NYC-MISS 2018: 12th New York City Minimally Invasive Spine, Spinal Endoscopy, Robotics, and 3D Navigation Symposium: Case-Based and Hands-On

NYC-MISS 2018: 12th New York City Minimally Invasive Spine, Spinal Endoscopy, Robotics, and 3D Navigation Symposium: Case-Based and Hands-On is organized by Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) and will be held from Dec 13 - 15, 2018 at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell, New York City, New York, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event is designed for national and international practicing neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons, fellows, and residents in training. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 21 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Course Description:
The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive overview of new and less invasive techniques with and without stereotactic navigation for the operative treatment of spinal disorders. Proponents and critics of MIS surgery will discuss the pros and cons of MIS approaches, establishing the skills essential in selecting appropriate patients for MIS surgery. Practical sessions will allow the participant to apply the latest spinal techniques, including spinal navigation in cadavers. Combining didactic and strictly case-based sessions with hands-on cadaveric dissections, the course will equip participants with the skills they need to start utilizing these approaches in their own practices. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss difficult cases with the faculty during the Q&A and case presentation sessions. We will discuss in detail the four “T’s” of MIS surgery: Target, Technology, Techniques, and Training/Teaching.

Course Objectives:
The objective of any CME program is to improve patient care. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Identify the spinal and paraspinal structures;
• Determine which types of pathology are amenable to minimally invasive spinal surgery;
• Be familiar with state-of-the-art minimally invasive surgery used in these approaches;
• Identify the principles of stereotactic spinal navigation and its use for minimally invasive spinal procedures;
• Debate on the pros and cons of MIS approaches and selection of patients for MIS surgery.