NASBS News and Upcoming Events

Vol 12 No 1 Archive

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2003
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Controversies in Cavernous Sinus Meningioma Surgery
Moderator: Mark E. Linskey, MD
Panelists: Ossama Al-Mefty, MD, Doug Kondziolka, MD, Mark E. Linskey, MD

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Controversies in Management of Optic Nerve Sheath Meningiomas
Moderator: Barrett G. Haik, MD
Panelists: Howard R. Krauss, MD, Steven A. Newman, MD, James C. Fleming, MD, Antonio DeSalles, MD, PhD

10:00 am - 10:15 am
Break

10:15 am - 11:00 am
Special Lecture
The Skull Base: Front to Back Below the Brain
Albert L. Rhoton, Jr, MD

11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Contributed Papers/Oral Presentations
Session A
Historical Evolution of Skull Base Surgery
Laligam N. Sekhar, MD
Gene Array Analysis of Meningiomas - The New Challenge
Jeffrey M. Sorenson, MD
Primary Meningiomas of the Jugular Fossa
Ossama Al-Mefty, MD
Facial Nerve Manipulation During Jugular Foramen Surgery
Vasilios A. Zerris, MD, MPH, MMSc
Surgical Strategies For Foramen Magnum Tumors
Funda Batay, MD
Anterior/Anterolateral Foramen Magnum Tumours: Posterior Midline Approach Revisited
S.K. Gupta, MCh
Lateral Surgical Approach to Anterolateral Tumors at the Foramen Magnum
Nevo S. Margalit, MD
Complex Glomus Jugulare Tumors: Criteria, Treatment, and Outcome
Ossama Al-Mefty, MD
Long Term Outcome following Glomus Tumor Surgery
Daniel J. Tomes, MD

11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Contributed Papers/Oral Presentations
Session B
Skull Base Technique for Trigeminal Neurinomas
Kazunari Yoshida, MD
Trigeminal Neurinomas : Experience of 36 Cases
Bhawani Shankar Sharma, MS, MCh
Tumors of the Divisions of the Trigeminal Nerve
Franco DeMonte, MD
ABI Electrode Placement Assisted by a Probe and Neural Response Telemetry
J. Thomas Roland Jr, MD
Surgical Management of Vestibular Schwannoma: A Private Practice Perspective
Thomas S. Ellis, MD, FACS
Effect of Gamma Knife Radiosurgery on Cranial Nerves in CP Angle Tumors
Sandeep Vaishya, MS, MCh
Hearing Outcomes of Patients with Vestibular Schwannomas Undergoing Gamma Knife
Randall W. Porter, MD
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Benign Skull Base Tumors ? Experience with 234 Cases
Sandeep Vaishya, MS, MCh
Combined Gamma Knife and Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy for Intracranial and Skull Base Tumors: A Report of 21 Cases Using an Emerging Technique
David G. Brachman, MD

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch Break

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Keynote Lecture
Cavernous Malformations of the Brainstem
Robert F. Spetzler, MD

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Clinical Applications of Molecular Biology for Skull Base Tumors
Moderator: Jeffrey N. Bruce, MD
Panelists: Jeffrey N. Bruce, MD, Bruce Frankel, MD, Frederick F. Lang, MD, Andrew T. Parsa, MD, PhD

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Break

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Forty Years in to Anterior Skull Base Surgery for Malignant Tumors: Where Do We Go From Here?
Moderator: Jatin P. Shah, MD
Panelists: Mark H. Bilsky, MD, Ehab Y.N. Hanna, MD, Sandeep Samant, MD

4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Contributed Papers/Oral Presentations
The Radical Transbasal Approach for Resection of Midline Anterior Skull Base Lesions
Iman Feiz-Erfan, MD
Treatment of Ethmoidal and Medial-Anterior Cranial Base Pathology Using the Subcranial Approach with Attempted Preservation of Olfaction: Outcome in 17 Patients
Barunashish Brahma, MD
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for the Treatment of Malignant Skull Base Lesions
Edward K. Gardner, MD
Extensive Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibromas: Surgical Management
Fred Gentili, MD
Differential Grading of Endolymphatic Sac Tumor Extension by Virtue of Von Hippel-Lindau Disease Status
Nicholas C. Bambakidis, MD


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2003
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Socioeconomic Issues
Panelists: A. John Popp, MD, Guy J. Petruzzelli, MD, PhD

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Vascular Bypass in Skull Base Surgery
Moderator: Saleem I. Abdulrauf, MD
Panelists: Saleem I. Abdulrauf, MD, Jacques J. Morcos, MD, Laligam N. Sekhar, MD, Robert F. Spetzler, MD

10:00 am - 10:15 am
Break

10:15 am - 11:00 am
Honored Guest Lecture
History and Evolution of Skull Base Surgery for Malignancy
Paul J. Donald, MD

11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Contributed Papers/Oral Presentations
Session A
Craniofacial Surgery for Malignant Skull Base Tumors: Report of an International Collaborative Study
Snehal G. Patel, MD
The Management of Palatal Minor Salivary Gland Tumors with Skull Base Involvement
Brian A. Moore, MD
Otologic Sequelae of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma and Its Treatment
Alexis Jackman, MD
Staging Procedures in Skull Base Operations for Malignancy
Paul J. Donald, MD
Endoscopic Management of Sino-Nasal Tumors
Rakesh K. Chandra, MD
Infratemporal Fossa Malignancy Treated by Anterolateral Skull Base Surgery
Brandon G. Bentz, MD
Primary Sarcomas of the Skull Base: A Retrospective Analysis of 64 Cases
Sujit S. Prabhu, MD, FRCS
Esthesioneuroblastoma: the 22-Year Experience at One Comprehensive Cancer Center
Richard H, Johnigan III, MD
Anterior Skull Base Tumours
Bernard M. Lyons, MBBS, FRACS

11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Contributed Papers/Oral Presentations
Session B
Concepts in Minimally Invasive Skull Base Approach to Cerebral Aneurysms
Yoko Kato, MD
Skull Base Approaches and Arterial Bypass Grafting in the Management of Posterior Circulation Aneurysms
James J. Evans, MD
Experience with the Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest in Skull Base Surgery
Aminada Mendelowitsch, MD
Microsurgical Tactics to Clip Carotid Cave Aneurysms Encased with Skull Base Dura
Han Kyu Kim, MD
New Model for Microsurgical Training, Simulating Live Surgery
Emad T. Aboud, MD
Application of CT Angiography of Complex Cerebrovascular Lesions During Surgical Decision Making
Ying H. Chen, DO
Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Graft Harvest for Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Procedures
Michael J. Alexander, MD
MRI Image After Aneurysm's Embolization
Jan Hemza, MD

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Keynote Lecture
Skull Base Tumors: A Quest For Cures
Ossama Al-Mefty, MD

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
International Forum
The Current State of Skull Base Surgery - Three Perspectives
Paul Fagan, MD
Takeshi Kawase, MD

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Break

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Complications/Management of Skull Base Surgery
Moderator: Thomas C. Origitano, MD, PhD
Panelists: Ahmad Z. Amjad, MD, Franco De Monte, MD, John P. Leonetti, MD, Guy J. Petruzzelli, MD, PhD

4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Contributed Papers/Oral Presentations
The Vidian Nerve as a Guide To Skull Base Pathology and a Surgical Landmark
Robert R. Lorenz, MD
Early Experience with the Transtubercular Approach: Indications and Complications
Iman Feiz-Erfan, MD
Allocation and Preservation of the Frontotemporal Branch of the Facial Nerve During Surgeries of the Temporal and Infratemporal Regions
Esam Gaber, MD, MCH
Analytical Evaluation of Anterior Approaches to the Skull Base Provides a New Classification
Antonio Bernardo, MD
Computer-Assisted Anatomic Analysis of Anterior Surgical Approaches to the Clivus
Vijayabalan Balasingam, MD, PhD, FRCS(C)
Transfacial Swing Osteotomy Approaches to the Skull Base
Andrea Moreira Gonzalez, MD


MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2003
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Reconstructive Materials and Techniques
Moderator: Carl B. Heilman, MD
Panelists: Todd Hillman, MD, Peter D. Costantino, MD, Donald J. Annino, Jr, MD, DMD, Joram Raveh, MD, DMD, Scott Levine, MD, Carl B. Heilman, MD

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Integration of Radiosurgery into the Management of Patients with Skull Base Tumors: The Mayo Clinic Experience
Moderator: Bruce E. Pollock, MD
Panelists: Michael J. Link, MD, Robert L. Foote, MD, Bruce E. Pollock, MD, William Hitselberger, MD

10:00 am - 10:15 am
Break

10:15 am - 11:00 am
Special Lecture
Microsurgical Principles in Skull Base Surgery
M. Gazi Yasargil, MD

11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Contributed Papers/Oral Presentations
Session A
Reconstruction of Large Cranial Defects: Evaluation of Various Bone Replacement Materials In Vivo and Tissue Engineering Techniques In Vitro
Andrea Moreira Gonzalez, MD
Treatment of Basilar Invagination in the Pediatric Population Using Cervical Reduction and Posterior Occipital-Cervical Fusion
Louis J. Kim, MD
A Retrospective Study of Reconstruction of Cranial Defects Using a Surgicel Plus Bone Dust Technique
Ian T. Jackson, MD
Utilization of Biodegradable Polymers and Hydroxyapatite Ceramic for the Cosmetic Reconstruction of the Middle Fossa Skull Base
Paul C. Francel, MD, PhD
Evaluation of Methyl Methacrylate Adhesion. A Comparison of Direct Onlay Versus Screw Anchoring Techniques
Andreas Nikolis, MD
Oncologic Considerations in Cranioplasty: New Biomaterials and Reoperative Surgery
Mark D. DeLacure, MD
Reconstruction Options After Resection of En Plaque Sphenoid Wing Meningiomas
James T. Kryzanski, MD
How Contributions from the Use of Measurement Reveal Mechanisms of Brain Growth and Cranial Base Reorganization in Hominid Evolution
Alexandra C. Kunz, MD
The Biomechanics Questions Surrounding Skull Base
Jan Hemza, MD

11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Contributed Papers/Oral Presentations
Session B
Computer Assisted Neurosurgery: the Beginning of Keyhole and the End of Letterbox Neurosurgery
M. Sam Eljamel, MBBCh, MD
Minimally Invasive Stereotactic-Guided "Keyhole" Approach To Petrous Apex
Anthony D'Ambrosio, MD
Supraorbital Minicraniotomies and the Keyhole Concept
Attila A. Balogh, MD
Neuronavigation in Skull Base Surgery
Dinko Stimac, MD, PhD
3D Imaging and Trends in Hypertelorism Correction by Facial Bipartition
Andrea Moreira Gonzalez, MD
Contribution of CAS in Anterior Skull Base Surgery ? Evaluation of the Pros and Cons
Kurt Laedrach, MD, DMD
Three Dimensional Computed Tomographic Angiography (3-D CTA) Analysis of the Hypoglossal Canal
Ketan R. Bulsara, MD
The Use Of Neuroendoscopy For Endoscope-Assisted Microsurgery Of Skull Base Tumors
Ramin Rak, MD

12:30 am - 1:30 pm
Lunch

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Keynote Lecture
Extensive Anterior Skull Base Tumors - Advantage and Long-Term Evaluation of the Subcranial and Combined Approaches in 205 Cases
Joram Raveh, MD, DMD

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Endoscopic Mangement of Base Tumors: Pros and Cons
Moderator: Paul J. Donald, MD
Panelists: Roy R. Casiano, MD, Gady Har-El, MD, William R. Panje, MD, Guy J. Petruzzelli, MD, PhD, Joram Raveh, MD, DMD

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Break

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Diagnosis & Treatment of Unavoidable Lower Cranial Nerve Injuries
Moderator: Vinod K. Anand, MD
Panelists: John P. Leonetti, MD, James L. Netterville, MD, Michael Briowtoski, MD

4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Contributed Papers/Oral Presentations
Clinical Experience with Frontotemporal Orbitozygomatic Approach for Intracranial Tumors
Hakan Tuna, MD
Variations of the Single Flap Cranio-Orbito-Zygomatic Craniotomy
S.K. Gupta, MCh
Quantification of the Advantages of the Extended Frontal Approach to Skull Base
Rajesh Acharya, MBBS, MCh
Modified Osteoplastic Orbitozygomatic Craniotomy with Extradural Anterior Clinoid Resection. Technical Note
Akio Noguchi, MD, PhD
A New Skull Base Technique (OMZ) to Perplexing Skull Base Lesions
Esam Gaber, MD, MCh
A New Technique of Fronto-Orbital Craniotomy
Sandeep Vaishya, MS, MCh


TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2003
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Contributed Papers/Oral Presentations
Session A
Management of Congenital and Acquired Combined Anterior Skull Base and Fronto-Orbital Anomalies
Kurt Laedrach, MD, DMD
Surgical Strategy for Cavernous Sinus Meningioma
Tetsuo Kanno, MD
Functional Preservation for the Operation of Parasellar and Clinoid Type Meningiomas-Usefulness of the Epidural Removal of the Anterior Clinoid Process
Yutaka Mine, MD
Olfactory Groove Meningiomas
Hakan Tuna, MD
Long Follow-up Results of Residual Petroclival Meningiomas
Takeshi Kawase, MD
Experience with the Orion EMF Tissue Vaporizer in 29 Cases
Carl B. Heilman, MD
Skull Base Surgery in the Elderly: Is There an Age Limit?
Ghassan K. Bejjani, MD
Anterior Craniofacial Resection without Facial Skin Incisions
Gady Har-El, MD
Aggressive Skull Base Resection of Juvenile Active Ossifying Fibromas: The University of Miami Experience in Four Patients and Review of the World Literature
Mustafa K. Baskaya, MD

8:00 am - 9:30 am
Contributed Papers/Oral Presentations
Session B
Intracranial Melanoma Presenting as a Skull Base Mass
Steven A. Newman, MD
Photodynamic Therapy in Invasive Pituitary Adenomas: Early Experience
M. Sam Eljamel MBBCh, MD
Trigeminal Neuralgia: Long Term Results of Surgical Interventions
Avinash Haridas, MD
Retrospective Study of 95 Patients with Intractable Hemifacial Pain or Trigeminal Neuralgia Using Surgical Procedures Associated with Suboccipital Craniotomy
Douglas Anderson, MD
The Open Fractures of Skull Base-The Management and Our Experiences
Jan Hemza, MD
Indications for Transmastoid Facial Nerve Decompression in Lateral Skull Base Trauma
Sam J. Marzo, MD
Combined Subfrontal Craniotomy and Endoscopic Approach in the Management of Recurrent Meningitis from CSF Rhinorrhea from Penetrating Injuries of the Orbit and Anterior Skull Base
James K. Fortson, MD
CSF Drainage In Skull Base Surgery
Brad Bowdino, MD
Recurrent Cerebrospinal Fluid Fistulae
Larry V. Carson, MD, MBA

9:30 am - 10:00 am
Break

10:00 am - 11:30 am
Special Session
Management of Controversial Acoustic Tumor Cases
Moderator: William Hitselberger, MD
(An interactive session with audience participation strongly encouraged)
Panelist: Derald E. Brackmann, MD, Paul Fagan, MD, L. Gale Gardner, MD, Carl B. Heilman, MD, Michael J. Link, MD, Bruce E. Mickey, MD

11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Announcement of Oral and Poster Presentation Awards

12:00 pm
Meeting adjourned

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Poster Presentations
Clinical Application and Evaluation of EN Bloc Petrosectomy During (Combined Supra- and Infratentorial) Presigmoidal Craniotomy: Case Report
Yang Yang, MD, PhD
The Management of CNS Mucormycosis in the Pediatric Patient: Case Report
Jack P. Rock, MD
Primary Osteogenic Sarcoma of the Sella Associated with Rathke's Cleft Cyst: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Dennis A. Velez, MD
Delayed Presentation of a Giant Petrous Carotid Artery Pseudoaneurysm
Robert R. Kraus, MD
Incisional Desmoid Tumor Following Resection of Foramen Magnum Meningioma in Patient with Gardner's Syndrome
Simon Salerno, MD
Use of the "Bonnet" Bypass with Radial Artery Interposition Graft in a Patient with Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skull Base: Case Report and Review of Literature
Vivek R. Deshmukh, MD
The Caroticoclinoidal Notch: The Imaging Key to the Dural Rings
Attila A. Balogh, MD
Are Catecholamine Secreting Glomus Tumors Radioresistant? A Case Report and Literature Review
Francis T. Hall, MBChB, FRACS
Cranio-Cervical Enterogenous Cysts: Report of 2 Cases
Sabatino Bianco, MD
Aggressive Psammomatoid Ossifying Fibroma: Combined Craniofacial and Endoscopic Endonasal Resection
John A. Lancon, MD
Management of Anterior Skull Base Osteomas
Vu T. Ho, MD
Extended Orbitozygomatic Approach to the Skull Base
Allison Teresa Pontius, MD