*Schedule Subject to Change
Friday, February 7
Day 1: Annual MeetingAcoustic Neuroma Education DayPrimer Course
| 6:00am-6:30am | Registration |
| 7:00am-7:30am | Breakfast |
| 7:30am-8:30am | Scientific Sessions |
| Main Topic 1: Trigeminal Schwannoma Surgery | |
| Main Topic 2: Clivial Chordomas | |
| Main Topic 3: Esthesioneuroblastoma | |
| Main Topic 4: Value Based Skull Base Surgery | |
| Main Topic 5: Recalcitrant Meningiomas | |
| 8:35am- 9:35am | Expert Debates |
| Expert Debate 1: Schwannomas – Operate or Radiate | |
| Expert Debate 2: Protons for Chordomas, Cost/Benefit | |
| Expert Debate 3: Sinonasal Malignancies, Neoadjunctive or Not? | |
| Expert Debate 4: Skull Base Coding | |
| Expert Debate 5: Endo Versus Transcranial Approaches for Anterior Cranial Fossa | |
| 9:35am-10:05am | Break with Exhibitors |
| 10:05am – 12:20pm | General Session
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| 12:20pm-1:20pm | Lunch in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:20pm-2:20pm | Hot Topic Sessions |
| Hot Topic 1: Topics in Orbital Surgery | |
| Hot Topic 2: Optimizing Endoscopic Skull Base Reconstruction | |
| Hot Topic 3: Complex Pituitary Tumors: Giant Pituitary Adenomas or Invasive Pituitary Adenomas | |
| Hot Topic 4: Cavernous Sinus and Petroclival Meningiomas | |
| 2:25pm-3:25pm | Video Sessions |
| Video Session 1: Orbital Approaches | |
| Video Session 2: Skull Base Reconstruction | |
| Video Session 3: Extracapsular Tumor Surgery for Pituitary Tumors | |
| Video Session 4: Petroclival Meningiomas Surgery | |
| 4:00pm-6:00pm | Acoustic Neuroma Education Day |
| 4:00pm-5:00pm | Competition Time |
| 4:00pm-5:00pm | Proffered Paper Sessions |
| Proffered Papers 1: Pituitary 1 | |
| Proffered Papers 2: Reconstruction 1 | |
| Proffered Papers 3: Malignancies 1 | |
| Proffered Papers 4: Complications | |
| 5:00pm-6:00pm | Proffered Papers Sessions |
| Proffered Papers 5: Endoscopic Assisted | |
| Proffered Papers 6: Endoscopic Endonasal | |
| Proffered Papers 7: Advances and Outcomes | |
| Proffered Papers 8: Technology and Techniques | |
| 6:00pm-7:30pm | Welcome Reception & Poster Viewing |
Highlights from Acoustic Neuroma Education Day will provide a comprehensive review of the state of the art in Acoustic Neuroma Biology, Treatment and Patient Outcomes. The program is geared for neurosurgeons, otolaryngologists and related disciplines involved in the care of these patients. The session will be divided into three components covering: Acoustic Neuroma morphology, biology and function; Acoustic Neuroma Treatment; and Acoustic Neuroma outcomes and alternative treatments.
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Recognize recent developments in epidemiology, molecular genetics and imaging in treatment planning for acoustic neuroma patients.
- Choose Acoustic Neuroma treatment based on the most recent techniques available. .
- Manage Acoustic Neuroma patients based on the best outcomes data available.
| 07:30 AM | 07:32 AM | Acoustic Neuroma Education Day |
| 07:32 AM | 07:40 AM | Three -Dimensional Anatomy of Acoustic Neuroma |
| 07:40 AM | 07:48 AM | Genetics and Treatment Implications |
| 07:48 AM | 07:56 AM | Acoustic Neuroma Molecular Profiling |
| 07:56 AM | 08:04 AM | Experimental Models for Acoustic Neuroma Treatment Evaluation |
| 08:04 AM | 08:12 AM | Natural History of Growth |
| 08:12 AM | 08:20 AM | Hearing in Untreated Acoustic Neuroma |
| 08:20 AM | 08:28 AM | Non-Hearing Functional Outcomes in Untreated Acoustic Neuroma |
| 08:28 AM | 08:36 AM | Hearing Criteria to Image for Possible Acoustic Neuroma |
| 08:36 AM | 08:42 AM | Imaging Strategies |
| 08:42 AM | 08:50 AM | Audiogram and ABR in Pre-Treatment Decision Making |
| 08:50 AM | 08:58 AM | Vestibular Tests in Decision Making |
| 08:58 AM | 09:06 AM | Facial Nerve Evaluation in Decision Making |
| 09:06 AM | 09:35 AM | Moderator Discussion – Q&A |
| 09:35 AM | 10:05 AM | Break with Exhibitors |
| 10:05 AM | 12:20 PM | General Session |
| 12:20 PM | 01:20 PM | Lunch in the Exhibit Hall |
| 01:20 PM | 01:22 PM | Acoustic Neuroma Education Day- Management of Tumors |
| 01:22 PM | 01:30 PM | Observation as Management |
| 01:30 PM | 01:38 PM | Follow Up Strategies and What Growth to Treat |
| 01:37 PM | 01:44 PM | Audience Discussion of Observation Presentations |
| 01:44 PM | 01:52 PM | Total, Subtotal and Near Total Resection |
| 01:52 PM | 02:00 PM | Middle Fossa: Exposure, Outcomes and Pitfalls |
| 02:00 PM | 02:08 PM | Retrosigmoid: Exposure, Outcomes and Pitfalls |
| 02:08 PM | 02:16 PM | Translabyrinthine : Exposure, Outcomes and Pitfalls |
| 02:16 PM | 02:24 PM | Open and Endoscopic Trans-External Canal Approaches |
| 02:24 PM | 02:30 PM | Discussion of Surgical Approaches Presentations |
| 02:30 PM | 02:38 PM | Position in Surgery: Supine, Prone, Sitting and Lateral |
| 02:38 PM | 02:46 PM | CSF Leak Prevention: Fat, Plates and Cement |
| 02:46 PM | 02:54 PM | Face-to-Face; Four-Hands Approach |
| 02:54 PM | 03:02 PM | Update on Gamma Knife: Technique and Outcomes |
| 03:02 PM | 03:10 PM | Comparing Radiation Techniques: Cyberknife, Gamma Knife, and other Linc-Based Treatments |
| 03:10 PM | 03:25 PM | Moderator Discussion – Q&A |
| 03:25 PM | 04:00 PM | Break with Exhibitors |
| 04:00 PM | 04:02 PM | Acoustic Neuroma Education Day- Alternative Treatments and Patient Outcomes |
| 04:02 PM | 04:10 PM | Avastin and Other Medical Therapies for Acoustic Neuroma |
| 04:10 PM | 04:18 PM | Visualization Alternatives: Exoscope-Endoscope-Microscope |
| 04:18 PM | 04:26 PM | Treatment of Recurrences Following Radiation and Surgery |
| 04:26 PM | 04:34 PM | Acoustic Neuroma Quality of Life |
| 04:34 PM | 04:42 PM | Facial Nerve Outcomes |
| 04:42 PM | 04:50 PM | Facial Reanimation Surgery |
| 04:50 PM | 04:58 PM | Facial Physical Therapy and Botox |
| 04:58 PM | 05:06 PM | Corneal Neurotization Surgery |
| 05:06 PM | 05:14 PM | Q&A |
| 05:14 PM | 05:22 PM | Hearing Outcomes in Acoustic Neuroma |
| 05:22 PM | 05:30 PM | Post-Treatment Amplification, BAHA and Cochlear Implant |
| 05:30 PM | 05:38 PM | Tinnitus after Observation, Radiation and Surgery |
| 05:38 PM | 05:46 PM | Balance Outcomes and Treatment Strategies with Observation, Radiation and Surgery |
| 05:46 PM | 06:00 PM | Q&A |
Moderator: Zara Patel
This course provides a broad overview of skull base pathology and both surgical and nonsurgical management of tumors affecting this region. Attendees just entering the field of skull base surgery, those wanting a refresher on different aspects of skull base surgery, and those wishing to learn different approaches or different techniques for operating in this area and avoiding and managing complications that may arise will benefit most from this session.
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Select the appropriate treatment approach for specific skull base pathologies and tumor locations.
- Compare the nuances of different open and endoscopic approaches to various regions of the skull base.
- Manage both neurosurgical or rhinologic complications that may arise from skull base surgery.
| 01:20 PM | 01:25 PM | Introduction |
| 01:25 PM | 01:34 PM | Anatomy of the Skull Base |
| 01:34 PM | 01:37 PM | Q&A |
| 01:37 PM | 01:46 PM | Radiology and Pathology of Common Skull Base Tumors and Disease Processes |
| 01:46 PM | 01:49 PM | Q&A |
| 01:49 PM | 01:58 PM | Patient Factors when deciding on Skull Base Treatment |
| 01:58 PM | 02:01 PM | Q&A |
| 02:01 PM | 02:10 PM | Selection of Approach and Treatment Goals in Skull Base Surgery |
| 02:10 PM | 02:13 PM | Q&A |
| 02:13 PM | 02:22 PM | Overview: Open Cranial Approaches to the Skull Base |
| 02:22 PM | 02:25 PM | Q&A |
| 02:25 PM | 02:34 PM | Trans-Orbital Approaches to the Skull Base |
| 02:34 PM | 02:37 PM | Q&A |
| 02:37 PM | 02:46 PM | Endoscopic Approaches to the Middle Cranial Fossa |
| 02:46 PM | 02:49 PM | Q&A |
| 02:49 PM | 02:58 PM | Endoscopic Approaches to the Posterior Cranial Fossa |
| 02:58 PM | 03:01 PM | Q&A |
| 03:01 PM | 03:10 PM | Reconstructing the Skull Base |
| 03:10 PM | 03:13 PM | Q&A |
| 03:13 PM | 03:22 PM | Radiosurgical Management of Skull Base Tumors |
| 03:22 PM | 03:25 PM | Q&A |
| 03:25 PM | 04:00 PM | Break with Exhibitors |
| 04:00 PM | 04:09 PM | Management of Neurosurgical Complications in Skull Base Surgery |
| 04:09 PM | 04:12 PM | Q&A |
| 04:12 PM | 04:21 PM | Management of Rhinologic Complication in Skull Base Surgery |
| 04:21 PM | 04:24 PM | Q&A |
| 04:24 PM | 04:33 PM | Post operative Neurosurgical Management |
| 04:33 PM | 04:36 PM | Q&A |
| 04:36 PM | 04:45 PM | Post Operative ENT Management |
| 04:45 PM | 04:48 PM | Q&A |
| 04:48 PM | 04:57 PM | Adjunctive Treatments for Skull Base Tumors |
| 04:57 PM | 05:00 PM | Q&A |
| 05:00 PM | 05:09 PM | Overview of Types of Craniotomy for Skull Base Surgery |
| 05:09 PM | 05:12 PM | Q&A |
| 05:12 PM | 06:00 PM | Hands On Demonstrations with Models |
Saturday, February 8
Day 2: Annual MeetingOrbital Education Day
| 6:30am-6:00pm | Registration |
| 7:00am-7:30am | Breakfast |
| 7:30am-9:35am | RHOTON ROOM: ENT vs Neuro Dueling Dissections |
| 7:30am-8:30am | Main Topics |
| Main Topic 6: Highlights from AN Day | |
| Main Topic 7: Spontaneous CSF Leak: Short and Long Term Management | |
| Main Topic 8: Skull Base Surgery Complications | |
| Main Topic 9: Skull Base Syndromes You Should Know | |
| Main Topic 10: Parasellar Nonpituitary Surgery | |
| 8:35am-9:35am | Expert Debates |
| Expert Debate 6: Treatment of Slow Growing Asymptomatic Ans | |
| Expert Debate 7: Medical Advances in Skull Base Tumor Management: Current and Future | |
| Expert Debate 8: Running Multiple Rooms: Is It Legal? Is It Ethical? | |
| Expert Debate 9: Endovascular or Open Treatment of AVMs and Aneurysms | |
| Expert Debate 10: Endoscopic Repair Failure: What to do Next? | |
| 9:35am-10:05am | Break with Exhibitors |
| 10:05am-12:20 | General Session
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| 12:20pm-1:20pm | Lunch in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:20pm-3:25pm | RHOTON ROOM: ENT vs Neuro Dueling Dissections |
| 1:20pm – 2:20pm | Hot Topics & Special Session |
| Hot Topic 5: Jugular Foramen Tumors | |
| Hot Topic 6: Imaging Advances in Skull Base Pathologies | |
| Special Session 1: Being a Woman in a Woman’s Job | |
| Competition Time | |
| 2:25pm-3:25pm | Video Sessions & Special Session |
| Video Session 5: Vascular Injusry Management | |
| Video Session 6: New Technology and Techniques for Skull Base Tumor Removal | |
| Special Session 2: NexGen Imaging Modalities in Skull Base Pathologies | |
| Special Session 3: Young Members Forum: Building a Practice and the Economics of Building a Practice | |
| 3:30pm-4:00pm | Break with Exhibitors |
| 4:00pm-6:00pm | RHOTON ROOM: ENT vs Neuro Dueling Dissections |
| 4:00pm-5:00pm | Proffered Papers & Special Session |
| Proffered Papers 9: Meningioma 1 | |
| Proffered Papers 10: Schwannomas 1 | |
| Proffered Papers 11: Pediatric 1 | |
| Proffered Papers 12: Radiosurgery | |
| Proffered Papers 13: Education and Models | |
| Industry, Innovation, and Development | |
| 5:00pm-6:00pm | Proffered Papers |
| Proffered Papers 14: Meningiomas 2 | |
| Proffered Papers 15: Schwannomas 2 | |
| Proferred Papers 16: Quality of Life | |
| Proferred Papers 17: Malignancies 2 | |
| 6:30pm-7:30pm | New Member Reception |
| 7:30pm-10:00pm | Main Social Event |
This day will examine the anatomy, physiology, pathology, and treatment of the orbit and orbital disease. Anyone wishing to learn about how to keep the eye safe while operating nearby is welcome to attend.
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Accurately diagnose orbital disease.
- Plan appropriate multidisciplinary evaluation of disease in and around the orbit.
- Prepare a comprehensive surgical, medical, and radiation plan for disease in and around the orbit.
- Manage complications of surgery in and around the orbit.
| 07:30 AM | 07:35 AM | Introduction |
| 07:35 AM | 07:50 AM | Embryology of the Orbit – the Eye as `Little Brain` |
| 07:50 AM | 08:15 AM | 3D Anatomy of the Orbit |
| 08:15 AM | 08:30 AM | History of Orbital Surgery |
| 08:30 AM | 08:45 AM | Imaging of Orbital Disease |
| 08:45 AM | 09:00 AM | Why Use a Team? A Case-Based Discussion |
| 09:00 AM | 09:15 AM | Not a Tumor (Orbital Inflammatory Disease) |
| 09:15 AM | 09:35 AM | Panel Discussion of Surgical Videos |
| 09:15 AM | 09:35 AM | Panel Discussion of Surgical Videos |
| 09:15 AM | 09:35 AM | Panel Discussion of Surgical Videos |
| 09:35 AM | 10:05 AM | Break with Exhibitors |
| 10:05 AM | 12:20 PM | General Session |
| 12:20 PM | 01:20 PM | Lunch in the Exhibit Hall |
| 01:20 PM | 01:35 PM | Neuro-ophthalmology Exam and Treatment Planning |
| 01:35 PM | 01:50 PM | Vascular Pathology in and Around the Orbit |
| 01:50 PM | 02:05 PM | Surgery in the Orbit – Which Approach? |
| 02:05 PM | 02:20 PM | Surgery Near the Orbit – Which Approach? |
| 02:20 PM | 02:35 PM | Orbital Preservation or Not in Sinonasal Cancer Surgery |
| 02:35 PM | 02:50 PM | Endoscopic Orbital Anatomy |
| 02:50 PM | 03:05 PM | Sphenoid Wing Meningioma: Approaches and Goals |
| 03:05 PM | 03:25 PM | Q&A |
| 03:25 PM | 04:00 PM | Break with Exhibitors |
| 04:00 PM | 04:15 PM | Traumatic and Radiation Optic Neuropathies |
| 04:15 PM | 04:30 PM | Radiotherapy and the Orbit |
| 04:30 PM | 04:45 PM | Complications of Orbital and Periorbital Surgery |
| 04:45 PM | 04:55 PM | Considerations of Orbital Disease/Surgery in Children |
| 04:55 PM | 05:10 PM | Lacrimal Dysfunction after Skull Base Surgery |
| 05:10 PM | 05:20 PM | Optic Nerve Gliomas/ONSM |
| 05:20 PM | 05:30 PM | The Anesthetic Cornea |
| 05:30 PM | 05:55 PM | Reconstruction After Orbital and Periorbital Surgery |
| 05:30 PM | 05:55 PM | Reconstruction After Orbital and Periorbital Surgery |
| 05:30 PM | 05:55 PM | Reconstruction After Orbital and Periorbital Surgery |
| 05:30 PM | 05:55 PM | Reconstruction After Orbital and Periorbital Surgery |
| 05:55 PM | 06:00 PM | Q&A |
Sunday, February 9
Day 3: Annual Meeting
| 7:00am-7:30am | Breakfast |
| 7:30am-9:35am | RHOTON ROOM |
| 7:30am-8:30am | Proffered Papers and Special Sessions |
| Special Session 4: New Technology and Techniques for Skull Base Tumor Removal | |
| Special Session 5: Updates in Management of Functional Pituitary Tumors | |
| Special Session 6: Hearing and CN Rehabilitation in AN Surgery | |
| Proffered Papers 18: Anatomy 1 | |
| Proffered Papers 19: Vascular | |
| 8:35am-9:35am | Proffered Papers Sessions |
| Proffered Papers 20: Pituitary 2 | |
| Proffered Papers 21: Endoscopic Endonasal | |
| Proffered Papers 22: Meningiomas 3 | |
| Proffered Papers 23: Schwannomas 3 | |
| Proffered Papers 24: Reconstruction 2 | |
| 9:40am-10:40am | Proffered Papers Sessions |
| Proffered Papers 25: Pituitary 3 | |
| Proffered Papers 26: Malignancies 3 | |
| Proffered Papers 27: Meningiomas 4 | |
| Proffered Papers 28: Schwannomas 4 | |
| Proffered Papers 29: Reconstruction 3 | |
| 10:45am-11:45am | Proffered Papers Sessions |
| Proffered Papers 30: Pituitary 4 | |
| Proffered Papers 31: Sellar and Parasellar | |
| Proffered Papers 32: Interesting | |
| Proffered Papers 33: Anatomy 2 | |
| Proffered Papers 34: Pediatric 2 |
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