Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Symposium: Endoscopic Techniques - May 30-31, 2025

Houston, TX US
May 30, 2025 to May 31, 2025

Overview

Program Overview

Rooted in our commitment to the highest standards of patient care, professional education, and innovative techniques, our mission is to promote an advanced training course held for orthopedic and neurosurgeons specializing in spinal conditions. Distinguished speakers of international acclaim will delve into precise and specialized topics within endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery. While several minimally invasive approaches to the spine are used widely among spine surgeons in academic institutions and the community, the endoscopic approach is an emerging technique which is yet to be widely adopted. The approach itself carries several technical nuances which require in depth teaching on anatomy and endoscope ergonomics. We hope to educate and discuss indications and techniques for advancing the spine surgeon’s current understanding of the approach.

In-Person and Virtual attendance options are available. 

FEES

    IN-PERSONFEE
Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area)* $125
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area)$75
Physicians (Houston Methodist) (HM PCG, SPG, MPAQ and ACO PCPs) Complimentary
Residents / Fellows / Students Complimentary

    VIRTUAL

Virtual does not include hands-on workshops or Friday evening dinner lectures.

FEE
Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area)* $125
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area)$75
Physicians (Houston Methodist) (HM PCG, SPG, MPAQ and ACO PCPs) Complimentary
Residents / Fellows / Students Complimentary
*In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.

Target Audience

Neurosurgeons, Orthopedic Surgeons, Fellows and Residents

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss the various approaches to the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine using the endoscope.
  • Identify pathologies that would be best treated with the endoscope and identify the right approach for the most optimal outcome.
  • Explain common potential pitfalls and complications in endoscopic spine surgery.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 3.75 Attendance
Course opens: 
03/05/2025
Course expires: 
06/30/2025
Event starts: 
05/30/2025 - 5:00pm CDT
Event ends: 
05/31/2025 - 4:00pm CDT
Cost:
$125.00

Program

 
Agenda │ Friday, May 30, 2025   
TimeTopicSpeakerLocationCE Credit
Offered?
5:00 PMWelcome and Course OutlinePaul Holman, MD &
Meng Huang, MD
HMRINo
5:10 PMHistory of Endoscopic Spine Surgery in the USAMeng Huang, MDHMRIYes
5:30 PMLumbar Stenosis: Approach Considerations and Patient SelectionPatrick Kim, MDHMRIYes
5:50 PMUniportal Biportal Endoscopy: Indications, Complication AvoidanceAndrew Chung, DOHMRIYes
6:10 PMUniportal Endoscopic FusionJian Shen, MD, PhDHMRIYes
6:30 PMBreak for Dinner, ExhibitsNo
7:45 PMDinner with Lectures III by
Wolfgang Puck
No
 Endoscopic Decompression: Uniportal Vs Biportal DecompressionPatrick Kim, MD v
Dan Park, MD
III by
Wolfgang Puck
No
 Endoscopic Fusion: Uniportal Vs BiportalJian Shen, MD, PhD v.
 Dan Park, MD
III by
Wolfgang Puck
No
     
Agenda │ Saturday, May 31, 2025   
Time SpeakerLocationCE Credit
Offered?
7:00 AMRegistration and BreakfastHMRINo
7:45 AMWelcome and Course OutlinePaul Holman, MD &
Meng Huang, MD
HMRINo
8:00 AMIELD
Interlaminar Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy
John Ogunlade, MDHMRIYes
8:20 AMTransforaminal Lumbar ApproachesGreg Basil, MDHMRIYes
8:40 AMEndoscope HandlingMark Mahan, MD, FAANSHMRIYes
9:00 AMEndoscopic Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy /  DiscectomySuraj Sulhan, MDHMRIYes
9:20 AMThoracic Disc Herniations
If not endo – then what?
Sanjay Konakondla, MD, FAANSHMRIYes
9:40 AMDemos 
Cervical Approaches
Thoracic Approaches
Biportal Targeting & Approaches

Paul Holman, MD
Meng Huang, MD
Dan Park, MD
HMRIYes
10:30 AMBreak for LabNo
10:30 AMLabMITIENo
12:20 PMLunchMITIENo
1:00 PMLabMITIENo
4:00 PMAdjourn  

Venue

Houston Methodist Research Institute
6670 Bertner Avenue
John F. Bookout Auditorium, 2nd Floor
Houston, TX 77030
United States

In-person attendance will be held in the Houston Methodist Research Institute, 6670 Bertner Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030). 

Virtual information will be provided to registered learners. 

Travel

Click here for a list of nearby hotels. 

The following hotels are recommended based on their proximity to the Houston Methodist Research Institute:

Accreditation

Available Credit

  • 3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 3.75 Attendance

Exhibitors/Sponsors

Please help support this educational activity! Exhibitor and Sponsor opportunities are available! Please contact amshupak@houstonmethodist.org for more information.


Exhibitors

We gratefully acknowledge the following companies for participating as exhibitors for this activity: 

Accelus

Aerobiotix

Amplify Surgical

Arthrex

Baxter

Carlsmed

Elliquence

Globus Medical

Joimax

Medtronic

Stryker

TrackX

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Price

Cost:
$125.00
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FEES

    IN-PERSONFEE
Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area)* $125
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area)$75
Physicians (Houston Methodist) (HM PCG, SPG, MPAQ and ACO PCPs) Complimentary
Residents / Fellows / Students Complimentary

    VIRTUAL

Virtual does not include hands-on workshops or Friday evening dinner lectures.

FEE
Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area)* $125
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area)$75
Physicians (Houston Methodist) (HM PCG, SPG, MPAQ and ACO PCPs) Complimentary
Residents / Fellows / Students Complimentary
*In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.