Brain Tumor Update Part 1: Malignant Brain Tumors

Brain Tumor Update Part 1: Malignant Brain Tumors is organized by Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS).

Dates:
Original Release Date: 11/15/2017
Termination Date: 11/15/2020

The target audience for this medical event is Oncologists, Neurosurgeons. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 3.25 CME Credits.

Learning Objectives are:
• Formulate treatment plans for malignant brain tumors, particularly high-grade gliomas, based on evidence-based guidelines
• Integrate techniques such as intraoperative MRI and 5-ALA fluoresnence to improve extent of resection
• Discuss the role of neuro-monitoring in improving functional outcomes after surgery for gliomas
• Review basic principles of stereotactic radiosurgery when used to treat malignant tumors
• Discuss novel, minimally invasive image-guided treatments for malignant brain tumors like laser insterstitial thermotherapy (LITT), convention-enhanced delivery (CED), and surgical stimulation

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.