We are pleased to invite you to the 2nd SSMC Annual Neurosurgery Scientific Day, scheduled for Thursday, 10 April 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. at SSMC Auditorium 1 and 2, Administration Building, Level 3.
This year’s event will feature renowned experts in neurosurgery, covering the latest advancements in brain and spine surgery. The event will provide a platform for discussing complex neurosurgical conditions, cutting-edge surgical techniques, and innovations shaping the future of neurosurgical care.
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8 – 8:30 a.m. |
Registration |
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8:30 – 8:45 a.m. |
Opening Remarks |
Dr. Isam Salih
Dr. Salem Alharthi
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8:45 a.m. – 9 a.m. |
Welcome Speech |
Dr. Marwan Al Kaabi
Dr. Abdulqader Almessabi
Dr. Ram Narain |
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Session 1 – Anatomy & Functional Moderators: Dr. Isam Salih, Dr. Michihiro Tanaka, Dr. Ahmed Raslan, Dr. Fadi Kaddoura |
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9 – 9:15 a.m. |
Dangerous Anastomoses Between the Internal Carotid, External Carotid, and Vertebral Systems |
Dr. Michihiro Tanaka |
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9:15 – 9:30 a.m. |
Evolution and Revolution in Epilepsy Surgery |
Dr. Ahmed Raslan |
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9:30 – 9:45 a.m. |
Multiple Hippocampal Transections for Drug-Resistant Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: Techniques for Memory Preservation |
Dr. Naoto Kunii |
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9:45 – 10 a.m. |
Beyond Medications: Identifying the Right Surgical Candidates in Epilepsy Management |
Dr. Abdulwahab Roman |
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10 – 10:15 a.m. |
Targeted Treatment in High-grade Glioma with a Case Study |
Dr. Almurtadha Mula Kh |
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10:15 – 10:30 a.m. |
MR-guided Focused Ultrasound: Harnessing Sound Energy For Non-invasive Brain Surgery |
Dr. Ahmed Raslan |
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10:30 – 10:45 a.m. |
Revolutionising Chronic Pain Management: Harnessing Innovative Technologies |
Dr. Fadi Kaddoura |
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10:45 – 11 a.m. |
Discussion and Coffee Break |
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Session 2 – Spine
Moderators: Dr. Mohamed Baguneid, Dr. Waleed Khalifa, Dr. Ahmed Shatila, Dr. Muhammad Abd-El-Bar |
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11 – 11:15 a.m. |
Spine Care of the Future: The Role of AI, Robotics in Ensuring the Best Care for Our Patients |
Dr. Muhammad Abd-El-Bar |
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11:15 – 11:30 a.m. |
The Role of Vascular Surgery in Complex Anterior Approach to the Lower Lumbar Spine |
Dr. Mohamad Baguneid |
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11:30 – 11:45 a.m. |
Cervical Spine Trauma |
Dr. Waleed Khalifa |
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12 – 1 p.m. |
Lunch Break and Hospital Break |
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Session 3 – Cerebrovascular Moderators: Dr. Imad El Majzoub, Dr. Zafar Hashim, Dr. Waseem Aziz, Dr. Takahiro Ota |
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1 – 1:15 p.m. |
Approach to Thunderclap Headache: LP or Not |
Dr. Imad El Majzoub |
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1:15 – 1:30 p.m. |
Embolisation of Skull Base Meningiomas |
Dr. Michihiro Tanaka |
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1:30 – 1:45 p.m. |
Functional Cerebral Venous Anatomy for Neurosurgeons |
Dr. Takahiro Ota |
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1:45 – 2:00 p.m. |
Hybrid Surgery for the Treatment of Complex Cerebral Aneurysms |
Dr. Takayuki Hara |
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2:00 – 2:15 p.m. |
Microbleeds and Risk of Haemorrhage in Hypertension, Amyloid Angiopathy, and New Alzheimer’s Treatments |
Dr. Josef Alawneh |
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2:15 – 2:30 p.m. |
Complex Intracranial Aneurysms: Decision Making and Management |
Dr. Tamer Ibrahim |
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2:30 – 2:45 p.m. |
Initial Experience with Mechanical Thrombectomy in Paediatric Cases at SSMC |
Dr. Zafar Hashim |
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2:45 – 3:00 p.m. |
Discussion and Coffee Break |
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Session 4 – Brain Tumours and Skull Base
Moderators: Dr. Tarek Rayan, Dr. John Devine, Dr. Nadeem Pervez, Dr. Takayuki Hara |
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3 – 3:15 p.m. |
Spinal Surgery Risks in Rheumatoid Patients: An Approach to Preoperative Care |
Dr. Sehriban Diab |
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3:15 – 3:30 p.m. |
Head and Neck Reconstruction |
Dr. John Devine |
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3:30 – 3:45 p.m. |
Head and Neck Reconstruction |
Dr. Colin Maciver |
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3:45 – 4 p.m. |
Mimics of Brain Tumours: Imaging Case-based Approach |
Dr. Ayman Elsayed |
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4 – 4:15 p.m. |
Stereotactic Radiotherapy in CNS Tumours |
Dr. Nadeem Pervez |
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4:15 – 4:30 p.m. |
Surgery for Lesions In and Around the Jugular Foramen, Results for Extent of Resection and Cranial Nerve Functional Outcome |
Dr. Tarek Rayan |
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4:30 – 4:45 p.m. |
Prolactinomas: When to Consider Surgery? |
Dr. Hassan Shawa |
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4:45 – 5 p.m. |
SSMC Neurosurgery |
Dr. Waseem Aziz |
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5 – 5:10 p.m. |
Discussion, Closing Remarks, and Vote of Thanks |
Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP) is a two-day, interactive course, which includes mandatory, pre-course e-learning. It covers the practical skills and knowledge that health care professionals need to effectively care for surgical patients, including those who are deteriorating or at risk of doing so.