Track 04 of 9
Neurosurgery
Awake craniotomy, spine surgery and minimally invasive approaches.
Neurosurgery continues to push toward maximal safe resection and minimally disruptive access, supported by intraoperative MRI, 5-ALA fluorescence, awake mapping, and laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT). GCSA 2027 will cover endoscopic endonasal and supraorbital keyhole approaches, robotic stereotactic platforms (ROSA, Mazor X) for spine and functional cases, and the expanding role of focused ultrasound for tremor and emerging psychiatric indications. Spine sessions address endoscopic discectomy, expandable cages, augmented-reality pedicle screw placement, and enhanced recovery pathways tailored to complex deformity and oncologic reconstruction.
Focus areas
- Awake craniotomy with cortical mapping and intraoperative MRI
- 5-ALA fluorescence and supramaximal resection in glioma
- Robotic stereotaxy: ROSA, Mazor X, and AR-guided pedicle screws
- Focused ultrasound for tremor, OCD, and emerging indications
- Endoscopic spine surgery: full-endoscopic discectomy and decompression
- LITT for epilepsy, deep-seated tumors, and radiation necrosis
- ERAS in cranial and complex spine surgery