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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Symposium: Endoscopic Techniques - April 5-6, 2024
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-PERSON | 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 | |
VIRTUAL - includes ONLY the following didactics: 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.
| Agenda │ Friday, April 5, 2024 | ||
| Time | Speaker | Topic |
| 5:00 PM | Paul Holman, MD & Meng Huang, MD | Welcome and Course Outline |
| 5:10 PM | Christoph Hofstetter, MD, PhD | Current State of Endoscopic Spine Surgery; Where we are, Where are we headed |
| 5:30 PM | John Ogunlade, DO | Lumbar Stenosis: Approach Considerations and Patient Selection |
| 5:50 PM | John Asghar, MD | Biportal Endoscopy: Indications, Complication Avoidance |
| 6:10 PM | Paul Houle, MD, FAANS | Endoscopic Uniportal Fusion: Indications, Complication Avoidance |
| 6:30 PM | Break for Dinner, Exhibits | |
| 7:45 PM | Dinner with Lectures | |
| Greg Basil, MD & John Asghar, MD | Endoscopic Decompression: Uniportal Vs Biportal Decompression | |
| Paul Houle, MD & John Asghar, MD | Endoscopic Fusion: Uniportal Vs Biportal | |
| Agenda │ Saturday, April 6, 2024 | ||
| Time | Speaker | Topic |
| 7:00 AM | Registration and Breakfast | |
| 7:45 AM | Paul Holman, MD & Meng Huang, MD | Welcome and Course Outline |
| 8:00 AM | Osama Kashlan, MD, MPH | Lumbar Interlaminar Approach: Patient Selection, Pitfalls |
| 8:20 AM | Christoph Hofstetter, MD | Lumbar Transforaminal Approach: Patient Selection, Pitfalls |
| 8:40 AM | Jon Yoon, MD, MSc | Scope Ergonomics/Handling both Transforaminal and Interlaminar |
| 9:00 AM | Paul Holman, MD | Intraoperative Challenges and Complication Management |
| 9:20 AM | Saqib Hasan, MD | Cervical Endoscopic Foraminotomy |
| 9:40 AM | Sanjay Konakondla, MD, FAANS | Thoracic Endoscopic Discectomy |
| 10:00 AM | Demos/ Labs | |
| 10:20 AM | Break for Lab | |
| 10:20:00 AM - 12:20:00 PM | Lab | |
| 12:20 PM | Lunch - Paul Houle - Awake Technique | |
| 1:00 PM | Lab | |
| 4:00 PM | Adjourn | |
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.
Available Credit
- 3.50 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 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 3.50 Attendance
Price
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
FEES
| IN-PERSON | 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 | |
VIRTUAL - includes ONLY the following didactics: 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 | |