World-renowned brain, nerve and spine surgery specialists came to İstanbul!

'WFNS Educational Course', one of the leading events in the field of brain, nerve and spine surgery all over the world, is being held in Istanbul this year!

The 'WFNS Educational Course', co-hosted by the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) Education and Training Committee, WFNS Young Neurosurgeons Forum Committee and NPİSTANBUL Hospital, started at Üsküdar University NP Health Campus İbni Sina Auditorium between September 27-29, 2024.

Speaking at the opening of the event, President of Üsküdar University and Psychiatrist Prof. Nevzat Tarhan expressed that “We were the first to bring personalized treatment to Türkiye."

Noting that they are the third hospital in the world to receive JCI accreditation in their field, Tarhan said that "We have established the latest innovative treatments, neuromodulation deep TMU and pharmacogenetics laboratory as a diagnostic tool. This year, many valuable specialists working under the umbrella of 'Brain, Nerve and Spine Surgery' are here."

Üsküdar University NP Health Campus is hosting the 'WFNS Educational Course', one of the most important events in the field of brain, nerve and spine surgery in the world, on September 27-29, 2024.

The event, organized in cooperation with the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) Education and Training Committee, WFNS Young Neurosurgeons Forum Committee and NPİSTANBUL Hospital, is held at Üsküdar University NP Health Campus İbni Sina Auditorium.

Tarhan: "We have pioneered many scientific studies..."

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the course, President of Üsküdar University Prof. Nevzat Tarhan stated that the event will offer new perspectives to young specialists in brain, nerve and spine surgery and emphasized that as NPİSTANBUL Hospital, they have pioneered many scientific studies in this field.

Üsküdar University's thematic structure and neuroscience vision

Prof. Tarhan stated that Üsküdar University is a thematic foundation university that synthesizes the fields of health engineering and neuroscience and said that they continue their educational activities with more than 24 thousand students. Stating that the Faculty of Medicine of the university will give its first graduates this year, Prof. Tarhan said that NPİSTANBUL Hospital also draws attention with its diagnosis and treatment methods in brain health and diseases. Emphasizing the importance of personalized approaches especially in the treatment of diseases such as depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Alzheimer's, autism spectrum disorder and addiction, Prof. Tarhan stated that psychiatric diseases are brain diseases, and these treatment processes require evidence-based approaches.

"We were the first to bring personalized treatment to Türkiye"

Prof. Tarhan stated that "We were the first to bring personalized treatment to Türkiye. We became the third hospital in the world to receive JCI accreditation in its field. We have established the latest innovative therapies, neuromodulation deep TMS and pharmacogenetics laboratory as a diagnostic tool. This year, many valuable specialists working under the umbrella of 'Brain, Nerve and Spine Surgery' are among us. I would like to thank our professor, Prof. Onur Yaman and his valuable team, who made important contributions to bringing this program to the hospital."

The Spine Center team meticulously prepared the event program

Explaining that he believes that as NPİSTANBUL Hospital, they will take part in important organizations in the national and international scale with this team and that they will touch to the lives of patients coming from both Türkiye and abroad, Prof. Tarhan expressed that "We are proud to organize the WFNS Educational Course in İstanbul, a city rich in history and different culture. We are pleased to see and host you at this important event."

Stating that the Spine Center team prepared the event program meticulously and with great care, Prof. Tarhan noted that the first day of the event will focus on craniocerebral surgery and on the second day of spine surgery, and that this program, where distinguished academicians and experts will give advanced lectures, will provide the participants with the opportunity to learn through interactive scientific discussions and case studies.

Prof. Onur Yaman: "This course is a unique platform to learn from experts"

Pointing out that this prestigious course is specially planned according to the needs of young brain, nerve and spine surgeons, WFNS Educational Course Organizing Committee Member and NPİSTANBUL Hospital Brain, Nerve and Spinal Cord Surgery Specialist Prof. Onur Yaman expressed that "This course is a unique platform to gain practical information about the treatment processes of brain and spine disorders and to learn from experts at an international level."

Referring to the purpose of the WFNS Educational Course, Yaman stated that "The aim here is to bring together brain, nerve and spine surgeons from around the world to share current approaches in treatment and to convey this information to young colleagues."

Leading names in brain, nerve and spine surgery share their knowledge and experience

In this educational course, which is followed with great interest around the world, leading names in brain, nerve and spine surgery such as Prof. Onur Yaman, Mehmet Zileli, Abuzer Güngör, Salman Şerif, Osama Muhammed, İbrahim Omerhodzic, Ender Ofluoğlu, Eduardo Carvalhal Ribas, Bin Xu, M. Sabri Gürbüz, Jun Muto, Sabino Luzzi, Giovanni Raffa share their knowledge and experience.

The first day of this three-day event focuses on craniocerebral surgery, and the second day focuses on spine surgery. This event, where distinguished academics and experts will give advanced lectures, also offers participants the opportunity to gain knowledge through interactive scientific discussions and case studies. Topics such as Spine Surgery, Cranial Surgery, Neurosurgical Oncology, Minimally Invasive Surgery also stand out in the event.

Surgical techniques will be transferred to the trainees with the latest technological models

Within the scope of the event, WFNS Educational Course Organizing Committee Member and NPİSTANBUL Hospital Nerve and Spinal Cord Surgery Specialist Prof. Onur Yaman gave a training titled "Management of Subaxial Cervical Trauma" to the participants.

On Sunday, September 29, 'Microvascular dissection course' and 'Spine dissection course (Upsurgeon)' will be held, and with the trainings to be held at NPİSTANBUL Hospital, using the latest technological methods, surgical techniques are transferred to the İbni Sina Auditorium where the participants are present, and the narration is planned through the case.

 

Üsküdar News Agency (ÜNA)