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COURSE AGENDA
8th Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
and Navigation Hands-on Symposium
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014
9:00–9:15am
Q&A
9:15–10:15am
Case Discussions: Griffis
10:15–10:25am
Coffee Break–Griffis
12:00–1:00pm
REGISTRATION, LUNCH AND WELCOME REMARKS
Roger Härtl, MD and Luiz M.Pimenta, MD, PhD
10:25–10:45am
Biological Approaches for Disc Repair and Regeneration
–Yu Moriguchi, MD, PhD
1:00–1:20pm
Rationale of MIS
–Roger Härtl, MD
10:45–11:05am
MIS: The Evidence
–Larry Khoo, MD
1:20–1:40pm
Evolution of Spinal MIS
–Luiz M.Pimenta, MD, PhD
11:05–11:25am
Why MIS Does Not Work
–Roger Härtl, MD
1:40–2:00pm
Biomechanics of MIS Decompression
–Alfred T. Ogden, MD
11:25–11:45am
Thoracic Discectomy Procedures via Far Lateral MIS Approach
–Roger Härtl, MD
2:00–2:20pm
Current Technique and Indications for Endoscopic Spinal Decompression
–Jens Peter Witt, MD
11:45–12:00pm
Q&A
2:20–2:40pm
MIS Navigation: Rational and Evidence-based Concepts, Techniques,
Indications
–Roger Härtl, MD
12:00–1:10pm
Lunch and DEG Scoli Cases/ Videos (cervical)
Handout of MIS books
1:10–1:30pm
Roger Härtl, MD
Luiz M. Pimenta, MD, PhD
2:40–3:15pm
Transpsoas Approach and Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion
–Luiz M.Pimenta, MD, PhD
Cervical MIS: Foraminotomy, Laminectomy, Fusion Options
–Larry Khoo, MD
1:30–1:50pm
DATE AND TIME
3:15–3:30pm
MIS in Athletes
–Robert Watkins, MD
Radiation Exposure and MIS
–Alfred T. Ogden, MD
CT and CT-Based Navigation: Does it Help?
–Frank Kandziora, MD
SPONSORED BY: Weill Cornell Medical College
OVERVIEW/3-DAY COURSE DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this symposium is to provide a comprehensive overview on new and less invasive
techniques with and without stereotactic navigation for the operative treatment of spinal disorders.
Proponents and critics of MIS surgery will discuss the pros and cons of MIS approaches, establishing
the skills essential in selecting appropriate patients for MIS surgery. Practical sessions will allow the
participant to apply the latest spinal techniques including spinal navigation in cadavers. Combining
didactic sessions with hands-on cadaveric dissections, course participants should be well-equipped
to start utilizing these approaches in their own practices. Participants will have an opportunity to
discuss difficult cases with the faculty during the Q&A and case presentation sessions.
COURSE DIRECTORS
Thursday/Friday/Saturday n December 4–December 6, 2014
Registration: December 4, 2014 • 12:00 PM
Q&A
3:30–3:40pm
BREAK
1:50–2:10pm
3:40–4:00pm
Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
–Roger Härtl, MD
2:10–2:30pm
LOCATION
Weill Cornell Medical College n Uris Auditorium
1300 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065
4:00–4:20pm
MIS Deformity Correction:Techniques
–Larry Khoo, MD
2:30–2:50pm
Navigation for MIS Osteotomies
–Raja Rampersaud, MD
IDENTIFIED PRACTICE GAPS/EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
4:20–4:40pm
Pitfalls and Complications of Extreme Lateral Lumbar Interbody
Fusion and TLIF
–Eric Elowitz, MD
2:50–3:10pm
Novel CAS Technologies
–Robert E. Isaacs, MD
4:40–5:00pm
Minimally Invasive Intradural Tumor Resection
–Daniel M. Sciubba, MD
3:10–3:25pm
Q&A
3:25–4:55pm
Coffee Break & Case Discussions: Griffis
Closing Remarks
Minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques and navigation for spinal surgery are rapidly evolving.
This course will teach and update spine surgeons on the current surgical techniques and will
provide hands-on experience. Traditional spinal surgery carries a risk for injury to back muscles and
is associated with significant blood loss, long hospital stays and recovery times. Recent reports on
less invasive spinal surgery indicate that minimally invasive spinal surgery reduces these downsides.
Minimally invasive surgery and navigation are rapidly evolving and include technically demanding
techniques that require extensive training and education.
TARGET AUDIENCE–NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
This course is designed for practicing neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons, fellows and
residents in training.
COURSE OBJECTIVES/DESIRED OUTCOMES
The objective of any CME program is to improve patient care. Upon completion of this course,
participants will be able to:
5:00–5:20pm
What I Have Learned in My MIS Career: Failures and Successes
–Luiz M.Pimenta, MD, PhD
4:55–5:00pm
5:20–5:35pm
Q&A, ADJOURN
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2014
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2014
3. Be familiar with state-of-the-art minimally invasive surgery used in these approaches;
4. Identify the principles of stereotactic spinal navigation and its use for minimally invasive
spinal procedures;
5. Debate on the pros and cons of MIS approaches and selection of patients for MIS surgery.
BREAKFAST
7:30–7:50am
Overview/Instructions
7:15–7:40am
REGISTRATION and BREAKFAST
7:40–8:00am
MIS Fracture Stabilization
–Roger Hartl, MD
7:50–8:00am
Travel to Lab/Instructions
8:00–12:00pm
Interbody Fusions: ALIF vs. ELIF vs. TLIF
–Robert Watkins, MD
Surgical Demonstration and Lab Dissection:
–All Faculty
12:00–1:30pm
Sit-down Lunch in Griffis and Case Presentations/Videos
1:30–5:00pm
Surgical Demonstration and Lab Dissection:
–All Faculty
1. Identify the anatomy and radiology of spinal and paraspinal structures;
2. Determine which types of pathology are amendable to minimally invasive spinal surgery;
7:00–7:30am
8:00–8:20am
8:20–8:40am
Minimally Invasive Vertebrectomy for Tumor (posterior)
–Daniel M. Sciubba, MD
8:40–9:00am
Comparative Effectiveness for MIS vs Open TLIF/PLIF
–Raja Rampersaud, MD
COURSE DIRECTORS/FACULTY
Roger Härtl, MD
Luiz M. Pimenta, MD, PhD
Leonard and Fleur Harlan Clinical Scholar in
Neurological Surgery
Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery
Weill Cornell Medical College
Director of Spinal Surgery and Neurotrauma
Co-Director, Weill Cornell Brain & Spine Center
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell
Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
University of California, San Diego
Spine Surgery Santa Rita Hospital
Sao Paulo, Brazil
FACULTY
Eric Elowitz, MD
Raja Rampersaud, MD
Assistant Professor Neurosurgery
Department of Neurological Surgery
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell
Medical Center
Spine Surgeon
University Health Network
Toronto Western Hospital
Robert E. Isaacs, MD
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Oncology
& Orthopaedic Surgery
Director, Spine Tumor and Spine Deformity
Research
Johns Hopkins University
Daniel M. Sciubba, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
Director, Spine Surgery
Duke University Medical Center
Larry Khoo, MD
Neurosurgeon
The Spine Clinic of Los Angeles
Yu Moriguchi, MD, PhD
Spine Fellow
Weill Cornell Medical College
Alfred T. Ogden, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
Columbia University College of Physicians
and Surgeons
Director, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University
Medical Center
Robert Watkins, IV, MD
Co-Medical Director
Marina Spine Center
Vice Chair of the Surgery Department
Marina Del Rey Hospital
Jens Peter Witt, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
Director, Neuro Spine Program
Department of Neurosurgery
University of Colorado Hospital
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Weill Cornell Medical College designates this live activity for a maximum of 22.50 AMA PRA
Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the
extent of their participation in the activity.
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products or devices or (2) products or devices not yet approved in the United States.
8th Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and
Navigation Hands-on Symposium
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COURSE DIRECTORS
LOCATION/TRAVEL
Roger Härtl, MD
Weill Cornell Medical College, 1300 York Avenue, New York, New York 10065
BY CAR: FDR driving SOUTH, exit at 71st Street.
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BY AIR: Arrivals at LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy and Newark International Airports.
Public transportation and taxi service are available from all three airports.
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8th Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
and Navigation Hands-on Symposium
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December 4–December 6, 2014
Registration: December 4, 2014, 12:00 PM
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Weill Cornell Medical College
Uris Auditorium
1300 York Avenue
New York, New York 10065
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Luiz M. Pimenta, MD, PhD
FACULTY
Eric Elowitz, MD
Robert E. Isaacs, MD
Frank Kandziora, MD
Larry Khoo, MD
Yu Moriguchi, MD, PhD
Alfred T. Ogden, MD
Raja Rampersaud, MD
LOCATION
Daniel M. Sciubba, MD
Weill Cornell Medical College
Uris Auditorium
1300 York Avenue
New York, NY 10065
Robert Watkins, MD
Jens Peter Witt, MD
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