Open vs Endoscopic Management of Craniopharyngiomas: Point-Counterpoint
6th March, 2026, 17:05 - 18:05
Town & Country Ballroom AB
This session will feature a dynamic point-counterpoint discussion on the merits and limitations of open versus endoscopic approaches in the management of craniopharyngiomas. Neurosurgeons, otolaryngologist, oncologists, radiation oncologists, and other multi-disciplinary team members involved in skull base tumor care will benefit from expert insights into surgical decision-making, outcomes, and evolving techniques.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Choose surgical approaches for craniopharyngiomas and determine whether an open or endoscopic approach is applicable.
Current Schedule
As a faculty member of this session, you can click on names to email the speaker. Phone numbers are below names
Speaker | Title | Role | Times |
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Diego Mendez Rosito 5215516455586 |
Moderator | - | |
Lissa Baird 6173552655 |
Moderator | - | |
Juan Fernandez-Miranda 412-596-8536 |
Panelist | - | |
Marilene Wang 310-206-6688 |
Panelist | - | |
Tania Kaprealian |
Panelist | - | |
Diego Mendez Rosito 5215516455586 |
Case Presentation & Panel Discussion: 360-degree Surgical Approach to Craniopharyngioma Management | Speaker | 5:05 pm - 5:20 pm |
Lissa Baird 6173552655 |
Case Presentation & Panel Discussion: Approach Considerations in Pediatric Craniopharyngioma | Speaker | 5:20 pm - 5:35 pm |
Carolina Benjamin 3052435932 |
Case Presentation & Panel Discussion: Endoscopic Approach to Craniopharyngioma Resection | Speaker | 5:35 pm - 5:50 pm |
Jacques Morcos 713-486 8039 |
Case Presentation & Panel Discussion: Open Approach to Craniopharyngioma Resection | Speaker | 5:50 pm - 6:05 pm |