WFNS 2009 - XIV World Congress of Neurological Surgery, August 30

General Information

The XIV World Congress of Neurological Surgery features more than 200 presentations highlighting the most recent advances in neurosurgery. In addition, this meeting features more than 125 exhibitors showcasing the newest advances in neurosurgical products and services.

Program
This five day conference provides a forum that presents the latest in scientific work related to neurosurgery. More than 1,000 abstract presentations and lectures will be featured. Presentations will be made by leading neurosurgeons from around the world and will cover state-of-the-art concepts, recent advances and emerging trends in neurosurgery.

Throughout the week, there will be breakfast seminars, practical clinics and special lectures highlighting major themes that include:

	•		cerebrovascular
	•		pain
	•		pediatrics
	•		spine
	•		stereotactic
	•		trauma
	•		tumor

Clinical sessions will include advanced techniques, promising advances and hands-on approaches using cadaver material.

Learning Objectives

This conference provides an educational experience for neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists and other neuroscience professionals. Upon completion of this educational activity at the XIV World Congress of Neurological Surgery of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies conference, participants should be able to:

	•		Discuss current practice patterns with regards to the symptomatology, diagnosis, treatment methods and complication avoidance with respect to the entire spectrum of neurosurgical conditions and allied specialties in the clinical and basic neurosciences.
	•		Discuss real clinical cases and specific treatment methods that are justified and explained by recognized world leaders in the field.
	•		Describe the most recent and future trends in neurosurgery around the world.
	•		Discuss effective program innovations and models from experts around the world.