July 31 - August 2, 2024
Optional Winery Dinner - Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Silverado Resort and Conference Center - Napa, CA
Course# MNS25001
Objectives
An attendee completing this course will be able to:
- Incorporate into practice the latest surgical techniques in the management of minimally-invasive spinal disorders;
- Improve the management of brain tumors using the most up-to-date data and studies;
- Recognize and understand the nuances of pain management in spinal disorders and treat accordingly;
- Improve patient outcomes through medical and surgical management of pituitary disorders;
- Provide modern management of cerebrovascular disorders based on the most current data;
- Use modern management techniques in the treatment of neurotrauma and overcome barriers to care in underserved minority communities
- Use evidence-based data in performing pediatric neurosurgery.
Course Chairs
Mitchel S. Berger, MD, FACS, FAANS
Berthold and Belle N. Guggenhime Professor;
Director, Brain Tumor Center Past Chair, 1997-2020,
Department of Neurological Surgery
Praveen Mummaneni, MD, MBA
Joan O’Reilly Distinguished Professor;
Vice Chair, UCSF Neurosurgery;
Co-director, UCSF Spine Center;
Lead Surgeon, UCSF Parnassus Perioperative Service
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