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ISPN Education Course

Welcome to Yerevan, Armenia!

Discover the vibrant heart of our nation, where ancient culture meets modern charm.
From the majestic views of Mount Ararat to the bustling streets filled with rich history, Yerevan invites you to explore its unique architecture, savor delicious Armenian cuisine, and experience the warm hospitality of its people. Enjoy your journey in this beautiful city!

ISPN Education Course

Armenian Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery

Dear Colleagues and Esteemed Guests,

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the ISPN Educational Course here in the beautiful city of Yerevan, Armenia.
This event promises to be a profound gathering of minds, driven by the shared goal of advancing our knowledge and skills in the field of pediatric neurosurgery.

We are honored to host an array of distinguished experts for the first time in Armenia. This course promises a comprehensive curriculum designed to enhance your skills and expand your knowledge, delivered by some of the foremost experts in the field.

Let’s strive together towards excellence in neurosurgery, making significant contributions to medical science and patient care.

Welcome to Yerevan, and thank you for your commitment to excellence and innovation.

Samvel Sargsyan

Samvel Sargsyan

President of Armenian Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ASPN)

Armenian Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery

ISPN Education Course

24/7 service. Same Day Appointments are Available.

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June

ISPN Education Course

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2 Koryun St, Yerevan, Armenia

Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi

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Hotel Reservation

The participants of our event can book the rooms at a special rate (see the rates attached) using the promo code.

To check the availability of the rooms and to book them at a special rate, the guests need to email reservation@anigrandhotelyerevan.com mentioning the #ASPN2024 promo code in the subject or the body of the email.

* Above Rates Include

– Full Buffet Breakfast
– VAT 20%
– Wi-Fi Internet
– Swimming pool, Sauna and Gym
* Top Season is from May 1 till May 10 inclusive and from September 1 till October 15 inclusive
* Season is from January 1 till January 7, April 1 till April 30, from May 11 till August 31 and from October 16 till October 31 inclusive
* Off season is from January 8 till March 31, November 1 till December 25
* Check-in Time is 14:00
* Check-out Time is 12:00 Noon
* Airport Transfer is available for a fee upon request
* The rates for the Grand Suite are flat for single and double occupancy
* Non-smoking property

Registration

May 1 – June 20

Student / Nurse / Nurse Practitioner Registration is free.
To be able to qualify the registration rate of Resident, Student, Nurse or Nurse Practitioner, ID or relative identification must be sent to the following e-mail address for approval: info[at]aspn.am

Physicians

20.000 ֏

/ Local (Armenia)

$150

/ International

Residents

5.000 ֏

/ Local (Armenia)

$40

/ International

Gala Dinner

15.000 ֏

/ Local (Armenia)

$50

/ International

Accompanying Person

(Gala Dinner only)

15.000 ֏

/ Local (Armenia)

$50

/ International

On-Site Registration

Student / Nurse / Nurse Practitioner Registration is free.
To be able to qualify the registration rate of Resident, Student, Nurse or Nurse Practitioner, ID or relative identification must be sent to the following e-mail address for approval: info[at]aspn.am

Physicians

30.000 ֏

/ Local (Armenia)

$200

/ International

Residents

5.000 ֏

/ Local (Armenia)

$40

/ International

Gala Dinner

15.000 ֏

/ Local (Armenia)

$50

/ International

Accompanying Person

(Gala Dinner only)

15.000 ֏

/ Local (Armenia)

$50

/ International

ISPN Education Course

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June

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Breakfast

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Registration

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Q&A

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Panel discussion - Shunts: Tips and tricks

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Video Section

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Tea/Coffee Breaks

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Case discussions

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Opening Ceremony

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Gala Dinner

HYDROCEPHALUS

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09:00 - 11:00 am

Moderators: Sergey Gorelyshev (Russia), Margar Martirosyan (Armenia)

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09:00 - 09:15 am

⁠Sergey Gorelyshev (Russia)

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Modern theory of CSF circulation

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09:17 - 09:32 am

Artur Da Cunha (Brazil)

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ETV in shunt dysfunction

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09:34 - 09:46 am

⁠Sergey Gorelyshev (Russia)

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Shunt infections

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09:48 - 10:03 am

Artur Da Cunha (Brazil)

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ETV and choroid plexus cauterization: state of the art

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10:05 - 10:20 am

Ulrich Thomale (Germany)

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Posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus in premature babies

SPINAL SURGERY DISEASE

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11:30 - 13:00 am

Moderators: Nelci Zanon (Brazil), Nara Lalazaryan (Armenia)
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11:30 - 11:45 am

Frederick Boop (USA)

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Folic acid and spina bifida

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11:47 - 12:08 am

Nelci Zanon (Brazil)

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Spina Bifida pre and post natal

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12:10 - 12:25 am

Rocque Brandon (USA)

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Craniocervical fixation

SPINAL SURGERY DISEASE

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14:00 - 16:00 am

Moderators: Xiao Bo (China), Samvel Sargsyan (Armenia)
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14:00 - 14:15 am

Shlomi Constantini (Israel)

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Closed spinal dysraphism and lumbar stigmata: an overview

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14:17 - 14:32 am

Xiao Bo

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Rootlet selection in SDR practice

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14:34 - 14:49 am

Xiao Bo (China)

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How much we could expect motor function improvement in children with spastic CP post-SDR?

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14:51 - 15:06 am

Samvel Sargsyan (Armenia)

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SDR perspective in the region

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15:08 - 15:23 am

Xiao Bo (China)

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What could we learn from SDR over the past decades?

FUNCTIONAL NEUROSURGERY

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16:30 - 18:30 am

Moderators: Artur Da Cunha (Brazil), Niko Arzumanyan (Armenia)
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16:30 - 16:45 am

Shlomi Constantini (Israel)

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Epilepsy surgery: screening and invasive options

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16:47 - 17:02 am

Frederick Boop (USA)

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Epilepsy Surgery

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17:04 - 17:29 am

Artur Da Cunha (Brazil)

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VNS in refractory epilepsies

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17:31 - 17:46 am

Shlomi Constantini (Israel)

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IOM in supra tentorial pediatric surgery

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17:48 - 18:03 am

Niko Arzumanyan (Armenia)

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Stereo EEG

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18:05 - 18:20 am

Rocque Brandon (USA)

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Corpus callosotomy and epilepsy program development in resource constrained environments

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June

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Breakfast

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Registration

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Q&A

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Video Section

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Tea/Coffee Breaks

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Case discussions

Oncology I

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09:00 - 11:00 am

Moderators: Shlomi Constantini (Israel), Samvel Sargsyan (Armenia)
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09:00 - 09:15 am

Frederick Boop (USA)

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New classification of brain tumors

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09:17 - 09:32 am

Shlomi Constantini (Israel)

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Posterior fossa tumors: How I do it

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09:34 - 09:46 am

⁠Sergey Gorelyshev (Russia)

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Overview of Craniopharyngioma: Pathology and Classification

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09:48 - 10:03 am

Artur Da Cunha (Brazil)

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Subependymal cysts

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10:05 - 10:20 am

Shlomi Constantini (Israel)

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Current treatment and dilemmas in Optic pathway gliomas

Oncology II

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11:30 - 13:00 am

Moderators: Ulrich Thomale (Germany), Armen Nazaryan (Armenia)
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11:30 - 11:45 am

Ulrich Thomale (Germany)

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Treatment of diffuse intrinsic brainstem gliomas.

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11:47 - 12:08 am

⁠Sergey Gorelyshev (Russia)

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Combined treatment of medulloblastomas

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12:10 - 12:25 am

Frederick Boop (USA)

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Surgical and Non-surgical Management of Craniopharyngioma

Oncology III

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14:00 - 16:00 am

Moderators: Frederick Boop (USA), Eduard Asatryan (Armenia)
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14:00 - 14:15 am

Frederick Boop (USA)

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Choroid plexus tumors

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14:17 - 14:32 am

⁠Sergey Gorelyshev (Russia)

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Endoscopic assistance in microsurgery for brain tumors

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14:34 - 14:49 am

Ulrich Thomale (Germany)

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Management of lowgrade gliomas

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14:51 - 15:06 am

Paylak Sujyan (Armenia)

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Posterior fossa tumors

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15:08 - 15:23 am

Frederick Boop (USA)

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Molecular medicine in pediatric brain tumors

Oncology IV

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16:30 - 18:30 am

Moderators: Rocque Brandon (USA), Niko Arzumanyan (Armenia)
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16:30 - 16:45 am

Rocque Brandon (USA)

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Management of Recurrent Craniopharyngioma

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16:47 - 17:02 am

Nelci Zanon (Brazil)

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Neuroendoscopy, pineal lesions indications

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17:04 - 17:29 am

Shlomi Constantini (Israel)

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Neuro-endoscopy for tumors

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17:31 - 17:46 am

Rocque Brandon (USA)

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Pineal region tumors

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17:48 - 18:03 am

Ulrich Thomale (Germany)

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Management of pediatric temporosylvian arachnoid cysts

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18:05 - 18:20 am

⁠Sergey Gorelyshev (Russia)

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Chiasmal/hypothalamic gliomas: surgical classification and treatment

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18:22 - 18:30 am

Frederick Boop (USA)

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Spinal cord tumor resection

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June

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Breakfast

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Registration

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Tea/Coffee Breaks

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Lunch

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Social Events

HANDS-ON

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09:00 - 11:00 am

Craniotomy / TumorBox (Medtronic / UpSurgeon)

HANDS-ON

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11:30 - 13:00 am

Craniotomy / TumorBox (Medtronic / UpSurgeon)

SOCIAL EVENTS

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15:00 - 21:30 am

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