy. For GROUP B:

Afternoon session

14.00 - Video demonstration/discussion concerning hydrocephalus: third ventriculostomy and aqueduct obstruction (by prof. Dr. J. Grotenhuis) - Video demonstration/discussion concerning hydrocephalus:choroïd plexus coagulation and septum pellucidum fenestration (by prof. Dr. J. Caemaert) - Robotic manipulation of endoscopic instruments (by Dr. F. Dewaele)

16.00 Coffee break For GROUP A: - Video demonstration/discussion concerning hydrocephalus: third ventriculostomy and aqueduct obstruction (by prof. Dr. J. Grotenhuis) - Video demonstration/discussion concerning hydrocephalus:choroïd plexus 16.15 coagulation and septum pellucidum fenestration (by prof. Dr. J. Caemaert) - Robotic manipulation of endoscopic instruments (by Dr. F. Dewaele) For GROUP B: demonstrations and hands-on training on phantomes with the instruments for rigid endoscopy.

18.15 End of the sessions

Tuesday 14 November 2006 Video demonstration and discussion concerning tumorbiopsy and removal (by prof. Dr.

Morning Session

08.30 J. Caemaert) and video demonstration and discussion concerning cystic tumors and

Afternoon session

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craniopharyngioma (by prof. Dr. J. Grotenhuis) For GROUP A: endoscopic operations on anesthetized rats (abdomen) as a valuable (bleeding) model of membranes and parenchymas.

10.30 For GROUP B: - Video demonstration of technical problems and pitt-falls in endoscopic neurosurgery and in endoscopy assisted microsurgery (by prof. Dr. J. Caemaert). - Importance of ICP-monitoring during neuroendoscopy.

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Lunch

For GROUP A: - Importance of ICP-monitoring during neuroendoscopy. - Video demonstration of technical problems and pitt-falls in endoscopic neurosurgery and 14.30 in endoscopy assisted microsurgery (by prof. Dr. J. Caemaert). For GROUP B: endoscopic operations on anesthetized rats (abdomen) as a valuable (bleeding) model of membranes and parenchymas.

17.00 Conclusions – end... 18.00 Banquet and guided visit to the Cathedral.

Wednesday 15 November 2006 For GROUP A: Some possible approaches in endoscopy assisted microsurgery + video demonstration.

Morning Session

08.30 For GROUP B: hands-on training: cadaver head dissections for EAMS and current approaches for endoscopy

10.30 Coffee break For GROUP A: hands-on training: cadaver head dissections for EAMS and current approaches for endoscopy.

11.00 For GROUP B: some possible approaches in endoscopy assisted microsurgery + video demonstration.

Afternoon session

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Lunch

14.30 Sample video’s ventriculoscopy. 15.30 Evaluation of the course. Conclusions and final discussion. 16.15 End of the course

RECEIVE A FREE DVD: “ENDOSCOPIC NEUROSURGERY”

DVD: ENDOSCOPIC NEUROSURGERY Endoscopic Neurosurgery is accepted worldwide as a valuable tool in minimally invasive neurosurgery. Since 1986 prof. Dr. J. Caemaert from the Ghent University has designed a neuro-endoscope that was realised by the Richard Wolf Company Knittlingen (Germany) in close collaboration with the Richard Wolf Company Drongen (Belgium). After seven years of clinical experience and five successive prototypes, the actual instrument meets all criteria for an excellent neuro-endoscope. This DVD has been constructed by Prof. Dr. J. Caemaert en Dr. F. Dewaele as a digital users manual containing a detailed description of the instrument, its application in the theatre and a number of typical indications illustrated by video.

After completing your training on the hands-on workshop, you will receive a free copy of this digital users manual.

SOCIAL PROGRAMME As a social programme, we bring a visit to the city Ghent on Tuesday 14 November. Ghent is a sparkling city of culture. You will hardly ever find such a diversity of architectural styles and treasures of which some are protected as national heritage. A city embedded in the Middle Ages when Ghent was, next to Paris, the second largest town. Unlike other towns, Ghent has the unique and stirring combination of a glorious past and a vivid present. Here pounds the young heart of a dazzling city of culture full of music, theatre, film and arts.

After visiting Ghent city by night, we bring a visit to the St. Bavo’s Cathedral. It is the oldest parish church in Ghent, built in French High Gothic style. The cathedral is very impressive with its tripodal space for chancel, transept, choir aisle, and circular chapels. The Cathedral has a wealth of art treasures. One of those world famous treasures is the painting by Jan van Eyck: “The Mystic Lamb”. It is considered to be one of the artistic masterpieces in Belgium. It is also considered to be one of the most influential and beautiful paintings of the Middle-Ages – an absolute must!

Finally, we have a banquet in the famous Belgian restaurant “Het Pand”. This impressive building has recently been renovated as the cultural center of the university Ghent.

GENERAL INFORMATION Belgium “Ghent” – the ideal location – Http://www.gent.be

Ghent is the fourth largest city of Belgium with about 250.000 inhabitants. The city has an extensive public transport network serving the city centre and surrounding area. It can be no coincidence that Ghent, the capital of East Flanders, was given several pretty names: historic heart of Flanders, a city of all times, one of the most beautiful historic cities in Europe. For some people Ghent is the real diamond of Flanders and Belgium. The city combines an impressive past with a vivid present. Numerous tourists visit Ghent of which the citizens carry the nickname "stroppendragers" or noose-bearers and use the extensive accommodation possibilities. The historic heart of the city offers a lot of places of interest. From St Michael's bridge there is a wonderful view on the skyline of Ghent with the three impressive towers of St. Nicholas' Church, the Belfry with its bell tower and St. Bavo's cathedral with the world famous painting "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb" by Jan van Eyck. Traces of the Middle Ages were preserved at a lot of places. Ghent also has several museums, abbeys, beguinages, dozens of churches and historical buildings. Not only art lovers but everyone can find something here to suit his taste. Ghent offers a lot of shops, restaurants and an exciting nightlife. Ghent can be discovered by boat, carriage, bicycle or on foot.

How to be reached Ghent is situated at the intersection of the motorways E17 and E40 and can easily be reached by car. National and international trains stop in Ghent (stations Sint-Pieters and Dampoort). Many international flights and trains arrive in Brussels. Ghent is about a half hour away by train from the Belgian capital and trains are regular and plentiful.

Food Belgian people certainly have one thing in common, their love of good food. Belgium is world-renowned for its Burgundian culture of gastronomy. This is the home of french fries, Gentse waterzooi, beer (a), hotch-potch, pralines (b), waffles (c), chicory and numerous other culinary delights.

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Language The official language in Ghent is Dutch, but most people also speak French, English and/or German. The official language of the Workshop is English.

Currency unit The Belgian currency unit is the euro. There are exchange offices and banks in the city centre. Credit cards are accepted in most places. All prices in Belgium include VAT and service.

Climate

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Temperature during summertime: It can be hot (± 30° C) or cool (± 11° C).

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Hotel accommodation This impressive Hotel is located at the crossing of the major European motorway junction and is very easy accessible. The historic city center is only 6 minutes drive and within half an hour you can reach Brussels, Antwerp, Bruges and the Belgian Coast.

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Endoscopic training is held in the hotel Hotel accomodation in the Holiday Inn Hotel (3 nights: 12, 13 and 14 November)

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Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Î All included in course-fee (training, meals, hotel accomodation)

Social programme

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Wellcome reception on Sunday-evening (12 November) in the Holiday Inn (included in the course-fee) Conference dinner on Tuesday-evening (14 November) in the restaurant “Het Pand” and guided visit to Ghent City.

HOW TO REGISTRATE You can register online on our website: Http://www.neuroendoscopy.org or you can send an email to the course secretary: [email protected] and she will send you by mail, fax or post a registrationdocument. Registration fee - NEUROSURGEONS - OPERATING NURSES

1500 EURO 750 EURO

Registration fee includes:

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Endoscopic training

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Hotel accomodation in the Holiday Inn Hotel Ghent for 3 nights: 12, 13 and 14 November 2006

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° wellcome reception on Sunday-evening 12 November 2006 ° meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) ° course banquet in the Restaurant “Het Pand” and visit to Ghent city on Tuesday 14 November 2006.

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The DVD “Endoscopic Neurosurgery” by prof. Dr. Jacques Caemaert and Dr. F. Dewaele.

More information When you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the course secretary (Mrs. Beatrijs Janssens) by: -

Mail : [email protected] or [email protected]

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Fax: 0032/9/240 49 98 or Telephone: 0032/9/240 32 54

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Airmail:

GHENT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - Department Neurosurgery 4K12IE To Prof. Dr. J. Caemaert De Pintelaan 185 9000 Ghent (Belgium).