4th Pediatric Neurosurgery Virtual Symposium 2021

Dear Colleagues,

It is our pleasure to invite you to this special virtual meeting organized by the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery 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 be focusing on the treatment of spasticity in cerebral palsy. We will discuss the pharmacological approaches, specific aspects of spine and orthopedic surgery as well as the indications and techniques for minimaly invasive single level selective dorsal rhizotomy. This highly interdisciplinary and complex field has seen innovative evolutions of treatment strategies that are very relevant for concerned patients and families.  

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 of the current knowledge. This session should be highly relevant for all physicians seeing those children and young adults affected by cerebral palsy. We believe that the symposium should be appealing to all neurosurgeons, spine surgeons and orthopedic surgeons involved in the specific care of these patients. The topic is highly relevant for all pediatric specialists including pediatric surgeons, neuropediatricians, pediatric and adult rehabilitation specialists. The session will be closed by a round table discussion with an expert panel allowing participants to ask their burning questions. 

We are looking forward to welcoming all of you online due to the pandemic. We hope it will be a highly educational and collegial symposium. 

Warm regards,

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