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2006 Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting
McCormick Place • Chicago, Illinois • October 7 - 12
Transcendent Leadership
Scientific Inquiry, Patient Advocacy, Surgical Mentorship
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What's New for the 2006 CNS Annual Meeting! |
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CNS Neurosurgical Forum
Monday, October 9, 2006
A new and exciting focus for education and scientific exchange: The CNS Neurosurgical
Forum will present the most compelling, novel and high impact clinical and basic science in a
concentrated neurosurgical symposium. An interactive, multi-subspecialty assembly presented in
simultaneous and physically contiguous sessions. An outstanding opportunity for interactive science!
CNS Select Abstracts
The CNS Select Abstracts will provide you an opportunity to talk direct to the author
of the abstract that interests you most. Ask questions, talk through techniques, and listen to
poster presentations live. Authors of Select Abstracts will be asked to present their work
during a multi-disciplinary Open Poster Session at the CNS Neurosurgical Forum that will
be conducted between Open Paper programs. Posters will be displayed in a printed poster
format in the CNS Neurosurgical Forum arena.
NEW! CNS Resident SANS Challenge
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons is pleased to announce a "Jeopardy"- style competition for
resident training programs at the CNS Annual Meeting in Chicago, October 7-12, 2006. The CNS Resident
Challenge will be a fun, educational, and potentially rewarding way to emphasize resident participation
in and highlight the educational emphasis of the CNS. Watch for future announcements!
Live 3-D Cadaveric Demonstration of Surgical Approaches
Monday, October 9, 2006
Join Neurosurgical experts as they demonstrate live 3-D cadaveric surgical approaches
from the stage of the Arie Crown Theatre on Monday afternoon. A completely new and
cutting edge presentation format!
Surgical Approach Topics include:
• Basilar Apex Aneurysm: The Transsylvian Approach to the Basal Cisterns
• Brainstem Cavernoma: The Anterior Petrosal Approach to the Perimesencephalic Region
• Third Ventricular Colloid Cyst: Endoscopic Approach
• Third Ventricular Tumor: Interhemispheric Transcollosal Approach
• Petroclival Meningioma: The Transcondylar Approach to the Clival Region C1-C2 Lesion : The Transoral Approach
Enhanced Digital Poster Features
Introduced at the 2005 CNS Annual Meeting in Boston, the Digital Posters will be presented in
2006 with expanded and enhanced options. Opportunities will be provided in the viewing area for
digital feedback and exhange with authors.
Interactive Afternoon Sessions
Tuesday, October 10 – Wednesday, October 11, 2006
An outstanding opportunity to participate in the afternoon Section Sessions on Tuesday and
Wednesday via handheld devices! The CNS will distribute handheld devices at select Section
Sessions to allow audience participation. You will be able to send written questions to speakers
during their presentation and receive real time answers.
New 2006 Practical Courses
Saturday, October 7 – Sunday, October 8, 2006
• Surgical Approaches to the Ventricular System
• Cerebral Revascularization Surgery: A Hands-On Course
• New Applications in Functional Neurosurgery
• Anterior Spinal Access Surgery
• Evidence-Based Neurosurgery Update
New this year – ALL Practical Courses will include course handouts.
CNS 2006 Featured Speakers
Monday, October 9 – Thursday, October 12, 2006
• George Lucas, CNS Michael L. J. Apuzzo Special Lectureship on Creativity and Innovation
• David McCullough, 2006 Walter E. Dandy Orator
• Judah Folkman, MD, Distinguished Special Lecturer
• Michael Bliss, PhD, First Annual John Thompson History of Medicine Lecturer
• Celia Sandys, Special Lecturer
