6th annual Minimally Invasive Pediatric Neurosurgery course
August 21-23, 2026 Noon Friday to noon Sunday
Downtown Chicago
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LECTURES & HANDS-ON with
surgical training models & cadaver lab Hands-on focus: Keyhole & endoscopic-assisted cranial Flexible neuroendoscopy Rgid neuroendoscopy Other minimally invasive cranial Also: Endoscopic rhizotomy Fetoscopic approaches in addition to traditional minimally invasive/keyhole cranial approaches in the pediatric population, we also discuss: neuroendoscopic lavage for IVH of prematurity fetoscopic MMC closure flexible neuroendoscopy for complex intraventricular pathology endoscopic epilepsy surgery & more |
PARTICIPANTS: practicing neurosurgeons, fellows & senior neurosurgery residents
The past years' courses have consistently sold out! Find the official course website and updates on course information here. ** For international colleagues: if you are not able to access the Lurie Children's course website, feel free to email us directly, and we will assist you to register by email communication. For more information: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] REGISTRATION FEES
$1500 for attending physicians $600 for fellows $500 for residents Limited scholarships are available. Inquire by email. |
Course Directors:
Michael DeCuypere MD PhD Lurie Children's/Northwestern, Chicago, USA
Sandi Lam MD MBA Lurie Children's/Northwestern, Chicago, USA
Course Faculty:
Frederick Boop MD St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, USA
Robin Bowman MD Lurie Children's/Northwestern, Chicago, USA
Giselle Coelho MD PhD Hospital Infantil Sabará, São Paulo, Brazil
Brian Dlouhy MD University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA
Mohamed el Beltagy MD PhD MBA Children's Cancer Center 57357, Cairo, Egypt
Jeffrey Raskin MD MS Lurie Children's/Northwestern, Chicago, USA
Scott Wait MD Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, USA
Stefan Wolfsberger MD PhD MBA Medical University of Graz, Austria
Michael DeCuypere MD PhD Lurie Children's/Northwestern, Chicago, USA
Sandi Lam MD MBA Lurie Children's/Northwestern, Chicago, USA
Course Faculty:
Frederick Boop MD St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, USA
Robin Bowman MD Lurie Children's/Northwestern, Chicago, USA
Giselle Coelho MD PhD Hospital Infantil Sabará, São Paulo, Brazil
Brian Dlouhy MD University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA
Mohamed el Beltagy MD PhD MBA Children's Cancer Center 57357, Cairo, Egypt
Jeffrey Raskin MD MS Lurie Children's/Northwestern, Chicago, USA
Scott Wait MD Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, USA
Stefan Wolfsberger MD PhD MBA Medical University of Graz, Austria
Presented by Pediatric Neurosurgery at Lurie Children's Hospital
& Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Learning Objectives
& Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate techniques for minimizing complications in keyhole cranial neurosurgery.
- Perform endoscopic approaches using cadaveric dissection and simulation models to refine hand-eye coordination and instrument handling.
- Apply best practices in perioperative management and complication avoidance strategies for keyhole and endoscopic neurosurgical procedures.
- Critique surgical strategies for optimizing patient outcomes in pediatric and minimally invasive neurosurgery.
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In collaboration with educational initiatives from ISPN and IFNE. |
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Accreditation Statement
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation StatementThe Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Board of Surgery Accredited CMESuccessful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
LOCATIONS
The Minimally Invasive Approaches in Pediatric Neurosurgery: A Didactic, Case-Based and Hands-On Course will take place at the following locations:
Friday
BrainLab Facility
400 N. Michigan Ave.
Suite 1200
Chicago, IL 60611
Saturday
Northwestern University Simulation Lab
240 E. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60611
Sunday
BrainLab Facility
400 N. Michigan Ave.
Suite 1200
Chicago, IL 60611
Registration Fees