Endoscopic Neurosurgery Workshop

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
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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.
13.00
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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13.00
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
¹ Unstable (and wet) weather.
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Temperature during summertime: It can be hot (± 30° C)
or cool (± 11° C).
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during wintertime: varies between ± 0° C
and ± 10° C.
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).
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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:
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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).

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