5th Pediatric Neurosurgery Symposium 2022

Dear Colleagues,

It is a pleasure to invite you to the fifth Pediatric Neurosurgery Symposium at the University Children’s Hospital in Basel (UKBB). Continued medical education for residents and pediatric specialists is key to stay up to date with the latest developments and thoughts in the rare diseases we treat in our pediatric patients. The interdisciplinary discussion and exchange of knowledge is the foundation of best medical care. This year we will discuss highly relevant and also controversial topics. 

We will discuss basic concepts but also novel aspects in the management of Craniopharyngiomas. This session will bring to you the latest thoughts on diagnosis, clinical decision-making and treatment options. Craniopharyngiomas in children is a very complex disease, demanding extensive teams of specialists knowledgeable in management and treatment protocols. An interdisciplinary approach in specialized clinics is key for best medical treatment. We will have a broad panel of specialists covering the most important aspects from radiological, neurosurgical, neurological, oncological, endocrinological, and ophthalmological point of view. This session should be highly relevant for all physicians seeing those children. The session will be closed by a round table discussion with an expert panel allowing participants to ask their burning questions.

We are again proud to have world-renowned experts giving keynote lectures and specific talks on Thursday June 23rd. We believe that the symposium should be appealing to all neurosurgeons, pediatric specialists including surgeons, neuropediatricians, pediatric oncologist, endocrinologist, and anyone interested in pediatric medicine.

Friday June 24th will be a dedicated workshop mainly, but not only, for residents that will focus on the surgical treatment options in craniosynostosis with the help of 3D-printed skulls. We will also have breakout sessions on complex hydrocephalus with discussion of difficult cases, understanding of current devices and new technologies in hydrocephalus treatment, as well as case discussions using multiuser full immersion Virtual Reality.

Participation in the symposium, as well as food and beverages during the meeting, will be free of charge thanks to our generous sponsors.

We are looking forward to welcoming all of you to the University Children’s Hospital in Basel for what we hope will be a highly educational and collegial day devoted to broadening your and our knowledge in Pediatric Neurosurgery.

Warm regards,

Prof. Raphael Guzman, Chief Pediatric Neurosurgery
PD Jehuda Soleman, Deputy Chief Pediatric Neurosurgery