Preliminary Program - American Association of Neurological Surgeons

81st AANS Annual Scientific Meeting 

Changing Our Culture to Advance Patient Safety 

Preliminary Program 

April 27–May 1, 2013 · New Orleans, Louisiana

Table of Contents 

President’s Welcome Message .................. 3 

Annual Scientific Meeting Committees. ............ 4 

Week-At-A-Glance ........................... 7 

Opening Ceremonies ......................... 8 

NREF Fundraiser Reception ................... 10 

Dinner Symposia ........................... 10 

Invited Speakers And Award Recipients .......... 11 

AANSconnect. ............................. 14 

Continuing Medical Education (CME) ............ 15 

Exhibits of Products and Services ............... 17 

Exhibits .................................. 18 

AANS Mobile App. .......................... 20 

AANS Resource Center. ...................... 21 

Saturday, April 27. .......................... 23 

Sunday, April 28. ........................... 34 

Monday, April 29 ........................... 48 

Tuesday, April 30 ........................... 72 

Wednesday, May 1 .......................... 95 

Candidate (Resident/Fellow) and .............. 115 

Medical Student Activities 

Nurse And Physician Extenders Programs. ....... 117 

Section Activities .......................... 119 

Related Organizations. ...................... 120 

General Information ........................ 121 

Registration .............................. 123 

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President’s Welcome Message 

Inviting You to New Orleans 

Joan and I would like to personally welcome you to the 81st Annual Scientific Meeting of the 

AANS, taking place in the historic and enchanting city of New Orleans from April 27 to May 1, 

2013. This great American city was founded in 1718 by the French as Nouvelle-Orleans, and the 

rest, as they say, is a wonderful part of U.S. history. New Orleans is the ideal setting for AANS’ 

Annual Scientific Meeting, with so many things to see and do in the area. Known for its unique 

attractions, festive venues and culinary delights, it is the perfect place for you, your family, and 

guests to visit and enjoy all it has to offer. 

The theme for our Annual Scientific Meeting is “Changing Our Culture to Advance Patient Safety.” This will allow 

all of us to consider the exciting aspects of the patient-safety movement and how we, as neurosurgeons, can take 

advantage of the informative format of the meeting to enhance the safety profile of everything we do for our patients. 

To start the meeting, and immediately preceding our gala opening reception at Mardi Gras World on the banks of the 

Mississippi River, we will have a two-hour entertainment session in the Convention Center. The session will feature 

best-selling author Walter Isaacson, who will tell us how Apple founder Steve Jobs changed the culture of our modern 

society with his bold ideas. We will present an AANS Medal of Courage to former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle 

Giffords and hear from her neurosurgeons as to how they helped save her life with their knowledge of modern TBI 

management that only neurosurgeons can provide. To round out this event we will have a lively and colorful musical 

tribute to the heritage of New Orleans and the Deep South. 

Several leaders who pioneered the patient safety movement will speak to us, including Donald Berwick, MD, former 

administrator of the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services and co-founder of the Institute for Healthcare 

Improvement; and, Carolyn Clancy, MD, Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Our 

Cushing Orator this year also has a strong commitment for safety. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, an American hero, 

successfully landed his wounded plane in the Hudson River in 2009, and has become a passionate speaker on 

airline safety and how we as physicians can utilize this knowledge to provide a safer environment for our patients. 

The Plenary sessions will include state-of-the-art presentations from all disciplines in neurosurgery. Special invited 

presentations on epilepsy, vascular and spine surgery will be given by renowned experts in the field such as Drs. 

Johannes Schramm, Michael Lawton, and Charles Branch, respectively. In addition, we will introduce a new face-off 

session in each neurosurgical subspecialty area by two leading experts in each field. These sessions will occur at 

different times throughout the meeting so that each one may be heard by all attendees. 

Finally, the International Symposium featuring the superstars of European and Mexican neurosurgery will be held on 

Monday and Tuesday afternoon, and will certainly be a highlight of the meeting. I want to personally thank our scientific 

program chair, Anil Nanda, MD, MPH, for lending his creative efforts to make this an unforgettable meeting. 

I hope to see you all in New Orleans in the late spring. Please bring your families, guests, and your nurses and 

physician assistants as we want them to attend special sessions geared toward their continuing neurosurgical 

education. I can think of no better venue than New Orleans for us to get together, enjoy ourselves, celebrate our 

neurosurgical profession and advance our understanding of patient safety. It is going to be a fabulous event! 

Mitchel S. Berger, MD, FAANS, FACS 

AANS President 

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Annual Scientific Meeting Committees 

Anil Nanda, MD, MPH, 

FAANS, FACS 

AANS Scientific 

Program Chair 

Michael T. Lawton, MD, 

FAANS 

AANS Scientific 

Poster Chair 

The 2013 AANS Scientific 

Program Committee is delighted 

to welcome you to an outstanding program for this year’s 

AANS meeting in New Orleans. Under the leadership 

of the President, Dr. Mitchel S. Berger, the focus of our 

meeting is “Changing our Culture to Advance Patient 

Safety” and we have a wonderful constellation of speakers 

including Captain Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger III, 

the airline pilot, who landed a passenger plane on the 

Hudson River in 2009 as well as Walter Isaacson, a 

biographer of technology maven Steve Jobs, and Donald 

Berwick, the outgoing head of the Centers for Medicare 

and Medicaid Services. With that background, we will 

have over 30 practical clinics and 70 breakfast seminars 

in a completely electronic milieu. There will be two 

international symposia and our feature presentation this 

year is a series of neurosurgical Face-Offs on controversial 

topics like aneurysm clipping versus coiling and 

open versus closed lumbar approaches. As they say in 

Louisiana, “Laissez les bons temps rouler!” We hope you 

can join us for a great academic event in New Orleans! 

Michael Lawton, MD, the 

Scientific Program Committee 

and other section leaders reviewed 1,003 abstracts for 

presentation at the 81st AANS Annual Scientific Meeting. 

Electronic poster viewing will be available on the AANS 

Mobile Membership App through your mobile device. 

Stay Connected with the AANS 

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Annual Scientific Meeting Committee 

Nicholas M. Barbaro, MD, FAANS, FACS 

AANS Annual Scientific Meeting Chair 

Mitchel S. Berger, MD, FAANS, FACS 

AANS President 

Frank Culicchia, MD, FAANS 

AANS Local Host Chairperson 

William T. Couldwell, MD, PhD, FAANS 

AANS President-Elect 

Robert E. Harbaugh, MD, FAANS, FACS 

AANS Treasurer 

J. Adair Prall, MD, FAANS 

AANS Liaison to the Board of Directors 

Anil Nanda, MD, MPH, FAANS, FACS 

AANS Scientific Program Chair 

Scientific Program Subcommittee 

Anil Nanda, MD, MPH, FAANS, FACS 

Scientific Program Chair 

Nicholas M. Barbaro, MD, FAANS, FACS 

Annual Meeting Chair 

P. David Adelson, MD, FAANS, FACS 

Program Evaluation Chair 

Michael T. Lawton, MD, FAANS 

Scientific Poster Chair 

Carl B. Heilman, MD, FAANS 

Ex-Officio Annual Scientific Meeting Chair 

Regis W. Haid Jr., MD, FAANS 

Member-at-Large 

Aviva Abosch, MD, PhD, FAANS 

Liaison to Women in Neurosurgery 

Joseph S. Cheng, MD, MS, FAANS 

Liaison to Education & Practice Management Committee 

Joseph A. Hlavin, PA-C 

Liaison to Physician Assistants 

Twyila Lay, NP, MS 

Liaison to Nurses 

Neil R. Malhotra, MD 

Liaison to Young Neurosurgeons 

Jacques J. Morcos, MD, FAANS, FACS 

Liaison to International Outreach Committee 


Liaison to AANS Board of Directors 

Shelly D. Timmons, MD, PhD, FAANS 

Liaison to CSNS 

Frank Culicchia, MD, FAANS 

AANS Local Host Chairperson 

Abstract Reviewers 

Laurie Lynn Ackerman, MD, FAANS 

Manish K. Aghi, MD, FAANS 

Richard C. E. Anderson, MD, FAANS 

Kurtis I. Auguste, MD 

Nicholas C. Bambakidis, MD, FAANS 

Deborah L. Benzil, MD, FAANS, FACS 

John A. Boockvar, MD, FAANS 

Daniel P. Cahill, MD, PhD 

Joseph S. Cheng, MD, MS, FAANS 

John H. Chi, MD 

Kevin M. Cockroft, MD, FAANS, FACS 

Chaim B. Colen, MD, PhD 

William T. Curry Jr., MD, FAANS 

T Forcht Dagi, MD, MPH, MBA, DMedSc, FAANS 

Carlos A. David, MD, FAANS 

James M. Drake, MD, FAANS, MSc, FRCS 

Ann-Christine Duhaime, MD, FAANS 

James B. Elder, MD 

Sarah J. Gaskill, MD, FAANS, FACS 

Zoher Ghogawala, MD, FAANS 

Samuel H. Greenblatt, MD, FAANS(L), FACS 

Robert E. Gross, MD, PhD, FAANS 

David P. Gruber, MD, FAANS 

Daniel J. Guillaume, MD, FAANS 

Costas G. Hadjipanayis, MD, PhD, FAANS 

Mark R. Harrigan, MD, FAANS 

Judy Huang, MD, FAANS 

R. Patrick Jacob, MD, FAANS, FACS 

George I. Jallo, MD, FAANS 

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Adam S. Kanter, MD 

Bruce A. Kaufman, MD, FAANS, FACS 

Louis J. Kim, MD, FAANS 

Peter E. Konrad, MD, PhD, FAANS 

Brian H. Kopell, MD, FAANS 

Mark D. Krieger, MD, FAANS 

Abhaya Vivek Kulkarni, MD, FAANS, FRCS 

Thomas J. Leipzig, MD, FAANS 

Mark E. Linskey, MD, FAANS 

William J. Mack, MD 


George T. Mandybur, MD, FAANS 

Allen H. Maniker, MD, FAANS 

Geoffrey T. Manley, MD, PhD, FAANS 

Matthew J. McGirt, MD 

Christopher M. McPherson, MD, FAANS 

Praveen V. Mummaneni, MD, FAANS 

Peter Nakaji, MD, FAANS 

Ian F. Parney, MD, PhD 

Andrew T. Parsa, MD, PhD, FAANS 

Parag G. Patil, MD, PhD, FAANS 

Jogi Venkata Pattisapu, MD, FAANS 

Julie G. Pilitsis, MD, PhD, FAANS 


Charles J. Prestigiacomo, MD, FAANS, FACS 

Mark C. Preul, MD 

Corey Raffel, MD, PhD, FAANS 

Brian T. Ragel, MD, FAANS 

John Ragheb, MD, FAANS, FACS 

Patricia B. Raksin, MD, FAANS 

Shenandoah Robinson, MD, FAANS 

Richard B. Rodgers, MD, FAANS 

Nader Sanai, MD 

Charles Sansur, MD, MHSc 

Jason M. Schwalb, MD, FAANS 

Daniel M. Sciubba, MD 

Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD, FAANS 

Jonas M. Sheehan, MD, FAANS, FACS 

Jonathan D. Sherman, MD, FAANS 

Konstantin V. Slavin, MD, FAANS 

Chris A. Sloffer, MD, MBA, FAANS 

Jodi L. Smith, PhD, MD, FAANS 

Matthew D. Smyth, MD, FAANS 

Robert J. Spinner, MD, FAANS, FACS 

Michael Patrick Steinmetz, MD, FAANS 

Shirley I. Stiver, MD, PhD, FAANS 

Ann R. Stroink, MD, FAANS 

Karin R. Swartz, MD, FAANS 

Gregory R. Trost, MD, FAANS 

Eve C. Tsai, MD, PhD, FAANS 

Luis Manuel Tumialan, MD, FAANS 

Jamie S. Ullman, MD, FAANS 

Juan Santiago Uribe, MD 

Michael Y. Wang, MD, FAANS 

Allen E. Waziri, MD 

Sharon W. Webb, MD, FAANS 

Christopher J. Winfree, MD, FAANS 

Jeffrey H. Wisoff, MD, FAANS 

Isaac Yang, MD 

Lynda Jun-san Yang, MD, PhD, FAANS 

Edie E. Zusman, MD, FAANS, FACS 

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2013 Week At-A-Glance 

Friday 

April 26 

Saturday 

April 27 

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April 28 

Monday 

April 29 

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Wednesday 

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Rhoton Family Lecture 

Theodore Kurze Lecture 

Distinguished Service Award 

AANS International Lifetime 

Recognition Award 

Presidential Address 

Lunch Served 

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Scientific Sessions 

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Wine and Cheese Reception 

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Wine and Cheese 

Reception 

in Exhibit Hall 

5:30 PM 

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Registration 

Opening 

Ceremonies 

5:00–6:30 PM 

Joint Annual Business Meeting of 

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Association of Neurosurgeons 

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Opening 

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International 

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Opening Ceremonies 

Sunday, April 28 

5:00–6:30 PM 

Special Lecturer 

Walter Isaacson 

Walter Isaacson is president and 

CEO of the Aspen Institute, a 

nonpartisan educational and 

policy studies institute based in 

Washington, D.C. Named one of the 100 Most Influential 

People in the World by TIME magazine in 2012, he has 

worked with all types and elements of media—including 

serving as chairman and CEO of CNN, and editor of TIME 

magazine. Isaacson has authored several books, including 

Steve Jobs (2011), Einstein: His Life and Universe 

(2007), Benjamin Franklin: An American Life (2003) and 

Kissinger: A Biography (1992); and co-authored The 

Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They Made (1986). 

A graduate of Harvard College and then Pembroke 

College of Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes 

Scholar, Isaacson began at The Sunday Times of London, 

followed by a return home to work for The New Orleans 

Times-Picayune/States-Item. He joined TIME in 1978 

as a political correspondent, eventually becoming the 

publication’s 14th editor in 1996. In 2001 he was named 

chairman and CEO at CNN and in 2003 took his present 

position of president and CEO at the Aspen Institute. 

AANS Medal of Courage 

Congresswoman 

Gabrielle Giffords 

(formerly D-Arizona) 

Presentation of an AANS Medal of Courage will be 

bestowed upon Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords 

(formerly D-AZ) followed by a brief address by her 

husband, former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly and her 

surgeon G. Michael Lemole Jr., MD. 

New Orleans Heritage Tribute 

Performed by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band 

Before proceeding to the Opening Reception will be an 

entertaining tribute to the heritage of New Orleans and 

the Deep South performed by the Preservation Hall 

Jazz Band. 

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AANS Cushing Award for 

Technical Excellence and 

Innovation in Neurosurgery 

Edward H. Oldfield, MD 

Members of the American 

Association of Neurological 

Surgeons were invited to submit nominations for the 

inaugural AANS Cushing Award for Technical Excellence 

and Innovation in Neurosurgery by Oct. 15, 2012. This 

award honors an AANS member for technical prowess, 

skill and/or innovation in the development of new 

procedures that have become part of the arsenal that 

a neurosurgeon uses to treat disease or trauma. 

Edward H. Oldfield, MD, FAANS, is the 2013 recipient 

of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons’ 

(AANS’) Cushing Award for Technical Excellence and 

Innovation in Neurosurgery. Dr. Oldfield is the Crutchfield 

Chair of Neurosurgery and Professor of Internal Medicine 

at the University of Virginia, in Charlottesville, VA. 

Since 2007, Dr. Oldfield has been essential to the 

University of Virginia’s research focuses and clinical 

practices regarding the treatment of pituitary tumors. 

Prior to assuming this role, Dr. Oldfield served in a 

number of capacities for the National Institute of Neurological 

Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) at the National 

Institutes of Health (NIH), including as a Senior Staff 

Fellow, as the Chief of the Clinical Neurosurgery Section 

within the NINDS Neurology Branch, and as the Chief 

of the Surgical Neurology Branch, a position he held 

from 1984 to 2007. During his time at the NIH, he 

spearheaded research and clinical efforts on topics such 

as spinal arteriovenous malformations, pathophysiology, 

syringomyelia and brain tumors. Additionally, Dr. Oldfield 

is the co-inventor of patented cutting-edge treatments, 

including convection-enhanced drug delivery and 

genetic therapy. 

Opening Reception 

6:30–8:30 PM 

The South is famous for its warmth and hospitality. 

New Orleans cherishes those qualities and embellishes 

them with a flair for celebration. You’ll enjoy hospitality, 

celebration, and much more at Mardi Gras World and 

the Grand Oaks Mansion. At Mardi Gras World you will 

encounter the actual site where the fabulous floats by 

Mardi Gras parades are built, as well as the props, sets, 

and decorations for the extravagant Mardi Gras Balls. 

The Grand Oaks is New Orleans’ only indoor antebellum 

mansion replica. Scarlett O’Hara would feel right at home 

with the brick walkways, moss-draped oaks, starry night 

sky, and winding waterway. And so will you! 

You’ll also enjoy the best of New Orleans’ music, food, 

and drink while reconnecting with friends and colleagues. 

One ticket to the Opening Reception is included with 

each medical attendee and guest registration. 

Join the Mardi Gras style parade and walk over immediately 

following the Opening Ceremonies held at the Ernest 

N. Morial Convention Center. 

Dr. Oldfield’s latest recognition from the AANS is not 

his first. In 2009, he was awarded the Harvey Cushing 

Medal, the highest honor an AANS member can receive 

for dedicated service, leadership and outstanding 

contributions to the neurosurgical specialty. He is the 

1995 recipient of the Society of Neurological Surgeons’ 

Grass Medal for Meritorious Research in Neurological 

Science and a 2006 Distinguished Alumnus Awardee of 

the University of Kentucky Medical Alumni Association. 

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NREF Fundraiser Reception 

Monday, April 29 

8:00–10:00 PM 

Location: House of Blues 

Fee: $250 

The NREF Honors the Career of Dr. John A. Jane Sr. 

Join us in a celebration of the career of Journal of Neurosurgery Editor John A. Jane Sr., MD, PhD, 

FAANS(L). The evening includes hors d’oevres, an open bar, dancing and musical entertainment. 

Dr. Jane, who graduated from the University of Chicago with a BA, cum laude in 1951 and 

received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Chicago in 1956, completed his neurosurgical 

training in 1964 at the University of Illinois Research and Educational Hospital and the 

Illinois Neuropsychiatric Institute. In 1965 he was the Senior Instructor in Neurosurgery at Case 

Western Reserve University, and two years later Dr. Jane was awarded a PhD from the University of Chicago, Division of 

Biological Sciences, Section of Biopsychology. From 1969–2006, Dr. Jane served as the Professor and Chairman of the 

Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Va. He currently is 

professor and director of the school’s neurosurgical training program. 

Dr. Jane became a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Neurosurgery in 1984; Chairman of the Editorial 

Board in 1990; Associate Editor in 1991; and in 1992 was elected Editor. He is also the Editor and founder of Journal 

of Neurosurgery: Spine and Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics. Not surprisingly, his clinical interests include cranial 

and spine surgery, as well as pediatric neurosurgery, with a special interest in craniofacial surgery. 

Dinner Symposia 

SE129 

Stereotactic Radiosurgery 

and Resection of Tumors 


6:30–8:30 PM 

Location: Commander’s Palace 

Fee: $195 (includes reception and plated dinner) 

A quiet revolution bubbles inside the aqua blue fantasylike 

Victorian architecture where inventive modern 

New Orleans cooking coexists with Haute Creole. Chef 

Tory McPhail mines the depths of Creole cooking. His 

fascination with Creole and Louisiana cuisine inspires 

his menus and he strives for 90% of his ingredients to 

come from within 100 miles of the restaurant. 

For description see page 71 

SE130 

Biologics and Spine Fusion 

Tuesday, April 30 

6:30–8:30 PM 

Location: Muriel’s 

Fee: $195 (includes reception and plated dinner) 

Enjoy delicious Creole cuisine with historic ambiance 

located at Jackson Square, the heart of the New Orleans 

French Quarter. Muriel’s reflects southern hospitality, 

historical character, and creative revelry-always New 

Orleans at its finest. Within Muriel’s historic walls, the city 

of New Orleans was built by citizens that passed through. 

Today that savory energy for life can be felt by patrons in 

the award winning Contemporary Creole Cuisine served. 

For description see page 94 

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Invited Speakers And Award Recipients 

Plenary Session I Monday, April 29 


Don Berwick, MD, MPP 


Ralph G. Dacey Jr., MD 

Don Berwick, MD, MPP, served 

as Administrator of the Centers 

for Medicare and Medicaid 

Services (CMS) from July 2010 

through December 2011. Prior to that, Dr. Berwick 

worked for 22 years as the founding CEO of the Institute 

for Healthcare Improvement. 

Dr. Berwick holds a master of public policy degree from 

the Harvard John F. Kennedy School of Government and 

an MD cum laude from the Harvard Medical School. 

He is a clinical professor of pediatrics and healthcare 

policy at the Harvard Medical School; and professor of 

health policy and management at the Harvard School 

of Public Health. 

Dr. Berwick has received numerous awards, and was 

named a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in 

London and Honorary Knight Commander of the Order 

of the British Empire for his role in helping redesign 

Britain’s healthcare system. 


and AANS International 

Lifetime Recognition Award 

Johannes Schramm, MD 

Johannes Schramm, MD, is the 

retired chairman of the University 

of Bonn’s Department of Neurosurgery in Bonn, Germany. 

Dr. Schramm earned his medical degree from the 

University of Heidelberg in 1972 and went on to complete 

his neurosurgical residency at the Free University of 

Berlin in 1979. 

Named for the internationally renowned neurosurgeon 

who pioneered the specialty’s use of the microscope, the 

first Theodore Kurze Lecture was presented at the 2003 

AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in San Diego, Calif. 

The American Association of 

Neurological Surgeons (AANS) 


is one of the highest honors 

bestowed by the organization, recognizing exemplary 

service to the AANS and the field of neurosurgery. The 

award pays tribute to the contributions of remarkable 

people within their profession. 

Ralph G. Dacey Jr., MD, FAANS, received his BA from 

Harvard University and his MD from the University of 

Virginia, the same school he served as a neurosurgical 

resident. Following his post-graduate training, he became 

an assistant professor of neurological surgery at the 

University of Washington in Seattle. He subsequently was 

appointed professor and chief of the division of neurosurgery 

at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. 

Presently, he is the Henry G. and Edith R. Schwartz 

Professor and chairman of the department of neurological 

surgery at Washington University in St. Louis. 

Dr. Dacey was awarded a Clinician Investigator Development 

Award by the National Institutes of Health and has 

been funded by NIH for many years. He has authored 

more than 190 pieces in the areas of neurosurgery and 

cerebrovascular physiology. 

Dr. Dacey is the current president of the Society of 

Neurological Surgeons (SNS). He recently served as 

chairman of the Residency Review Committee for Neurosurgery 

and was a member of the ACGME Resident Duty 

Hours Task Force. He is the past president and treasurer 

of the American Academy of Neurological Surgery. He 

was the chairman and secretary of the American Board 

of Neurological Surgery as well as president and treasurer 

of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. He currently 

serves as consultant neurosurgeon for the St. Louis Rams 

and the St. Louis Blues. 

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Plenary Session II Tuesday, April 30 

Hunt-Wilson Lecture 

Michael T. Lawton, MD 

Michael Lawton, MD, FAANS is 

the Tong-Po Kan Endowed Chair, 

Professor of neurological surgery, 

and Vice-Chairman of the department 

of neurosurgery and the University of California, 

San Francisco (UCSF). He is chief of vascular neurosurgery, 

specializing in the surgical treatment of aneurysms, 

arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), arteriovenous 

fistulas, cavernous malformations and cerebral revascularization, 

including carotid endarterectomy. He has 

experience in surgically treating more than 3,000 brain 

aneurysms and more than 600 AVMs. He also is trained 

in the endovascular treatment of aneurysms. 

Cushing Medalist 

Jon H. Robertson, MD 

Conferred since 1977, the 

Harvey Cushing Medal is the 

most prestigious award an 

American Association of Neurological 

Surgeons (AANS) member can receive. In 2013, 

Jon H. Robertson, MD, FAANS, FACS, will receive this 

noteworthy distinction for his significant contributions to 

the neurosurgical specialty through leadership, service 

and unwavering dedication. 

Cushing Oration 

Chesley B. (Sully) 

Sullenberger III 

Captain Chesley B. “Sully” 

Sullenberger III is the pilot who 

masterfully landed US Airways 

Flight 1549 on the Hudson River on Jan. 15, 2009, 

saving the lives of 155 people in what has been dubbed 

the “Miracle on the Hudson.” An aviation safety expert 

and accident investigator who also is the founder and 

chief executive officer of Safety Reliability Methods, he 

has more than 40 years of flying experience. In addition 

to his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the U.S. Air 

Force Academy, Sullenberger has two master’s degrees, 

one in industrial psychology from Purdue University 

and one in public administration from the University of 

Northern Colorado. 

Sullenberger authored The New York Times bestselling 

book, Highest Duty: My Search for What Really 

Matters, and was named one of TIME magazine’s 100 

most influential people in 2009. He has received 

numerous awards, including the Medal of Valor from 

the Simon Wiesenthal Center and Harvard University’s 

Humanitarian Award. 

For the past 33 years, Dr. Robertson has been a neurosurgeon 

at the Semmes-Murphy Neurologic and Spine 

Institute in Memphis, where his clinical focuses include 

the surgical management of tumors affecting the cranial 

base of the skull. In 1979, Dr. Robertson began a storied 

academic career as a faculty member at the University 

of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences’ Department 

of Neurosurgery. He climbed the ranks from assistant 

professor to chairman, a role in which he presided until 

his retirement from the university in 2011. 

A past president of the AANS, Dr. Robertson’s volunteer 

service also includes presidencies for the North American 

Skull Base Society and the Society of University Neurosurgeons 

in 2002 and 2005 respectively. 

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Plenary Session III Wednesday, May 1 

Louise Eisenhardt Lecture 

Carolyn M. Clancy, MD 

Van Wagenen Lecture 

Hughes Duffau, MD, PhD 

Carolyn M. Clancy, MD, has 

served as Director of the Agency 

for Healthcare Research and 

Quality (AHRQ) since Feb. 5, 

2003. She leads the organization in its effort to improve 

the quality, safety, efficiency and effectiveness of 

healthcare for Americans. She also holds an academic 

appointment at the George Washington University School 

of Medicine as Clinical Associate Professor, Department 

of Medicine. 

A graduate of Boston College and the University of 

Massachusetts Medical School, Dr. Clancy is a general 

internist and health services researcher. Following 

clinical training in internal medicine, she was a Henry 

J. Kaiser Family Foundation Fellow at the University 

of Pennsylvania. 

As Director of AHRQ, she launched the first annual 

report to Congress on health care disparities and 

healthcare quality. 

Richard C. Schneider 

Lecture 

Charles Branch Jr., MD 

Charles Branch Jr., MD, 

FAANS, is the Eben Alexander Jr. 

Professor and Chairman of the 

Department of Neurosurgery at Wake Forest University 

School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, N.C. Dr. Branch 

serves on the governing board for Wake Forest University’s 

School of Biomedical Engineering and on the board of 

regents for Pepperdine University. 

Dr. Branch received his medical degree from the University 

of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1981, and 

completed his neurosurgical training at Wake Forest 

University in 1987. 

Renowned neuroscientist 

Hugues Duffau, MD, PhD, has 

been named the American 


Surgeons’ (AANS’) 2013 Van Wagenen Lecturer. 

Dr. Duffau is professor and chairman of the Gui de 

Chauliac Hospital’s Department of Neurosurgery at 

Montpellier University Medical Center in France. Among 

his clinical and research interests are the treatment of 

brain tumors, the management of low-grade gliomas and 

intraoperative functional brain mapping, which provided 

the basis for his 2011 book titled Brain Mapping: From 

Neural Basis of Cognition to Surgical Application. A 

native of Montauban, France, Dr. Duffau completed his 

neurosurgical residency at Paris’ Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital 

in 1995, and he obtained his doctorate degree in neurosciences 

from the University of Paris VI in 2005. 

Humanitarian Award 

Mark Bernstein, MD 

Since 1987, the American 


Surgeons (AANS) has conferred 

its Humanitarian Award to 

members who have brought honor to the neurosurgical 

specialty through charitable service. The 2013 AANS 

Humanitarian Award will be presented to Mark Bernstein, 

MD, FAANS, FRCSC. Regular visits to the developing 

world signify Dr. Bernstein’s affinity for service and 

education. During travels to such locales as Ghana and 

Indonesia, he has introduced innovative and life-saving 

neurosurgical techniques, often with a team of residents, 

nurses and colleagues in tow. 

In addition to his role as a neurosurgeon at Toronto 

Western Hospital, Dr. Bernstein is a professor of surgery 

at the University of Toronto. 

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AANSconnect 

www.AANSconnect.org 

Interact with Presenters, Attendees & Colleagues 

through Online Discussions; Live Streaming of 

Sessions to AANSconnect 

AANS’ online professional networking website, 

AANSconnect features an area specific to the AANS 

Annual Scientific Meeting. Log in (see sidebar) and select 

the Annual Meeting tab for discussions and news about 

speakers, presentations and annual meeting events. 

Remember the days when researchers stood by their 

posters tacked onto bulletin boards to talk about their 

research Now there’s no set schedule. Poster presentations 

will be published in AANSconnect in advance of the 

meeting for review and discussion. Post comments, ask 

the poster presenter questions or to discuss the poster 

with neurosurgical colleagues. 

In advance of the meeting, use AANSconnect to post 

information about your alumnae events, section events 

or courses, or anything you want meeting attendees to 

know about! The beauty, and fun, of AANSconnect is 

that all members can contribute. Start a group, start a 

discussion, start a blog! Non-member annual scientific 

meeting medical registrants receive temporary access to 

AANSconnect as a benefit of attending the meeting. 

During the meeting, use the Discussion area in 

AANSconnect to post comments about presentations, 

ask presenters questions or learn more about what 

others are saying about the meeting sessions. AANS 

will live stream select scientific and section sessions to 

www.AANSconnect.org. Colleagues not present at the 

meeting will participate via the live stream. 

AANSconnect is a great way to stay in touch with all the 

people you met at the meeting, or collaborated with in 

discussion forums. The interaction doesn’t stop when the 

meeting ends! Keep using AANSconnect to find people 

with similar research or subspecialty interests, or join 

groups around areas that interest you. 

AANSconnect Login Information 

• Login to http://www.AANSconnect.org using your 

MyAANS username and password. Members enjoy 

AANSconnect year round. 

• Non-member medical registrants can login beginning 

April 12, 2013 and continue until May 10, 2013. 

However, you must have a log in for MyAANS.org 

before April 15, 2013. If you do not, please register 

at https://myaans.aans.org/myaans.aspx. 

• If you’ve forgotten your username or password, use 

the “login help” option at https://myaans.aans.org/ 

myaans.aspx: “If you forgot your login credentials, 

please click HERE” 

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Continuing Medical Education (CME) 

CME 

The main goals of the American Association of Neurological 

Surgeons’ Annual Scientific Meeting are to serve as a 

primary source of continuing medical education tailored 

specifically to our specialty; to advance neuroscience 

research; integrate the patient safety movement into 

neurosurgical practice; and to promote a climate conducive 

to excellence in clinical practice. The Annual 

Scientific Meeting Committee is dedicated to meeting 

these goals. The AANS Annual Scientific Meeting is the 

principal mechanism for the transfer of scientific, technical 

and intellectual information to the neurosurgical 

community. Feedback obtained from the online attendee 

evaluation survey is one important factor in determining 

the program content of this meeting. Special recognition is 

extended to the individuals of the 81st Annual Scientific 

Meeting Committee and the committees they represent 

for their perseverance and commitment to making the 

Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Association 

of Neurological Surgeons a success. 

Continuing Medical Education (CME) 

The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council 

for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing 

medical education for physicians. 

The AANS designates this live activity for a maximum of 

43.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should 

claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of 

their participation in the activity. 

A * maximum of 19.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits can 

be claimed for general sessions and a maximum of 24.0 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits can be claimed for the 

ticketed sessions. 

CME Credit for Breakfast Seminars 

Attendees will receive a maximum of 2 AMA PRA 

Category 1 Credits for each breakfast seminar they 

attend. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate 

with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

CME Credit for Practical Clinics 


Category 1 Credits for all eligible half-day clinics and 

8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits for all eligible full day 

clinics. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate 

with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

CME Credit for Dinner Symposia 


Category 1 Credits for all eligible dinner symposia. 

CME Credit for Electronic Posters 

Physicians may claim AMA PRA Category 1 Credits 

directly with the AMA for preparing an electronic poster 

presentation, which is also included in the published 

abstracts. To obtain credit from the AMA for this, physicians 

can either claim them on their AMA PRA certificate 

application or apply directly to the AMA for an AMA PRA 

Category Credit(s) certificate. 

Physicians may claim AMA PRA Category 2 Credit(s) 

for viewing scientific posters. Physicians should selfclaim 

credit to the AMA on their AMA PRA certificate 

application form. 

Continuing Education for Mid-Level Practitioners 

Practical clinics, breakfast seminars and afternoon 

sessions designated with an “N&PE” are designed with 

mid-level practitioners in mind. 

This activity will apply for contact hours for all courses 

listed on pages 117–118. 

Please call AANS for more information about the 

contact hours. 

Physician assistants must self-report their credit on 

MyAANS.org after completion of the meeting. They will 

receive a certificate of attendance which can be submitted 

to the American Academy of Physician Assistants for 

acceptance towards the Physician Assistant Category I 

(pre-approved) CME requirement. 

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Disclosures 

ACCME Updated Standards for Commercial Support 

require that anyone in a position to control the content 

of the education activity has disclosed all financial 

relationships with any commercial interest. Failure or 

refusal to disclose or the inability to satisfactorily resolve 

the identified conflict may result in the withdrawal of the 

invitation to participate in any AANS education activity. 

The ACCME defines a “commercial interest” as any entity 

producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing healthcare 

goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients. 

Disclaimer 

The material presented at the 81st Annual Scientific 

Meeting has been made available by AANS for educational 

purposes only. The material is not intended to 

represent the only, nor necessarily the best, method or 

procedure appropriate for the medical situations discussed, 

but rather it is intended to present an approach, view, 

statement or opinion of the faculty, which may be helpful 

to others who face similar situations. 

such individuals, whether these claims shall be asserted 

by physicians or any other person. There may be, on 

occasion, changes in faculty and program content. AANS 

is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual 

who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available 

at the meeting. Costs incurred by the registrant, such 

as airline or hotel fees or penalties, are the responsibility 

of the registrant. 

AANS CME Cycle 

The AANS CME cycle mirrors the ABNS MOC cycle for 

those members who are participating in MOC. For all 

other members, the current cycle is January 1, 2011 

through December 31, 2013. AANS FAANS, Provisional, 

and Affiliate members are required to document receipt 

of the Continuing Education Award in Neurosurgery 

to maintain membership. This Award is earned by 

documenting at least 60 AMA PRA Category 1Credit(s) 

during the CME cycle. 

Neither the content (whether written or oral) of any course, 

seminar or other presentation in the program, nor the 

use of a specific product in conjunction therewith, nor 

the exhibition of any materials by any parties coincident 

with the program should be construed as indicating 

endorsement or approval of the views presented, the 

products used or the material exhibited by the AANS, 

or its Committees, Commissions, or Affiliates. 

The AANS makes no statements, representations or 

warranties (whether written or oral) regarding the Food 

and Drug Administration (FDA) status of any product 

used or referred to in conjunction with any course, 

seminar or other presentation being made available 

as part of the 81st Annual Scientific Meeting. Faculty 

members shall have sole responsibility to inform attendees 

of the FDA status of each product that is used in conjunction 

with any course, seminar or presentation and 

whether such use of the product is in compliance with 

FDA regulations. 

The AANS disclaims any and all liability for injury or 

damages to any individual attending the 81st Annual 

Scientific Meeting, and for all claims which may arise out 

of the use of the techniques demonstrated therein by 

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Exhibits of Products and Services 

List of 2013 Exhibitors as of January 1, 2013 

AANS/CNS Sections 

DFine Inc. 

Market Access Partners 

Rose Micro Solutions LLC 

Accuray Inc. 

DIO Medical 

Mazor Robotics 

RosmanSearch, Inc. 

Acra-Cut, Inc. 

Ad-Tech Medical Instrument 

Corporation 

Aesculap Implants 

Aesculap Inc. 

Algea Therapies 

Alpha Omega 

Amedica Corporation 

American Association of 

Neurological Surgeons (AANS) 

Apex Medical, Inc. 

Aspirus Spine & Neurosciences 

ASSI – Accurate Surgical 

Aurora Spine 

Bacterin 

Baitella AG 

Baxano, Inc. 

Baxter Healthcare Corporation 

Biomet Microfixation 

Biomet Spine and Bone 

Healing Technologies* 

BK Medical 

BOSS Instruments Ltd. 

Boston Engineering 

Boston Scientific 

Neuromodulation 

Brainlab* 

Bremer Group Company 

Buxton BioMedical, Inc. 

CareFusion 

Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.* 

CMF Medicon Surgical, Inc. 

Codman, a Johnson & Johnson 

company* 

Collagen Matrix, Inc. 

CompHealth 

Computational Diagnostics, Inc. 

Cosman Medical 

Covidien 

CUDA Surgical 

DePuy Synthes Spine* 

Designs For Vision Inc. 

Elekta* 

Elliquence LLC 

ELSEVIER 

Evonik Degussa Corporation 

Fehling Surgical 

Instruments, Inc. 

G. Surgiwear Limited 

Globus Medical 

GS Medical, LLC 

Haag-Streit-Surgical GmbH 

Harvest Technologies Corp. 

Hemedex Inc. 

Hitachi Aloka Medical Ltd. 

Hospital Corporation of 

America (HCA) 

Hydrocephalus Association 

IMRIS 

InnerSpace, Inc. 

Innovasis 

InTech Medical 

Integra LifeSciences* 

Jackson & Coker 

joimax Inc. 

Journal of Neurosurgery 

K2M Inc. 

Karger Publishers 

Karl Storz Endoscopy- 

America, Inc. 

Kelyniam Global, Inc. 

Kinamed, Inc. 

Kirwan Surgical Products, Inc. 

KLS - Martin , LP 

Kogent Surgical, LLC 

Koros USA, Inc. 

Lanx Inc 

LDR 

Leica Microsystems 

Life Instrument Corporation 

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 

LocumTenens.com 

MAQUET Medical Systems USA 

Medical Education & Research 

Institute 

Medprin Biotech LLC 

Medtech SAS 

Medtronic* 

MicroVention, Inc.* 

Mizuho America, Inc. 

Mizuho OSI 

Monteris Medical Inc.* 

MRI Interventions, Inc. 

Nakanishi, Inc. 

National Institute of 

Neurological Disorders and 

Stroke (NINDS) 

National Research Council 

of Canada Genomics and 

Health Initiative Project on 

Surgical Oncology 

NeuroLogica Corporation 

NeuroPoint Alliance (NPA) 

Neurosurgical Top Gun 

Competition 

Nexstim, Inc. 

Nextgen Healthcare Information 

Systems, Inc. 

NICO Corp. 

North American Spine Society 

NovaBone Products LLC 

Novid Surgical, LLC 

NSI Health Systems, LLC 

NuTech Spine 

NuVasive, Inc.* 

Orthofix, Inc. 

Osteomed 

Paradigm Spine, LLC 

Penumbra Inc.* 

PeriOptix, Inc. 

PMT Corporation 

Pro Med Instruments, Inc. 

Pro-Dex Inc. 

QED Medical 

Raumedic 

Renishaw plc 

RTI Biologics 

Scanlan International, Inc. 

Scott & White Healthcare 

Shanghai New Eyes Medical 

Co., Ltd. 

Siemens Medical Solutions 

USA Inc. 

Sonowand 

Sontec Instruments 

Spinal Elements 

Spine Wave Inc.* 

SpineGuard 

Spineology Inc 

SpineView, Inc. 

SpineVision 

Stryker* 

SurgiTel/General Scientific 

Corporation 

Symmetry Surgical 

TeDan Surgical Innovations 

The Doctors Management 

Company 

Thieme Medical Publishers 

ThinkFirst National Injury 

Prevention Foundation 

Thompson Surgical 

Instruments, Inc. 

UFSK-International OSYS 

GmbH 

Varian Medical Systems* 

VG Innovations, LLC 

Weatherby Healthcare 

Wiggins Medical 

X-Spine Systems 

Zimmer Spine* 

Bold text designates advertisers 

and/or commercial supporters 

of the 2013 AANS Annual 

Scientific Meeting. 

*Designates . exhibitors who 

are proud supporters of 

the Pinnacle Partners in 

Neurosurgery program. 

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Exhibits 

Great deals, new technology, education, meals and 

more! As you know, the healthcare industry is dynamic, 

innovative and rapidly changing. Company participation 

in the exhibit hall provides you an opportunity to view, 

discuss and evaluate the most current devices and 

services in the industry. Personnel are available at a 

moment’s notice to answer questions, provide specifications 

and conduct demonstrations to address specific 

requirements. Whatever your position in the industry; 

neurosurgeon, neurosurgical resident or neurosurgical 

nurse, the 81st AANS Annual Scientific Meeting is the 

best place to bring your questions and concerns regarding 

equipment, tools, products and services! 

This year, more than 200 companies, occupying more 

than 750 booths, will showcase their products and services, 

several of them newly released, many tried and true 

and all valuable to the life of a neurosurgical practice. 

Booths will be conveniently located in halls H and I of 

the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. 

Exhibit Hours 


9:00 AM–5:30 PM 


9:00 AM–5:30 PM 

Wednesday, May 1 

9:00 AM–2:00 PM 

Beverage Breaks 

While you browse, be sure to enjoy the complimentary 

beverages offered throughout the Exhibit Hall. The morning 

break will feature a snack in addition to beverages. 


9:00–9:45 AM 


9:00–9:45 AM 


9:00–9:45 AM 

Lunch in the Exhibit Hall 

Tired of the same old box lunches at meetings Well due 

to last year’s success we will be offering a wide range of 

hot meal options in addition to a Louisiana themed dish 

each day. Each medical attendee will be provided with 

a ticket for a complimentary lunch of their choice. Please 

be sure to join us in the exhibit hall to have lunch and 

interact with your colleagues and exhibitors! 


1:00–2:00 PM 


1:00–2:00 PM 


1:00–2:00 PM 

Non-CME Luncheon Seminars 

During lunch on Monday and Tuesday in the exhibit hall, 

select exhibiting companies will be presenting non-CME 

seminars. Two seminars are offered each day. Lunch 

will be provided. Registration is not required. For more 

details regarding seminar topics and speakers, please 

visit http://www.aans.org/Annual%20Meeting/2013/Main/ 

Exhibit%20Hall.aspx. 

Wine and Cheese Receptions 

Attendees are invited to join exhibitors for a Wine and 

Cheese Reception in the exhibit hall on Monday and 

Tuesday afternoon beginning at 4:30 PM. This casual 

gathering not only provides time to network among peers, 

but also allows you an excellent opportunity to discuss 

the advances in products and the latest innovations in 

the field of neurosurgery with exhibitors. 


4:30–5:30 PM 


4:30–5:30 PM 

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Electronic Posters and Email Stations 

Check email and view scientific posters in electronic 

format. Available Monday through Wednesday during 

exhibit hours. 

Plan Your Visit to the Exhibit Hall Now 

For your convenience, the AANS will once again provide 

an online interactive exhibiting tool. This software provides 

real-time viewing of the exhibit floor and denotes locations 

of exhibiting partners. Busy attendees can pre-plan their 

valuable time by searching exhibitor locations by company 

name, booth number, or product category. In addition 

you now will have the ability to email the exhibiting 

companies’ contact to set-up an appointment. To view 

the interactive exhibit hall, please visit http://www.aans. 

org/floorplans/aans13/default.html. 

Acknowledgement 

The AANS would like to thank our members for their 

continued support and interest in patronizing 2013 AANS 

Annual Scientific Meeting exhibitors. There is added 

value to the meeting experience when companies present 

quality products and services addressing the needs of 

neurosurgical professionals. The partnership is equally 

beneficial. Registration fees at the annual meeting would 

be considerably higher without the income generated 

from exhibitor participation. In return, exhibitors gain 

increased exposure to a highly targeted market. Please 

set aside dedicated time in New Orleans to visit with 

exhibitors and let them know you value the partnership. 

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AANS Mobile App 

The AANS mobile initiative is an innovative 

program that allows you to utilize a mobile 

device for participation at the Annual 

Scientific Meeting. This provides information 

at the touch of your fingertips, with a responsiveness that 

is both immediate and fluid. 

Since 2010, when AANS became the first North American 

medical association to host its annual scientific meeting 

via the iPod ® touch, the organization has continued 

exploring ways to develop and expand its mobile footprint 

to members. Using its conference-specific app as 

a foundation, the AANS has created a robust, year-round 

mobile application that is sure to prove indispensable for 

anyone in the neurosurgical community. 

The app features content from the most recent scientific 

meeting—just one of many content areas users can 

access. This resource also will serve as the tool attendees 

need to access scientific meeting content for future annual 

conferences, and attendees will continue to receive 

the functions they’ve grown accustomed to—including 

access to program guides, floor maps, exhibitor listings, 

social venues and more. Additional features contained 

within this year-round app include: 

• A regularly updated news feed containing topics of 

interest to those in neurosurgical medicine 

• Notification of new articles posted to AANS Neurosurgeon 

• Listings of upcoming educational courses and offerings 

• Articles from current and past issues of the Journal 

of Neurosurgery 

• Access to AANSconnect, the online members-only 

professional networking community where ideas, experiences, 

cases and more can be shared among peers 

• A mobile-friendly version of the AANS website 

• Access to MyAANS.org 

• Quick links to access the AANS Online Career Center 

and AANS Marketplace 

AANS’ year-round mobile app is your portal to the latest 

Annual Scientific Meeting information, neurosurgical 

news, updates, educational offerings and content. The 

organization is excited to share this tool with today’s 

neurosurgical practitioners. 

Be sure to sync your iPod touch and download the mobile 

app with access to the 2013 AANS Annual Scientific 

Meeting app from Apple’s iTunes store. Compatible with 

BlackBerry and Android devices, users will also have 

access to meeting information via the web. Be sure to 

watch for notification of availability in March. 

With your device and the 2013 AANS Annual Scientific 

Meeting app, you will be able to access the scientific 

program, view at-a-glance what events are occurring at 

any given moment during the meeting, access convention 

center and exhibit hall maps, view exhibitor information, 

and communicate with other attendees. 

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AANS Resource Center 

Your Connection to Professional Success 

All the resources an AANS Annual Scientific Meeting 

attendee needs will be in one place. Join us in the AANS 

Resource Center, booth #1439, for networking, learning, 

socializing or just a cup of coffee. Our publications, 

products and services will be available, along with the 

opportunity to speak with our education staff about CME, 

webinars and more. Also represented will be the Journal 

of Neurosurgery, NeuroPoint Alliance, the AANS Online 

Career Center and more. 

Maintenance of Certification 

Check out our educational programs, including Master 

Series On-Demand CME, self-study education and practice 

management courses which are integral tools for meeting 

the AANS MOC requirements. 

NeuroPoint Alliance (NPA) 

The AANS created the NeuroPoint Alliance (NPA) to 

develop a web-based national platform for the collection, 

analysis and reporting of neurosurgical clinical data. NPA 

is designed to meet the quality care and research needs 

of individual neurosurgeons and neurosurgical practices, 

national organizations (AANS, CNS, ABNS), health care 

plans, biomedical industry and government agencies. 

The NPA’s largest initiative, the National Neurosurgery 

Quality and Outcomes Database (N2QOD) will allow any 

U.S. neurosurgeon, practice group or hospital system 

to contribute to and access aggregate quality and outcomes 

data through a centralized, nationally coordinated 

clinical registry. Learn more about the N2QOD in the 

January 2013 issue of Neurosurgical Focus, http://thejns. 

org/toc/foc/34/1. 

Other NPA projects include data collection for the 

American Board of Neurological Surgeons, and the 

NeuroPoint-Spinal Disorders study. Projects coordinated 

by NPA include clinical trials, national and local registries, 

outcomes studies, surveys, data management, and 

comparative effectiveness research. 

The Latest Information 

Journals of Neurosurgery 

Our highly acclaimed Journals of Neurosurgery can 

help advance your clinical knowledge. Visit us to learn 

more about the latest clinical articles, our new video 

supplement, and ways to make the online Journals more 

valuable to your practice. View the JNS mobile platform, 

talk with members of our staff, and find out how you 

can publish your articles in our Journals as well. 

AANS Publications 

Visit our booth for AANS and AANS/Thieme co-published 

titles as well as other valuable resources. 

Joining the AANS 

Not yet an AANS member We can help! Complete an 

application today to take advantage of our many member 

benefits. Need to change your contact information We 

can do that too! 

Be sure to visit the AANS Resource Center, booth #1439. 

Member Benefits through AANS Partner Programs 

Members have the advantage of programs that are 

AANS-reviewed and often offer advantages such as 

preferred member pricing or exclusive services. The 

representatives of the following AANS Partner Programs 

will be in attendance on the exhibit floor: 

X-Plain Patient Education Institute 

Patient education is the most cost-effective measure 

healthcare organizations can take to enhance patient 

understanding, improve medical outcomes, boost patient 

satisfaction and reduce medical errors. The X-Plain 

Neurological Surgery Patient Education system is a 

computer-based system used by clinics and hospitals to: 

• Inform patients about recommended treatments 

and procedures 

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• Document patient education 

• Print patient education handouts 

The Patient Education Institute has been developing, 

marketing and evaluating interactive multimedia health 

software since 1994 and has published over 650 interactive, 

multimedia modules for patient education in English 

and Spanish. Visit with representatives in the Resource 

Center or view demonstrations at their booth #1442 in 

the exhibit hall. 

NextGen Healthcare 

NextGen provides electronic health record (EHR) and 

health information exchange (HIE) solutions for hospitals, 

health systems, physician practices and other healthcare 

organizations. Visit with representatives at their booth 

#1743 in the exhibit hall. 

Thieme 

Thieme Medical Publishers is the official neurosurgical 

book publisher of the AANS and has assumed distribution 

of over 80 published titles. AANS members receive a 

10 percent discount on AANS/Thieme co-published 

books. Visit their booth #1747 to see the latest releases. 

2013 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting 

Archived Presentations 

Your Annual Scientific Meeting registration includes FREE 

online access to the full compilation of recorded meeting 

content—that’s nearly 250 presentations. 

You can have 24/7, on-demand access to over 250 

presentations from the 2013 AANS Annual Scientific 

Meeting in New Orleans. 

• New and improved online location at http://aans. 

peachnewmedia.com 

• All presentations will be available for downloading in 

MP4 formats 

Presentations are captured from special lecturers in 

plenary sessions, scientific sessions, and section sessions— 

courses covered by general registration. The unique 

presentations from international neurosurgical dignitaries 

speaking in the International Symposium will also be 

included. Topics cover general neurosurgery, cerebrovascular, 

pain, pediatric, spine, stereotactic & functional, 

trauma, tumor, and neurosurgical history. 

• Catch sessions missed due to schedule conflicts 

• Revisit favorite presentations 

• Access stellar research with discussions of neurosurgery’s 

new frontiers. 

Technology Pavilion Sessions 

Technology Pavilion Free Sessions 

Located within the AANS Resource Center, booth #1439. 

All sessions are free to AANS medical attendees and their 

staff; first-come, first-serve seating. Come early to save 

your seat—sessions fill up fast! 

Neurosurgery Survival Guide Demonstration 

The Neurosurgery Survival Guide is a quick reference, 

high-yield guide that encompasses a massive breadth 

of knowledge and information necessary to care for 

neurosurgical patients. This is an ideal reference for all 

neurosurgical residents, interns, medical students, and 

all other mid-level practitioners that will encounter and 

care for neurosurgical patients. View a demonstration 

of this unique rapid reference app. 

From Data to Publication: Dos and Don’ts of 

Writing and Publishing a Neurosurgical Paper 

You’ve got good data, but how do you get it published 

The Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group offers 

advice on preparing your paper and navigating the 

circuitous path to publication. 

• MP3 audio files can be downloaded as a free 

additional feature 

• Content archived for 2 years online; DVD option available 

• Easy search options for subjects, titles, presenters 

and more 

Presentations from prior meetings are available for 

purchase at http://aans.peachnewmedia.com. 

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Saturday, April 27 

Practical Clinics 

8:00 AM–5:00 PM 

Cerebrovascular Track 

8:00 AM–12:00 PM 

002 

008 

012 

Introduction to Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery For Residents 

3-D Anatomy And Approaches to The Posterior Fossa And Posterior Skull Base 

Microsurgical Management of Intracranial Aneurysms: Site Specific Surgical 

Anatomy, Operation Intervention And Complication Management 


1:00–5:00 PM 

036 

Nuts And Bolts of Posterior Fossa Surgery: How I Do It 

Neurotrauma/Critical Care Track 

8:00 AM–5:00 PM 

001 

003 

Disaster Management And Emergency Preparedness (DMEP) 

Critical Care Procedures For The Neurosurgical Mid-Level Practitioner 

1:00–5:00 PM 

037 

Concussion And Sports Injury: State-of-The-Art 

Pain Track 

1:00–5:00 PM 

014 

Practical Course in Neurostimulation For Residents 

8:00 AM–12:00 PM 

006 

Coding, Compliance And Revenue Issues in Spine Coding 

Socioeconomic Track 

1:00–5:00 PM 

005 

015 

Advanced Strategies For Your Neurosurgical Practice 

The Science of Clinical Practice: Using Registries And Other Tools 

to Improve The Quality of Neurosurgical Care 

019 

Coding, Compliance And Revenue Issues in Cranial, Non-Spine And E&M Coding 

004 

Thoracic And Lumbar Stabilization And Fusion: Indications And Complications 

Spine/Peripheral Nerve Track 

8:00 AM–12:00 PM 

007 

009 

010 

Spinal Stabilization, Fusion And Instrumentations: Biomechanics And Techniques 

Update on Spine Trauma Management 

Update on Spinal Radiosurgery 

1:00–5:00 PM 

016 

018 

Management of Incidental Imaging Findings 

MIS: Direct Lateral Retroperitoneal Transpsoas Fusion 

Stereotactic and Functional Track 

1:00–5:00 PM 

017 

Brain Mapping And Awake Mapping Techniques 

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8:00 AM–5:00 PM 

001 Disaster Management And Emergency Preparedness (DMEP) 

Director: Eric Frykberg, MD 

Fee: $450 

Faculty 

Jorie Klein, RN 

Glen Tinkoff, MD 

Leonard Weireter, MD 

Course Description 

DMEP is a one-day course that is both didactic and interactive discussion. The 

course addresses core competencies as outlined by the ACS COT Disaster and Mass 

Casualty Management Committee. Major topics addressed include incident command, 

mass casualty triage, pre-hospital disaster, process for hospital disaster response, 

pathophysiology/patterns. Small–group discussions are based on illustrative scenarios. 

A comprehensive syllabus and supportive resource material are provided. DMEP 

requires pre- and post-course tests, which are reviewed on site. 

TRAUMA/CRITICAL CARE 

Learning Objectives 

After completing this educational 

activity, participants should be able to: 

• Discuss the surgical problems, injury 

patterns, and issues that may result 

from disasters 

• Discuss the role that surgeons can 

play in planning for and responding 

to mass casualty incidents and 

disasters, especially at a hospital level 

• Describe the terms and concepts of 

incident command 

• Explain the principles and challenges 

of disaster triage 

• Discuss treatment principles related 

to blast injury, chemical attacks, and 

radiological dispersal devices 


003 Critical Care Procedures For The Neurosurgical 

Mid–Level Practitioner 

Co-Directors 

Tracey Anderson, CNRN, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC – Neurocritical Care Pharmacology 

Marianne E. Langlois, PA-C – Placing ICP Monitors And Ventriculostomies 

Fee: $570 

N&PE Fee: $399 

Faculty 

Anu Bedi, PA–C – Lumbar Puncture And Lumbar Drain Placement 

Kelli McKee, PA – Shunts And CSF Analysis 

Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD – Emergency Spinal Stabilization Techniques 

Shelly D. Timmons, MD, PhD – Cutting Edge Technology in The ICU 


This course is designed to provide the mid-level practitioner with a basis for performing 

common neurosurgical procedures in the critical-care setting. The morning 

session will begin by providing an anatomical and pathophysiology review, concluding 

with a discussion of diagnostic interpretation for common disease states using a 

case-based approach. In the afternoon session, the mid–level practitioner will have 

an opportunity for hands-on instruction in techniques and devices for CSF diagnostics, 

non-surgical spine stabilization and advanced multi modality monitoring. 

N&PE 


Hands–On 

Tracey Anderson, CNRN FNP-BC 

ACNP-BC 

Anu Bedi, PA–C 

Marianne E. Langlois, PA–C 

Kelli McKee, PA 

Shelly D. Timmons, MD, PhD 

Learning Objectives: 



• Discuss intracranial dynamics and 

identify indications for multi modality 

monitoring 

• Discuss patient selection and 

demonstrate the application of 

cervical stabilization devices 

• Describe indications for monitoring 

of lumbar drainage and interpretation 

of CSF diagnostics 

• Identify risks and benefits of common 

invasive neurosurgical procedures 

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002 Introduction to Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery For Residents 

Co-Directors: J D. Mocco, MD, Erol Veznedaroglu, MD 

Fee: $450 

Faculty 

Adam S. Arthur, MD, MPH – All is Not Lost 

Mandy Jo Binning, MD – Why Ischemic Stroke is a Neurosurgical Disease 

Patrick P. Han, MD – The Benefits of Using Both Open And Endovascular Skills 

For a Single Patient 

Jay U. Howington, MD – Aspects of a Private Practice Endovascular NS Career 

Alexander A. Khalessi, MD – Aspects of an Academic Endovascular NS Career 

Louis J. Kim, MD – Angiography (And Simulator) Fundamentals 

Matthew F. Lawson, MD – Hands-On Session 

Elad I. Levy, MD – Why it’s Good to Have All The Tools 

William J. Mack, MD – Hands-On Session 

Christopher S. Ogilvy, MD – Why Train in Endovascular Perspectives of an 

Accomplished Open Surgeon 

Aditya S. Pandey, MD – AVM Treatment 

Howard A. Riina, MD – Endovascular Tumor Therapy – The New Horizon 

Andrew J. Ringer, MD – The Positives of Collaboration And Community: 

The Endovascular NS Research Group 

Adnan H. Siddiqui, MD, PhD – Carotid Stenting 

Raymond D. Turner IV, MD – Acute Stroke Treatment 

Henry H. Woo, MD – Innovation, Industry And Inventions 


This course is designed to allow neurosurgery residents, who may or may not be sure 

they are interested in endovascular neurosurgery, an opportunity to use “Hands-On” 

simulators and models to better understand the technical aspects of endovascular 

neurosurgery. This experience will also facilitate a high degree of mentorship with 

acknowledged leaders in the field. The comprehensive course will provide closely 

mentored instruction in basic and advanced endovascular techniques. Registered 

attendees will receive a ticket for a residents reception (limited space available). 

NEW 

C&MS 

CEREBROVASCULAR 

Hands-On 

Adam S. Arthur, MD, MPH 

Mandy Jo Binning, MD 

Patrick P. Han, MD 

Jay U. Howington, MD 

Alexander A. Khalessi, MD 

Louis J. Kim, MD 

Matthew F. Lawson, MD 

Elad I. Levy, MD 

William J. Mack, MD 

Christopher S. Ogilvy, MD 

Aditya S. Pandey, MD 

Howard A. Riina, MD 

Andrew J. Ringer, MD 

Adnan H. Siddiqui, MD, PhD 

Raymond D. Turner IV, MD 

Henry H. Woo, MD 




• Explain the components of a dual 

trained endovascular Neurosurgeon’s 

practice 

• Distinguish the basic skill set in 

regards to CV anatomy and catheter 

manipulation on simulator and flow 

model training 

• Examine how dual trained neurosurgeons 

use their open and endovascular 

skill sets to evaluate and 

treat CV disease in the modern era 


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8:00 AM–12:00 PM 

004 Thoracic And Lumbar Stabilization And Fusion: Indications 

And Complications 

Co-Directors: Regis W. Haid Jr., MD, Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD 

Fee: $450 


Faculty 

Dean Chou, MD – Types of Osteotomies, How to Select, How to Perform, 

How Much Correction 

Charles Kuntz, MD – Spino-Pelvic Balance: How to Measure, Clinical Significance, 

How to Plan and Perfom 

Praveen V. Mummaneni, MD – Sacral Fixation Techniques: How to Select, 

Perform and Connect to Lumbar 

Juan Santiago Uribe, MD – Lateral Transpsoas Fusion: Anatomy, Exposure, 

Clinical Pearls and Lessons Learned 

Michael Y. Wang, MD – MIS Deformity is “Ready for Prime Time” 


This course will feature a series of lectures and hands–on presentations in thoracic 

and lumbar fusion techniques and technology. Discussion will include treatment of 

degenerative disease and spinal deformity in the thoracolumbar spine. The impact 

of implant design, technique selection (including minimally invasive approaches) 

and biological agents will also be discussed. 

N&PE 

SPINE /PERIPHERAL NERVE 

Hands-On 

Dean Chou, MD 

Regis W. Haid Jr., MD 

Charles Kuntz, MD 

Praveen V. Mummaneni, MD 

Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD 


Michael Y. Wang, MD 




• Review patient selection for thoracic 

and lumbar fusion 

• Discuss translational and rotational 

techniques for correction of thoracolumbar 

deformity 

• Review open and minimally invasive 

approaches for lumbar interbody 

fusion (ALIF, TLIF, PLIF) 

• Discuss common complications and 

management associated with thoracic 

and lumbar fusion 


006 Coding, Compliance And Revenue Issues in Spine Coding 

Director: Joseph S. Cheng, MD, MS 

Fee: $450 


Faculty 

R. Patrick Jacob, MD 

Robert R. Johnson II, MD 

Alexander M. Mason, MD 

Kim Pollock, RN, MBA 

John K. Ratliff, MD 


This course will cover spine surgery CPT codes and case examples from the simple 

to the very complex. Minimally invasive and innovative spine surgery techniques 

will be discussed, and instructions on how to code new technology will be provided. 

Learn how to code accurately for surgical procedures such as across spinal regions 

and those where an approach surgeon is used. We will show you how to easily 

determine which code to use when code descriptions are confusing. 

N&PE 

SOCIOECONOMIC 




• Review the CPT and coding changes 

for 2012 

• Describe how CPT coding affects 

the neurosurgeon’s revenue and 

compliance with current rules 

• Explain the differences in charges 

and revenue for a primary surgeon, 

co–surgeon, or assistant surgeon and 

what the documentation requirements 

should be 

• Discuss documentation issues in 

an operative report to support all the 

codes utilized and appeal payor denials 

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007 Spinal Stabilization, Fusion And Instrumentations: 

Biomechanics And Techniques 

Co-Directors: Kaushik Das, MD, Langston T. Holly, MD 

Fee: $450 


Faculty 

Virany H. Hillard, MD 


Saad Abul Khairi, MD 

Nicholas Theodore, MD 

Eve C. Tsai, MD, PhD 


This course will describe the biological and biomechanical principles of spinal fusion. 

Through the use of didactic sessions and hands–on application, it will also describe 

the indications, operative approaches, and surgical techniques used in spinal fusion 

and instrumentation of the cervical and thoracolumbar spine. 

C&MS and N&PE 


Hands-On 

Kaushik Das, MD 

Langston T. Holly, MD 

Virany H. Hillard, MD 


Saad Abul Khairi, MD 






• Describe biologic basis and biomechanics 

of spine fusion 

• Describe indications of spinal fusion, 

instrumentation and arthroplasty 

• Describe operative approaches and 

surgical techniques for spinal fusion 

and instrumentation 


009 Update on Spine Trauma Management 

Co-Directors: Michael G. Fehlings, MD, PhD, James S. Harrop, MD 

Fee: $450 

Faculty 

Bizhan Aqrabi, MD 

Richard G. Ellenbogen, MD 

Haynes Harkey III, MD 

Allan D. Levi, MD, PhD 



The objective of this course is to familiarize surgeons with the acute management of 

the traumatic spinal column and spinal cord-injured patient. It will discuss the timing 

and treatment of the acute spinal cord-injured patient, with explanations for present 

and future treatment strategies. In addition, time will be spent focusing on pediatric 

and geriatric populations. The course will be presented through case presentations, 

and attendees are encouraged to bring interesting and difficult case for discussion. 





• Review evidence-based guidelines for 

treatment of spinal cord injury 

• Detail management of spinal injuries 

relative to timing of decompression 

procedures 

• Discuss present SCI trials and 

treatment strategies 

• Discuss and detail age-specific injury 

patterns in the SCI population 

(pediatric vs. geriatric) 

• Review through case examples 

optimal treatment strategies in the 

care of SCI patients 

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010 Update on Spinal Radiosurgery 

Co-Directors: Mark H. Bilsky, MD, Peter C. Gerszten, MD, MPH 

Fee: $450 

Faculty 

Lilyana Angelov, MD 

Steven D. Chang, MD – Intradural Tumors: Benign Tumors, Hemangioblastomas, 

and AVMs 

James McInerney, MD – Patient Setup and Clinical Outcomes 

Jason P. Sheehan, MD, PhD – Understanding Toxicity and Potential Complications 

of Spine Radiosurgery 

Jason Andrew Weaver, MD – Spine Radiosurgery as a Developing Treatment 

Paradigm for Spine Tumors 

Kevin C. Yao, MD – Combining Spine Radiosurgery with Open Surgery in the Setting 

of Spinal Cord Compression 


Current state-of-the-art techniques in image-guided surgery of the spine will be 

reviewed. Emphasis will be placed on the current indications for and preliminary 

outcomes after radiosurgical ablation of benign and malignant spinal lesions. 

C&MS 


Hands-On 

Lilyana Angelov, MD 

Steven D. Chang, MD 

Jason P. Sheehan, MD, PhD 

Jason A. Weaver, MD 

Kevin C. Yao, MD 




• Discuss the most commonly used 

techniques for spinal radiosurgery 

• Explain the current indications for 

and outcomes after spine radiosurgery 

• Explain the relative contraindications 

to spinal radiosurgery 

• List the advantages and disadvantages 

of spinal radiosurgery techniques 


012 Microsurgical Management of Intracranial Aneurysms: 

Site Specific Surgical Anatomy, Operation Intervention And 

Complication Management 

Director: Arthur L. Day, MD 

Fee: $450 


Faculty 

H. Hunt Batjer, MD 

Ralph G. Dacey Jr., MD 

Steven L. Giannotta, MD 


This course is designed to teach attendees the basics of vertebrobasilar, internal 

carotid, middle cerebral and anterior cerebral artery aneurysms. 

C&MS and N&PE 





• Recognize the special features of 

aneurysms at specific sites 

• Recognize potential pitfalls for safe 

lesion treatment 

• Identify new methods of intervention 

for cerebral aneurysms 

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1:00–5:00 PM 

005 Advanced Strategies For Your Neurosurgical Practice 

Co-Directors: Gary M. Bloomgarden, MD, Scott A. Butler, CMPE 

Fee: $450 

Faculty 

Todd Barnes 


This course will cover the current business outlook for neurosurgery. It will focus on 

advanced practice strategies necessary to ensure your neurosurgical practice not 

only succeeds but flourishes in this uncertain business environment. The course will 

be interactive and didactic and will be led by business administrators in collaboration 

with NERVES. 

C&MS 

SOCIOECONOMIC 




• Maximize hospital support through 

efficient use of resources 

• Analyze FMV Assessment for better 

call coverage 

• Assess differences in new advanced 

payment modules 

• Benchmark your group’s financial 

status using the NERVES survey 


008 3-D Anatomy And Approaches to The Posterior Fossa And 

Posterior Skull Base 

Director: Albert L. Rhoton Jr., MD 

Fee: $450 


This course will provide 3-D microsurgical instruction on anatomy and approaches 

through the temporal bone, cerebellum and fourth ventricle, far lateral and transcondylar 

approaches, approaches to the cerebellopontine angle; and anatomy and 

approaches to the jugular foramen. 

C&MS 





• Discuss anatomy and approaches 

through the temporal bone 

• Discuss approaches to the cerebellum 

and fourth ventricle 

• Discuss far lateral and transcondylar 

approaches 

• Discuss approaches to the cerebellopontine 

angle 

• Discuss anatomy and approaches to 

the jugular foramen 

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014 Practical Course in Neurostimulation For Residents 

Director: Christopher J. Winfree, MD 

Fee: $450 

Faculty 

Jeffrey E. Arle, MD, PhD – Cortical and Deep Brain Stimulation 

Andre Guelman Machado, MD, PhD – Stimulation Revision Procedures 

Parag G. Patil, MD, PhD – Neurostimulation Complications 

Julie G. Pilitsis, MD, PhD – Spinal Cord Stimulation 

Jason M. Schwalb, MD – Patient Selection 

Konstantin V. Slavin, MD – Spinal Nerve Root Stimulation 


This course is designed to stimulate resident interest in the field of neurosurgical 

pain management. It is our belief that current neurosurgical training under emphasizes 

neurosurgical pain management. As a result, residents do not obtain sufficient 

hands-on experience with neurostimulation procedures, and thus, do not develop 

much of an interest in them. By providing residents with detailed instruction in both 

the theory and application of a variety of these techniques, we hope to encourage 

their participation in this important field of neurosurgery. 

C&MS 

PAIN 




• Describe the indications and contraindications 

of neurostimulations 

techniques 

• List the advantages and disadvantages 

of each technique 

• Describe the complications and 

outcomes of each technique 


015 The Science of Clinical Practice: Using Registries And Other 

Tools to Improve The Quality of Neurosurgical Care 

Co-Directors: Anthony L. Asher, MD, Matthew Joseph McGirt, MD 

Fee: $450 

Faculty 

Matthew Hanley, MD – Use of Quality And Outcomes Data From The 

Hospital Perspective 

Inga Himelright MD, MPH – Use of Quality And Outcomes Data From The 

Payer’s Perspective 

Koryn Y. Rubin – Regulations Driving The New Quality Paradigm 

Ted Speroff, PhD – The Science of Quality Measurement 


This course will illustrate the many aspects and uses of prospective data collection 

in clinical practice for quality improvement, clinical investigation, and/or PQRS/MOC. 

Issues related to infrastructure, cost, logistics, privacy and other HIPPA regulations, 

linkage to local EMR, and national databases will be discussed and demonstrated. 

SOCIOECONOMIC 




• Understand how to use data 

collection and how it applies to 

clinical practice 

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016 Management of Incidental Imaging Findings 

Co-Directors: Cormac O. Maher, MD, R. Michael Scott, MD 

Fee: $450 

Faculty 

John H. Chi, MD 

William T. Couldwell, MD, PhD 

Arthur L. Day, MD 

Stephen J. Haines, MD 

Mark R. Proctor, MD 

Eric J. Woodard, MD 


In a point/counterpoint and case-based format, the current management strategy 

for the majority of incidental findings on cranial and spinal imaging studies will be 

discussed. Incidental findings such as arachnoid cysts, pineal cysts, pituitary gland 

cysts, developmental venous anomalies, fibrous dysplasia, fibro-osseus clival lesions, 

mild ventriculomegaly, asymmetric ventricles, intracranial lipomas, borderline low 

cerebellar tonsils, a mildly dilated central canal of the spinal cord, T2 weighted bright 

white matter lesions and other findings will be discussed. The appropriate management 

will be reviewed and emphasized with case illustrations. 

C&MS 





• Determine the appropriate management 

of a multitude of incidental 

imaging findings on brain and spine 

MRI studies 

• Recognize when further follow-up 

imaging is necessary, as well as when 

no further follow-up is needed 

• Discuss the reasons why a particular 

incidental finding needs intervention 


017 Brain Mapping And Awake Mapping Techniques 

Co-Directors: Gerald A. Grant, MD, Guy M. McKhann II, MD 

Fee: $450 

Faculty 

Nicholas M. Barbaro, MD 

Gene H. Barnett, MD, MBA 

Hugues Duffau, MD 

Konstantinos N. Fountas, MD, PhD 

Jorge Alvaro Gonzalez-Martinez, MD, PhD 

Fernando L. Vale, MD 


This course will provide an in-depth review of techniques and technologies that can 

be applied to identifying and working within eloquent areas of the brain and performing 

successful resections of neoplasms, and epilepsy foci in adult and pediatric 

patients. The selection of surgical approaches based on non-invasive monitoring for 

surgery of epilepsies and brain tumors will be discussed. 

C&MS 

STEREOTACTIC & FUNCTIONAL 




• Identify the technologies currently 

available for pre– and intra–operative 

brain mapping for tumors and 

epilepsy 

• Apply brain mapping techniques to 

daily practice 

• Recognize complication avoidance 

in epilepsy and brain mapping 

techniques 

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018 MIS: Direct Lateral Retroperitoneal Transpsoas Fusion 

Co-Directors: Adam S. Kanter, MD, Juan Santiago Uribe, MD 

Fee: $1,500 

Faculty 

Dean Chou, MD – Stand Alone Interbody Grafts vs. Supplemental Fixation 

Andrew T. Dailey, MD – Historical Overview of Lateral Access Surgery 

Larry T. Khoo, MD – Complication Avoidance of The Lateral Approach 

Allan D. Levi, MD, PhD – Basic Anatomy And Surgical Technique 

John C. Liu, MD – Evidence Based Clinical Outcomes Following Lateral 

Interbody Fusion 

John E. O’Toole, MD – Biomechanics Following Lateral Interbody Fusion 

William R. Taylor, MD – Importance of Neuromonitoring 


This course will focus on the rationale, indications, technique, outcomes and complications 

of the lateral retroperitoneal transpsoas approach in an evidence based 

fashion. Each lecture will include clinical pearls and vignettes from experienced 

lateral access surgeons. A full cadaver lab will enable participants to practice surgical 

technique and perform a retroperitoneal dissection to fully understand the pertinent 

neural structures and visceral anatomy. Interaction and discussion among participants 

will be encouraged. 


Hands-On 

Dean Chou, MD 

Andrew T. Dailey, MD 

Larry T. Khoo, MD 


John C. Liu, MD 

John E. O’Toole, MD 

William R. Taylor, MD 




• Review and discuss indications for 

the lateral thoracolumbar interbody 

fusion procedure 

• Discuss the anatomic limitations 

and constraints of lateral approach 

surgery 

• Discuss the varied complications 

and their avoidance in lateral access 

surgery 

• Review the literature based clinical 

and radiographic outcomes of lateral 

interbody fusion procedures 


019 Coding, Compliance And Revenue Issues in Cranial, 

Non-Spine And E&M Coding 

Director: Joseph S. Cheng, MD, MS 

Fee: $450 


Faculty 


Robert R. Johnson II, MD 

Alexander M. Mason, MD 

Kim Pollock, RN, MBA 



This course will cover the most common aspects of cranial procedure coding, such 

as brain tumor; acoustic neuroma, aneurysm; skull base tumors; and traumatic 

brain injuries, including hematomas and decompressive procedures and skull base 

surgery. Learn how to code for innovative cranial procedures such as endoscopic 

skull base surgery. 

N&PE 

SOCIOECONOMIC 




• Review the CPT and coding changes 

for 2013 

• Describe how CPT coding affects 

the neurosurgeon’s revenue and 

compliance with current rules 

• Explain the differences in charges 

and revenue for a primary surgeon, 

co-surgeon or assistant surgeon, 

and what the documentation requirements 

are 

• Discuss documentation issues 

in an operative report to support 

all the codes utilized and appeal 

payor denials 

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036 Nuts And Bolts of Posterior Fossa Surgery: How I do it 

Director: Anil Nanda, MD, MPH 

Fee: $450 

Faculty 

Lissa C. Baird, MD 

Peter J. Jannetta, MD 


The objective of this course is to review the nuances of posterior fossa surgery. The 

discussion includes relevant surgical anatomy and approaches to various lesions of 

the posterior fossa. In addition, complication avoidance and management during 

surgery will be discussed. The lesions and approaches that will be discussed include 

microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia, approaches to vestibular 

schwannoma, far lateral approach to skull base tumors and aneurysms and midline 

approaches to pediatric posterior fossa tumors as well as endoscopic approaches 

to clivus. 

NEW 





• Review the relevant surgical anatomy 

• Review positioning of posterior fossa 

surgery with incisions and approach 

• Discuss techniques to minimize and 

manage complications 

• Distinguish safe approaches to 

brainstem lesions 


037 Concussion And Sports Injury: State-of-The-Art 

Director: Richard G. Ellenbogen, MD 

Fee: $450 

Faculty 

Michael L. J. Apuzzo, MD 

Julian E. Bailes Jr., MD 

Allen K. Sills, MD 


This seminar will focus on the incidence of concussion injuries in various contact 

sports such as football, rugby, etc. especially in young athletes. The role of the 

neurosurgeon is to identify and manage such injuries in children and young athletes. 

Moreover the issue of giving clearance to these athletes to play again after sustaining 

concussion injuries shall also be addressed. 

NEW 





• Diagnose and evaluate the concussion 

injuries related to the contact sports 

• Describe the basic pathophysiology 

of these concussion injuries 

• Formulate guidelines on return to 

play policies and apply guidelines in 

routine clinical practice 

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7:30–11:30 AM 


023 

031 

Cranial Endoscopy: State-of-The-Art 

3-D Anatomy And Approaches to The Supratentorial Area And Anterior Skull Base 


12:30–4:30 PM 

026 

How to Tackle Difficult Cranial Cases: A Step-by-Step Case-Based Presentation 


7:30 AM–4:30 PM 

12:30–4:30 PM 

021 

034 

Head Trauma: Current Treatments And Controversies With Hands-On 

Practical Session in Brain Monitoring 

Neurotrauma Critical Care Review And Update For Practicing Neurosurgeon 

7:30 AM–4:30 PM 

022 

Invention And Innovation in Neurosurgery 


12:30–4:30 PM 

025 

032 

Incorporation of Electronic Technology to Improve Clinical Practice: 

Current Uses And Future Directions 

Update of General Neurosurgery For Practicing Neurosurgeon 

033 

Negotiating Strategies in Neurosurgery 

7:30–11:30 AM 

029 Cranio-Cervical And C1C2 Stabilization Techniques, Surgical Approaches 

030 

Spinal Image Guidance And Advanced Intraoperative Imaging Techniques 


020 Peripheral Nerve Injuries, Entrapments And Tumors: Examination And Evaluation 

12:30–4:30 PM 

027 

Techniques For Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: 

A Hands-On Course for Neurosurgeons 

035 

Transfacet Technology: An Alternative to Pedicle Screw Fixation 

With Interbody Techniques 


7:30–11:30 AM 

028 

Deep Brain Stimulation: Update And New Directions 

Tumor Track 

7:30–11:30 AM 

011 

024 

Practical And Technical Aspects of Transsphenoidal Surgery 

Brain Neoplasms: Updates on Diagnostics Through Therapeutics 

12:30–4:30 PM 

013 

Update on Malignant Brain Tumors For The General Neurosurgeon 

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7:30 AM–4:30 PM 

021 Head Trauma: Current Treatments And Controversies With 

Hands-On Practical Session in Brain Monitoring 

Co-Directors: David O. Okonkwo, MD, PhD, Shelly D. Timmons, MD, PhD 

Fee: $570 


Faculty 

Gregory Hawryluk, MD 

Jack I. Jallo, MD, PhD 

Peter D. Le Roux, MD 

Joshua E. Medow, MD 

Julie G. Pilitsis, MD, PhD 



This clinic emphasizes case studies and covers the significant breadth of the field 

of neurotrauma and critical care. It will emphasize on practical as well as complex 

case-management issues. In the afternoon, you will have hands-on instruction in 

techniques and devices for ICP monitoring, Parenchymal Oxygen monitoring and 

decompressive craniectomy. 

N&PE 


Hands-On 

Gregory Hawryluk, MD 

Jack I. Jallo, MD, PhD 

Peter D. Le Roux, MD 

Joshua E. Medow, MD 






• Describe the ICU management of the 

TBI patient 

• Describe the current surgical controversies 

in the management of the 

brain-injured patient 

• Identify the current concepts in 

dealing with brain-injured athletes 

• Discuss management challenges 

of mild traumatic brain injury and 

concussion 

• Recognize the role of the neurosurgeon 

in a trauma center and trauma 

systems 


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022 Invention And Innovation in Neurosurgery 

Director: T Forcht Dagi, MD, MPH, MBA, DMedSc, Charles J. Prestigiacomo, MD 

Fee: $450 

Faculty 

Edward C. Benzel, MD 

Naomi Fried, PhD 

Ron Ginor, MD 

Joseph R. Madsen, MD 

Fredric B. Meyer, MD 


This one-day course outlines the process of developing, protecting, funding, and 

commercializing new devices and other innovations in neurosurgery, including 

clinical trials design, regulatory strategies, marketsizing and exit planning. The course 

is an adaptation of material taught in the Biomedical Entrepreneurship Program 

of the Harvard–MIT Program in Health Sciences and Technology, and at Harvard 

Business School. 

C&MS 

SOCIOECONOMIC 




• Recognize and formulate market 

opportunities for innovation in 

neurosurgery 

• Develop and present a business plan 

and funding for startups 

• Describe the process of commercialization, 

including market–sizing, 

intellectual property, regulatory and 

reimbursement strategies, prototyping, 

cost engineering, revenue models, 

and clinical trials 

• Discuss the concepts of starting 

a company, including governance, 

boards and advisors, conflicts of 

interest, partnering with industry, 

distribution models, and exit strategies 


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7:30–11:30 AM 

011 Practical And Technical Aspects of Transsphenoidal Surgery 

Co-Directors: William T. Couldwell, MD, PhD, Gail L. Rosseau, MD 

Fee: $450 

Faculty 

David S. Baskin, MD – Transsphenoidal Surgery: How I Do It 

Stephen P. Becker, MD: Transsphenoidal Surgery: Perspective From 

an Otolaryngologist 

William F. Chandler, MD: Pearls From My Practice 

Antonio A. F. DeSalles, MD, PhD – Linear Accelerator Stereotactic Radiosurgery For 

Pituitary Lesions 

Matthew G. Ewend, MD – Starting With Scopes: Nuances of The Endoscopic Approach 

John A. Jane Jr., MD – The Advantages And Limitations of Endoscopic 

Pituitary Surgery 

Daniel F. Kelly, MD – Complication Avoidance in Endonasal Approaches 

Edward R. Laws Jr. – Transsphenoidal Surgery: Lessons Learned From 6000 Cases 

Ian E. McCutcheon, MD – Endocrinology For the Pituitary Surgeon 

Edward H. Oldfield, MD – Management of Patients With Cushing’s Disease And 

Negative MRI 

Jean Regis, MD – Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery For Secretory Adenomas 

Theodore H. Schwartz, MD – Extended Transplanum Approach For 

Giant Macroadenomas 

Jason P. Sheehan, MD, PhD – Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery For 

Non-Secretory Adenomas 

C&MS 

TUMOR 




• Describe the transsphenoidal approach 

and contemporary modification 

• Cite the advantages of the endonasal, 

endoscopic technique 

• Outline current approaches to 

transsphenoidal surgery 

• Evaluate adjunctive therapies for 

patients with pituitary tumors 



This clinic will review traditional transsphenoidal approaches and present contemporary 

modifications of the technique, including endoscopic approaches. Endonasal 

endoscopic 3–D anatomical skull base dissections also will be presented. In addition, 

this clinic will update the neurosurgeon on current medical and radiosurgical adjuncts 

to transsphenoidal surgery. 

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023 Cranial Endoscopy: State-of-The-Art 

Director: Alan R. Cohen, MD 

Fee: $1,500 

Faculty 

Johnathan A. Engh, MD 

Michael R. Gaab, MD, PhD 

Daniel J. Guillaume, MD 

J. Andre Grotenhuis, MD, PhD 

Costas G. Hadjipanayis, MD, PhD 

Carl B. Heilman, MD 

Tenoch Herrada–Pineda, MD 

Subash Lohani, MD 

Henry W. S. Schroeder, MD, PhD 

Theodore H. Schwartz, MD 

Mark M. Souweidane, MD 


Participants will receive didactic and hands-on instruction in intracranial endoscopy, 

including indications, techniques, outcomes and complications. Topics covered will 

include the management of hydrocephalus (including third ventriculostomy), removal 

of colloid cysts and other intraventricular tumors, endoscope-assisted microneurosurgery, 

and transsphenoidal procedures. 


Hands-On 

Alan R. Cohen, MD 

Johnathan A. Engh, MD 

Michael R. Gaab, MD, PhD 

Daniel J. Guillaume, MD 

J. Andre Grotenhuis, MD, PhD 

Costas G. Hadjipanayis, MD, PhD 

Carl B. Heilman, MD 

Tenoch Herrada–Pineda, MD 

Subash Lohani, MD 



Mark M. Souweidane, MD 




• Identify the indications for intracranial 

endoscopy 

• Evaluate specific techniques available 

for intracranial endoscopy 

• Discuss strategies for avoiding complications 

in intracranial endoscopy 


024 Brain Neoplasms: Updates on Diagnostics 

Through Therapeutics 

Co-Directors: Christi DeLemos, RN, Nader Sanai, MD 

Fee: $450 


Faculty 

Felipe C. Albuquerque, MD – Endovascular Tumor Embolization 

Albert Lai, MD, PhD – Molecular Diagnostics of Low-Grade Tumors 

Mary P. Lovely, RN, PhD – Navigating low grade brain tumor treatment 

Michael W. McDermott, MD – Radiosurgery for Benign Tumors 

Nader Sanai, MD – Management of Low-Grade Gliomas 

Theodore H. Schwartz, MD – Endoscopic Resection of Pituitary Tumors 


This course will focus on the decision-making challenges associated with the 

management of benign and low-grade brain neoplasms. It will explore the role of 

molecular profiling for clinically-relevant biomarkers to guide therapy, as well as 

providing an overview of newly-identified genetic abnormalities that impact prognosis 

and therapeutic response. The course will also highlight various microsurgical 

strategies and provide an update on the roles of endovascular and radiosurgical 

treatment as adjuncts and primary modalities of benign brain tumor management. 

Given the prolonged life expectancy of this patient population, an overview of the 

neuropsychological and quality of life issues surrounding tumor management will 

be provided from the perspective of a nurse navigator. 

N&PE 

TUMOR 




• Discuss the role of new neurosurgical 

techniques in the management of low 

grade brain tumors 

• Identify the efficacy of radiosurgery 

in the management of benign and 

low-grade brain tumors 

• Discuss the role of endovascular 

treatment as a surgical adjunct to 

brain tumor resection 

• Identify the genetic abnormalities 

that have gained significance in the 

molecular diagnostics of gliomas, 

and discuss how these findings effect 

treatment planning and chemotherapy 

selections 

• Discuss functional outcomes and 

quality of life among patients harboring 

low grade neoplasms 

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028 Deep Brain Stimulation: Update And New Directions 

Co-Directors: Aviva Abosch, MD, PhD, Parag G. Patil, MD, PhD 

Fee: $450 

Faculty 

Roy A. E. Bakay, MD – Clinical & Translational Trials Update for Parkinson’s Disease 

Nicholas M. Boulis, MD – Update on DBS for Tremor 

Kelly D. Foote, MD – Update on DBS for Dystonia: From Bench to Bedside 

Peter E. Konrad, MD, PhD – Imaging for DBS: Current State-of-the-Art And 

New Directions 

Brian H. Kopell, MD – Update on DBS For OCD 

Paul S. Larson, MD – Survey of DBS for Emerging Applications: Tinnitus, 

Depression, Epilepsy 

Joshua M. Rosenow, MD – DBS Techniques And Complications 

Donald M. Whiting, MD – DBS Surgery in Practice: Program Components, 

Reimbursement, Regulatory Hurdles 





• Evaluate patients with Parkinson’s 

disease, tremor and dystonia for 

surgical management 

• Apply the principles and techniques 

of DBS and lesioning surgeries 

• Identify anatomical and physiological 

localization of the STN, Gpi and 

thalamus 

• Discuss emerging indications for 

DBS such as medically-refractory 

obsessive compulsive disorder 



Practical aspects of surgery for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, tremor and 

dystonia will be presented via lectures, videos, case presentations, and device 

demonstrations. Emphasis will be on anatomical and physiological targeting strategies, 

intraoperative decision-making, troubleshooting, complication avoidance and 

management. Cases and intraoperative scenarios will be presented for interactive 

discussion between the audience and faculty. 

029 Cranio-Cervical And C1C2 Stabilization Techniques, Surgical 

Approaches 

Co-Directors: Arnold H. Menezes, MD, Vincent C. Traynelis, MD 

Fee: $660 

Faculty 

Richard C. E. Anderson, MD – Hands-On Session 

Marc E. Eichler, MD – Hands-On Session 

Noel I. Perin, MD – Tumors Requiring Craniovertebral Junction Fusions 

Arnold H. Menezes, MD – Newer Advances in Imaging And Management Cases 

Charles Sansur, MD, MHSc – Types of Craniovertebral Junction Fusions 

Rick C. Sasso, MD – Lateral Mass C1-C2 Fusions 

Nicholas Theodore, MD – Dislocations O-C, C1-C2 

Vincent C. Traynelis, MD – Complications of Fusions at The Craniovertebral Junction 


This clinic will include the evaluation of craniocervical anatomy and pathology. Formulation 

of a treatment for disorders and construction of physiological modes of therapy 

will be reviewed. The didactic program will be followed by hands-on demonstration. 


Hands-On 

Richard C. E. Anderson, MD 

Marc E. Eichler, MD 

Arnold H. Menezes, MD 

Noel I. Perin, MD 

Charles Sansur, MD 

Rick C. Sasso, MD 

Paul D. Sawin, MD 


Vincent C. Traynelis, MD 




• Formulate craniovertebral junction 

surgical approaches 

• Classify and differentiate craniocervical 

lesions 

• Identify and treat fusions 

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030 Spinal Image Guidance And Advanced Intraoperative 

Imaging Techniques 

Co-Directors: Eric W. Nottmeier, MD, Eric A. Potts, MD 

Fee: $1,500 

Faculty 

Roger Hartl, MD – Spinal Image Guidance: Review of The Literature 

R. Patrick Jacob, MD – The Use of Image Guidance in Deformity Surgery 

Iain H. Kalfas, MD – Radiation Exposure in Spinal Surgery 

Dean G. Karahalios, MD – Lumbar Applications of Image-Guided Spine Surgery 

Nicholas Theodore, MD – Image-Guidance For Cervical Fusion Procedures 

Jean-Pierre Mobasser, MD – Minimally Invasive, Image-Guided Spine Surgery 

Hands-On 

Roger Hartl, MD 


Iain H. Kalfas, MD 

Dean G. Karahalios, MD 

Eric W. Nottmeier, MD 

Eric A. Potts, MD 



The caveats and pitfalls of this technology will be discussed as well as operating 

room setup. Participants will learn the applications of image guidance to cervical, 

thoracic, lumbar, minimally invasive, revision and deformity spinal surgery procedures. 

Reimbursement strategies for image–guided spinal procedures will also be addressed. 

Advanced intraoperative techniques both for localization and for assessment of 

decompression will be discussed. A review of the published literature on spinal 

image guidance and operating room radiation exposure will be presented. At the 

conclusion of the symposium, cases will be presented and discussed 

NEW 





• Demonstrate the proper setup in the 

operating room for image-guided 

spinal surgery 

• Identify and perform the different 

registration techniques used in imageguided 

spinal surgery and describe 

methods to maintain navigation 

accuracy 

• List the types of spinal fusion procedures 

in which image guidance can 

be the most advantageous and how 

reimbursement for this technology 

can be maximized 

• Name the most common pitfalls of 

spinal image guidance that can add 

time and frustration to the procedure 

and identify methods to avoid these 

pitfalls 

• Compare the different image guidance 

technologies that are available and 

understand CPT codes for spinal image 

guidance and how reimbursement for 

this technology can be maximized 


031 3-D Anatomy And Approaches to The Supratentorial Area 

And Anterior Skull Base 

Director: Albert L. Rhoton Jr., MD 

Fee: $570 


This course will provide 3-D microsurgical instruction on anatomy and approaches 

through the temporal bone; cerebellum and fourth ventricle; far lateral and transcondylar 

approaches; approaches to the cerebellopontine angle; and anatomy and 

approaches to the jugular foramen. 

C&MS 





• Discuss anatomy and approaches 

through the temporal bone 

• Review approaches to the cerebellum 

and fourth ventricle 

• Discuss far lateral and transcondylar 

approaches 

• Explain approaches to the cerebellopontine 

angle 

• Discuss anatomy and approaches to 

the jugular foramen 

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12:30–4:30 PM 

013 Update on Malignant Brain Tumors For The General Neurosurgeon 

Co-Directors: Andrew T. Parsa, MD, PhD, Michael W. Weaver, MD 

Fee: $570 

Faculty 

Manish K. Aghi, MD – Anti–Angiogenic Therapies 

Richard W. Byrne, MD – Functional Mapping to Optimize Tumor Resection 

Alexandra J. Golby, MD – Applying Advanced Imaging Techniques to Optimize 

Surgical Outcomes for Tumor Patients 

Linda M. Liau, MD, PhD – Experimental Immunotherapy For The Treatment 

of Brain Tumor Patients 

Russell R. Lonser, MD – Convection Enhanced Delivery for The Treatment 


Charles L. Rosen, MD, PhD – Standard of Care For Management of Patients 

With Malignant Glioma 

L. Gerard Toussaint III, MD – Molecular Therapeutics For The Treatment 


Isaac Yang, MD – Standard of Care for Management of Patients With 

Intracranial Metastasis 

C&MS 

TUMOR 




• Identify the state-of-the-art management 

of malignant brain tumors 

including glial tumors, meningiomas 

and skull base tumors 

• Discuss current concepts in glioma 

management 

• Apply current updates about brain 

tumors to daily clinical practice 

decision-making 



This course will provide the practicing clinician with an up-to-date overview of 

current management strategies for all types of benign and malignant brain tumors. 

This seminar includes current research topics, but emphasizes practical management 

issues. 

020 Peripheral Nerve Injuries, Entrapments And Tumors: 

Examination And Evaluation 

Co-Directors: Line Jacques, MD, Robert J. Spinner, MD 

Fee: $450 

Faculty 

Allan H. Friedman, MD – Upper Extremity Entrapments 

Allen H. Maniker, MD – Nerve Emergencies 

Rajiv Midha, MD, MS – Basics of Peripheral Nerve Surgery 

Nader Pouratian, MD, PhD – Lower Extremity Entrapments 

Olawale A. R. Sulaiman, MD 

Eric L. Zager, MD – Management of Brachial Plexus Injuries 


This clinic will provide an overview of the neurosurgeon’s approach to patients with 

peripheral nerve injuries, entrapments and tumors. 

C&MS 





• Discuss indications for the timing of 

and types of operative intervention 

on peripheral nerve injuries 

• Discuss patho-anatomy, clinical 

presentation, and management of 

common entrapments in the upper 

and lower limbs 

• Explain the indications for and 

approaches to operative interventions 

on different types of benign and 

malignant peripheral nerve tumors 

• Explain the role of preoperative and 

intraoperative electrophysiology in the 

management of patients with these 

common peripheral nerve lesions 

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025 Incorporation of Electronic Technology to Improve Clinical 

Practice: Current Uses And Future Directions 

Director: Richard C. E. Anderson, MD, Neil A. Feldstein, MD 

Fee: $450 

Faculty 

Harel Deutsch, MD 

Bob Matsuoka 

Clemens M. Schirmer, MD 

Nicholas J. Szerlip, MD 

Ashraf Samy Youssef, MD 


This seminar is geared to those interested in expanding their use of computers, 

tablets and web–based technology to improve clinical practice. Focusing primarily on 

Mac/PC and iPad operating systems, the seminar will demonstrate how to enhance 

the day–to–day practice of neurosurgery through the use of readily available programs. 

A significant portion of the program will discuss mobile computing with remote– 

image review and hospital network access. In addition, applications will be discussed 

that optimize teleconferencing with colleagues and allow simultaneous review of 

images, case presentations, and telemedicine in real time (Skype, iChat, Google 

Hangouts, FaceTime, etc.). The description, applicability, and limitations of cloudcomputing 

to clinical practice also will be presented. Optimization of DICOM image 

readers (e.g. Osirix–reconstructions, etc.) for clinical practice will also be discussed. 

SOCIOECONOMIC 

Hands-On 


Bob Matsuoka 

Clemens M. Schirmer, MD 

Nicholas J. Szerlip, MD 

Ashraf Samy Youssef, MD 




• Apply the use of mobile devices 

(iPhone, iPad) to access work 

computers and hospital networks 

for EMRs and diagnostic imaging 

• Apply the use of desktop, laptop and 

mobile devices to video conference 

with colleagues and view selected 

images together in real time 

• Use and apply programs to edit both 

still images and video sequences for 

presentations 

• Manipulate DiCom images of radiographs 

in clinical practice 


026 How to Tackle Difficult Cranial Cases: A Step-by-Step 

Case-Based Presentation 

Co-Directors: Aaron A. Cohen-Gadol, MD, R. Shane Tubbs, PhD 

Fee: $450 

Faculty 

Johnny B. Delashaw Jr., MD 

Troy D. Payner, MD 

B. Gregory Thompson Jr., MD 

Harry R. van Loveren, MD 


This course will offer an intensive review of the technical nuances involved with cranial 

and skull base procedures via mainly intraoperative 3–D surgical video presentations. 

Craniotomy and intradural methods of commonly and more challenging procedures 

will be discussed. The faculty will provide the audience with “pearls” from their 

surgical experience for each procedure reviewed. The following surgical approaches 

will be included: Variations of pterional (clinoidectomy), orbitozygomatic, suboccipital, 

retrosigmoid and petrosal craniotomies. 

C&MS 





• Explain the surgical anatomy of 

vascular and neoplastic lesions 

• Integrate anatomical knowledge with 

common and rare neurosurgical 

procedures performed at the 

skull base 

• Discuss the nuances of techniques 

for managing challenging cranial 

procedures 

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027 Techniques For Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: a Hands-On 

Course for Neurosurgeons 

Co-Directors: Peter D. Angevine, MD, MPH, Praveen V. Mummaneni, MD 

Fee: $1,500 

Faculty 

Kai-Ming Fu, MD 

Robert F. Heary, MD 

Tyler R. Koski, MD 


Frank La Marca, MD 


Justin S. Smith, MD, PhD 



This hands-on cadaver course will cover the essential fundamental techniques of 

evaluating and treating patients with adult spinal deformity. The practical hands-on 

portion will include techniques of thoracic and lumbar pedicle screw placement, 

sacropelvic fixation and posterior column osteotomies, as well as strategies for rod 

placement and basic deformity correction. 


Hands-On 

Kai-Ming Fu, MD 











• Describe the clinical and radio 

graphical evaluation of and treatment 

planning for common spinal deformities 

in adults, including degenerative 

lumbar scoliosis and thoracic kyphosis 

• Describe techniques of thoracic and 

lumbar pedicle screw placement, 

sacropelvic fixation and posterior 

column osteotomies, as well as strategies 

for rod placement and basic 

deformity correction 

• Discuss complication avoidance and 

management strategies for patients 

undergoing spinal deformity surgery 


032 Update of General Neurosurgery For Practicing Neurosurgeon 

Director: Thomas J. Leipzig, MD 

Fee: $450 

Faculty 

Herbert E. Fuchs, MD, PhD 

Ganesh Rao, MD 

John H. Sampson, MD, PhD 

Roland Torres, MD 


This session will highlight state-of-the art principles in patient care utilizing a broad 

spectrum of actual neurosurgical cases. It is based on the format of Neurosurgical 

Update (formerly the Weekend Update course), and will allow the participant to 

personally assess their knowledge and practice in comparison to fellow neurosurgeons 

utilizing an audience response system. 

SOCIOECONOMIC 




• Review diagnosis and management 

of actual cases representing a broad 

spectrum of neurosurgical practice 

• Describe ‘state-of-the-art’ neurosurgical 

practice 

• Compare management decisions to 

those of fellow neurosurgeons 

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033 Negotiating Strategies in Neurosurgery 

Co-Directors: E. Hunter Dyer, MD, M. Sean Grady, MD 

Fee: $450 

Faculty 

Ann R. Stroink, MD 

Clarence B. Watridge, MD 



This course will provide case studies of both success and failure from neurosurgeons 

that negotiated with hospitals. Building on the information presented in previous 

years, it will allow participants important insight into how and why strategies succeeded 

or failed. Each case study evaluates approaches to ensure neurosurgical 

career satisfaction, financial stability, expansion of practice opportunities and 

availability for patient care. Special attention is paid to the interwoven financial 

relationships between hospitals and neurosurgeons, and how best to leverage a 

neurosurgeon’s value to his/her hospital in negotiating resources. All course participants 

will be requested to submit their own hospital negotiation case studies for 

discussion of the highly interactive and results–oriented portion of the course. 

SOCIOECONOMIC 




• Assess the direct and indirect 

financial contribution neurosurgeons 

make to a hospital, and explain 

administrative “financial speak” 

essential to successful negotiations 

• Define alternative revenue sources for 

neurosurgeons in your hospital and 

community 

• Determine practical approaches for 

solving current dilemmas in neurosurgeon–hospital 

relationships 


034 Neurotrauma Critical Care Review And Update for Practicing 

Neurosurgeon 

Co-Directors: M. Ross Bullock, MD, PhD, Patricia B. Raksin, MD 

Fee: $450 


Faculty 

Perry A. Ball, MD – Nosocomial Infection 

Robert M. Friedlander, MD – Sedation And Analgesia 

Joshua E. Medow, MD – Basics of Pulmonary Management 

David O. Okonkwo, MD, PhD – Hemodynamic Considerations 

Sherry L. Taylor, MD, PhD – Nutrition And Endocrinopathy 

Philip A. Villanueva, MD – Hematologic Considerations 


This course is designed to provide a review and update for practicing neurosurgeons 

attending to trauma patients with neurologic injury in the ICU setting. The course 

will focus on aspects of general critical care management –– including ventilator 

management, blood pressure considerations, fluid resuscitation, nosocomial infection, 

sedation and analgesia, hematologic issues, and nutrition –– as they pertain to 

neurosurgical patients. A case-based format will facilitate discussion. 

C&MS and N&PE 





• Describe contemporary ventilator 

management, including lungprotective 

strategies 

• Describe methods of fluid resuscitation 

and management in the trauma 

patient with neurologic injury 

• Discuss considerations for blood 

pressure management in the neurosurgical 

trauma patient 

• Discuss strategies for management 

of sedation and analgesia in the 

neurosurgical trauma patient 

• Describe the contemporary diagnosis 

and management of a broad spectrum 

of medical issues as they pertain to 

neurosurgical trauma patients, including 

coagulopathy, nosocomial infections, 

endocrinopathy, renal function, 

nutrition, and “never” events 

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035 Transfacet Technology: an Alternative to Pedicle Screw 

Fixation With Interbody Techniques 

Co-Directors: Randy O. Kritzer, MD, Brian R. Subach, MD 

Fee: $450 

Faculty 


Bruce M. Frankel, MD 



Hands-On 


Bruce M. Frankel, MD 


Randy O. Kritzer, MD 


Brian R. Subach, MD 


Both the biomechanical properties and clinical applications of transfacet screw 

technology will be discussed as they relate to ALIF, TLIF and PLIF procedures. 

During the hands-on portion, participants will perform sawbone trials of all the 

techniques discussed. 





• Identify the biomechanical properties 

of transfacet screws as compared 

to pedicle screw constructs 

• Discuss clinical applications so that 

surgeons will be aware of indications 

• Discuss the techniques presented 

• Apply the techniques into their 

physician practices 


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AANS Opening Ceremonies 

5:00–6:30 PM 

Location: New Orleans Theater 

Starting off the educational week, best-selling author and New Orleans native Walter 

Isaacson will discuss how Apple founder Steve Jobs changed the culture of our 

modern society with his innovative concepts. As part of the Opening Ceremonies, 

AANS will bestow the AANS Medal of Courage upon former Congresswoman Gabrielle 

Giffords (formerly (D-AZ). We will also honor Edward H. Oldfield, MD with the 

AANS Cushing Award for Technical Excellence and Innovation in Neurosurgery. The 

program will conclude with an entertaining tribute to the heritage of New Orleans and 

the Deep South, followed by a Mardi Gras-style parade from the AANS Opening 

Ceremonies to the finale for Sunday’s program, the AANS Opening Reception. 


Opening Reception 

6:30–8:30 PM 

Location: Mardi Gras World and Grand Oakes Mansion 

The South is famous for its warmth and hospitality. New Orleans cherishes those 

qualities and embellishes them with a flair for celebration. You’ll enjoy hospitality, 

celebration, and much more at Mardi Gras World and the Grand Oaks Mansion. 

You’ll enjoy the best of New Orleans’ music, food and drink while reconnecting with 

friends and colleagues. 

One ticket to the AANS Opening Reception is included with each medical attendee 

and guest registration. 

Please see page 9 for a complete description of the AANS Opening Reception. 

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Mid-Level Plenary Session 

9:00 AM–12:00 PM 

Moderators 

Twyila Lay, NP, MS; Joshua J Beardsley, PA-C; 

Linda Littlejohns, RN MSN 

9:00–9:04 AM 

Welcome 

Mitchel S. Berger, MD 

10:13–10:53 AM 

Neurosurgical Anatomy 

Jeffrey M. Sorenson, MD 


9:05–9:08 AM 

Address from the AANN President 

Linda Littlejohns, RN, MSN 

9:09–9:11 AM 

Address from the ANSPA President 

Joshua J Beardsley, PA-C 

9:12–9:52 AM 

Professional Liability 

Richard Murphy, PA-C 

9:53–10:02 AM 

A Prospective Study of Postoperative Symptoms in Sinonasal 

Quality-of-Life Following Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery 

Olga A Akselrod, PA-C; Theodore Schwartz, MD; Vijay Anand, 

MD; Roheen Raithantha, MD; Jeff Bedrosian, MD 

10:03–10:12 AM 

The Impact of a Standardized, Technician-Assisted EVD 

Site Preparation Protocol on EVD Infection Rate 

David J. Fusco, MD; Virginia Prendergast; David Wilson, MD; 

Joseph Zabramski, MD; Adib Abla, MD; Peter Nakaji, MD 

10:54–11:03 AM 

Lower Back Pain: Functional Anatomy Considerations 

Augusto Cianciabella, PA-C; Ara Deukmedjian, MD; 

Jason Cutright 

11:04–11:13 AM 

The Impact of Treatment Decisions on The Outcome 

of Brain Abscess Patients–A United States Nationwide 

Inpatient Sample Database Study (2005-2009) 

Tabitha Ward, RN, CNRN, Ashish Sonig, Alice Edwards 

11:14–11:54 AM 

Flight Safety 

Lieutenant Colonel Gary W. Cooke 

11:55–12:00PM 

Closing Comments/Award Presentation 

Anil Nanda, MD, MPH 

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7:00–9:00 AM (includes breakfast) 

Fee: $100 each, N&PE Fee: $70 for select courses 


106 

108 

111 

Cerebral Venous System: Surgical Considerations 

Contemporary Management For Adult Hydrocephalus 

Intracranial Endoscopy 


126 

Bypass Graft Indications And Techniques 


115 

121 

Controversies in The Management of Intracerebral Hematomas 

Cavernous Malformation: Current Controversies in Management 

Pediatrics Track 

109 

Principles And Techniques of Deformity Correction in Adolescents And Young Adults 

101 

Getting The Most Out of Your Residency 

102 

Comparative Effectiveness Research: Why You Need to Care About This Topic 

103 

Employment or Not: What Are The Options 


107 

Accountable Care Organizations And The Affordability of Patient Care Act 

125 

Business of Neurosurgery I—Billing And Accounts Receivable 

127 

128 

105 

How to Write And Publish a Successful Neurosurgical Manuscript 

Professionalism in Practice Transition: Considerations For The Adoption 

of New Technology or Procedures in Your Practice 

Spinal Motion Preservation Using The Posterior Column Implants 

110 

Management of Acute Spinal Cord Injury 

114 

Lumbar Spine Fusion Indications And Complications 


117 

Minimally Invasive Spinal Neurosurgery: Indications, Techniques And Complications 

118 

Current Use of Biologic Graft Extenders For Spinal Fusion 

122 

Update on Lumbar Stenosis 

124 

Management of Spinal Axis Trauma 

104 

New Innovations in Epilepsy Surgery 


112 

116 

Functional Mapping of The Cerebral Cortex: Advantages And Limitations 

Advances in Treating Carotid Artery Disease: Surgery And Endovascular Therapy 

119 

Chiari Malformations: Diagnosis Treatments And Failures 

113 

How I Do It: Acoustic Tumors 

Tumor Track 

120 

Malignant Brain Tumors: State-of-The-Art Treatment 

123 

Pituitary Tumors 

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7:00–9:00 AM 

101 Getting The Most Out of Your Residency 

Moderator: Lawrence S. Chin, MD 

Panelists 

John S. Kuo, MD, PhD 

N. Scott Litofsky, MD 

David J. Padalino, MD 


This seminar will help medical students and beginning residents maximize their 

experience during residency. 

C&MS 

SOCIOECONOMIC 




• Explain the residency application 

process 

• Review ways to maximize residency 

for professional development 

• Explain how to balance professional 

and personal development 

• Develop strategies to maximize 

financial success during residency 

• Discuss the future of neurosurgery 


102 Comparative Effectiveness Research: Why You Need to Care 

About This Topic 

Moderator: Daniel K. Resnick, MD 

Panelists 

Anthony L. Asher, MD 

Zoher Ghogawala, MD 

Matthew J. McGirt, MD 

Stephen L. Ondra, MD 


This course will review the impetus for, history of, current status, and future directions 

of registry reporting in neurosurgery. The course will conclude with a discussion on 

the use of registry derived data for payment and policy decisions through comparative 

effectiveness research. 

C&MS 

SOCIOECONOMIC 




• Describe cost effectiveness research 

(CER) and distinguish it from 

traditional clinical trials 

• Describe the social and political 

motivation for this type of research 

and understand the importance that 

clinicians participate in all levels 

of CER 

• Describe the drawbacks and shortcomings 

of CER as it applies to 

surgically managed disease states 

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103 Employment or Not: What Are The Options 

Moderator: James I. Ausman, MD, PhD 

Panelists 

Fernando G. Diaz, MD, PhD 

Gregory B. Lanford, MD 


Richard N. Wohns, MD 


This course will address the single most pressing issue facing neurosurgeons today. 

Should you become an employee of the hospital The panel, in an open discussion 

with the audience, will discuss each of the available options. In addition, discussion 

will include whether or not Obama care and ACOs will really happen; how you can 

get leverage in bundling of payments; how to negotiate with the hospital and/or others; 

what are the tricks of the “other side” and how do you recognize those “tricks” The 

panel will discuss techniques you can use to remain independent and to gain and 

use power. 

SOCIOECONOMIC 




• Discuss all employment options 

• Discuss how to negotiate in any 

situation 

• Explain how to have power in the 

coming healthcare crisis 


104 New Innovations in Epilepsy Surgery 

Moderator: Nicholas M. Barbaro, MD 

Panelists 

P. David Adelson, MD 

Jean Regis, MD 

Ashwini D. Sharan, MD 

Matthew D. Smyth, MD 


This seminar will focus on the surgical approaches to epilepsy that do not involve 

removal of tissue. Various electrical stimulation techniques will be discussed, 

including vagus nerve stimulation and deep brain stimulation (open and closed 

loop), as well as procedures currently under investigation, such as radiosurgery and 

cerebral cooling. More traditional non-resective techniques, such as corpus callosotomy 

and multiple sub-pial transection, also will be included in this comprehensive 

discussion. Neurosurgical leaders in the respective fields will present the latest 

information on these topics. 





• Describe the indications and 

approaches to electrical stimulation 

in the surgical treatment of epilepsy 

• Discuss the current experimental 

therapies being developed as nonresective 

strategies in the surgical 

treatment of epilepsy 

• Review the currently approved 

non-resective surgical treatments 

of epilepsy 

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105 Spinal Motion Preservation Using The Posterior Column Implants 

Moderator: M. Samy Abdou, MD 

Panelists 

Jean-Valery C. E. Coumans, MD 


William C. Welch, MD 


A wide range of treatment strategies and implantable devices have been developed 

to treat facet disease, spinal stenosis and other manifestations of posterior column 

disease. The implantable devices include X–Stop, Dynasis, TOPS and others. The 

biomechanical principle of each implant class, the results of recent clinical trials, and 

the known limitations and failures on these implants will be presented by investigators 

in the field. In addition to motion preservation, the emerging practice of vertebral 

immobilization using spinous process fixation will be examined. 

C&MS 





• Discuss the normal anatomy of the 

posterior spinal column, as well as 

the pathophysiology of degenerative 

disease. 

• Discuss the biomechanical basis of 

non–fusion technology 

• Explain the design features of both 

pedicle screw–based and interspinous 

process implants 

• Compare and contrast the differing 

treatment strategies 

• Discuss the relevant clinical results 

of pedicle screw–based stabilization 

devices and inter–spinous process 

implants 


106 Cerebral Venous System: Surgical Considerations 

Moderator: Albert L. Rhoton Jr., MD 

Panelists 

Ossama Al-Mefty, MD 

Ashok R. Asthagiri, MD 

Turker Kilic, MD, PhD 

Jeffrey M. Sorenson, MD 


This seminar will review the anatomy and surgery of the major venous sinuses and 

veins of the brain, and the approaches to the cavernous sinus and jugular foramen. 

C&MS 





• Explain the venous hazards of 

intracranial surgery 

• Recognize operative procedures to 

avoid injury and complications related 

to the major venous sinus intracranial 

veins, the cavernous sinus and 

jugular foramen 

• Discuss the anatomy of the approaches 

to the cavernous sinus and jugular 

foramen 

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107 Accountable Care Organizations And The Affordability 

of Patient Care Act 

Moderator: Monica C. Wehby, MD 

Panelists 

Peter W. Carmel, MD 

Kevin J. Gibbons, MD 

Katie Orrico, JD 

Mick J. Perez-Cruet, MD 


The seminar is aimed at familiarizing neurosurgeons with the Patient Protection and 

Affordable Care Act (ACA) that authorizes the use of Accountable Care Organizations 

(ACOs) to improve the safety and quality of care and reduce health care costs in 

Medicare. Strategies to lower growth in Medicare health care costs while meeting 

performance standards on quality of care and putting patients first by allowing the 

ACO to share in accrued savings will be discussed 

NEW 

SOCIOECONOMIC 




• Review the Patient Protection and 

Affordable Care Act (ACA) 

• Define Accountable Care Organizations 

(ACOs) and their goals 

• Identify strategies to achieve quality 

standards in five key areas— 

Patient/caregiver care experiences, 

Care coordination, Patient safety, 

Preventive health, At-risk population/ 

frail elderly health 

• Review the ACO Shared Savings 

Program to improve access to capital, 

specifically to smaller ACO entities 

that are physician-owned and/or in 

rural locations 


108 Contemporary Management For Adult Hydrocephalus 

Moderator: Guy M. McKhann II, MD 

Panelists 

Marvin Bergsneider, MD 

Petra M. Klinge, MD, PhD 

Daniele Rigamonti, MD 


This seminar will review the current management and controversies in the evaluation 

and treatment of adult (normal pressure) hydrocephalus. 





• Discuss current pathophysiology of 

adult hydrocephalus 

• Describe preoperative evaluation 

strategies to determine surgical 

candidacy in adult hydrocephalus 

• Evaluate the pros and cons of shunt 

surgery versus ETV in the management 

of adult hydrocephalus 

109 Principles And Techniques of Deformity Correction in 

Adolescents And Young Adults 

Moderator: David W. Pincus, MD, PhD 

Panelists 

Peter D. Angevine, MD, MPH 

Amer F. Samdani, MD 

Anthony H. Sin, MD 


This seminar will discuss the classification and management of idiopathic, congenital, 

paralytic, and iatrogenic deformity in the developing spine. 

PEDIATRICS 




• Detail appropriate clinical and 

radiographic evaluation of adolescents 

and young adult spinal deformity 

• Identify patient related factors that 

compromise surgical treatment 

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110 Management of Acute Spinal Cord Injury 

Moderator: Michael G. Fehlings, MD, PhD 

Panelists 

Richard C. E. Anderson, MD 

Barth A. Green, MD 

Ann M. Parr, MD 

Andrea L. Strayer, MS, NP, CNRN 


This breakfast seminar will provide an up-to-date review of the pathophysiology, 

medical management, surgical options and recent clinical trials related to spinal 

cord injury. 

N&PE 





• Discuss clinically relevant aspects 

of the pathophysiology of spinal 

cord injury 

• Discuss current concepts in the 

medical management of spinal 

cord injury 

• Explain the role and timing of surgical 

treatment for acute spinal cord injury 

• Discuss recent developments in 

clinical trials for spinal cord injury 


111 Intracranial Endoscopy 

Moderator: Alan R. Cohen, MD 

Panelists 

Luiz Carlos de Alencastro, MD 

James M. Drake, MD, MSc 

David F. Jimenez, MD 



This seminar focuses on the state-of-the-art of intracranial endoscopic neurosurgery, 

including ventriculoscopic surgery, endoscope-assisted microsurgery, endoscopic 

transnasal surgery and endoscope-assisted craniosynostosis surgery. 

C&MS 





• Review the current state of intracranial 

endoscopy 

• Explain the endoscopic treatment of 

hydrocephalus, cysts and tumors 

• Describe the indications for endoscopic 

transnasal and skull base surgery 

• Evaluate the efficacy of endoscope 

assisted craniosynostosis surgery 

• Discuss complications and strategies 

for complication avoidance 

112 Functional Mapping of The Cerebral Cortex: Advantages 

And Limitations 

Moderator: Richard W. Byrne, MD 

Panelists 

Edward F. Chang, MD 

Isabelle M. Germano, MD 

Hiroto Kawasaki, MD 

Daniel L. Silbergeld, MD 


All aspects and methods of functional mapping for neurosurgery will be discussed, 

including removal of brain tumors, vascular lesions, and epilepsy for awake and 

asleep patients. 





• Identify and work within eloquent 

areas of the brain 

• Discuss the technologies available to 

localize eloquent cortex, how this can 

enhance the safety of the surgery and 

what their limitations are 

• Describe common technical errors 

made in functional mapping 

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113 How I Do It: Acoustic Tumors 

Moderator: Frederick G. Barker II, MD 

Panelists 

Michael J. Link, MD 

L. Dade Lunsford, MD 

Daniel R. Pieper, MD 

Marc S. Schwartz, MD 


The principles of selecting suitable approaches, techniques and tactics of multimodality 

treatment of acoustic neuromas will be described. 

TUMOR 




• Identify the indications for operative 

treatment, radiation treatment, drug 

treatment and observation 

• Apply technical details of acoustic 

tumor surgery 

• Discuss how to avoid complications 

and study the outcome of surgery, 

radiation treatment and observation 


114 Lumbar Spine Fusion Indications And Complications 

Moderator: Joan F. O’Shea, MD 

Panelists 

Andrew T. Dailey, MD 

Eric M. Massicotte, MD, MSc 


This seminar describes and discusses the issues of patient selection, surgical 

indication and surgical techniques as they pertain to lumbar fusion. A global approach 

will be provided. 





• Identify the fundamentals of the 

surgical decision making process 

• Discuss factors involved with patient 

selection for lumbar spine fusion 

• Distinguish between the surgical 

strategies for lumbar spine fusion and 

their relative indications, as well as 

their pros and cons 

115 Controversies in The Management of Intracerebral Hematomas 

Moderator: David W. Newell, MD 

Panelists 

E. Sander Connolly Jr., MD 

Jonathan A. Friedman, MD 

Reid C. Thompson, MD 


The pathophysiology of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage will be described, as 

well as current treatment options. Recent ongoing clinical trials for treatment of ICH 

patients will be discussed. 

N&PE 





• Discuss the management of intracerebral 

hemorrhage according to 

current clinical evidence 

• Discuss rationale for current clinical 

studies 

• Discuss evidence based medicine 

in the management of a patient with 

intracerebral hemorrhage 

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116 Advances in Treating Carotid Artery Disease: Surgery And 

Endovascular Therapy 

Moderator: Robert E. Harbaugh, MD 

Panelists 

Felipe C. Albuquerque, MD 

Sean D. Lavine, MD 

Fredric B. Meyer, MD 

John A. Wilson, MD 


This seminar will explore the indications for carotid endarterectomy and carotid 

angioplasty and stenting for symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. Technical 

details of open surgical and endovascular treatments will be presented. 

C&MS 





• Identify patients best treated by 

open surgery 

• Identify patients best treated by 

endovascular approaches 

• Discuss the limits of endovascular 

and open surgical treatment 

• Discuss the current literature on 

the treatment of symptomatic and 

asymptomatic stenosis 

• Identify risk factors for the endovascular 

and open surgical treatment 


117 Minimally Invasive Spinal Neurosurgery: Indications, 

Techniques And Complications 

Moderator: Charles L. Branch Jr., MD 

Panelists 

Kevin T. Foley, MD 

William R. Taylor, MD 



This seminar will focus on endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques for cervical, 

thoracic and lumbar spine surgery. Techniques for decompression and fusion will 

be discussed. 





• Describe various endoscopic and 

minimally invasive techniques for 


• Discuss the indications, results and 

potential complications for these 

techniques 

118 Current Use of Biologic Graft Extenders For Spinal Fusion 

Moderator: James S. Harrop, MD 

Panelists 


Srinivas K. Prasad, MD 


This seminar will focus on novel cutting–edge strategies for spine stabilization, 

specifically focusing on bone graft extenders and substitutes and biological adjuncts 

for fusion. 





• Discuss the use of biologics and graft 

extenders for use in spinal fusion 

• Discuss the current use of BMP for 

spinal arthrodesis 

• Discuss current and future use of 

biologics in treatments for spinal 

cord injury 

• Discuss current and future use of 

biologics for disc disease 

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119 Chiari Malformations: Diagnosis Treatments And Failures 

Moderator: Edward H. Oldfield, MD 

Panelists 

Ulrich Batzdorf, MD 

Karin M. Muraszko, MD 

W. Jerry Oakes, MD 


This seminar will focus on the pathophysiology of Chiari malformations, the indications 

for treatment, therapeutic options, and the basis of their success and failure. 





• Describe the current concepts of 

the pathophysiology of Chiari 

malformations 

• Recognize the indications for 

treatment of Chiari malformations 

• Discuss the options for treatment 

of Chiari malformations 


120 Malignant Brain Tumors: State-of-The-Art Treatment 

Moderator: Joseph M. Piepmeier, MD 

Panelists 

Ian F. Dunn, MD 

Philip H. Gutin, MD 

Andrew T. Parsa, MD, PhD 

John H. Sampson, MD, PhD 


This seminar will discuss new advances in the management of malignant gliomas, 

including gene therapy, convection enhanced drug and immunotherapy. These 

advances will be discussed in the context of tumors managed by the neurosurgeon. 

TUMOR 




• Examine innovative techniques 

for surgery 

• Review the tumor biology with gene 

and vaccine therapy 

• Examine the role of stem cells 

in gliomas 

121 Cavernous Malformation: Current Controversies in Management 

Moderator: Murat Gunel, MD 

Panelists 


R. Michael Scott, MD 

Robert F. Spetzler, MD 

Gary K. Steinberg, MD, PhD 


This seminar will use didactic and case based discussion to explain the clinical 

diagnosis and management of patients with intracranial cavernous malformations. 





• Discuss the presentation, diagnosis 

and natural history of intracranial 

cavernous malformations 

• Review the expectant, surgical and 

radiosurgical treatment options for 

patients with cavernous malformations 

• Review familiar cavernous malformation 

syndromes 

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122 Update on Lumbar Stenosis 

Moderator: Robert E. Isaacs, MD 

Panelists 

Christopher H. Comey, MD 

Carl Lauryssen, MD 


Claudius Thome, MD 


This seminar will evaluate short-term and long-term outcomes of both surgical and 

nonsurgical treatment of lumbar stenosis. It also will evaluate recently developed 

minimal access treatments for stenosis. 





Discuss the natural history of spinal 

stenosis 

• Explain the data underlying nonoperative 

therapies for spinal stenosis 

• Explain the data underlying conventional 

operative therapies for spinal 

stenosis 

• Explain the data underlying the newer 

and less conventional operative 

therapies for spinal stenosis 


123 Pituitary Tumors 

Moderator: Daniel F. Kelly, MD 

Panelists 

David S. Baskin, MD 

Griffith R. Harsh IV, MD 

John A. Jane Jr., MD 

Kevin O. Lillehei, MD 


Participants will obtain a state-of-the-art update on endonasal surgical management 

of pituitary tumors, as well as medical and radiosurgical adjunctive therapies. 

TUMOR 




• Discuss surgical strategies for 

maximizing chances of remission 

in patients with acromegaly and 

Cushing’s disease 

• Describe utility and technical 

nuances of endonasal endoscopic 

removal of pituitary adenomas 

• Provide current treatment algorithms 

for patients with atypical and/or 

invasive pituitary adenomas 

124 Management of Spinal Axis Trauma 

Moderator: Gregory R. Trost, MD 

Panelists 

Bizhan Aarabi, MD 

Steven Casha, MD, PhD 

Sean M. Lew, MD 


A variety of commonly encountered spine injuries/fractures will be discussed. 

The controversies and rationale for treatment strategies will be reviewed. 

C&MS 





• Discuss the pertinent issues and 

alternatives of surgery for spine 

injuries 

• Review rationale for various spine 

trauma treatments 

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125 Business of Neurosurgery I–Billing And Accounts Receivable 

Moderator: Gregory J. Przybylski, MD 

Panelists 


Craig A. Van Der Veer, MD 

Luis Manuel Tumialan, MD 


The course aims at development of strategies to understand the overall billing 

process to improve collections and accounts receivable in the practice of neurosurgery. 

It will also focus on how to improve reimbursement for Medicare and private carriers 

with electronic medical records and billing. 

NEW 

SOCIOECONOMIC 




• Correctly code patient procedure and 

services with effective use of CPT, 

ICD-9-CM and HCPCS books and 

other coding tools 

• Review commercial, state, federal 

and HMO/PPO insurance along with 

the differences between traditional 

and managed care plans 

• Describe with state and federal laws 

regarding patient information and 

healthcare under HIPAA (Health 

Insurance Portability and 

Accountability Act) 

• Apply various strategies for dealing 

with insurance companies to improve 

reimbursement, and methods to 

decrease accounts receivable 


126 Bypass Graft Indications And Techniques 

Moderator: Gregory J. Zipfel, MD 

Panelists 

Fady T. Charbel, MD 

Edward Robert Smith, MD 

Yong-Kwang Tu, MD 

Peter Vajkoczy, MD 


The seminar is aimed at indications and techniques of cerebral bypass in the 

treatment of aneurysms, stroke, tumors, and Moyamoya disease. Various modules 

include when to perform a bypass, what grafts to use, technical nuances and 

complication avoidance and management. Participants are encouraged to present 

difficult cases for discussion. 

NEW 





• Review indications for cerebral 

bypass in the context of emerging 

endovascular surgery 

• Identify types of grafts and techniques 

of harvesting a graft 

• Differentiate techniques of cerebral 

bypass and what adjuncts to use 


management 

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127 How to Write And Publish a Successful Neurosurgical Manuscript 

Moderator: Anil Nanda, MD, MPH 

Panelists 

Michael L. J. Apuzzo, MD 

Nelson M. Oyesiku, MD, PhD 


This course will familiarize neurosurgeons, residents and fellows with the art of 

translating scientific work into a meaningful and scientifically robust language. It will 

discuss the various formats of an article, ways of illustrating one’s work in the form 

of graphs, tables, figures and artistic drawings. In addition, time will be spent on how 

to scientifically read an article and understand its strengths and weaknesses. 

NEW 

C&MS 

SOCIOECONOMIC 




• Review various types of articles 

including original research, review 

article and case reports 

• Apply scientific language in an article 

• Review the various forms of plagiarism 

and how to avoid them 

• Review how to use appropriate 

illustrations and statistical tests 

• Describe how to read a scientific 

article using examples 


128 Professionalism in Practice Transition: Considerations For The 

Adoption of New Technology or Procedures in Your Practice 

Moderator: Patrick W. McCormick, MD 

Panelists 


Clarence B. Watridge, MD 

Ronald E. Warnick, MD 


This seminar explores concepts of professionalism, pragmatism and medical ethics 

relevant to integration of a new procedure or technology into a neurosurgical clinical 

practice. 

The course will consider the role of research, innovation, and off-label use in clinical 

practice; as well as the acquisition of competency in new procedures; and new 

technology deployment. The potential utility of procedure simulators, for mastering 

learning curves such as endoscopic, robotic, or minimally invasive techniques will 

be described. Principles for informing patients and considering prospective strategies 

to evaluate efficacy, outcomes and complications will also be discussed. 

NEW 

SOCIOECONOMIC 




• Identify and articulate the key 

theoretical considerations underpinning 

the decision to introduce 

a new treatment/technology into 

patient care 

• Identify the strategies currently 

used for acquiring competence in 

treating patients with new techniques/ 

technology 

• Explain the key considerations in 

informing patients and maximizing 

clinical benefit over risk when 

introducing new techniques and 

technology to a practice 

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Plenary Session I 

9:45 AM–1:00 PM 

Moderators 

Mitchel S. Berger, MD; Nicholas M. Barbaro, MD 

9:45–9:49 AM 

Welcome 

Speaker: Nicholas M. Barbaro, MD 

9:50–10:23 AM 


Speaker: Donald Berwick, MD 

10:24–10:39 AM 

600 Intraspinal Stem Cell Transplantation in ALS, 

A Phase I Trial: Cervical Microinjection Safety Outcomes 

Authors: Jonathan Patrick Riley, MD; Jonathan Glass, MD, 

PhD; Karl Johe, PhD; Meraida Polak, RN; Thais Federici, PhD; 

Eva Feldman, MD, PhD; Nicholas Boulis, MD 

10:40–10:55 AM 

601 Comparative Effectiveness And Cost-Benefit Analysis 

of Antibiotic-Impregnated Shunt Catheters in The Treatment 

of Hydrocephalus: Analysis of 12,589 Consecutive Cases 

from 287 Hospital Systems 

Authors: Scott Parker, MD; Jeffrey Murphy, MS; Luella 

Engelhart, PhD; Matthew McGirt, MD 

10:56–11:19 AM 


Speaker: Johannes Schramm, MD 

11:20–11:24 AM 


Recipient: Ralph G. Dacey Jr., MD 

11:25–11:40 AM 

602 Peri-Procedural Complications of Endovascular 

Treatment For Acute Stroke in SWIFT Trial 

Authors: Arun Paul Amar, MD; Paul Akins, MD, PhD; Jeremy 

Fields, MD; Sean Pakbaz, MD 

11:41–11:56 AM 

603 Development of an MRI-Guided Delivery And 

Molecular Targeting System For Glioblastoma Multiforme 

Theranostics Based on Surface Enhanced Raman 

Scattering Nanoparticles 

Authors: Roberto Jose Diaz, MD; Patrick McVeigh, BS; 

Meaghan O’Reilly, MSC; Matthew Bebenek, Christian Smith, 

PhD; Kullervo Hynynen, PhD; Brian Wilson, PhD; James 

Rutka, MD, PhD 

11:57 AM–12:12 PM 

604 Anterior vs Posterior Surgical Approaches to Treat 

Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: Outcomes of The 

Prospective Multicenter AOSpine North America CSM 

Study in 278 patients 

Authors: Sean Barry, MD, Michael Fehlings, MD, PhD; 

Branko Kopjar, MD, PhD; Sangwook Yoon, MD; Paul 

Arnold, MD; Eric Massicotte, MD; Alexander Vaccaro, MD; 

Darrel Brodke, MD; Christopher Shaffrey, MD; Justin 

Smith, MD; Eric Woodard, MD; Robert Banco, MD; Jens 

Chapman, MD; Michael Janssen, DO; Christopher Bono, MD; 

Rick Sasso, MD; Mark Dekutoski, MD; Ziya Gokaslan, MD 

12:13–12:17 PM 

AANS International Lifetime Recognition Award 

Recipient: Johannes Schramm, MD 

12:18–1:03 PM 

Presidential Address 

Speaker: Mitchel S. Berger, MD 


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Scientific Session I—Tumor 

2:00–4:30 PM 

This session will focus on innovations in the diagnosis, management and treatment of tumor neurosurgery. Innovations 

developed in the last twelve months will be presented. 

Moderator 

Frederick F. Lang Jr., MD 


2:00–2:30 PM 

Ronald L. Bittner Lecture 

Viruses: Causes or Treatment of Malignant Glioma 

Invited Speaker: Ennio Antonio Chiocca, MD, PhD 

2:31–2:39 PM 

605 Targeting Glioma Stem Cells in GBM: A Phase 0/II 

Study of Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitor GDC-0449 

Authors: Andrew E. Sloan, MD; Charles Nock, MD; Amber 

Kerstetter, PhD; John Pink, PhD; Jeremy Rich, MD, PhD; 

Naoko Takebe, MD, PhD; Robert Miller, PhD; Michael 

Prados, MD; Stuart Grossman, MD 

2:40–2:48 PM 

606 Ionizing Radiation Augments Glioma Tropism of 

Mesenchymal Stem Cells 

Authors: Jonathan G. Thomas, MD; Anwar Hossain, PhD; 

Naoki Shinojima, MD, PhD; Joy Gumin, MS; Felix Nwajei, MD; 

Rave Ezhilarasan, PhD; Patrice Love, MS; Erik Sulman, MD, 

PhD; Frederick Lang, MD 

2:49–2:57 PM 

607 Inhibition of SUR1 Decreases The Vascular 

Permeability of Cerebral Metastases 

Authors: Eric M. Thompson, MD; Gregory Pishko, PhD; Leslie 

Muldoon, PhD; Edward Neuwelt, MD 

2:58–3:06 PM 

608 Gamma Knife Radiosurgery For The Management of 

Nonfunctioning Pituitary Adenomas: A Multicenter Study 

Authors: Jason P. Sheehan, MD, PhD; Robert Starke, David 

Mathieu, Byron Young, Penny Sneed, Veronica Chiang, John 

Lee, Hideyuki Kano, Kyung-jae Park, Ajay Niranjan, Douglas 

Kondziolka, Gene Barnett, Stephen Rush, John Golfinos, 

L. Dade Lunsford 

3:07–3:15 

609 Factors Predicting Postoperative Hyponatremia And 

Efficacy of Hyponatremia Management Strategies After 

1152 Pituitary Operations 

Authors: Manish K. Aghi, MD; Arman Jahangiri,BS ; Liane 

Miller, BS; Mai Tran, Maxwell Tom, BS; Jeffrey Wagner, BS; 

Sandeep Kunwar, MD; Lewis Blevins, MD 

3:16–3:24 PM 

610 Medical And Surgical Complications And Co- 

Morbidities in Long Term GBM Survivors 

Authors: Mohammed Hamood Alsaidi, MD; David 

Nerenz, PhD; Mark Rosenblum, MD; Steven Kalkanis, MD; 

Tobias Walbert, MD; Ian Lee, MD 

3:25–3:33 PM 

611 Fluorescence-Guided Surgery With 5-Aminolevulinic 

Acid: Experience in 400 Cases With Different Brain Tumors 

Authors: Georg Widhalm; Barbara Kiesel, MD; Adelheid 

Wöhrer, MD; Engelbert Knosp, MD; Stefan Wolfsberger, MD 

3:34–3:42 PM 

612 Gross Total Resection Rates in Glioblastoma Surgery: 

Combining 5-ALA Intraoperative Fluorescence Imaging 

And Brain Mapping 

Authors: Philippe Schucht; Juergen Beck, MD, PhD; Janine 

Abu-Isa, MD; Lukas Andereggen, MD; Michael Murek, MD; 

Kathleen Seidel, MD; Lennart Stieglitz, MD; Andreas Raabe, 

MD, PhD 

Neurosurgical Face–Off 

Acoustic Neuromas, Radiosurgery vs. Surgical Resection 

3:43–3:58 PM 

Acoustic Neuromas, Radiosurgery 

Speaker: Jason S. Sheehan, MD 

3:59–4:14 PM 

Surgical Resection 

Speaker: John G. Golfinos, MD 

4:15–4:25 PM 

Case Discussion 

Speaker: Frederick F. Lang Jr., MD 

4:26–4:30 PM 

Q&A 

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Scientific Session II—Spine/Peripheral Nerve 

2:00–4:30 PM 

This session will focus on innovations in the diagnosis, management and treatment of spinal neurosurgery. Innovations 


Moderator 

Joseph S. Cheng, MD, MS 


2:00–2:30 PM 

Spino Pelvic Parameters, Why it Matters 

Invited Speaker: Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD 

2:31–2:39 PM 

613 Adult Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors: a 12-Year 

Institutional Experience 

Authors: Daniel Lubelski, MS; Michael Steinmetz, MD; 

Ajit Krishnaney, MD; Thomas Mroz, MD; John Shin, MD; 

Edward Benzel, MD 

2:40–2:48 PM 

614 Does Bone Morphogenic Protein Change the Operative 

Nonunion Rates in Spine Fusions 

Authors: Kern H. Guppy, MD, PhD; Johannes Bernbeck, MD; 

Jessica Harris, MS; Christopher Ake, PhD; Liz Paxton, Kim 

Phan, BA 

2:49–2:57 PM 

615 Riluzole For The Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury: A 

Phase 1 Trial and Future Directions 

Authors: Michael G. Fehlings, MD, PhD; Robert Grossman, 

MD; Jefferson Wilson, MD; Ralph Frankowski, PhD; Keith 

Burau, PhD; Diana Chow, PhD; Yang Teng, BS; Elizabeth 

Toups, MS; James Harrop, MD; Bizhan Aarabi, MD; 

Christopher Shaffrey, MD; Susan Harkema, PhD; Michele 

Johnson, MD; James Guest, MD, PhD 


Closed Minimally Invasive TLIF vs. Open Minimally 

Invasive TLIF 

2:58–3:13 PM 

Closed Minimally Invasive TLIF 

Speaker: Richard G. Fessler, MD, PhD 

3:14–3:29 PM 

Open Minimally Invasive TLIF 

Speaker: Charles Kuntz, MD 

3:41–3:49 PM 

616 Comparative Effectiveness, Cost Utility And Cost 

Benefit Analysis of Intra-Operative Neuromonitoring in 

Cervical Spine Surgery: Where is The Value 

Authors: Matthew McGirt, MD; Scott Parker, MD; Scott 

Zuckerman, MD; Saniya Godil, MD; Scott Parker, MD; Joseph 

Cheng, MD, MS; Clinton Devin, MD 

3:50–3:58 PM 

617 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Fluorescence-Guided Resection 

of Intramedullary Ependymoma 

Authors: Toshiki Endo; Tomoo Inoue, MD, PhD; Mika 

Watanabe, MD, PhD; Kenichi Nagamatsu, MD, PhD; 

Teiji Tominaga, MD, PhD 

3:59–4:07 PM 

618 Pulmonary Function Following Adult Spinal Deformity 

Surgery: Minimum Two Year Follow-Up 

Authors: Robert Tracey; Ronald Lehman, MD; Daniel 

Kang, MD; John Cody, MD; Lawrence Lenke, MD; Jeremy 

Stallbaumer, MD; Brenda Sides, MS 

4:08–4:16 PM 

619 Economic Value of ACDF–Analysis of a 5 Year 

Follow-up Cohort From FDA Trials 

Authors: Praveen V. Mummaneni, MD; Paul Anderson, MD; 

Vincent Traynelis, MD; Steven Glassman, Leah Carreon, 

MD, MSC 

4:17–4:25 PM 

620 Neural Stem Cells Clonally Selected From Embryonic 

Stem Cells Promote Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury 

Authors: Robert Mitchell; Ryan Salewski; Michael Fehlings 

4:26–4:30 PM 

Q&A 

3:30–3:40 PM 


Speaker: Joseph S. Cheng, MD, MS 

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Scientific Session III— 

Stereotactic & Functional 

2:00–4:30 PM 

This session will focus on innovations in the diagnosis, management and treatment of spinal neurosurgery. Innovations 



Moderator 

Konstantin V. Slavin, MD 

2:00–2:30 PM 

High-Field Imaging and Surgery for DBS 

Invited Speaker: Aviva Abosch, MD, PhD 

2:31–2:39 PM 

621 The One Year Results of a Phase 1 Study of 

Transcranial MR Guided Focused Ultrasound 

Thalamotomy For The Treatment of Medication 

Refractory Essential Tremor 

Authors: William Jeffrey Elias, MD; Diane Huss, PhD; 

Johanna Loomba, BS; Mohamad Khaled, MD; Eyal Zadicario, 

MSC; Scott Sperling, PhD; Robert Frysinger, PhD; Binit 

Shah, MD; Madaline Harrison, MD; Max Wintermark, MD 

2:40–2:48 PM 

622 Stereotactic Laser Thermal Amygdalohippocampotomy 

For Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: Preliminary Outcomes 

of Multicenter Experience 

Authors: Robert E. Gross, MD, PhD; Jon Wille, MD, PhD; 

Ashesh Mehta, MD, PhD; Richard Marsh, MD; Shabbar 

Danish, MD; Daniel Curry, MD; Ashwini Sharan, MD; Martin 

Weinand, MD; Daniel Couture, MD; Alexandra Golby, MD; 

Nitin Tandon, MD; Michael Schulder, MD; Sherif Nour, MD; 

Robert Watson, MD; Stephen Wong, MD; Angus Wilfong, MD; 

Michael Sperling, MD; J. Langevin, MD; David Labiner, MD; 

Gimridhar Kalamangalam, MD; Ashok Gowda, PhD 

2:49–2:57 PM 

623 Chronic Microstimulation of V1 in a Behaving Macaque 

Authors: Paul A. House, MD; Tyler Davis, MD; Rebecca 

Parker, BS; Richard Normann, PhD; Bradley Greger, PhD 

2:58–3:06 PM 

624 Creating Visual Percepts With Electrical Stimulation of 

Human Visual Cortex: Comparison With Receptive Fields 

Mapped With Local Field Potentials 

Authors: Daniel Yoshor, MD; Daniel Yoshor, MD; Xiaomei 

Pei, PhD; Inge Schepers, PhD; Ping Sun, MS; Michael 

Beauchamp, PhD 

3:07–3:15 PM 

625 The Role of Autonomic Nervous System in The 

Mechanism of Hemifacial Spasm 

Authors: Jun Zhong; Shi-Ting Li, MD, PhD; Jin Zhong, MD, MS 

3:16–3:24 PM 

626 Quantitative Determination of Sequential Activity in 

Human Motor Areas During Cued Finger Movement Using 

Electrocorticography (ECoG) 

Authors: Hai Sun, MD; Jeremiah Wande, BS; Andrew Ko, 

MD; J Miller, MD, PhD; Tim Blakely, MS; Kim Burchiel, MD; 

Jeffery Ojemann, MD 

3:25–3:33 PM 

627 Unilateral High Frequency Stimulation of the Nucleus 

Accumbens Shell Reduces Oral EtOH Consumption in 

Alcohol-Preferring (P) Rats 

Authors: Jessica Wilden, MD; Sheketha Hauser, PhD; Kurt 

Qing, MS; Pedro Irazoqui, PhD; William McBride, PhD; 

Zachary Rodd, PhD 

3:34–3:42 PM 

628 Differentiation of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells 

to Microglia For Treatment of CNS Diseases 

Authors: John K. Park, MD, PhD; Michael Shen, BS; Yong 

Choi, PhD; Hetal Pandya, PhD 

3:43–3:51 PM 

629 Accuracy in Staged Bilateral Deep Brain 

Stimulation Surgery 

Authors: David Levine; Jennifer Durphy, MD; Peter Novak, 

MD, PhD; Eric Molho, MD; Adolfo Ramirez-Zamora, MD; 

Julie Pilitsis, MD, PhD 

3:52–4:00 PM 

630 Spatio-Temporal Dissociations of Auditory And Visual 

Naming Networks in Human Cortex 

Authors: Christopher Conner; Kiefer Forseth, Nitin Tandon, MD 

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4:01–4:09 PM 

631 Mapping Neuronal Connectivity in The Epileptic 

Brain by Simultaneous Intracranial Electrical Stimulation 

And fMRI 

Authors: Jorge Alvaro Gonzalez-Martinez, MD, PhD; Stephen 

Jones, MD, PhD; Myron Zhang, MS; Juan Bulacio, MD; 

Rei Enatsu, MD, PhD; William Bingaman, MD 

4:10–4:18 PM 

632 Category- And Entity-Specific Activation of Neuronal 

Populations in The Temporal Pole in Response to Naming 

Proper Nouns 

Authors: Taylor John Abel, MD; Oliver Flouty, MD; Hiroto 

Kawasaki, MD; Hiroyuki Oya, Matthew Howard, Daniel 

Tranel, PhD 


4:19–4:27 PM 

633 African-Americans With Parkinson’s Disease Receive 

Disproportionately Fewer Deep Brain Stimulators (DBS) 

Regardless of Access to Neurological Surgeons 

Authors: Andrew K Chan; Robert McGovern, MD; John 

Sheehy, MS; Guy McKhann II, MD 

4:28–4:30 PM 

Q&A 

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Scientific Session IV—Pediatrics 

2:00–4:30 PM 

This session will focus on innovations in the diagnosis, management and treatment of pediatric neurosurgery. Innovations 


Moderator 



2:00–2:30 PM 

Quality Improvement in Pediatric Neurosurgery 

Invited Speaker: John R. W. Kestle, MD 

2:31–2:39 PM 

634 The Role of Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy in 

The Treatment of Hydrocephalus 

Authors: Timothy W. Vogel, MD; Biji Bahuleyan, MD; 

Shenandoah Robinson, MD; Alan Cohen, MD 

2:40–2:48 PM 

635 The Distribution of Cerebellar Tonsil Position: 

Implications For Understanding The Chiari Malformation 

Authors: Cormac O. Maher, MD; Jennifer Strahle, MD; Hugh 

Garton, MD; Karin Muraszko, MD; Brandon Smith, MSC 

2:49–2:57 PM 

636 Epilepsy Surgery in Infants Under One Year of Age 

Authors: Brent Randle O’Neill, MD; Susan Koh, MD; Pramote 

Laoprasert, MD; Kelly Knupp, MD; Michael Handler, MD 

2:58–3:06 PM 

637 Microstructural And Functional Connectivity in 

Adolescents With Corrected Sagittal Craniosynostosis 

Authors: Joel Beckett; Cheryl Lacadie, Roger Jou, MD, MPH; 

Todd Constable, PhD; Charles Duncan, MD; John Persing, MD; 

Kevin Pelphrey, PhD 

3:07–3:15 PM 

638 Preliminary Experience With Quick-Spine Magnetic 

Resonance Imaging For Evaluation of Cervical Spine 

Trauma in Children 

Authors: Brian Thomas Farrell, MD; Jeffrey Pollock, MD; 

Louis Riccelli, MD; James Anderson, MD; Dianna Bardo, MD; 

Daniel Guillaume, MD, MSC 

3:25–3:33 PM 

640 Using a Novel Myelin Imaging Technique to Identify 

Previously Occult Seizure Foci 

Authors: Heather Stevens Spader, MD; Sean Deoni, PhD; 

Doug Dean, PhD; Jonathan O’Muircheartaigh, PhD; Jerrold 

Boxerman, MD, PhD; John Gaitanis, MD; Molly Tracy, MD; 

Rees Cosgrove, MD 

3:34–3:42 PM 

641 Radiation Exposure to Patients During 

Neurointerventional Procedures in Children: A Warning 

Authors: Darren B. Orbach; Ning Lin, MD; Jodi Manchester, 

BS; R. Michael Scott, MD; Edward Smith, MD 


Chiari Malformation, Durotomy And Duraplasty vs. Chiari 

Malformation, No Durotomy or Duraplasty 

3:43–3:58 PM 

Chiari Malformation, Durotomy And Duraplasty 

Speaker: John C. Wellons III, MD 

3:59–4:14 PM 

Chiari Malformation, No Durotomy or Duraplasty 

Speaker: Matthew D. Smyth, MD 

4:15–4:25 PM 


Speaker: Alan R. Cohen, MD 

4:26–4:30 PM 

Q&A 

3:16–3:24 PM 

639 Prognostic Indicators Regarding Pain Outcome After 

Chiari Decompression 

Authors: David M. Frim, MD, PhD; Katherine Hekman, PhD 

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Scientific Session V—Cerebrovascular 

2:00–4:30 PM 

This session will focus on innovations in the diagnosis, management and treatment of Cerebrovascular neurosurgery. 

Innovations developed in the last twelve months will be presented. 

Moderator 

Sepideh Amin-Hanjani, MD 


2:00–2:30 PM 

Subspecialty Recognition in Cerebrovascular Surgery 

Invited Speaker: Daniel Louis Barrow, MD 


Clipping vs. Coiling 

2:31–2:46 PM 

Speaker: Robert F. Spetzler, MD 

2:47– 3:02 PM 

Speaker: Nick Hopkins, MD 

3:03–3:13 PM 


Speaker: Sepideh Amin-Hanjani, MD 

3:14–3:22 PM 

642 Time-Course of Recovery Following Poor Grade SAH: 

The Incidence of Delayed Improvement 

Authors: David Aaron Wilson, MD; Adib Abla, MD; Richard 

Williamson, MD; Peter Nakaji, MD; Joseph Zabramski, MD; 

Felipe Albuquerque, MD; Cameron McDougall, MD; Robert 

Spetzler, MD 

3:23–3:31 PM 

643 Stereotactic Radiosurgery For Spetzler-Martin 

Grade III Arteriovenous Malformations: The University of 

Pittsburgh Experience in 472 Consecutive Patients 

Authors: L. Dade Lunsford, MD; Hideyuki Kano, MD, PhD; 

Douglas Kondziolka, MD, MSC; John Flickinger, MD; 

Huai-che Yang, MD; Kyung-Jae Park, MD, PhD; Thomas 

Flannery, MD, PhD; Daniel Tonetti, MS; Ajay Niranjan, MD 

3:32–3:40 PM 

644 The Role of Cigarette Smoke And Cerebral Vascular 

Smooth Muscle Phenotypic Modulation in Cerebral 

Aneurysm Pathogenesis 

Authors: Robert M. Starke, MD; Muhammad Ali, MD; Pascal 

Jabbour, MD; Stavropoula Tjoumakaris, MD; L. Fernando 

Gonzalez, MD; Robert Rosenwasser, MD; Gary Owens, PhD; 

Walter Koch, PhD; Nigel Greig, PhD; Aaron Dumont, MD 

3:41–3:49 PM 

645 A Practical Grading Scale to Predict Radiosurgery 

Outcome in Arteriovenous Malformations: Analysis of 

1,012 Treated Patients 

Authors: Robert M. Starke, MD; Chun-Po Yen, MD; Dale 

Ding, MD; Jason Sheehan, MD, PhD 

3:50–3:58 PM 

646 Analysis of Outcomes for the Surgical Treatment of 

Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Large Craniectomy 

vs Craniotomy 

Authors: Seth B. Hayes, MD; Ronald Benveniste, MD, PhD 

3:59–4:29 PM 

Yasargil Lecture 

Speaker: Juha Hernesniemi, MD 

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Scientific Session VI—Neurotrama 

2:00–4:30 PM 

This session will focus on innovations in the diagnosis, management and treatment of Neurotrauma neurosurgery. Innovations 


Moderator 

Geoffrey T. Manley, MD, PhD 


2:00–2:30 PM 

Decompressive Craietomy: Where We Have Been And 

Where We Are Going 

Invited Speaker: Jamie S. Ullman, MD 

2:31–2:39 PM 

647 A Novel Mechanism and Therapeutic Target For 

Intraventricular Hemorrhage-Associated Communicating 

Hydrocephalus 

Authors: Kristopher Thomas Kahle, MD, PhD; Philippe 

Simard; Brian Walcott, MD; Volodymyr Gerzanich, PhD; 

J. Marc Simard, MD, PhD 

2:40–2:48 PM 

648 Delayed Postinjury Administration of Riluzole is 

Neuroprotective in a Preclinical Rodent Model of Cervical 

Spinal Cord Injury 

Authors: Kajana Satkunendrarajah; Yongchao Wu, MD; Josef 

Buttigieg, PhD; Yang Teng, BS; Diana Chow, PhD; Michael 

Fehlings, MD, MSC 

2:49–2:57 PM 

649 Effectiveness of Antifibrinolytic Therapy After Surgery 

For Chronic Subdural Hematoma 

Authors: Kazunari Oka, MD; Terushige Toyooka, MD; Hiroshi 

Kageyama, MD; Nobusuke Tsuzuki, MD 

2:58–3:06 PM 

650 Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein Breakdown Products 

For The Diagnosis of Intracranial Injury 

Authors: David Panczykowski, MD; John Yue, BS; Ava 

Puccio, PhD; Inoue Tomoo, PhD; Geoffry Manley, MD, PhD; 

David Okonkwo, MD, PhD 

3:07–3:15 PM 

651 Improving Quality: Establishing Standard Performance 

Measures For Cervical Spine Trauma With And Without 

Spinal Cord Injury 

Authors: Daniel Jin Hoh, MD; Sanjay Dhall, MD; Dan Neal, PhD; 

Brian Hoh, MD 

3:16–3:24 PM 

652 A New Model for Dura Mater Healing—Human Dural 

Fibroblast Culture 

Authors: Ezequiel Goldschmidt; Santiago Hem, MD; Pablo 

Ajler, MD; Claudio Yampolsky, MD; Antonio Carrizo, MD, 

PhD; Monica Loresi, MD; Marcelo Ielpi, PhD; Diego 

Giunta, MD, MPH; Pablo Argibay, MD, PhD 

3:25–3:33 PM 

653 Is it Safe Undergoing Cranioplasty With 

Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt at The Same Time in 

Patients With Cranial Defect And Hydrocephalus 

Authors: Sukh Que Park; Juneyoung Heo, MD; 

Hyung-ki Park, MD, PhD; Sungjin Cho, MD, PhD; Jaechil 

Chang, MD, PhD 

3:34–3:42 PM 

654 Tight Glycemic Control is Associated With Increased 

Cerebral Glycolysis Following Traumatic Brain Injury 

Authors: Stephanie M Wolahan; David McArthur, PhD; 

Paul Vespa, MD; Neil Martin, MD; Thomas Glenn, PhD 

3:43–3:51 PM 

655 The Head Injury Transportation Straight to 

Neurosurgery (HITS-NS) Trial: Introduction to The Study, 

Challenges of The Set-Up Phase And Progress 

Authors: Damian Holliman, PhD, MRCS; Wanda Russell, 

PhD; Gordon Fuller, PhD; A David Mendelow, MBBS; Kyee 

Han, MBBS; Kevin Mackway-Jones, MBBS; Timothy Coats, 

MBBS; Steve Goodacre, MBBS; Suzanne Mason, MBBS; 

Andrew Curran, MBBS; Fiona Lecky, MBBS 

3:52–4:00 PM 

656 Activation of the Smad Signaling Pathway by 

Eotaxin-3 in the Outer Membrane of Chronic Subdural 

Hematomas 

Authors: Koji Osuka, MD; Masakazu Takayasu, MD, PhD 

4:01–4:09 PM 

657 The Effect of Riluzole on Mental Disorders And 

Histo-pathologic Changes in The Rat Concussion Model 

Authors: Mohammadreza Ehsaei, MD; Gholamreza 

Bahadorkhan, MD 

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4:10–4:18 PM 

658 Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): How Much 

Radiation is Necessary 

Authors: Walter Paul Jacobsen, DO; Alexandra Paul, MD; 

John German 

4:19–4:27 PM 

659 The Effect of Alcohol Use on Coagulation And 

Progression of Intracranial Hemorrhage in Trauma Patients 

Authors: Abigail Justine Rao, MD; Katherine Watson, MS; 

Tori Lennox, Ronald Barbosa, MD; Jerome Differding, MS; 

Brian Ragel, MD; Martin Schreiber, MD; Susan Rowell, MD 


4:28–4:30 PM 

Q&A 

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International Symposium I 

Global Symposium on Safety And Excellence With European Association of Neurological Societies 

2:00–4:30 PM 

Moderators 

Vladimir Beneš, MD; Jacques Morcos, MD 

2:00–2:05 PM 

Introduction 

2:06–2:18 PM 

Brain Hodotopy And Plasticity as New Concepts in 

Surgery For Diffuse Low Grade Gliomas: Towards a 

Functional Neurooncology 

Speaker: Hugues Duffau, MD 

3:24–3:36 PM 

Endoscopic Endonasal Approach to Craniopharyngiomas 

Speaker: Paolo Cappabianca, MD 

3:37–3:49 PM 

Modulative Manipulation of Pain in The Failed 

Back Syndrome 

Speaker: Claudio G. Yampolsky, MD 


2:19–2:31 PM 

Speaker: J. Andre Grotenhuis, MD, PhD 

2:32–2:44 PM 

Speaker: Juha Hernesniemi, MD, PhD 

2:45–2:57 PM 

Rescuing the Injured Brain 

Speaker: Peter J. Hutchinson, MD 

2:58–3:10 PM 

Management of Acoustic Neuroma: A Balanced Approach 

Speaker: Basant K. Misra, MD 

3:11–3:23 PM 

Cognitive Preservation in Brain Tumor Surgery 

Speaker: Zvi Ram, MD 

3:50–4:02 PM 

Surgery For The Brainstem Cavernous Malformation—With 

Special Reference to Surgical Approach, Intraoperative 

Monitoring And Outcome 

Speaker: Kazuhiro Hongo, MD 

4:03–4:15 PM 

Speaker: Yong-Kwang Tu, MD 

4:16–4:28 PM 

Clipping X Coiling in Aneurysm Surgery: How do The High 

Mental Functions React 

Speaker: Hildo R. C. Azevedo-Filho, MD 

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3D Session 

2:00–4:30 PM 

Nuances of Intracranial Surgery: An Interactive 3D Video Presentation 

Also available through live streaming over the Internet 

Moderator: Cormac O. Maher, MD 

Panelists 

William T. Couldwell, MD, PhD 

Aaron A. Cohen-Gadol MD 

Frederick A. Boop MD 

Mitesh Shah, MD 

Anil Nanda MD, MPH 



This session will review important technical nuances for improving patient outcome 

and avoiding complications during cranial cases. Detailed surgical videos of 

procedures by the expert panel will be reviewed in high definition 3-D to maximize 

the learning experience for the viewers. The discussion will be targeted to all 

neurosurgeons that practice cranial surgery as well as trainees at all levels. 

This session will be interactive through live streaming over the Internet, and the 

audience—both in the room and those watching the stream—will have the chance 

to ask the faculty questions. Last year’s 3D session was standing room only so be 

sure to mark your calendars to get there early. The AANS app and final program 

book will provide detailed instructions. Visit the AANS web site regularly for new 

information on how to participate. 

4:30–5:30 PM 

Wine & Cheese Reception 

Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center—Exhibit Halls H–I 

5:30–6:30 PM 

Joint Annual Business Meeting of the American Association of 

Neurological Surgeons and the American Association of Neurosurgeons 

Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center 

6:30–8:30 PM 

International Reception 

Location: Elms Mansion 

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6:30–8:30 PM 

SE129 Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Resection of Tumors 

Location: Commander’s Palace 

Fee: $195 

Panelists 

Gene Barnett, MD 

Steven N. Kalkanis, MD 

L. Dade Lundsford, MD 

TUMOR 




This course is comprised of specialists in the field of Stereotactic Radiosurgery. 

Cases will be presented for interactive discussion with the audience on current 

techniques, outcomes and complications. The session will begin with a cocktail 

reception followed by dinner and case presentations. 

8:00–10:00 PM 

NREF Fundraiser Reception Honoring John A. Sane Sr., MD 

Location: House of Blues 

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208 

212 

Controversies in Cerebrovascular And Endovascular Neurosurgery 

Multidisciplinary Management of Cerebral AVMs 


History Track 


219 

214 

207 

223 

Management of Cerebrovascular And Endovascular Complications: A Case Based Approach 

History Seminar: Analysis of Hughlings Jackson’s Foundational Paper, 

“A Study of Convulsions” (1870) 

Cerebral Trauma State-of-the-Art Treatment 

Return to Play After Sports Injury I—Concussion 

210 

Neurosurgical Management of Intractable Pain 

Pain Track 

220 Management of Vasospasm 

228 

Spinal Cord Stimulation in The Neurosurgery Practice 

Pediatrics Track 

215 

Current And Future Treatments For Pediatric Hydrocephalus 

211 

Physician Autonomy in Business Enterprises: Profits And Pitfalls 


216 

224 

ABNS Board Preparation: What You Must Know 

Business of Neurosurgery II—Growth And Management of Office Staff 

227 

Getting Your Neurosurgery Research Career Up And Running in Three Easy Steps 

201 

New And Evolving Technologies For Minimally Invasive Lumbar Disc Surgery 

202 

Challenging Spinal Cases: Pearls And Pitfalls 

203 

Building a Comprehensive Spine Center 

206 

If I Could Do That Case Over Again: Discussion of Complications of Spine Surgery 


209 

Management of Adult Scoliosis 

213 

Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors 

217 

Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Direct Lateral Retroperitoneal Transpsoas Fusion 

222 

Foraminal And Far Lateral Lumbar Disc Herniations 

225 

Shoulder vs. Spine—Differentiating Shoulder And Cervical Spine Pathology 


221 

226 

Surgical Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease 

Stem Cell Therapeutics in Neurosurgery 

204 

Low-Grade Gliomas 

Tumor Track 

205 

The Spectrum of Adjuvant Therapy For Brain Tumors 

218 

Suprasellar And Juxtasellar Tumors: Complications And Avoidance 

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7:00–9:00 AM 

201 New And Evolving Technologies For Minimally Invasive 

Lumbar Disc Surgery 

Moderator: Richard G. Fessler, MD, PhD 

Panelists 

Charles L. Branch Jr., MD 

Dean Chou, MD 


Jean-Pierre Mobasser, MD 





• Evaluate the safety and effectiveness 

of new lumbar disc technologies 

• Describe current indications for use 

of new lumbar disc technologies 



This seminar will present and evaluate new technologies for treating pathologies 

of the lumbar disc. 

202 Challenging Spinal Cases: Pearls And Pitfalls 

Moderator: Edward C. Benzel, MD 

Panelists 

Michael W. Groff, MD 

Haynes L. Harkey III, MD 


George T. Reiter, MD 


This seminar is designed to present challenging “real life” spine cases that experienced 

faculty encountered and to allow discussion of these cases. 





• Discuss how experienced surgeons 

overcome decision-making obstacles 

• Explain the nuances of the clinical 

decision-making process 

203 Building a Comprehensive Spine Center 

Moderator: E. Hunter Dyer, MD 

Panelists 

Juan C. Bartolomei, MD 

Mark D. D’Alise, MD 


This seminar will instruct participants on how to develop a multidisciplinary spine 

center within their hospital and community setting. 





• Recognize the core components 

required to build an effective 

spine center 

• Discuss interventional options and 

design treatment protocols for spine 

• Apply strategies for developing an 

effective comprehensive spine program 

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204 Low-Grade Gliomas 

Moderator: Linda M. Liau, MD, PhD 

Panelists 

Susan M. Chang, MD 

Hugues Duffau, MD 

Manfred Westphal, MD, PhD 

Jeffrey H. Wisoff, MD 


This seminar will provide an update on current evaluation and management of 

low-grade gliomas. The panel will address the variety of tumors and compare 

outcomes from different treatment strategies. 

TUMOR 




• Describe the range of pathologies 

included in low–grade gliomas 

• Distinguish between different 

management strategies for low 

grade gliomas 


205 The Spectrum of Adjuvant Therapy For Brain Tumors 

Moderator: Frederick F. Lang Jr., MD 

Panelists 

Jeffrey N. Bruce, MD 

Elizabeth B. Claus, MD, PhD 

Randy L. Jensen, MD, PhD 

James M. Markert 


This seminar will provide a state-of-the-art review of the different adjuvant treatment 

options available for patients with malignant brain tumors. It will review current 

standards of care and then explore newer treatment options, including targeted 

therapies, intratumoral strategies, immunotherapeutic approaches and viral therapies. 

TUMOR 




• Describe current standards of 

care for adjuvant therapy of 

malignant gliomas 

• Describe current scientific advances 

and newly developed adjuvant 

therapies for malignant gliomas 

• Discuss current problems with the 

design of effective therapies and 

recommend appropriate treatment 

optionsDesign the best treatment 

programs based on current data 

for patients with brain tumors 

206 If I Could Do That Case Over Again: Discussion of Complications 

of Spine Surgery 

Moderator: Michael G. Kaiser, MD 

Panelists 

Iain H. Kalfas, MD 

Sergey Neckrysh, MD 

Gerald E. Rodts Jr., MD 


Experienced neurosurgeons of various spine specialties will discuss their own 

complications and how they would avoid them next time. 





• Discuss complications in cases of 

minimally invasive spine, fusions 

and deformity corrections 

• Utilize techniques to avoid complications 

in cases of minimally 

invasive spine, fusions and deformity 

corrections 

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207 Cerebral Trauma State-of-The-Art Treatment 

Moderator: Alex B. Valadka, MD 

Panelists 

Austin R. Colohan, MD 

Joshua Eric Medow, MD 

Raj K. Narayan, MD 

Jeffrey V. Rosenfeld, MD, MS 


This seminar will review current and future treatment options for patients with 

traumatic brain injury. 





• Discuss optimal management 

strategies for patients with traumatic 

brain injury 

• Describe therapies that may become 

clinically available in the near future 


208 Controversies in Cerebrovascular And Endovascular Neurosurgery 

Moderator: Erol Veznedaroglu, MD 

Panelists 

Aclan Dogan, MD 


Elad I. Levy, MD 

Christopher S. Ogilvy, MD 


The introduction and acceptance of endovascular therapies for cerebrovascular 

disorders has revolutionized the treatment for cerebrovascular disease. With more 

cerebrovascular neurosurgeons becoming trained in both techniques, the treatment 

paradigms are changing and often controversial. This seminar will examine the 

different treatment modalities for carotid artery disease, intracerebral aneurysms and 

arteriovenous malformations. The panelists will present data and their own personal 

treatment methods to support their particular position. Each panelist will present 

their actual treatment paradigms and be asked to support it. 





• Define the indications of either 

carotid endartectomy or carotid 

angioplasty and stenting for extrancranial 

carotid artery stenosis 

• Describe the treatment options as 

well as benefits and pitfalls of giant 

intracranial aneurysms 

• Name the patient population that will 

benefit from open versus endovascular 

treatment of giant aneurysms 

• Describe the indications and the most 

effective treatment of small arteriovenous 

malformations and the role 

of preoperative emobolization 

• Use evidence–based medicine in 

conjunction with current practice to 

determine which patients will benefit 

most from endovascular therapies 

or traditional open surgeries 

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209 Management of Adult Scoliosis 

Moderator: Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD 

Panelists 

Peter D. Angevine, MD, MPH 


Brian A. O’Shaughnessy, MD 



This seminar will discuss the strategies, evaluation, and management of adult spinal 

deformities. Special emphasis will be placed on the association of spinal deformities 

with conditions commonly treated by neurosurgeons. 





• Discuss natural history of idiopathic 

and degenerative scoliosis in adults 

• Detail appropriate clinical and 

radiographic evaluation of adult 

spinal deformity 

• Determine nonoperative and operative 

treatment options for adult deformity 

• Identify patient related factors that 

compromise surgical treatment 

• Discuss treatment strategies, including 

use of anterior approaches, 

osteotomies, spinopelvic fixation 

and osteobiological agents 


210 Neurosurgical Management of Intractable Pain 

Moderator: Robert M. Levy, MD, PhD 

Panelists 

Kim J. Burchiel, MD 

Konstantin V. Slavin, MD 

Michael S. Turner, MD 

Christopher J. Winfree, MD 


This seminar will review indications, techniques and outcomes of contemporary 

neurosurgical procedures for the treatment of intractable pain. Attention will be 

directed toward practical applications of therapies that can be used in a general 

neurosurgical practice. 

PAIN 




• Compare the relative roles of noninvasive 

and invasive therapies for 

pain treatment 

• Contrast the common indications 

for stimulation and drug delivery 

therapies for pain management 

• Describe outcomes of neuromodulation 

therapies for pain management 

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211 Physician Autonomy in Business Enterprises: Profits 

And Pitfalls 

Moderator: James R. Bean, MD 

Panelists 

Gregory B. Lanford, MD 

Richard A. Roski, MD 

Richard N. Wohns, MD 

Edie E. Zusman, MD 


There are strengths and limitations to various issues for physicians involved in spine 

specialty hospitals. This seminar will review some of the applications and ramifications 

of clinical effectiveness research in current practices and the likely effects in the 

years ahead. 

C&MS 

SOCIOECONOMIC 




• Assess the strengths and limitations 

of the various issues for physicians 

involved in spine specialty hospitals 

• Identify the fundamental characteristics 

and pros and cons of physicians’ 

financial involvement in spinal 

implant distributorships 

• Explain recent socioeconomic and 

legal implications for physicians 

regarding ownership/investment 

decisions involving medical device 

suppliers and manufacturers 


212 Multidisciplinary Management of Cerebral AVMs 

Moderator: Bruce E. Pollock, MD 

Panelists 

Arun Paul Amar, MD 

David M. Hasan, MD 

Gary K. Steinberg, MD, PhD 


This will be a comprehensive discussion of the multidisciplinary management of 

complex cerebral AVMs. The perspective of neurosurgeons, radio surgeons and 

interventionists will be presented. 

C&MS 





• Discuss indications for treatment of 

patients with AVMs 

• Describe the role of radio surgeons 

and interventionists in the treatment 

of patients with AVMs 

213 Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors 

Moderator: Paul C. McCormick, MD 

Panelists 

Lawrence F. Borges, MD 

Jacques Brotchi, MD, PhD 

George I. Jallo, MD 

Russell R. Lonser, MD 


This seminar will focus on the clinical evaluation and the current surgical management 

of intramedullary tumors of the spinal cord. 

C&MS 





• Evaluate methods and strategies to 

reduce peri–operative complications 

• Identify operative techniques to 

optimize safe achievement of optimal 

outcomes 

• Assess recent technical advances 

in the operative management of 

intramedullary spinal cord tumors 

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214 History Seminar: Analysis of Hughlings Jackson’s Foundational 

Paper, “A Study of Convulsions” (1870) 

Moderator: Samuel H. Greenblatt, MD 

Panelists 

Peter E. Konrad, MD, PhD 

Mark C. Preul, MD 


In 1870 Hughlings Jackson published “study of convulsions.” It became one of the 

foundational documents of modern neurology and neuroscience, especially with 

regard to epileptology. Because it dealt with cerebral localization, it was also foundational 

for modern neurosurgery. Registrants will read the paper before the meeting, 

so we can discuss the many issues that it raises, e.g., how ‘modern’ is it, does it 

really establish the theoretical basis of cerebral localization The entire audience will 

be the panelists. Dr. Greenblatt will make a few historical remarks to start, but there 

will not be any other formal presentations. Note: Please do not sign up for this course 

if you will not be able to thoroughly read and ponder the assigned material. A quick 

skim on the plane to New Orleans will not be sufficient. 

HISTORY 




• Understand the historical background 

to Jackson’s paper 

• Explain some of the older, outmoded 

views of brain science that are found 

in it 

• Explain what it does and does not say 

that is still part of modern neurology 

and neuroscience 

• Explain why it is also foundational to 

modern neurosurgery 


215 Current And Future Treatments For Pediatric Hydrocephalus 

Moderator: Mark G. Luciano, MD, PhD 

Panelists 

Samuel R. Browd, MD, PhD 

Abhaya V. Kulkarni, MD 

Joseph R. Madsen, MD 

Steven J. Schiff, MD, PhD 


This seminar will review the physiology of hydrocephalus, and how new shunt systems 

and sensor technology are likely to change our way of treating patients. The dynamic 

aspects of CSF flow and pressure gradients will be discussed, as well as what 

pressure sensors reveal about the causes of patient symptoms and how a shunting 

system might be made using physiological data. 

PEDIATRICS 




• Identify CSF dynamics and how it 

changes with hydrocephalus 

• Distinguish the relationship between 

clinical symptoms and CSF pressure 

measurements 

• Recognize how this new approach 

might lead to a better shunt system 

based on physiological measurements 

216 ABNS Board Preparation: What You Must Know 

Moderator: Daniel Louis Barrow, MD 

Panelists 


Mark N. Hadley, MD 

Nelson M. Oyesiku, MD, PhD 

Craig A. Van Der Veer, MD 


The panelists will describe the certification process from residency to ABNS certification. 

Emphasis will be placed on strategies to prepare for the ABNS oral examination. 

SOCIOECONOMIC 




• Discuss requirements for board 

certification 

• Prepare for the ABNS oral examination 

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217 Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Direct Lateral Retroperitoneal 

Transpsoas Fusion 

Moderator: Regis W. Haid Jr., MD 

Panelists 

John C. Liu, MD 




This seminar will describe conditions amenable to lumbar interbody fusion (LIF) 

and basic surgical approaches, instrumentation and complications of lumbar 

interbody fusion. 





• Describe the indications for lumbar 

interbody fusion and the appropriate 

investigations to consider in the 

workup of patients 

• Explain the advantages and disadvantages 

of various lumbar interbody 

fusion techniques, including minimally 

invasive options. 

• Explain approaches to minimize 

complications 

• Discuss the relevant approach 

anatomy related to LIF surgery 

• Discuss the latest technical advances 

related to LIF surgery 


218 Suprasellar And Juxtasellar Tumors: Complications And Avoidance 

Moderator: Michael W. McDermott, MD 

Panelists 

Khaled M. A. Aziz, MD, PhD 

Sebastien Froelich, MD 


Harry R. van Loveren, MD 


This seminar will concentrate on explaining the approaches and indications for 

surgical therapy of lesions in the suprasellar region in adults and children. Appropriate 

preoperative evaluation and surgical decision–making will be discussed. 

Innovative surgical techniques will be presented. Management of the most common 

lesions arising in this area will be discussed. 

C&MS 

TUMOR 




• Review the options for surgical 

approaches to suprasellar and 

juxtasellar tumors 

• Explain the options for cranial 

approaches to this region 

• Describe the anatomy of the endoscopic 

transsphenoidal approach 

• Describe other treatment options for 

common suprasellar and juxtasellar 

pathologies 

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219 Management of Cerebrovascular And Endovascular 

Complications: A Case Based Approach 

Moderator: Charles J. Prestigiacomo, MD 

Panelists 

Felipe C. Albuquerque, MD 

Brian L. Hoh, MD 

J D. Mocco, MD 

B. Gregory Thompson Jr., MD 


Maximizing patient outcomes in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery 

requires meticulous attention to detail and a comprehensive understanding of complication 

avoidance and complication management. Designed as a truly interactive 

session, this seminar will explore advanced techniques in complication avoidance 

and management through specific, case–based presentations. Panelists and audience 

participants will be expected to discuss management alternatives to specific events. 

A summary of lessons learned, guiding principles and specific nuances will be 

presented at the conclusion of the session. 






management techniques in the 

treatment of aneurysms 

• Discuss complication avoidance 

and management techniques in the 

treatment of AVMs 


and management techniques in the 

treatment of carotid disease 



Moderator: Peter David Le Roux, MD 

Panelists 

Rose Du, MD, PhD 

Aaron S. Dumont, MD 

R. Loch Macdonald, MD, PhD 


This course is designed to stimulate interest in the field of neurosurgical pain 

management. It will provide participants with detailed instruction in both the theory 

and application of a variety of neurostimulation techniques, including spinal cord 

stimulation, spinal nerve root stimulation, cranial nerve stimulation, motor cortex 

stimulation and deep brain stimulation. 

C&MS and N&PE 

PAIN 




• Explain the rationale for the use of 

neurostimulation, the types of painful 

conditions amenable to these techniques 

and the limitations in their use 

• Discuss the proper patient selection 

to optimize beneficial outcomes when 

using these treatment strategies 

• Discuss the basic operative techniques 

as well as operative nuances when 

using implantable devices 

221 Surgical Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease 

Moderator: Philip A. Starr, MD, PhD 

N&PE 


Panelists 

Robert R. Goodman, MD, PhD 

Paul A. House, MD 

Andre G. Machado, MD, PhD 



Participants will discuss current surgical targets for Parkinson’s disease, including a 

variety of technical approaches and complications. 




• Identify potential brain targets for 

deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s 

disease 

• Discuss technical alternatives in 

placement of DBS electrodes 

• Review complications of DBS for 

Parkinson’s disease 

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222 Foraminal And Far Lateral Lumbar Disc Herniations 

Moderator: William R. Taylor, MD 

Panelists 

Benoit Goulet, MD 

Patrick W. Hitchon, MD 

Noel I. Perin, MD 

Paul D. Sawin, MD 


The clinical and imaging characteristics of foraminal and far lateral lumbar disc 

herniations, as well as the surgical anatomy, will be presented. The various surgical 

approaches paramedian, transmuscular and endoscopic will be described, and 

their indications will be discussed. 





• Recognize a foraminal and far lateral 

lumbar disc herniation 

• Identify the surgical approaches for 

foraminal and lateral lumbar disc 

herniations 

• Assess the prognosis of foraminal and 

lateral disc herniations 


223 Return to Play After Sports Injury I—Concussion 

NEW 

C&MS and N&PE 

Moderator: Mark D. Krieger, MD 

Panelists 

H. Hunt Batjer, MD 

Richard G. Ellenbogen, MD 

Mark R. Proctor, MD 


The identification and management of sports–related injuries has received much 

recent attention in the press and in the neurosurgical literature. This seminar will 

address the neurosurgeon’s role in evaluating and clearing children, high school 

athletes, college athletes and professional athletes with concussions. 





• Explain the standard tests and 

techniques for evaluating the 

injured athlete 

• Describe the pathophysiology of 

sports related injuries 

• Apply the data and expert opinion 

on return-to-play guidelines to their 

practice 

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224 Business of Neurosurgery II—Growth and Management of 

Office Staff 

Moderator: Troy M. Tippett, MD 

Panelists 

Steven A. Toms, MD, MPH 


The objective of this course is to highlight the role of various business models in 

the practice of neurosurgery, so neurosurgeons can adapt with the changes taking 

place in practices, hospitals, healthcare systems, liability reform, insurances and 

government agencies. New business tools may help neurosurgeons improve their 

efficiency and maintain competitive advantages. This course will discuss the various 

applications of business principles in order to protect and preserve patient care 

while expanding the neurosurgical practice. 

NEW 

SOCIOECONOMIC 




• Explain how changes in health care 

practice have imposed administrative 

demands on Neurosurgeons 

• Review the role of various business 

models in evaluating and implementing 

healthcare changes 

• Assess lessons learnt from various 

business models, liability reform and 

steps to decision-driven change 

management for healthcare. 

• Analyze the process of decision 

making and optimize our role in 

evaluating future changes, including 

liability reform, and how these 

changes should be implemented 


225 Shoulder Versus Spine–Differentiating Shoulder and Cervical 

Spine Pathology 

Moderator: Paul Kraemer, MD 

Panelists 

Nathaniel P. Brooks, MD 

Dennis J. Maiman, MD, PhD 

Michael L. Smith, MD 

Phillip A. Tibbs, MD 


Patients complaining of pain primarily in the shoulder region may have shoulder 

or spinal pathology, or a combination of the two. Differentiation of the two is critical 

for optimal patient care. This course will familiarize neurosurgeons with intrinsic 

shoulder pathology that may mimic radiculopathy or other cervical spine disorders, 

and review uncommon radiculopathies, facet syndromes, and other spinal pathology 

presenting as shoulder pain. Faculty will include a neurosurgical spine surgeon, 

an orthoaedic spine surgeon, and an orthopaedic shoulder specialist. Anatomy 

and exam of the shoulder will be emphasized, as will uncommon presentations 

of common spinal disorders. 

NEW 





• Review shoulder anatomy, exam, and 

common disorders that may mimic 

spinal pathology 

• Review upper cervical radicular 

patterns, facet dynatome maps, and 

other spinal disorders 

• Review pain syndromes which may 

mimic shoulder or spinal pathology 

• Discuss diagnostic strategies to 

recognize and differentiate between 

the shoulder and spine 

• Review through case examples 

patients with shoulder and spinal 

pathology presenting with pain in 

the shoulder region 

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226 Stem Cell Therapeutics in Neurosurgery 

Moderator: Nathan R. Selden, MD, PhD 

Panelists 

Nicholas C. Bambakidis, MD 

John A. Boockvar, MD 


Dimitris G. Placantonakis, MD, PhD 


Stem Cell transplantation offers the potential to ameliorate a wide range of currently 

untreatable central nervous system diseases. There is currently limited experience 

and there are numerous significant scientific, translational and pragmatic challenges 

to be addressed before such promise may be realized. Speakers will report on 

scientific underpinnings, delivery mechanisms, early use of stem cell CNS transplantation 

to treat human disease, and pragmatic and societal challenges to progress. 

NEW 





• Identify the principle scientific rational 

for CNS stem cell transplantation 

• List various delivery mechanisms for 

stem cell therapy 

• Describe the design and results of 

early clinical trials 

• Identify potential barriers to further 

progress 


227 Getting Your Neurosurgery Research Career Up and Running 

in Three Easy Steps 

Moderator: Aviva Abosch, MD, PhD 

Panelists 

Emad N. Eskandar, MD 


Michael G. Kaplitt, MD, PhD 

Nicholas M. Boulis, MD 


This Breakfast Seminar will be led by academic neurosurgeons with a track record 

of extramural funding, and will emphasize through personal example that obtaining 

funding and establishing a successful research program is an attainable goal. The 

intended audience is residents and junior faculty, with the intent of making the 

prospect of obtaining funding and doing research seem feasible. A moderated panel 

discussion with active participation by the audience will follow. 

NEW 

SOCIOECONOMIC 




• Describe steps and components 

involved in establishing a successful 

research program 

• Describe the various sources of 

extramural research funding 

• Describe strategies for enhancing 

competitiveness in the pursuit of 

research funding 

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228 Spinal Cord Stimulation in the Neurosurgery Practice 

Moderator: Jason M. Highsmith, MD 

Panelists 

Joshua M. Rosenow, MD 

Richard K. Simpson Jr., MD, PhD 

Steven Vanni, DO 


Spinal cord stimulation has traditionally been the last resort in the treatment algorithm 

for patients with chronic low back and leg pain. Recent developments in 

technology have enabled better neural targeting with broader coverage and improved 

outcomes. Consequently more patients can benefit from this therapy and often as an 

initial intervention. Neuromodulation has increasingly become an ancillary revenue 

and referral generator for practices. 

NEW 

PAIN 




• Identify the indications for Spinal 

Cord Stimulation 

• Discuss pearls for implantation 

• Describe advanced implant techniques 

such as peripheral nerve and 

peripheral field stimulation 

• Expand procedural offerings to 

current patient base 

• Foster referral relationships with the 

pain community 


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Plenary Session II 

9:45 AM–1:00 PM 

Moderators 

William T. Couldwell, MD, PhD; Anil Nanda, MD 

9:45–9:55 AM 

A Piece of My Mind—Neurosurgeons Are Neuroocritical 

Care Specialists 

Speaker: Robert E. Harbaugh, MD 

9:56–10:11 AM 

700 10 Degree-of-Freedom Neuroprosthetic Control by 

an Individual With Tetraplegia 

Authors: Elizabeth C. Tyler-Kabara, MD, PhD, Jennifer 

Collinger, PhD; Brian Wodlinger, PhD; John Downey, BS; 

Wei Wang, PhD; Douglas Weber, PhD; Angus McMorland, 

PhD; Meel Velliste, PhD; Michael Boninger, MD; Andrew 

Schwartz, PhD 

10:12–10:27 AM 

701 Intracranial Pressure Monitoring as an Early Predictor 

of Third Ventriculostomy Outcome 

Authors: David Roytowski, Patrick Semple, MD, PhD; 

Llewellyn Padayachy, MD; Henri Carara, MSC 

11:24–11:34 AM 

N2QOD Update 

Speaker: Anthony L. Asher, MD 

11:35–11:50 AM 

704 Proteomic Analysis of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma 

(DIPG) Tissue Reveals Distinct Tumor Subtypes 

Authors: Amanda Muhs Saratsis, MD, Madhuri Kambhampati, 

Kendall Snyder, Jordan Hall, Sridevi Yadavilli, MD, PhD; 

Jennifer Perez, Suresh Magge, MD; Javad Nazarian, PhD 

11:51 AM–12:06 PM 

705 Early Change in Ferumoxytol-Enhanced Magnetic 

Resonance Imaging Signal Suggests Unstable Human 

Cerebral Aneurysm. A Pilot Study 

Authors: David M. Hasan, MD; Nohra Chalouhi, MD; 

Pascal Jabbour, Aaron Dumont, David Kung, Vincent 

Magnotta, William Young, Tomoki Hashimoto, H. Richard 

Winn, Donald Hesitad 


10:28–10:51 AM 

Hunt–Wilson Lecture 

Speaker: Michael T. Lawton, MD 

10:52–11:07 AM 

702 Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury With Marrow 

Stromal Cells Induces Axonal Sprouting in Denervated 

Spinal Cord 

Authors: Asim Mahmood, MD, Hongtao Wu, MD; 

Changsheng Qu, MD; Ye Xiong, MD 

11:08–11:23 AM 

703 10-year Experience With Nerve Transfers For 

Restoration of Elbow Function in Patients With Traumatic 

Brachial Plexus Injuries 

Authors: Julia Oberhoffer, Gregor Antoniadis, PhD; Ralph 

König, MD; Christian Heinen, MD; Thomas Kretschmer, PhD; 

Christian Wirtz, PhD; Maria Pedro, MD 

12:07–12:12 PM 

Cushing Medalist 

Recipient: Jon H. Robertson, MD 

12:13–1:00 PM 

Cushing Orator 

Speaker: Chesley B. (Sully) Sullenberger III 

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AANS History Section Session 

2:00–4:30 PM 

Moderator 

Larry V. Carson, MD 

2:00–2:30 PM 

Historical Contributions of Neurosurgeons to Athletics And 

Athletic Neurological Injuries 

Speaker: Julian E. Bailes Jr., MD 

3:11–3:20 PM 

711 Nervous System Injuries (NSI) And Military 

Specialization During The American Civil War 

Authors: William C. Hanigan, MD, PhD 


Abstract Presentations 

2:31–3:42 PM 

706 Two Bullets to The Head and a Cold Winter: Fate 

Allows Kutuzov to Defeat Napoleon at Moscow 

Authors: Mark C. Preul, MD; Yakiv Fischenko, MD, PhD; 

Sergiy Kushchayev, MD, PhD; Julia Zemskova, BS 

2:31–2:40 PM 

707 From The Cell of “Schwann” to “Schwannoma”— 

A Historical Persepective 

Authors: Benjamin Brown, MD; Ashish Sonig, MD; Viraj 

Gandhi; Sudheer Ambekar, MD; Anil Nanda, MD, MPH 

2:41–2:50 PM 

708 Anatomy of The Spine as Known in Ancient Egypt 

Authors: Ali M. Elhadi; M. Yashar S.Kalani, MD, PhD; Nikolay 

L. Martirosyan, MD; George A.C. Mendes, MD; Mahmoud 

Abbassy, MD; Nicholas Theodore, MD; Mark C. Preul, MD 

2:51–3:00 PM 

709 Franc D. Ingraham And The Genesis of Pediatric 

Neurosurgery 

Authors: Subash Lohani, MD; Alan Cohen, MD 

3:01–3:10 PM 

710 Harvey Cushing And Dimitru Bagdasar—Founder of 

Romanian Neurosurgery 

Authors: James L. Stone, MD; Madelina Mindrut, MD 

3:21–3:30 PM 

712 The History of External Ventricular Drainage (EVD) 

Authors: Visish Srinivasan; Brent O’Neill, MD; Diana Jho, 

MD, MS; Donald Whiting, MD; Michael Oh, MD 

3:31–3:41 PM 

713 Private Practice And The Evolution of Academic 

Neurosurgery in Louisiana 

Author: David G. Kline, MD 


Changing Our Culture to Advance Patient Safety From 

a Historical Perspective 

3:42–3:57 PM 

How Dandy Changed The Culture of Safety Presented 

Speaker: James T. Goodrich, MD, PhD 

3:58–4:13 PM 

Harvey Cushing And His Efforts to Change The Culture 

of Safety in Neurosurgery 

Speaker: Edward R. Laws Jr., MD 

4:14–4:24 PM 


Speaker: Larry V. Carson, MD 

4:25–4:30 PM 

Q&A 

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AANS/CNS Peripheral Nerve Section Session 

2:00–4:30 PM 

Moderator 

Allan J. Belzberg, MD 

2:00–2:45 PM 

Kline Lecture 

Speaker: Simon J. Archibald, PhD 

Introduction: Rajiv Midha, MD, MS 

Concluding Remarks: David G. Kline, MD 

3:59–4:06 PM 

715 Tractography of The Human Cervical Spine 

Nerve Roots 

Authors: Brian Hill; Matthew Kang, MD; Christophe Lenglet, 

PhD; Jutta Ellermann, MD; Leah Hanson, PhD 


2:46–3:20 PM 

Peripheral Nerve Tumor Case Presentations 

Presenters: Michael J. Dorsi, MD; Amgad Saddik Hanna, MD 

Panel: Line Jacques, MD; Michel Kliot, MD; Allan D. Levi, 

MD, PhD; Robert J. Spinner, MD 

3:21–3:50 PM 

Peripheral Nerve Entrapment: Failed Surgery Case 

Presentations 

Presenters: Abhay Varma, MD; Shaun T. O’Leary, MD, PhD 

Panel: Aaron G. Filler, MD, PhD; Leo T. Happel, PhD; Allen H. 

Maniker, MD; Christopher J. Winfree, MD; Eric L. Zager, MD 


Moderators: Jason Huang, MD; Justin Brown, MD 

3:51–3:58 PM 

714 A Molecular, Histopathological And Clinico- 

Radiological Analysis of Invasive Spinal Schwannomas 

Authors: Joshi George, MD; Nesrin Sabha, Sameer Agnihotri, 

Boris Krischek, Gelareh Zadeh, Michael Fehlings 

4:07–4:14 PM 

716 Peripheral Nerve Tractography Using MR DTI 

Authors: Michel Kliot, MD; Jared Narvid, MD; Roger Noss, 

PhD; Cynthia Chin, MD 

4:15–4:22 PM 

717 In Vivo Survival And Neuronal Differentiation 

of Human Inducible Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived 

Neural Precursors 

Authors: David Weingarten, MD; Jana Juhasova, Stefan 

Juhas, PhD; Jan Motlik, PhD; Shauna Yuan, MD; Sylvia 

Marsala, Joseph Ciacci, MD; Martin Marsala, MD 

4:23–4:30 PM 

718 Does G-CSF Have a Regenerative Influence on 

Traumatic Lesions of The Sciatic Nerve in Rats 

Authors: Doerthe Keiner; Harald von Pein, MD; Clemens 

Sommer, MD, PhD; Axel Heimann, MD; Oliver Kempski, MD, 

PhD; Joachim Oertel, MD, PhD 

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AANS/CNS Pain Section Session 

2:00–4:30 PM 

Moderator 

Christopher J. Winfree, MD 

2:00–2:59 PM 

John Loeser Lecture 

Speaker: Sean MacKey, MD, PhD 


3:00–3:08 PM 

719 Survey of The Current State of Neurosurgical Chronic 

Pain Care and Education 

Authors: Timothy Richard Smith, MD, PhD; Anne Park, MD; 

Divaker Mithal, MD, PhD; Alon Mogiler, MD, PhD; Julie 

Pilitsis, MD; Chris Winfree, MD; Joshua Rosenow, MD 

3:09–3:17 PM 

720 Trigeminal Neuralgia Occurs And Recurs InTthe 

Absence of Vascular Compression 

Authors: Kim J. Burchiel, MD; Stephen Griffith, MD; 

Benedict Taw, MD 

3:18–3:26 PM 

721 Pain And Function in Syringomyelia And Chiari I 

Malformation 

Authors: Juan Carlos Vera; Akanksha Saxena, Jessica 

Mack, MSC; John Heiss, MD 

3:36–3:44 PM 

723 An Outcome Comparison of 3 Distinct Paddle 

Electrode Configurations of Thoracic Spinal Cord 

Stimulators for Chronic Neuropathic Pain 

Authors: Chengyuan Wu, MD; Angud Mehdi, MS; David 

Penn, BS; Ashwini Sharan, MD 


Trigeminal Neuralgia 

3:45–4:00 PM 

Surgical Management of Trigeminal Neuralgia 

Speaker: Kim J. Burchiel, MD 

4:01–4:16 PM 

Counterpoint of View With Radiosurgery 

Speaker: Douglas S. Kondziolka, MD 

4:17–4:27 PM 


Speaker: Christopher J. Winfree, MD 

4:28–4:30 PM 

Q&A 


3:27–3:35 PM 

722 Cortical Responses to Intra- And Extra-Dural Electrical 

Stimulation of Mammalian Spinal Cord 

Authors: Taylor John Abel, MD; Oliver Flouty, MD; Hiroyuki 

Oya, MD; Hiroto Kawasaki, MD; Chandan Reddy, MD; 

Matthew Howard, MD 

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AANS/CNS Pediatrics Section Session 

2:00–4:30 PM 

Moderator 


2:00–3:00 PM 

Matson Lecture 

Joseph Volpe, MD 


3:45–3:55 PM 

728 The Impact of Socioeconomics on Pediatric 

Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting 

Authors: Corey Tyler Walker; Jonathan Stone, MD; Valerie 

Phillips, PA-C; Maxwell Jacobson, BS; Howard Silberstein, MD 


3:01–3:11 PM 

724 Paediatric CNS Tumours in The UK Versus US: 

Long-Term (1-, 5-, 10-year) Mortality 

Authors: Ryan K. Mathew, MBBCh, MRCS; Roddy O’Kane, 

MBBS; Roger Parslow, Charles Stiller, Tom Kenny, Sue 

Picton, Paul Chumas, MD 

3:12–3:22 PM 

725 Neonatal Microglial Response to Late Gestation 

Combined Hypoxic-Ischemic And Inflammatory Insult: 

Implications For Interventions 

Authors: Shenandoah Robinson, MD; Lauren Jantzie, PhD; 

Daniel Firl, BS 

3:23–3:33 PM 

726 Observed Changes in CSF Flow During Posterior 

Fossa Decompression For Chiari Malformations Using an 

Intraoperative MRI 

Authors: Aaron E Bond, MD, PhD; John Jane, MD, PhD; 

Kenneth Liu, MD; Edward Oldfield, MD 

3:34–3:44 PM 

727 Functional Hemispherectomy in Infants: Safety, 

Technical Considerations And Results 

Authors: Mary E. Dunn, MD; Michael Frost, MD; Frank 

Ritter, MD 

3:56–4:06 PM 

729 Normative Values of Anthropometric Cranial Indices 

During Infancy 

Authors: Jonathan A. Pindrik, MD; Joseph Molenda, BS; 

Edward Ahn, MD 

4:07–4:17 PM 

730 National Audit of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Survival 

in Children in The United Kingdom: 30-Day Failure Rate 

Authors: Yahia Al-Tamimi, MD; Priyank Sinha, MBBS; Ryan 

Mathew, Darach Crimmins, John Thorne, Richard Hayward, 

Guirish Solanki, Simon Thomson, Paul Chumas 

4:18–4:28 PM 

731 Effect of Surgical Debulking on Post-Operative 

Cerebellar Mutism 

Authors: Anthony Myint; Yasser Jeelani, MD; Jessica Ashford, 

MSC; Stephanie Da Silva, MS; J. Gordon McComb, MD; Mark 

Krieger, MD 

4:29–4:30 PM 

Q&A 

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AANS/CNS Tumor I Section Session 

2:00–4:30 PM 

Moderators 

Christopher M. McPherson, MD; Michael W. McDermott, MD 

Symposium Presentation 

Management of Challenging Brain Tumors 


2:00–2:15 PM 

Insular Tumors 

Speaker: Frederick F. Lang Jr., MD 

2:16–2:20 PM 

Q&A 

2:20–2:35 PM 

Pineal Region Tumors 

Speaker: Jeffrey N. Bruce, MD 

2:36–2:40 PM 

Q&A 

2:40–2:55 PM 

Lateral Ventricular And Thalamic Tumors 

Speaker: Alessandro Olivi, MD 

2:56–3:00 PM 

Q&A 

3:00–3:15 PM 

Fourth Ventricular And Brainstem Tumors 

Speaker: James T. Rutka, MD, PhD 

3:16–3:22 

Q&A 


Moderators: Christopher M. McPherson, MD; Ricardo J. 

Komotar, MD 

3:23–3:32 PM 

732 Magnetoencephalographic Imaging of Resting-State 

Functional Connectivity Predicts Postsurgical Neurological 

Outcome in Brain Gliomas 

Authors: Phiroz Erach Tarapore, MD; Juan Martino, MD; 

Adrian Guggisberg, MD; Julia Owen, PhD; Susanne Honma, 

BS; Anne Findlay, MS; Mitchel Berger, MD; Heidi Kirsch, MD; 

Srikantan Nagarajan, PhD 

3:43–3:52 PM 

734 Predictors And Implications of Facial Nerve 

Dysfunction After Acoustic Neuroma Resection: 

A National Study 

Authors: Jacob Bagley; Ranjith Babu, MS; Timothy Owens, 

MD; Cory Adamson, MD, PhD; Shivanand Lad, MD, PhD 

3:53–4:02 PM 

735 Age-Associated Practice Patterns And Survival 

Benefit of Gross Total Resection in Patients With 

Glioblastoma Multiforme 

Authors: Abraham Noorbakhsh; Brandon McCutcheon; 

Logan Marcus, MS; Craig Schallhorn, David Chang, PhD; 

Clark Chen, MD, PhD; Bob Carter, MD, PhD 

4:03–4:15 PM 

736 Lost And Found: Therapeutic Implications of Bone 

Marrow as Harbor For Missing T-Cells in Glioma 

Authors: Peter E. Fecci, MD; Shohei Koyama, MD, PhD; 

Christina Chen, BS; Tooba Cheema, PhD; Glenn Dranoff, MD; 

Robert Martuza, MD; William Curry, MD 

4:16–4:25 PM 

737 Impact of Intra-operative MRI And Multimodal 

Neuronavigation on Health Related Quality of Life And 

Survival in Adults With High-Grade Gliomas: a Prospective 

Controlled Study 

Authors: Xiaolei Chen, MD; Fangye Li, MD; Gang Zheng, MD; 

Jingjiang Li, MD; Sheng Hu, MD; Ting Zhang, MD; Jiashu 

Zhang, MD, PhD; Bai-nan Xu, MD, PhD 

4:26–4:30 PM 

Q&A 

3:33–3:42 PM 

733 Personalized, Probabilistic Prediction of Postoperative 

Complication Risks For Craniotomy 

Authors: Nicholas F. Marko, MD; Johannes Hjorth, PhD; 

Andrea Seicean, MS; Simon Tavare, PhD; Robert Weil, MD 

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International Symposium II 

U.S.–Mexican Neurosurgical Summit 

2:00–4:30 PM 

Moderator 

Alfredo Quinones Hinojosa, MD 

2:00–2:05 PM 

Introduction 


Tumor 

2:06–2:16 PM 

Gerardo Guinto-Balanzar, MD 

2:17–2:27 PM 

Marxh Bracho, MD 

2:28–2:38 PM 

Juan Luis Gomez Amador MD 

2:39–2:49 PM 

Blas E. Lopez Felix MD 

2:50–3:00 PM 

Alfredo Quinones Hinojosa, MD 

3:01–3:10 PM 

Jaime Gerardo Torres-Corzo, MD 

3:11–3:21 PM 

Rogelio Revuelta Gutierrez, MD 

Spine 

3:22–3:32 PM 

Gee Brock MD 

3:33–3:43 PM 

Carlos Miguel Zamorano, MD 

3:44–3:54 PM 

Fernando G. Diaz, MD, PhD 

Vascular 

3:55–4:05 PM 

Edgar Nathal, MD 

4:06–4:16 PM 

Noe Santiago MD 

4:17–4:27 PM 

Jorge A. Santos-Franco, MD 

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3D Session 

2:00–4:30 PM 

Nuances of Cerebrovascular Surgery: An Interactive 3D Video 

Presentation 

Also available through live streaming over the Internet 

Moderator: Aaron A. Cohen-Gadol, MD 


Panelists 

Robert F. Spetzler MD 

H. Hunt Batjer MD 

Troy D. Payner MD 



This session will review the important technical nuances for improving patient 

outcome during cerebrovascular cases. The faculty will review 3D surgical videos of 

intracranial vascular procedures to demonstrate technical nuances to avoid complication 

and advance patient safety. 

This session will be interactive through live streaming over the Internet, and the 

audience—both in the room and those watching the stream—will have the chance to 

ask the faculty questions. Last year’s 3D session was standing room only so be sure 

to mark your calendars to get there early. The AANS app and final program book will 

provide detailed instructions. Visit the AANS web site regularly for new information on 

how to participate. 

4:30–5:30 PM 

Wine & Cheese Reception 

Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center—Exhibit Halls H–I 

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History Section Dinner 

6:00–9:00 PM 

Location: The Court of Two Sisters 

Fee: $150 

Invited Speaker: William J. Cooper, PhD 

Boyd Professor, Louisiana State University 

Dr. William J. Cooper, a Boyd Professor at Louisiana State 

University (LSU), has spent his entire professional career 

at LSU, where he served as dean of the school’s graduate 

school from 1982–1989. Dr. Cooper, who received his BA 

degree from Princeton University and his doctorate from 

Johns Hopkins University, has held fellowships from the 

Institute of Southern History at Johns Hopkins, the Charles 

Warren Center at Harvard University, the Guggenheim Foundation, and the National 

Endowment for the Humanities. He also is a past president of the Southern Historical 

Association and a Fellow of the Society of American Historians. Dr. Cooper has 

authored numerous novels on Southern politics and history, including The South 

and the Politics of Slavery, 1828–1856; Liberty and Slavery: Southern Politics to 

1860; Jefferson Davis, American, which received the Los Angeles Times Book Prize 

for Biography and the Jefferson Davis Award from the Museum of the Confederacy; 

and We Have the War Upon Us: The Onset of the Civil War, November 1860–April 

1861. In addition, he is the co-author of The American South, A History, and also 

has edited or co-edited five books and numerous articles. 


The Code: The Concept of Honor in the Antebellum South 

Dr. Cooper will speak to dinner guest about the concept of honor and its place in 

society within the antebellum South. Honor was seen as a cardinal virtue within 

southern white society—from wealthy plantation owners to everyday farmers— 

and paired with liberty, formed the twin god of southern mores. This combination 

held a powerful role in a slave society, where the divide between liberty and slavery 

was so dramatic. Dr. Cooper also will look at how honor impacted different personal 

aspects of southern culture, such as the duel, as well as how a society imbued 

with this sense of honor and liberty could feel compelled to display it when it 

appeared threatened. 

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6:30–8:30 PM 

SE130 Biologics and Spine Fusion 

Location: Muriel’s 

Fee: $195 

Panelists 

Peter D. Angevine. MD 



Michael Y. Wang, MD 




This course is comprised of specialists in the field of Spine Surgery. Cases will 

be presented for interactive discussion with the audience on current techniques, 

outcomes and complications. The session will begin with a cocktail reception 

followed by dinner and case presentations. 

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Copy to come. 

304 

306 

If I Could Do That Case Over Again: Discussion of Complications of Cranial Surgery 

Surgical Approaches to The Lateral Skull Base 



310 

Anticoagulation For The Neurosurgeon And Hemostasis in Neurosurgery 

History Track 

318 

319 

312 

Improving The Culture of Safety And Complication Avoidance in Vascular Neurosurgery 

Endovascular vs. Microsurgical Techniques For The 

Optimal Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms 

How to Get Into And Out of The Skull—A Historical Review 


321 

Open vs. Endoscopic Approaches to The Anterior Skull Base 

301 

Max Out The Web to Improve Your Practice 

307 

Developing New Technology: Bringing Device to Market 


315 

317 

324 

Beginning Your Academic Career: Answers to Your Questions 

Professional Issues: Strategies to Demonstrate the 

Financial Viability of The Advance Practice Provider 

Humanitarian Neurosurgery 

325 

Measuring Outcomes And Safety in Neurosurgery 

326 

So You Want to Be an Expert Witness 

302 

Return to Play After Sports Injury II—Body Injury For Spine 

309 

Osteoporosis And Spinal Fusion Surgery 

311 

Peripheral Nerve Entrapment Syndromes 


316 

Complications of Complex Spinal Surgery: Lessons Learned 

320 

Spondylolisthesis: Controversies in Management 

322 

Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy 

323 

Improving The Culture of Safety And Complication Avoidance in Spinal Surgery 

305 

Intraoperative Imaging: State-of-The-Art And Future Directions 

308 

Contemporary Stereotactic Radiosurgery 


313 

Resective Strategies For Epilepsy 

Tumor Track 

314 

327 

303 

Functional Neurosurgery For Psychiatric Illness 

The Culture of Safety and Complication Prevention in 

Stereotactic And Functional Neurosurgery 

Vertebral Column Tumors 

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7:00–9:00 AM 

301 Max Out The Web to Improve Your Practice 

Moderator: Chaim B. Colen, MD, PhD 

Panelists 

J. Bradley Bellotte, MD 

Jonathan E. Hodes, MD, MS 

Brian T. Ragel, MD 



This seminar will cover aspects of design that can help you maximize the web in 

your practice. It will be divided into a didactic portion that “surfs” topics such as 

e-learning, using social media along with a hands-on skills portion that allows you to 

design, or redesign, your website to meet your needs. In addition, we will discuss 

new technologies, online marketing of your practice, search engine optimization, 

improving your presence in the community, and other important topics for using the 

web in your practice. Using your iPod touch for the hands–on session will magnify 

your learning experience. You should know how to search the web, and read and 

navigate email. Knowledge of html, C++, or similar languages is NOT a requirement 

for this course. 

SOCIOECONOMIC 




• Identify and discuss current Web 

based technologies that can improve 

your efficiency and increase patient 

satisfaction 

• Utilize programs and software to 

enhance your neurosurgery practice 

• Discuss the importance of optimizing 

your Web design to gain a Web-based 

presence, by using social media and 

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to 

improve online visibility of your practice 

• Identify algorithms to improve your 

search–ability and successfully reach 

out to the patient community 

• Identify the importance of the Web in 

collecting patient outcomes as related 

to patient referrals and negotiations 

with insurers 


302 Return to Play After Sports Injury II—Body Injury For Spine 

NEW 

C&MS and N&PE 

Moderator: Joseph C. Maroon, MD 

Panelists 

Daniel C. Lu, MD, PhD 

Srinivas Prasad, MD 


The identification and management of sports-related injuries has received much 

recent attention in the press and in the neurosurgical literature. This seminar will 

address the neurosurgeon’s role in evaluating and clearing children, high school 

athletes, college athletes and professional athletes who have spine injuries. 





• Explain the standard tests and 

techniques for evaluating the 

injured athlete 

• Describe the pathophysiology of 

sports related injuries of the spine 

• Apply the data and expert opinion 

on return-to-play guidelines to 

their practice 

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303 Vertebral Column Tumors 

Moderator: Mark H. Bilsky, MD 

Panelists 

Peter C. Gerszten, MD, MPH 

Ehud Mendel, MD 

Laurence D. Rhines, MD 



This seminar will provide an overview of the management of both metastatic and 

primary spine tumors. In a case-based format, emphasis will be placed on decision 

frameworks and technical considerations in this complicated, but common patient 

population. We will discuss timely and poignant topics with an experienced and 

opinionated faculty that will be happy to address any and all questions. 

TUMOR 




• Examine stereotactic radiosurgery as 

a tool for spine-tumor surgeons 

• Identify when to operate or irradiate 

metastatic tumors 

• Identify the roles and limitations of 

aggressive resection and separation 

surgery 

• Define Separation Surgery and its 

current applications 

• Describe the impact of the fibula 

on sacral primary tumor resection 


304 If I Could Do That Case Over Again: Discussion of 

Complications of Cranial Surgery 

Moderator: John Diaz Day, MD 

Panelists 


Peter Nakaji, MD 



The objective of this course is to highlight the cases which had complications. The 

discussion includes relevant anatomy, approaches to the lesion in question (open and 

endoscopic) and how to choose the correct approach for a given lesion. In addition, 

practical aspects of how to avoid complications during surgery will be discussed. 

The lesions that will be discussed include tumors and complex aneurysms. Attendees 

are encouraged to bring interesting and difficult cases for discussion. 





• Review the relevant anatomy and 

approaches to the lesion in discussion 

• Distinguish between various 

approaches 

• Identify techniques to avoid complications 

during surgery 

• Manage complications once they 

have occurred 

305 Intraoperative Imaging: State-of-The-Art And Future Directions 

Moderator: Adam S. Arthur, MD, MPH 

Panelists 

Philip H. Gutin, MD 

Roger Hartl, MD 

Mitesh V. Shah, MD 

Gregory J. Zipfel, MD 


This seminar will discuss the current uses of real time intraoperative imaging in both 

cranial and spinal neurosurgery. The current use of intraoperative use of MR, angio 

and CT scan will be illustrated. Issues of logistics, room requirements and costs will 

be discussed. 





• Discuss the surgical needs for 

intraoperative imaging 

• Explain the types of future imaging 

services that can be utilized 

• Discuss the potential benefits of 

intraoperative imaging 

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306 Surgical Approaches to The Lateral Skull Base 

Moderator: Jeffrey J. Olson, MD 

Panelists 

Jeremy N. Ciporen, MD 

John G. Golfinos, MD 

Joung H. Lee, MD 

Laligam N. Sekhar, MD 


This seminar will provide approaches to lesions across the lateral skull base with 

emphasis on preservation of normal function and avoidance of common pitfalls. 





• Determine which routes of approach 

to the lateral skull base are most 

appropriate for a given lesion 

• Discuss the normal anatomic 

structures most at risk with each 

approach and describe the strategies 

to preserve them 

• Identify the equipment and monitoring 

necessary to accomplish the 

procedures described 

• Discuss complications that may occur 

with lateral skull base procedures so 

as to provide meaningful informed 

consent for patients planning to 

undergo such surgery 


307 Developing New Technology: Bringing Device to Market 

Moderator: Matthew A. Howard III, MD 

Panelists 

John R. Adler Jr., MD 

Richard D. Bucholz, MD 

Kevin T. Foley, MD 

Michael W. McDermott, MD 


This course will discuss how neurosurgeons brought ideas for new innovation and 

turned them into successful products. Negotiating industry relationships also will 

be discussed. 

C&MS 

SOCIOECONOMIC 




• Explain the steps necessary to file 

a patent 

• Discuss the steps necessary to 

develop prototypes 

• Discuss the steps necessary to 

negotiate with industry 

• Discuss regulatory issues 

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308 Contemporary Stereotactic Radiosurgery 

Moderator: Jason P. Sheehan, MD, PhD 

Panelists 

John Buatti, MD 

Douglas S. Kondziolka, MD 

Jean Regis, MD 

John H. Shin, MD 


This seminar will focus on contemporary principles and practice of stereotactic 

radiosurgery. The major intracranial and spinal indications, guidelines, techniques, 

and outcomes will be detailed. In addition, complications as well as management 

techniques will be outlined by the faculty. 

C&MS 





• Explain basic aspects of radiosurgery 

planning 

• Discuss radiosurgery applications for 

brain and spinal tumors and AVMs 

• Discuss indications of radiosurgery 

for functional disease of the brain 

• Explain differences among the various 

radiosurgery techniques available 


309 Osteoporosis And Spinal Fusion Surgery 

Moderator: Deborah L. Benzil, MD 

Panelists 

Alan Burshell, MD 


Gregory R. Trost, MD 


This course will provide a state-of-the-art update on diagnosis, pathophysiology, 

medical management and preoperative treatment of osteoporosis, as well as explore 

the implications for spinal surgery and spinal fusion. It also will help neurosurgeon 

decision-making that occurs increasingly in everyday office practice with the aging of 

the population. In addition, experts will share tricks for avoiding complication when 

fusions are necessary in patients with osteoporosis. 





• Discuss the diagnosis, pathophysiology, 

medical management 

and pre-operative treatment of 

osteoporosis 

• Explain the impact of osteoporosis 

on everyday spine practice and 

decision-making 

• Describe techniques for avoiding 

complications in spinal surgery when 

treating patients with osteoporosis 

310 Anticoagulation For The Neurosurgeon And Hemostasis 

in Neurosurgery 

Moderator: Christopher M. Loftus, MD 

Panelists 

Bob S. Carter, MD, PhD 

Craig H. Rabb, MD 

Christopher D. Roark, MD 

Bruce Tranmer, MD 


This course will update the neurosurgeon on DVT prophylaxis, reversal of coumadin, 

the use of Factor 7a and restitution of coagulation after neurosurgery procedures. 





• Discuss appropriate use of Factor 7a 

• Explain how to rapidly reverse the 

effects of coumadin 

• Discuss when it is safe to restart 

coumadin after neurosurgery 

procedures 

• Discuss the most commonly used 

DVT prophylaxis measures 

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311 Peripheral Nerve Entrapment Syndromes 

Moderator: Eric L. Zager, MD 

Panelists 

Allan J. Belzberg, MD 

Line Jacques, MD 

Robert J. Spinner, MD 

Lynda Jun-san Yang, MD, PhD 


This seminar will discuss the evaluation and management of peripheral nerve 

entrapment syndromes. 

C&MS 





• Describe the clinical presentation and 

diagnostic evaluation of the various 

entrapment syndromes 

• Discuss the conservative and surgical 

management options of peripheral 

nerve entrapment syndromes 

• Describe the options and management 

for recurrent nerve entrapments 


312 How to Get Into And Out of The Skull—A Historical Review 

Moderator: James T. Goodrich, MD, PhD 

Panelist 

Larry Van Carson, MD, MBA 


The seminar is designed to give an overview of the history of skull trephinations, 

craniotomies and craniectomies from antiquity to the 19th century. In addition a 

review of the history of controlling scalp and skull bleeding will be reviewed focusing 

on the techniques developed from antiquity to the 19th century. The history of the 

cranioplasty and the materials used will be discussed and reviewed. 

HISTORY 




• Describe the history and development 

of the surgical techniques used in 

the trephination, craniotomy and 

craniectomy 

• Discuss the historical development 

of techniques used for the control 

and management of scalp and skull 

bleeding 

• Describe the development of the 

cranioplasty, techniques and materials 

used over the last three centuries 

313 Resective Strategies For Epilepsy 

Moderator: Lisa P. Mulligan, MD 

Panelists 

Frederick A. Boop, MD 

Gerald A. Grant, MD 

Dennis D. Spencer, MD 


This seminar will examine the preoperative evaluation for surgery and emphasize 

the changing description of the epioleptogenic focus and how this may alter new 

surgical therapies. 





• Describe the common preoperative 

evaluations for surgery 

• Describe what each evaluation 

provides 

• Recognize how surgical approaches 

are made based on these evaluations 

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314 Functional Neurosurgery For Psychiatric Illness 

Moderator: Michael Y. Oh, MD 

Panelists 

Aviva Abosch, MD, PhD 

Emad N. Eskandar, MD 

Paul S. Larson, MD 

Parag G. Patil, MD, PhD 


This seminar will address the issues of surgery for psychiatric illness. Indications for 

surgery and the therapeutic results for different procedures will be discussed. 





• Discuss neurobiological basis of 

psychiatric disorders 

• Discuss currently available surgical 

treatments 

• Discuss indications of psychosurgery 

• Discuss current results for psychosurgical 

procedures 


315 Beginning Your Academic Career: Answers to Your Questions 

Moderator: Robert J. Dempsey, MD 

Panelists 

Peter J. Jannetta, MD, DSc 

Jeffrey R. Leonard, MD 

Jon H. Robertson, MD 

Shenandoah Robinson, MD 


This will be an open forum for residents and faculty in academic programs seeking 

advice on how to advance their careers. Faculty will include prominent heads of 

academic programs. Audience question format is oral or written. 

C&MS 

SOCIOECONOMIC 




• Explain future trends in academia 

• Discuss career management in 

academia with experts 

• Discuss the future of academic 

medicine 

316 Complications of Complex Spinal Surgery: Lessons Learned 

Moderator: Ziya L. Gokaslan, MD 

Panelists 

Anthony K. Frempong-Boadu, MD 

Anthony H. Sin, MD 

Kevin C. Yao, MD 


This seminar will utilize distinctive presentation and panel discussion of cases to 

analyze complications associated with complex spine surgery. An emphasis will 

be placed on complication avoidance and management. 





• Analyze the causes of surgical 

complications in the spine 

• Formulate strategies to avoid and 

manage spine surgery complications, 

and apply these principles to one’s 

practice 

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317 Professional Issues: Strategies to Demonstrate The Financial 

Viability of The Advance Practice Provider 

Moderator: Twyila Lay, ACNP-BC 

Panelists 

Marianne Langlois PA-C 

Julia Galletly ACNP-BC 

Tracey Anderson ACNP-BC 

Catherine Berg ACNP-BC 


This dynamic and interactive seminar will examine both the opportunities and 

challenges imposed by the New Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on 

Mid-level practice. It will provide a forum for discussion regarding the unique 

challenges of entering a neurosurgical practice and provide the participant with 

strategies for establishing, justifying and enhancing your current or future role 

within the Neurosurgical field. 

N&PE 

SOCIOECONOMIC 




• Identify three ways in which the new 

Patient Protection and Affordable 

Care Act will affect the Neurosurgical 

Care you currently provide 

• Compare and contrast the choice of 

entering a private vs. hospital based 

practice setting 

• Identify two methodologies for 

justifying you contributions to 

a Neurosurgical Practice 

• Analyze the current resources 

available that may be used to 

enhance your practice 


318 Improving The Culture of Safety And Complication Avoidance 

in Vascular Neurosurgery 

Moderator: Charles J. Prestigiacomo, MD 

Panelists 

Robert H. Rosenwasser, MD 

Philip E. Stieg, PhD, MD 

Cargill H. Alleyne Jr., MD 

Basant Kumar Misra, MD 


Minimizing complications in vascular neurosurgery required a thorough understanding 

of the complication avoidance and management. This seminar will explore techniques 

in complication avoidance and management through case based examples. Panelists 

and audience will be expected to discuss management alternatives to specific 

events. A summary of lessons learned, guiding principles and specific nuances 

will be presented at the conclusion of the session. 

NEW 





• Review the causes of complications 

during vascular neurosurgery 


management techniques 

• Develop strategies to enhance patient 

safety during surgery 

• Improve the culture of safe practices 


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319 Endovascular Versus Microsurgical Techniques For The Optimal 

Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms 

Moderator: Adel M. Malek, MD, PhD 

Panelists 

Rocco A. Armonda, MD 

C. Michael Cawley, MD 

David M. Hasan, MD 

Demetrius K. Lopes, MD 


This seminar will highlight the current controversies surrounding the optimal treatment 

of ruptured and unruptured intracranial aneurysms using the latest advances and 

developments in both modalities. Experts in the field will present their perspectives, 

experience and ideas for future study. 





• Analyze individual patients and 

develop more informed treatment 

recommendations 

• Evaluate latest advances and 

available outcomes data to determine 

their significance for ruptured and 

unruptured intracranial aneurysms 

• Assess treatment failures in intracranial 

aneurysms treated with 

either modality 

• Assemble strategies for treatment 

and salvage of recurrent and difficult 

intracranial aneurysms 


320 Spondylolisthesis: Controversies in Management 

Moderator: Philip R. Weinstein, MD 

Panelists 

John M. Caridi, MD 


Amer F. Samdani, MD 

Luis Manuel Tumialan, MD 


A complete discussion of Spondylolisthesis with emphasis on degenerative spondylolisthesis, 

including treatment and treatment failures, will be the focus of this seminar. 





• Recognize different types of lumbar 

spondylolisthesis and review the 

symptoms with natural history of 

each type 

• Review indications for current 

treatment options of degenerative 

and congenital spondylolisthesis 

• Recognize results and potential 

outcomes of treatment options for 

spondylolisthesis 

• Describe complications and causes 

of treatment failure for degenerative 

spondylolisthesis 

• Describe recent advances in diagnosis 

and treatment of Lumbar 

Spondylolisthesis 

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321 Open Versus Endoscopic Approaches to The Anterior Skull Base 

Moderator: Chandranath Sen, MD 

Panelists 

Ossama Al-Mefty, MD 

Carlos A. David, MD 

Fred Gentili, MD, MSc 


This seminar will review the pathologic conditions affecting the anterior cranial 

base and surgical strategies employed for extradural, intradural and combined 

compartment lesions. Panelists will discuss steps in avoidance and management of 

complications, demonstrate specialized (expert) surgical approaches and indicate 

the appropriate application of emerging technology to anterior cranial base problems. 





• Describe the various approaches to 

the anterior skull base 

• List pathologies that would indicate 

use of an anterior skull base approach 

• Explain various approaches to the 

anterior skull base 

• List the advantages of using the 

endoscope for anterior skull base 

approaches 


322 Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy 

Moderator: Iain H. Kalfas, MD 

Panelists 

Michael G. Kaiser, MD 

Praveen V. Mummaneni, MD 

Hiroshi Nakagawa, MD 

Eric J. Woodard, MD 


This seminar will look at how cervical myelopathy can be caused by disc herniation, 

hard bone spurring, congenital stenosis, OPLL and subluxations. In addition, there 

can be instability and deformity. Multiple cases will be presented, and the participants, 

followed by the panel, will go over treatment options and guidelines. 





• Identify the various pathologies in 

myelopathy 

• Distinguish the treatment (operative) 

options for cervical spondylotic 

myelopathy 

• Review operative success/failure rates 

in cervical spondylotic myelopathy 

323 Improving The Culture of Safety And Complication Avoidance 

in Spinal Surgery 

Moderator: Neil M. Malhotra, MD 

Panelists 

Farbod Asgarzadie, MD 

Peter J. Lennarson, MD 


Minimizing complications in spine surgery required a thorough understanding of the 

complication avoidance and management. This seminar will explore techniques in 

complication avoidance and management through case based examples. Panelists 

and audience will be expected to discuss management alternatives to specific 

events. A summary of lessons learned, guiding principles and specific nuances will 

be presented at the conclusion of the session. 

NEW 





• Review the causes of complications 

during spine surgery 


and management techniques in 


• Develop strategies to enhance patient 

safety during surgery 

• Improve the culture of safe practices 


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324 Humanitarian Neurosurgery 

Moderator: Merwyn Bagan, MD, MPH 

Panelists 

A. Leland Albright, MD 

Peter M. Black, MD, PhD 

Barth A. Green, MD 


The objective of this course is to describe the role and opportunities for Neurosurgery 

in the developing world. It focuses on working in different parts of the world that have 

limited resources and access to neurosurgical expertise. The discussion will focus 

on working in a crisis zone, such as earthquake-stricken Haiti, for a limited period of 

time. It will also describe ways and means to mobilize quickly to get to a crisis zone, 

and other opportunities in the developing world to make a humanitarian difference. 

NEW 

SOCIOECONOMIC 




• Define “Humanitarian Medicine” 

• Apply humanitarian medicine to 

Neurosurgery in the developing world 

• Identify the role of neurosurgical 

mentorship in the developing world 

• Apply mobilization methods to 

provide neurosurgical intervention 

in crisis zones 


325 Measuring Outcomes And Safety in Neurosurgery 

Moderator: Philip V. Theodosopoulos, MD 

Panelists 

Alan S. Boulos, MD 

Paul Joseph Camarata, MD 

James P. Chandler, MD 

Thomas C. Origitano, MD, PhD 


This course will discuss the various safety protocols and outcome measures 

which are used in evaluating neurosurgery patients. This seminar will also identify 

the outcome measure which is best suited for neurosurgical patients in routine 

clinical practice. 

NEW 

SOCIOECONOMIC 




• Identify various safety protocols and 

apply them in routine neurosurgical 

practice. 

• Determine the various outcome 

measures utilized to evaluate 

neurosurgical patients 

• Identify the differences between 

outcome measures and select the 

one which is suited for most of the 

neurosurgical patients 

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326 So You Want to be an Expert Witness 

Moderator 

James R. Bean, MD 

Panelists 

W. Ben Blackett, MD, JD 

Stan Pelofsky, MD 

Russell M. Pelton, JD 

Edie E. Zusman, MD 


This seminar will focus on the value, content, and ethics of medical expert witness 

testimony. The perspectives of both plaintiff and a defense will be reviewed and 

discussed to give a balanced understanding of the proper role, preparation, and 

performance of a medical expert witness. The AANS Rules for Neurosurgical Medical 

Medical/Legal Expert Opinion Services will be reviewed and discussed in terms of 

practical application to expert testimony. The AANS Professional Conduct program 

will be included in the discussion, along with potential pitfalls in that can lead to 

errors in testimony. Case examples will be discussed and audience participation 

encouraged. 

NEW 

SOCIOECONOMIC 




• Serve confidently and knowledgeably 

as a medical expert witness 

• Understand the ethical principles 

required in expert testimony 

• Understand the AANS Rules for 

Neurosurgical Medical/Legal Expert 

Opinion Services that guide members 

in case acceptance, preparation, 

and conduct 

• Recognize common pitfalls encountered 

in expert witness testimony and 

how to avoid errors 


327 The Culture of Safety And Complication Prevention in 

Stereotactic And Functional Neurosurgery 

Moderator: Charles Y. Liu, MD, PhD 

Panelists 

Erich O. Richter, MD 

Kenneth A. Follett, MD, PhD 

Michael Y. Oh, MD 

Daniel Yoshor, MD 


The objective of this course is to discuss the culture of safety implementation in 

performing these minimally invasive surgeries as well as complication avoidance with 

stereotactic and functional neurosurgery. This seminar also highlights the different 

techniques available to manage these complications. 

NEW 





• Discuss safety measures while 

performing stereotactic and functional 

neurosurgery 

• Identify complications associated with 

these surgeries 

• Design strategies to manage these 

complications occurring during 

surgery 

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Plenary Session III 

9:45 AM–1:00 PM 

Moderators 

Regis W. Haid Jr., MD; P. David Adelson, MD 

9:45–10:18 AM 

Louise Eisenhardt Lecture 

Speaker: Carolyn M. Clancy, MD 

10:19–10:34 AM 

801 Glioma-Induced Immunosuppression Shortens 

Progression-Free Survival in a Trial of Immunotherapy 

for Glioblastoma 

Authors: Orin Bloch, MD; Rajwant Kaur, BS; Manish Aghi, 

MD, PhD; Michael McDermott, MD; Mitchel Berger, MD; 

Andrew Parsa, MD, PhD 

10:35–10:58 AM 

Richard C. Schneider Lecture 

Safe At Any Speed—Advancing the Culture of Safety 

in Spine Surgery 

Speaker: Charles L. Branch Jr., MD 

11:56 AM–12:11 PM 

805 Non-Invasive Urinary Biomarkers Can Detect the 

Presence of Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations 

Authors: Edward Robert Smith, MD; Brendan McNeish, MS; 

Michael Raber, MD; Xuezhe Han, MD, PhD; Darren Orbach, 

MD, PhD 

12:12–12:27 PM 

806 High-Resolution Diffusion MRI of The Trigeminal 

Nerve Using 7T MRI 

Authors: Christophe Lenglet; Julien Sein, PhD; Julian 

Tokarev; Andrew Grande, MD; Bharathi Jagadeesan, MD; 

Pierre-François Van de Moortele, MD, PhD 

12:28–12:51 PM 

Van Wagenen Lecture 

Speaker: Hugues Duffau, MD, PhD 


10:59–11:23 AM 

802 Complications in a Consecutive Unselected Series 

of 83 Patients Undergoing Pipeline Flow Diversion for 

Intracranial Aneurysms 

Authors: Anthony Burrows, MD, David Kallmes, MD; Harry 

Cloft, MD, PhD; Giuseppe Lanzino, MD 

11:24–11:39 AM 

803 Riluzole Mediated Plasticity Results in Locomotor 

Recovery After High Cervical Hemilesion 

Author: Farshad Nassiri 

11:40–11:55 PM 

804 Neural Stem Cell Transplantation and Myelination: 

Results of a Phase I Trial in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease 

Authors: Nalin Gupta, MD, PhD; Roland Henry, PhD; 

Jonathan Strober, MD; Sang-Mo Kang, MD; Daniel Lim, MD, 

PhD; Monica Bucci, MD; Eduardo Caverzasi, MD; Laura 

Gaetano, PhD; Maria Mandelli, PhD; Tamara Ryan, RN; 

Rachel Perry, RN; Jody Farrell, RN; Rita Jeremy, PhD; Mary 

Ulman, RN; Stephen Huhn, MD; James Barkovich, MD; 

David Rowitch, MD, PhD 

12:52–12:56 PM 

Humanitarian Award 

Recipient: Mark Bernstein, MD 

12:57–1:00 PM 

Introduction of Incoming AANS President 

Speaker: Mitchel S. Berger, MD 

Recipient: William T. Couldwell, MD, PhD 

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AANS/CNS Cerebrovascular Section Session 

2:00–4:30 PM 

Moderators 

Nicholas C. Bambakidis, MD; J D. Mocco, MD 

2:00–2:35 PM 

Donaghy Lecturer 

Speaker: Fady T. Charbel, MD 

2:36–2:51 PM 

Measuring Patient Outcomes in Cerebrovascular Surgery— 

How, Why, When 

Speaker: Kevin M. Cockroft, MD 

2:52–3:07 PM 

Tracking our Patient Outcomes—The N2QOD And Its Value 

to Cerebrovascular Surgery 

Speaker: E. Sander Connolly Jr., MD 


3:08–3:15 PM 

807 The Discordance Between Neurocognitive And 

Traditional Neurological Outcomes 1-Year Following SAH 

Authors: Adib Abla, MD; David A. Wilson, MD; Richard 

Williamson, MD; George Prigatano, MD; Felipe Albuquerque, 

MD; Cameron McDougall, MD; Joseph Zabramski, MD; Peter 

Nakaji, MD; Robert Spetzler, MD 

3:16–3:23 PM 

808 A Prospective Quality Initiative to Maximize Dysphagia 

Screening Prevents Stroke Associated Pneumonia 

Authors: William L. Titsworth, MD; Justine Abram, 

MSN, CNRN; Amy Fullerton, MS; Jeannette Hester, MSN, 

CNRN; Peggy Guin, PhD; Michael Waters, MD, PhD; 

J Mocco, MD, MS 

3:24–3:31 PM 

809 Multimodal Treatment of Arteriovenous Malformations 

of The Basal Ganglia, Thalamus, And Insula 

Authors: Matthew B. Potts, MD; Arman Jahangiri, BS; 

Maxwell Jen, MD; Penny Sneed, MD; Steven Hetts, MD; 

William Young, MD; Michael Lawton, MD 

3:32–3:39 PM 

810 Incidence of Acute Embolism And Significance 

of Platelet Aggregation Testing With The Pipeline 

Embolization Device 

Authors: Adel M. Malek, MD, PhD; Robert Heller, BS; 

Venkata Dandamudi, MD; Michael Lanfranchi, MD 

3:40–3:47 PM 

811 An Update to The Raymond Classification of 

Intracranial Aneurysms 

Authors: Justin R. Mascitelli, MD; Maritsa Polykarpou, BS; 

Henry Moyle, MD, PhD; Michael Chary, Yakov Gologorsky, 

MD; Aanand Patel, Ashwin Kamath, MD; Amish Doshi, MD; 

Aman Patel, MD 

3:48–3:55 PM 

812 Revascularization in Patients With Moyamoya 

Decreases Abnormally High Posterior Circulation 

Arterial Flows Measured by Quantitative Magnetic 

Resonance Angiography 

Authors: Ramon Navarro; Robert Lober, MD, PhD; Abdullah 

Feroze, MS; Nadia Khan, MD; Gary Steinberg, MD, PhD 

3:56–4:03 PM 

813 Clinical Features, Surgical Treatment, And Long-Term 

Outcome in Adult Patients With Moyamoya Disease in China 

Authors: Lian Duan 

4:04–4:11 PM 

814 A Nonsense Mutation in THSD1, Encoding 

Thrombospondin Type-1 Domain-Containing Protein, 

Causes Autosomal-Dominant Intracranial Aneurysms 

Authors: Dong H. Kim, MD; Teresa Sim, PhD 

4:12–4:19 PM 

815 Socioeconomic Disparities in Outcome After 

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Evidence From a Nation-Wide 

in-Hospital Data 

Authors: R. Loch Macdonald, MD, PhD; Blessing Jaja, MBBS 

4:20–4:27 PM 

816 Diagnostically Negative Spontaneous Subarachnoid 

Hemorrhages: Clinical Course, Outcome And Long-Term 

Angiographic Follow-up 

Authors: Joseph M. Zabramski, MD; Ali M. Elhadi; George 

A.C. Mendes, MD; Kaith Almefty, MD; Mark C. Preul, MD; 

Robert F. Spetzler, MD 


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AANS/CNS Neurotrauma Section Session 

2:00–4:30 PM 

Moderator 

Shelly D. Timmons, MD, PhD 

2:00–2:30 PM 


Conservative Management on Head Injury vs. 

Decompressive Craniectomy 

2:00-2:15 PM 

Conservative Management on Head Injury 

Speaker: Jeffrey V. Rosenfeld, MD 

2:16-2:31 PM 

Decompressive Craniectomy 

Speaker: Howard M. Eisenberg, MD 

2:32–2:42 PM 


Speaker: Shelly D. Timmons, MD, PhD 

2:43–2:48 PM 

Announcement of 2012 Codman Recipient 

2:49–3:13 PM 

2011 Codman Presentation 

3:14–3:19 PM 

Q&A 


3:20–3:30 PM 

817 The Impact of Age on Functional Outcomes After 

Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: Analysis of a Prospective 

Multicenter Dataset 

Authors: Jefferson Wilson, MD; Abhaya Kulkarni, MD, PhD; 

Ralph Frankowski, PhD; Robert Grossman, MD; Michael 

Fehlings, MD, PhD 

3:31–3:41 PM 

818 Helmeted Versus Non-Helmeted Patients: 

Outcomes Comparing Cervical Spine Injuries in Two- 

Wheeled Vehicle Accidents 

Authors: Kristopher Gray Hooten, MD; Gregory Murad, MD 

3:51–4:01 PM 

819 Quantifying The Stiffness of White Matter Structures 

Using High Resolution MR Elastography 

Authors: Curtis L Johnson, Matthew McGarry, John Weaver, 

Keith Paulsen, Bradley Sutton, John Georgiadis, Huan Wang, 

William Olivero 

4:02–4:12 PM 

820 Measurement of Mitochondrial Aerobic Metabolism 

During Normobaric Hyperoxia Following Traumatic Brain 

Injury And Subarachnoid Haemorrhage 

Authors: Arnab Ghosh; Christina Kolyva, PhD; David 

Highton, MBBS; Ilias Tachtsidis, PhD; Neil Kitchen, MD; 

Clare Elwell, PhD; Martin Smith, MBBS 

4:13–4:23 PM 

821 Telemonitoring of Neurosurgical Patients: 4 Years 

Experience 

Authors: Kathryn Ko, MD; Lynn Kemp, RN; Yuriy Ivanov, DO 

4:24–4:30 PM 

Q&A 


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AANS/CNS Socioeconomic Section Session 

2:00–4:30 PM 

Moderator 

Deborah L. Benzil, MD 

2:00–2:31 PM 

Up-to-Date Affordable Patient Care Act and Health 

Care Reform 

Speaker: Katie Orico, JD 


Affordable Patient Care Act 

2:32-2:47 PM 

Pro 

Speaker: Stephen L. Ondra, MD 

2:48-3:03 PM 

Con 

Speaker: Michael P. Steinmetz, MD 

3:35–3:44 PM 

824 Differences in Neurosurgical Knowledge Gaps Between 

Spine Focused And General Neurosurgeons 

Authors: Zach Litvack; Jason P. Sheehan, MD, PhD; Robert 

Starke, MD; Nader Pouratian, MD, PhD 

3:45–3:54 PM 

825 Predicting Rehospitalization Following Craniotomy For 

Meningioma: A Novel Longitudinal Multiple Database Study 

Authors: Paul Kalanithi, MD; Robert Arrigo, BS 

3:55–4:04 PM 

826 Variation in Unit Cost Calculation in Spine Cost 

Effectiveness Research 

Author: Vincent Wang, MD PhD 


3:04–3:14 PM 




3:15–3:24 PM 

822 Risk Associated With Preoperative Anemia in Non- 

Emergency Cranial Surgery 

Authors: Nima Alan; Andreea Seicean, MS; Sinziana Seicean, 

MD, PhD; Nicholas Schiltz, PhD; Paul Jones, PhD; Duncan 

Neuhauser, PhD; Robert Weil, MD 

3:25–3:34 PM 

823 Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery Versus Medical 

Therapy For The Treatment of Microprolactinoma: 

A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis 

Authors: Pinakin R. Jethwa, MD; Tapan Patel, BS; Aaron 

Hajart, MS; Jean Eloy, MD; James Liu, MD 

4:05–4:14 PM 

827 Tracking And Sustaining Improvement Initiatives: 

Leveraging Quality Dashboards to Lead Change in a 

Neurosurgical Department 

Authors: Nancy McLaughlin, MD; Nasim Afsar-Manesh, MD; 

Farzad Buxey, Victoria Ragland, Christine Bartels, RN; Neil 

Martin, MD 

4:15–4:24 PM 

828 Use of The Electronic Medical Record to Track 

Continuity of Care in Neurosurgical Residency 

Authors: Ali Azam Farooqui, MD; Rylan Brantl, MD; Norman 

Litofsky, MD; Tomoko Tanaka, MD; Thorkild Norregaard, MD 

4:25–4:30 PM 

Q&A 

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AANS/CNS Spine Section Session 

2:00–4:30 PM 

Moderators 

Daniel M. Sciubba, MD; Robert F. Heary, MD 

Symposium 

MIS Surgery: Where we Are And Where we Are Going 

2:00–2:15 PM 

Review of Current Clinical Evidence For MIS Fusion 

(TLIF, LLIF, AxiaLIF, Radiation exposure data) 

Speaker: Paul Park, MD 

2:16–2:31 PM 

Cost Effectiveness of MIS vs Open Procedures 

Speaker: Matthew J. McGirt, MD 

2:32–2:47 PM 

Less Invasive (Hybrid – Mini–Open And Percutaneous) 

Approaches to Complex Spinal Disorders (Including 

Tumors And Obese Patients) 

Speaker: Michael Y. Wang, MD 

2:48–3:03 PM 

MIS Deformity 

Speaker: Praveen V. Mummaneni, MD 

3:04–3:19 PM 

MIS Deformity 

Pro MIS Deformity 

Speaker: Frank La Marca, MD 

Con MIS Deformity 

Speaker: Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD 


3:20–3:26 PM 

829 The Natural History of Filum Terminale Lipomas 

Authors: Wajd N. Al-Holou, MD; Michael Cools, BS; William 

Stetler Jr, MD; Thomas Wilson, MD; Mohannad Ibrahim, MD; 

Cormac Maher, MD 

3:27–3:33 PM 

830 Impact of Global Sagittal Alignment on Health-Related 

Quality of Life in Lumbosacral Spondylolisthesis 

Authors: Adil Harroud; Hubert Labelle, MD; Julie Joncas, RN; 

Jean-Marc Mac-Thiong, MD, PhD 

3:34–3:40 PM 

831 Pedicle Screw Hubbing in The Adult And Immature 

Thoracic Spine: A Biomechanical And Micro-Computed 

Tomography Evaluation 

Authors: Robert W. Tracey; Daniel Kang, MD; Ronald 

Lehman, MD; Adam Bevevino, MD; Rachel Gaume ,BS; 

Haines Paik, MD; Anton Dmitriev, PhD; Lawrence 

Lenke, MD; John Cody, MD 

3:41–3:47 PM 

832 Pharmacokinetics And Safety of Intrasite Vancomycin 

Authors: Terrence F. Holekamp, MD; Wilson Ray, MD; 

Lawrence Lenke, MD 

3:48–3:54 PM 

833 Likelihood of Reaching Minimal Clinically Important 

Difference (MCID) in Health Related Quality of Life 

(HRQOL) Measures: Prospective Analysis of Operative And 

Non-operative Treatment of Adult Spinal Deformity (ASD) 

Authors: Virginie Lafage; Justin Smith, MD, PhD; Frank 

Schwab, MD; Christopher Shaffrey, MD; Eric Klineberg, MD; 

Christopher Ames, MD; Richard Hostin, MD; Kai-Ming Fu, 

MD, PhD; Khaled Kebaish, MD; Praveen Mummaneni, MD; 

Vedat Deviren, MD; Oheneba Boachie-Adjei, MD; Robert 

Hart, MD; Shay Bess, MD; International Spine Study Group 

3:55–4:01 PM 

834 Health Impact Comparison of Different Disease States 

And Population Norms to Adult Spinal Deformity (ASD): 

A Call For Medical Attention 

Authors: Kai-Ming Fu, MD; Shay Bess, MD; Frank Schwab, MD; 

Christopher Shaffrey, MD; Virginie Lafage, PhD; Justin Smith, 

MD, PhD; Christopher Ames, MD; Oheneba Boachie-Adjei, 

MD; Douglas Burton, MD; Robert Hart, MD; Eric Klineberg, 

MD; Richard Hostin, MD; Gregory Mundis, MD; Praveen 

Mummaneni, MD; International Spine Study Group 

4:02–4:08 PM 

835 Multilevel Fusion Surgery Outcomes And 

Hospitalization-Cost at Academic Centers- Analysis 

of a National Estimate of 950,780 Cases Across United 

States (US) 

Authors: Ashish Sonig, MD; Anil Nanda, MD, MPH 


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4:09–4:15 PM 

836 Incidence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Patients 

Undergoing Elective Spinal Fusion 

Authors: Vijay M. Ravindra, MD; Wilson Ray, MD; Andrew 

Dailey, MD 

4:16–4:22 PM 

837 The Impact of Obesity on Resource Utilization 

Following Decompressive Surgery For Degenerative 

Spine Disease 

Authors: Grant William Mallory, MD; Jeffrey Jacob, MD; 

Timothy Curry, MD; Daryl Kor, MD; Jeremy Wetzel, MS; 

Michelle Clarke 


4:23–4:30 PM 

838 Treatment of Intraspinal Abscess: Comparison 

of Outcomes Following Surgical And Conservative 

Management 

Authors: Ranjith Babu; Steven Thomas, MS; Matthew 

Hazzard, MD; Jacob Bagley ,BS; Isaac Karikari, MD; Carlos 

Bagley, MD; Oren Gottfried, MD; Robert Isaacs, MD; Chirag 

Patil, MD; Maxwell Boakye, MD; Shivanand Lad, MD, PhD 

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AANS/CNS Stereotactic & Functional Surgery 

Section Session 

2:00–4:30 PM 

Moderators 

Aviva Abosch, MD, PhD; Emad N. Eskandar, MD 

2:00–2:08 PM 

Intraoperative MRI—Clearpoint And iMRI 

Speaker: Paul S. Larson, MD 

2:09–2:17 PM 

Optical Imaging For Epilepsy Surgery 

Speaker: Theodore H. Schwartz, MD 

2:18–2:26 PM 

CCF—Stereo EEG For Epilepsy Resections 

Speaker: Jorge Alvaro Gonzalez-Martinez, MD, PhD 

2:27–2:35 PM 

Intraoperative CT—O-Arm And iCT 

Speaker: Brian H. Kopell, MD 

3:45–3:51 PM 

840 Do Brain Rhythms Play a Role in Cortical Processing 

During Language Production 

Authors: Kai Joshua Miller, MD; Dora Hermes, PhD; Mariska 

Vansteensel, PhD; Cyrille Ferrier, MD; Erik Aarnoutse, PhD; 

Nick Ramsey, PhD 

3:52–3:58 PM 

841 Resting State Functional Connectivity Analysis Can 

Distinguish Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) From 

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) 

Authors: Blake Eaton Samuel Taylor; Robert McGovern, MD; 

Chuck Mikell, MD; Andrew Chan, BS; Teresa Wojtasiewicz, 

BS; Guy McKhann II, MD 


2:36–2:44 PM 

3D Operative Atlases 

Speaker: Peter E. Konrad, MD, PhD 

2:45-2:53 PM 

iCT For Trigeminal Neuralgia 

Speaker: Aaron A. Cohen-Gadol, MD 


Ablation Versus Stimulation in Movement And 

Psychiatric Disorders 

2:54–3:09 PM 

Ablation 

Speaker: G. Rees Cosgrove, MD 

3:10–3:25 PM 

Stimulation 

Speaker: Robert E. Gross, MD, PhD 

3:26–3:37 PM 


Speaker: Michael G. Kaplitt, MD, PhD 


3:38–3:44 PM 

839 Regional Striatal Variation in The DBS Amelioration 

of Binge Eating in Mice: Choosing a Target For Obesity 

Authors: Casey Halpern, MD; Andy Tekriwal; Tracy Bale, PhD 

3:59–4:05 PM 

842 STN Local Field Potential Characteristics in Patients 

With Primary Craniocervical Dystonia, Primary Generalized 

Dystonia, And Severe Rigid-Akinetic Parkinson’s Disease 

Authors: Doris Du Wang, MD; Elena Ryapolova, BS; Jill 

Ostrem, MD; Philip Starr, MD, PhD 

4:06–4:12 PM 

843 Improved Seizure Outcomes in Resections Involving 

The Orbito-Frontal Cortex: Evidence For “Orbito-Frontal- 

Plus” Epilepsy 

Authors: Demitre Serletis, MD, PhD; Jorge Gonzalez- 

Martinez, MD, PhD; Juan Bulacio, MD; Imad Najm, MD; 

William Bingaman, MD 

4:13–4:19 PM 

844 Reinstatement of Oscillatory Power And Phase 

Synchrony During Memory Recall 

Authors: Kareem Zaghloul, MD PhD 

4:20–4:26 PM 

845 Establishing Safe Parameters For Radiofrequency 

Lesioning Through DBS Electrodes: a Pilot Study of Lesion 

Geometry And Temperature Characteristics 

Authors: Ben Strickland; Anish Sen, MD; Jason Stafford, 

PhD; Ashwin Viswanathan, MD 

4:27–4:30 PM 

Q&A 

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AANS/CNS Tumor II Section Session 

2:00–4:30 PM 

Moderators 

Nicholas Levine, MD; James Evans, MD 

Symposium 

The Future of Skull Base Surgery 

2:00–2:14 PM 

Skull Base Surgery: Past, Present, And Future 

Harry van Loveren, MD 

2:15–2:29 PM 

Minimally Invasive Surgery: Surgery in The Era of 

Multimodality Therapy 


2:30–2:44 PM 

The Role For Open Skull Base Surgery 

Franco Demonte, MD 

2:45–2:59 PM 

Molecular Targets on The Skull Base Horizon 

Randy L. Jensen, MD, PhD 

3:00–3:05 PM 

Q&A 


Moderators: Nicholas Levine, MD; John A. Boockvar, MD 

3:06–3:14 PM 

846 Long Term Outcomes And Survival Analysis For 

Intracranial Chordoma 

Authors: Sergei Terterov, MD; Andy Trang, BS; William Yong, 

MD; Yinncher Ooi, MD; Linda Liau, MD, PhD; Neil Martin, 

MD; Marvin Bergsneider, MD; Isaac Yang, MD 

3:15–3:23 PM 

847 Gefitinib Selectively Inhibits Tumor Cell Migration in 

EGFR-Amplified Human Glioblastoma 

Authors: Jonathon Parker; Kalen Dionne, Peter Canoll, MD, 

PhD; B.K. Kleinschmidt-DeMasters, MD; Allen Waziri, MD 

3:24–3:32 PM 

848 The Impact of Adjuvant Radiotherapy on Atypical 

Meningioma Recurrence Following Aggressive Microsurgical 

Resection 

Authors: Douglas Hardesty, MD; Andrew Wolf, MS; David 

Brachman, MD; Heyoung McBride, MD; Emad Youssef, MD; 

Peter Nakaji, MD; Randall Porter, MD; Kris Smith, MD; 

Robert Spetzler, MD; Nader Sanai, MD 

3:33–3:41 PM 

849 Spatiotemporal Regulation of GBM Neo-Vascularization 

Authors: Gelareh M. Zadeh, MD; Kelly Burrell, MS; Richard 

Hill, PhD 

3:42–3:50 PM 

850 Outcomes And Patterns of Care in Adult Skull Base 

Chordomas From The Surveillance, Epidemiology, And End 

Results (SEER) Database 

Authors: Pamela Stuart Jones, MD; Pamela Jones, MD, MS; 

Frederick Barker, MD; William Curry, MD 

3:51–3:59 PM 

851 Effect of Hospital Volume on Mortality And 

Morbidity After Craniotomy For Brain Tumor: an Italian 

Nationwide Study 

Authors: Francesco DiMeco, MD; Chiara Falcone, BS; Cecilia 

Casali, MD; Prakash Sampath, MD; Federico Legnani, MD; 

Donatella Barus, PhD; Antonio Silvani, MD; Andrea Salmaggi, 

MD; Alessandro Olivi, Mariangela Farinotti, MD; Graziella 

Filippini, MD 

4:00–4:08 PM 

852 The Role of Stereotactic Radiosurgery For Intracranial 

Hemangioblastomas: An International Multicenter Study 

Authors: Hideyuki Kano, MD PhD; Jason Sheehan, MD, PhD; 

Masaaki Yamamoto, MD, PhD; Byron Young, MD; Christopher 

Duma, MD; David Mathieu, MD; Heyoung McBride, MD; 

Takashi Shuto, MD, PhD; Yoshiyasu Iwai, MD, PhD; Gillian 

Harrison, MS; Douglas Kondziolka, MD, MSC; L. Dade 

Lunsford, MD 

4:09–4:17 PM 

853 Efficacy of Post-Operative Seizure Prophylaxis in 

Trans-Cortical Tumor Resections 

Authors: Shaheryar Ansari; Bradley Bohnstedt, MD; James 

Miller, MD 

4:18–4:26 PM 

854 Overexpression of Functional Calcium-Permeable 

Glutamate Receptors in Glioblastoma Derived Brain Tumor 

Initiating Cells 

Authors: Michael C. Oh, MD; Joseph Kim, MS; Michael 

Safaee, BS; Gurvinder Kaur, BS; Matthew Sun, BS; Rajwant 

Kaur, BS; Anna Celli, PhD; Theodora Mauro, MD; Andrew 

Parsa, MD, PhD 


4:27–4:30 PM 

Q&A 

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Candidate (Resident/Fellow) and Medical 

Student Activities 

C&MS 

C&MS 

Watch for this icon throughout the Preliminary Program. 

It indicates sessions that were designed with you in mind. 

Resident’s Note 

Neurosurgical residents and fellows in North America 

receive free Candidate membership in the AANS! Visit the 

AANS Resource Center in the Exhibit hall to learn more 

about membership benefits, or visit http://www.aans.org/ 

Young%20Neurosurgeons/Residents/Resident%20 

Membership.aspx. 

International Candidate (Resident/Fellow) 

This membership category offers membership to residents 

or fellows who are enrolled in a verifiable non-North 

American neurosurgical training program. International 

Candidate Members may request transfer to International 

member status with the submission of a copy of their 

certification documentation following training. For more 

information, please visit the AANS Resource Center in 

the Exhibit hall or http://www.aans.org/en/Members/ 

Membership%20Requirements.aspx. 

Marshals Program 

Again this year, annual meeting volunteers can participate 

in another innovative AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, 

with content delivered and accessible by the AANS 

Mobile Membership App. The Annual Scientific Meeting 

Marshal’s Subcommittee has long depended on volunteers 

to ensure the quality and success of the practical 

clinics and breakfast seminars. 

As a return volunteer, you can: 

• Attend practical clinics or breakfast seminars, free of 

charge. 

• Meet senior members of the organization while serving 

in a leadership capacity within the AANS 

Responsibilities Include 

• Answer questions related to the AANS Mobile 

Membership App 

• Marshaling the breakfast seminar or practical clinic 

you attend (instructions will be provided) 

• Assisting in session operation during practical clinics 

or breakfast seminars as directed 

For those interested in volunteering to serve as a Marshal, 

please contact the AANS Department of Education and 

Meetings at aansam@aans.org or check off the appropriate 

box on the registration form. Priority will be given to medical 

students and residents, especially those who have 

marshaled in the past. Early in 2013, you will receive 

a form to complete and submit indicating your session 

preferences. 

Sessions for Candidates and Medical Students 

Sixteen exclusive Practical Clinics and Nineteen Breakfast 

Seminars are being offered complimentary to residents, 

fellows and medical students. 


002 Introduction to Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery 

For Residents 

005 Advanced Practices For Your Neurosurgical Practice 



008 3-D Anatomy And Approaches to The Posterior 

Fossa And Posterior Skull Base 

010 Update on Spinal Radiosurgery 

011 Practical And Technical Aspects of 

Transsphenoidal Surgery 


Site Specific Surgical Anatomy, Operation 

Intervention And Complication Management 

013 Update on Malignant Brain Tumors For The 

General Neurosurgeon 

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014 Practical Course in Neurostimulation For Residents 

016 Management of Incidental Imaging Findings 

017 Brain Mapping And Awake Mapping Techniques 

020 Peripheral Nerve Injuries, Entrapments And Tumors: 

Examination And Evaluation 

022 Invention And Innovation in Neurosurgery 

026 How to Tackle Difficult Cranial Cases: A Step-by- 

Step Case-Based Presentation 

031 3-D Anatomy And Approaches to The Supratentorial 

Area And Anterior Skull Base 

034 Neurotrauma Critical Care Review And Update For 

Practicing Neurosurgeon 


101 Getting The Most Out of Your Residency 

102 Comparative Effectiveness Research: Why You Need 

to Care About This Topic 

105 Spinal Motion Preservation Using The Posterior 

Column Implants 

106 Cerebral Venous System: Surgical Considerations 

111 Intracranial Endoscopy 

116 Advances in Treating Carotid Artery Disease: 

Surgery And Endovascular Therapy 

124 Management of Spinal Axis Trauma 

127 How to Write And Publish a Successful 

Neurosurgical Manuscript 

211 Physician Autonomy in Business Enterprises: 

Profits And Pitfalls 

212 Multidisciplinary Management of Cerebral AVMs 

213 Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors 

218 Suprasellar And Juxtasellar Tumors: Complications 

And Avoidance 


223 Return to Play After Sports Injury I–Concussion 

302 Return to Play After Sports Injury II–Body Injury 

307 Developing New Technology: Bringing Device 

to Market 

308 Contemporary Stereotactic Radio Surgery 

315 Beginning Your Academic Career: Answers to 

Your Questions 

Neurosurgical Top Gun Competition 

For the eighth consecutive year, the Young Neurosurgeons 

Committee will host a competition for neurosurgical 

residents and fellows, to take place in halls H and I of the 

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. This three-day event 

will include stations such as an image-guided lumbar 

pedicle screw, bone scalpel, virtual ventriculostomy, and 

thoracic vertebroplasty simulators. Each participant has 

one opportunity at each intricate and demanding surgical 

station, and is scored on his or her performance. 

The resident or fellow with the best combined score will 

earn the distinct honor of being named the Neurosurgical 

Top Gun as well as a prize of $1,000, plus $1,500 for his 

or her residency program. Top scorers at individual 

stations also will win a prize of $200 each. 

The first 50 participants will receive a Top Gun t-shirt! 

SE127 Young Neurosurgeons Luncheon 


1:00–2:15 PM 

Co-Moderators: 

Cormac O. Maher, MD 

Stacey C. Quintero Wolfe, MD 

Invited Speaker: Nathan Selden, MD, PhD 

Mission Driven Neurosurgery: Mentorship, 

Scholarship, Compassion 

Description: 

Come and enjoy a lunch with colleagues and friends 

while learning about the impact that young neurosurgeons 

and residents can make. Dr. Nathan Selden has been 

invited to give his perspective on what it means to be a 

leader in neurosurgery and how you can help to shape 

the future of our field. 

Dr. Selden is the Campagna Professor of Neurosurgery 

at Oregon Health Sciences University where he also 

functions as Residency Program Director and Vicechairman 

for Education. 

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Nurse And Physician Extenders Programs 

New This Year! 

Mid-Level Plenary Session 


9:00 AM–12:00 PM 

The session will feature a broad array of presenters on 

safety, anatomy and liability issues with featured presentations 

from Richard Murphy, PA-C, Chairman Board of 

Registration of Physician Assistants Commonwealth of 

Massachusetts and Lieutenant Colonel Gary W. Cooke, 

Flight Safety Officer US Air Force Reserve Corps. 

See page 47 for full schedule. 

N&PE 

N&PE 

Watch for this icon throughout the Preliminary Program. 

It indicates sessions that were designed with you in mind. 

Neuroscience Nurse, Nurse Practitioner and 

Physician Assistant Activities 

The Scientific Program Committee has organized a 

comprehensive selection of scientific topics that will be 

presented. All registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and 

physician assistants are encouraged to attend any of 

the Breakfast Seminars that are offered each morning, 

Monday through Wednesday and the Practical Clinics on 

Saturday and Sunday. 


003 Critical Care Procedures For The Neurosurgical 

Mid-Level Practitioner 

004 Thoracic And Lumbar Stabilization And Fusion: 

Indications And Complications 

006 Coding, Compliance And Revenue Issues in 

Spine Coding 




Site Specific Surgical Anatomy, Operation 

Intervention And Complication Management 

019 Coding, Compliance And Revenue Issues in Cranial, 

Non-Spine And E&M Coding 

021 Head Trauma: Current Treatments And Controversies 

With Hands-On Practical Session in Brain Monitoring 

024 Brain Neoplasms: Updates on Diagnostics Through 

Therapeutics 

034 Neurotrauma Critical Care Review And Update 

For Practicing Neurosurgeon 


110 Management of Acute Spinal Cord Injury 


221 Surgical Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease 

223 Return to Play After Sports Injury I–Concussion 

302 Return to Play After Sports Injury II–Body Injury 

317 Professional Issues: Challenges And Opportunities 

For The Neurosurgical Mid-level Practitioner 

Optional Sessions for Nurse And 

Physician Extenders 

SE126 Mid-Level Practitioner Luncheon 

Date and Time: Monday, April 29, 1:00–2:45 PM 

Fee: $25 

Moderator: Twyila Lay, NP, MS 

Speaker: Cindy Sullivan, NP 

Changing Culture: Chronicles of Neurosurgical 

Spine Care 

Description: 

Patients with spinal disorders have been treated by 

neurosurgeons since Dr. Harvey Cushing first removed an 

intramedullary spinal cord tumor in 1905. Since that 

time, each decade has realized advances in the care for 

patients with spinal disorders. Change in the type and 

delivery of care was altered dramatically during the 

1980s and 1990s with the use and “approved” use of 

instrumentation. As a result of this change in culture, the 

discipline spinal neurosurgery is now a major and 

fundamental component of neurosurgery. As such, 

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supporting disciplines such as nursing and therapy have 

also changed their practice to provide expert care to 

these patients. This session will chronicle the history of 

spinal neurosurgery and the ripple effect on the supporting 

disciplines to make the vision a reality. 

Learning Objectives: 

• Summarize the history of spinal neurosurgery in the 

United States 

• Describe the impact on the supporting disciplines 

• Discuss future implications for care of neurosurgical 

spine patients 

Not A Member of AANS 

RNs, NPs, and PAs are encouraged to become AANS 

members in the Associate category. Benefits include 

members registration and product discounts as well as 

free online CME (that can be converted to CEUs for 

nurses). Requirements include proof of certification and 

letters of recommendation from three AANS voting 

members. For a list of member benefits and access to 

the online application, please go to AANS Membership 

at http://www.aans.org/en/Members/Membership%20 

Requirements.aspx. 

SE123 Advancements in Neurotrauma Care 

Date and Time: Tuesday, April 30, 2:00–4:30 PM 

Fee: $100 

Moderator: Twyila Lay, NP, MS 

Speakers: 

David O. Okonkwo, MD, PhD 

Peter J. Hutchinson, MD 


Richard B. Rodgers, MD 

Description: 

This course will focus on specific decision making 

challenges that the Neurotrauma clinician faces in 

caring for the traumatically injured patient. A case based 

didactic will be used to explore the pathophysiologic 

changes and the significance of goal directed therapy. 

The course will allow participants to gain important 

insight into how and why various management strategies 

and instituted. 

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Section Activities 

AANS/CNS Cerebrovascular Section 


Scientific Session V—Cerebrovascular 

2:00–4:30 PM 



2:00–4:30 PM 

Business Meeting 

4:30-5:00 PM 

AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine 

and Peripheral Nerves 


Scientific Session II—Spine 

2:00–4:30 PM 



2:00–4:30 PM 

AANS/CNS Section on Neurotrauma and 

Critical Care 


Scientific Session VI—Neurotrauma 

2:00–4:30 PM 



2:00–4:30 PM 

AANS/CNS Section on Pain 



2:00–4:30 PM 

AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric 

Neurological Surgery 


Scientific Session IV—Pediatrics 

2:00–4:30 PM 



2:00–4:30 PM 

AANS/CNS Section on Stereotactic and 

Functional Surgery 


Scientific Session III—Stereotactic and Functional Surgery 

2:00–4:30 PM 



2:00–4:30 PM 

AANS/CNS Section on Tumors 


Scientific Session I—Tumor 

2:00–4:30 PM 


Section Session (Tumor I) 

2:00–4:30 PM 


Section Session (Tumor II) 

2:00–4:30 PM 

AANS Section on History 



2:00–4:30 PM 

AANS Socioeconomic Section 



2:00–4:30 PM 

Women in Neurosurgery 


WINS Breakfast 

7:30-9:30 AM 

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Related Organizations 

Council of State Neurosurgical Societies (CSNS) 

The semi-annual meeting of the Council of State 

Neurosurgical Societies (CSNS) will be held on Friday, 

April 26th and Saturday, April 27th at the New 

Orleans Marriott. 

Chair 


Vice Chair 

Mark E. Linskey, MD 

Corresponding Secretary 

Alan M. Scarrow, MD, JD 

Recording Secretary 


Treasurer 

Joshua M. Rosenow, MD 

Past Chair 

William E. Bingaman Jr., MD 

Historian 

John A. Kusske, MD 

NeurosurgeryPAC 

Federal policymakers have a huge impact on how 

neurosurgeons practice, when we practice, what we get 

paid and what patients we see; this influence is only 

growing stronger. In order to maximize effective advocacy 

efforts on behalf of neurosurgery, the AANS has yet 

another tool in its advocacy arsenal: a political action 

committee called NeurosurgeryPAC. Its mission is to 

support candidates for federal office who support neurosurgeons. 

NeurosurgeryPAC does this by making direct 

campaign contributions to candidates for the U.S. Senate 

and the U.S. House of Representatives who are supportive 

of the issues important to neurosurgery. NeurosurgeryPAC 

is nonpartisan and does not base its decisions on party 

affiliation, but instead focuses on the voting records 

and campaign pledges of the candidates. Stop by the 

NeurosurgeryPAC booth located just outside of the 

Plenary Session, to learn about current campaigns, 

recent successes and how you can help. AANS members 

who are citizens of the United States and who pay dues 

or have voting privileges can make contributions at the 

NeurosurgeryPAC booth. 

NREF 

Neurosurgery Research and Education 

Foundation (NREF) 

Demonstrate your commitment to research and the 

advancement of the specialty of neurosurgery by donating 

to the NREF when you register for the 2013 AANS 

Annual Scientific Meeting. 

NREF Research Symposium and Reception 

This year the NREF will host the fifth annual Research 

Symposium and Reception on the evening of Tuesday, 

April 30 at the headquarters hotel the New Orleans 

Marriott. These invitation-only events recognize Cushing 

Donor level supporters ($1,000 and above) and provide 

an opportunity for these generous supporters to interact 

with NREF Research Fellows and Young Clinician Investigators 

in order to learn about the impact their donations 

have made on residents and young faculty members in 

the field of neurosurgery. 

To ensure your participation in the Research Symposium 

and Reception, make your donation to the NREF through 

the AANS Annual Scientific Meeting registration form, the 

AANS website https://www.aans.org/AANSLegacyForms/ 

research/neurosurgery/donation_f.asp at AANS Annual 

Meeting registration or stop by the NREF booth located 

in Lobby H of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. 

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General Information 

Age Restrictions 

Children under the age of 18 will not be admitted in the 

exhibit hall. Please make necessary arrangements for 

your child’s supervision prior to visiting the exhibit hall. 

For all other official AANS activities, children under the 

age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Americans With Disabilities Act 

AANS wishes to take those steps to ensure that no 

individual with a disability is excluded, denied services, 

segregated, or otherwise treated differently than other 

individuals because of the absence of auxiliary aids 

or services. If you require any of the auxiliary aids or 

services identified in the Americans with Disabilities 

Act in order to attend any program, please include this 

information with your advance registration. 

Climate/Time Zone 

New Orleans has a subtropical climate with pleasant 

year-round temperatures. Temperatures range from the 

mid 40’s in winter to upper 90’s in the summer. The 

average high in April is 79 degrees Fahrenheit, with 

the low averaging 59 degrees Fahrenheit. The average 

rainfall in April is 4.5% with an average of 65% sunshine. 

It is recommended checking www.weather.com two 

days before your flight for the latest on the weather 

and temperature. Please use this information to pack 

appropriately. 

New Orleans is located in the Central Standard Time Zone. 

Attendee Onsite Registration Hours 

Friday, April 26, 2013 

Saturday, April 27, 2013 

Sunday, April 28, 2013 

Monday, April 29, 2013 

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 

5:00–7:00 PM 

6:30 AM–5:30 PM 

6:30 AM–6:30 PM 

6:30 AM–4:00 PM 

6:30 AM–4:00 PM 

6:30 AM–3:30 PM 

Attire 

Attire for the 81st AANS Annual Scientific Meeting is 

business or business casual depending on the nature 

of the event or unless otherwise indicated. 

No Smoking Policy 

Smoking is not permitted at any official AANS events, 

the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, or the majority 

of the official AANS hotels. 

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Disclaimers 

The material presented at the 81st AANS Annual 

Scientific Meeting has been made available by AANS for 

educational purposes only. The material is not intended 

to represent the only, nor necessarily the best method 

or procedure appropriate for the medical situations 

discussed, but rather it is intended to present an approach, 

view, statement, or opinion of the faculty, which may be 

helpful to others who face similar situations. 

Neither the content (whether written or oral) of any course, 

seminar or other presentation in the program, nor the use 

of a specific product in conjunction therewith, nor the 

exhibition of any materials by any parties coincident with 

the program should be construed as indicating endorsement 

or approval of the views presented, the products 

used or the material exhibited by the AANS, or its 

Committees, Commissions, or Affiliates. 

The AANS makes no statements, representations, or 

warranties (whether written or oral) regarding the Food 

and Drug Administration (FDA) status of any product 

used or referred to in conjunction with any course, 

seminar or other presentation being made available as 

part of the 81st AANS Annual Scientific Meeting. Faculty 

members shall have sole responsibility to inform attendees 

of the FDA status of each product that is used in 

conjunction with any course, seminar or presentation and 

whether such use of the product is in compliance with 

FDA regulations. 

The AANS disclaims any and all liability for injury or 

damages to any individual attending the 81st AANS 

Annual Scientific Meeting, and for all claims which may 

arise out of the use of the techniques demonstrated 

therein by such individuals, whether these claims shall 

be asserted by physicians or any other person. There 

may be, on occasion, changes in faculty and program 

content. AANS is not responsible for expenses incurred 

by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom 

space is not available at the meeting. Costs incurred by 

the registrant, such as airline or hotel fees or penalties, 

are the responsibility of the registrant. 

Headquarters Hotel 

New Orleans Marriott 

555 Canal Street 

New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 

www.neworleansmarriott.com 

Additional Housing 

For other hotel options and costs, please refer to the 81st 

AANS Annual Meeting Destination Guide at http://www. 

aans.org/Annual/2013/pdfs/AN13%20Destination%20 

Guide%20FINAL.pdf 

International Travel Information 

International travelers to the U.S. from countries in the 

Visa Waiver Program must apply for entry online as part 

of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization. The 

program does not apply to travelers entering by land 

from Canada or Mexico. The authorization is valid for two 

years or until your passport expires, whichever comes 

first. Note, authorization does not guarantee entry into 

the U.S.; that decision rests with the immigration official 

at the port of entry. Visit https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta 

to apply for entry. To request a visa letter of invitation, 

email aansannual@compusystems.com. 

Meeting Location 

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center 

900 Convention Center Boulevard 

New Orleans, LA 70130 

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Registration 

Ways to Register 

• Complete the AANS online Advance Registration 

Form at http://www.aans.org/Annual%20Meeting/2013/ 

Main/Registration.aspx using a major credit card for 

payment. This is the most immediate and secure 

method of registration. 

• Download and complete the Advance Registration 

Form at http://www.aans.org/Annual%20Meeting/2013/ 

Main/Registration.aspx with credit card information 

and send by one of the following methods: 

Fax: 708-344-4444 

Email: aansannual@compusystems.com 

• Mail with check or credit card information to: 

AANS Registrations Department 

c/o CompuSystems 

PO Box 6271 

Broadview, IL 60155 

For wire transfers or questions regarding the AANS 

Annual Scientific Meeting, call 708-450-5882. 

Important: Do not send forms to the AANS Registration 

Department via Federal Express, UPS, Airborne or DHL. 

The only overnight service that will deliver to a P.O. box 

address is the U.S. Postal Service (Express Mail). 

A letter of confirmation will be sent to you via email or 

fax (if no email address is supplied) or via mail (if no 

email or fax number is supplied) within 48 hours of 

receipt of your registration. 

You will receive a separate confirmation for your hotel 

reservation. 

Cancellations/Refunds 

Requests for registration cancellation must be made 

in writing and sent to: 

AANS Registrations Department 

c/o CompuSystems 

PO Box 6271 

Broadview, IL 60155 

Or faxed to: 708-344-4444 

All refunds will be processed and mailed following the 

81st AANS Annual Scientific Meeting. Please allow four 

to six weeks for processing. 

Refunds will be made in accordance with the following 

schedule: 

• Cancellations received on or before March 25, 2013, will 

receive a full refund less a $50 processing fee. 

• Cancellations received between March 26, 2013 and 

April 22, 2013, will receive a full refund less a $100 

processing fee. 

• No refunds will be made for cancellations received after 

April 22, 2013, or no-shows. 

Membership Dues Payment Option 

A convenient payment option enables members to include 

dues with their Annual Scientific Meeting registration. 

Renewal notices have been sent to all AANS members. 

If you have yet to pay your membership dues, you can 

include your dues payment with your registration payment. 

Simply check the appropriate box on the registration form 

and include the appropriate amount with your payment. 

If paying by credit card, you may add your dues payment 

as shown on the form. 

Dues payments paid by checks should be sent directly to 

the remittance address listed on the AANS dues invoice. 

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Registration Fees 

On or before March 25, 2013 After March 25, 2013 

Member (901) $699 $799 

Retired or Lifetime Member (927) $395 $495 

Non-Member Neurosurgeon (902) $899 $999 

Non-Member Physician—Other (903) $899 $999 

Non-Member/Non-Physician (904) $899 $999 

Member of the U.S. Armed Forces (905) $470 $570 

Resident/Candidate Member 1 (906) $100 $100 

Resident/Candidate Non-Member 1 (908) $340 $440 

International Resident/Candidate Member 1 (907) $150 $250 

International Resident/Candidate Non-Member 1 (909) $340 $440 

Medical Student 4 (929) $0 $0 

Physician Assistant Member (911) $345 $445 

Physician Assistant Non-Member (912) $455 $555 

Nurse Member (913) $345 $445 

Nurse Non-Member (914) $455 $555 

Allied Member 2 (928) $220 $320 

Allied Non-Member 2 (910) $270 $370 

Commercial Press 5 (915) $375 $425 

Spouse 3 (950) $150 $150 

Guest 3 (951) $150 $150 

1 

Letter of recommendation from Program Director required. See Registration Form. 

2 

Allied includes: Medical Assistants, Neurosurgery Practice Managers, Neurosurgical Technicians, and Neurosurgery Office Staff. 

3 

Spouse/Guests cannot earn CME credits nor attend any Practical Clinics or Breakfast Seminars. 

4 

All Medical Students MUST include a photocopy of his/her current medical student ID card. 

5 

The commercial press category encompasses those writers and editors who represent for profit publications that are circulated 

among the medical device industry and the business community. Their attendance at AANS Annual Scientific Meeting is to network 

and highlight the activities of device or pharmaceutical companies. Business, medical device and manufacturing publications 

that do not contain editorial content related to the scientific program (research) presented at the meeting fall into the category 

of “commercial press” publications. In addition, to qualify for this registration category, you must be on the editorial staff of the 

publication you represent. Sales or marketing personnel do not qualify for this reduced fee registration category. 

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