Time: 08:30
| 08:30 | WFNS Education Day (Lectures & Pre-Conference Workshops) workshop |
Time: 09:00 – 10:45
Chair: Prof. Tariq Khan, Prof. Nazir Ahmad, Prof. Khaliq Uz Zaman, Prof. Ghaus M. Malik
| 09:00 – 09:30 |
Evolution of Spinal Articulation & Minimally Invasive Fusion: A 30-Year Perspective
keynote
Charle L. Branch, Prof. Jooma Memorial Lecture |
| 09:30 – 10:00 |
Bashir Ahmed Memorial Lecture
keynote
Prof. Anil Nanda, Prof. Bashir Ahmad Memorial Lecture |
| 10:00 – 10:45 |
Advanced Neuro-Endoscopy for Complex Intraventricular Lesions: Pushing the Boundaries
keynote
Prof. Peter Nakaji |
Time: 10:45 – 12:45
Chair: Dr. Sattar Hashim, Prof. Khalid Mahmood, Zubair Mustafa
| 10:45 – 11:00 |
Deep Brain Stimulation Targets for Refractory Movement Disorders: Long-Term Outcomes
Prof. Basant Pant |
| 11:00 – 11:15 |
Stereotactic Ablative Techniques in Neuromodulation for Intractable Epilepsy
Prof. Kandle H. Lee |
| 11:15 – 11:30 |
Intraoperative MRI and Image Guidance in Functional and Lesional Resection
Prof. Michael Schulder |
| 11:30 – 12:45 | Young Investigator - 6 Papers x 7 mins presentation time |
Time: 10:45 – 12:45
Chair: Prof. A. Hameed, Dr. Mumtaz, Dr. Naveed Ashraf
| 10:45 – 11:00 |
Endovascular Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke: Large Vessel Occlusion Strategies
Prof. Qasim Bashir |
| 11:00 – 11:15 |
Flow Diverters vs. Stent-Assisted Coiling in Complex Unruptured Aneurysms
Prof. Aqueel H. Pabaney |
| 11:15 – 11:30 |
Endovascular Triage and Intervention in Pediatric Vascular Malformations
Dr. Farhan Siddiq / Prof. Aamir Badruddin |
| 11:30 – 12:45 | Young Investigator - 6 Papers x 7 mins presentation time |
Time: 12:45 – 14:00
| 12:45 – 14:00 | Lunch & Prayer Break break |
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Chair: Dr. Naqib Ullah, Dr. Raja Riaz, Kashif Sultan
| 14:00 – 14:15 |
Global Neurotrauma Guidelines: Management of Severe TBI in Low-Resource Settings
Prof. Franco Servadei |
| 14:15 – 14:30 |
Decompressive Craniectomy and ICP Monitoring: Insights from RESCUEicp Trials
Prof. Peter Hutchinson |
| 14:30 – 14:45 |
Multimodal Neuro-Monitoring and Hemodynamic Optimization in Acute Neurotrauma
Prof. Corrado Iaccarino |
| 14:45 – 16:00 | Young Investigator - 6 Papers x 7 mins presentation time |
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Chair: Dr. Laeeq, Dr. Malik Nadeem, Dr. A. Majid, Dr. Akmal
| 14:00 – 14:15 |
Surgical Protocols for Complex Dysraphic Defect Repair in Neonates
Dr. Zubair Tahir |
| 14:15 – 14:30 |
Management of Posterior Fossa Tumors in Children: Oncological & Surgical Pearls
Dr. Saqib (AKU) |
| 14:30 – 14:45 |
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy with Choroid Plexus Cauterization in Pediatric Hydrocephalus
Dr. Yuri N. Zubkov |
| 14:45 – 16:00 | Young Investigator - 6 Papers x 7 mins presentation time |
Time: 16:15 – 17:00
| 16:15 – 17:00 | Featured Talks: 1. AI-Driven Intraoperative Tumor Edge Detection | 2. Predictive Analytics in TBI ICU Care | 3. Robotic-Assisted Spinal Trajectory Navigation panel |
Time: 17:00 – 17:45
| 17:00 – 17:45 | PSN Young Neurosurgeons Panel Discussion / Rapid Abstract Presentation - I panel |
Time: 17:45 – 18:30
| 17:45 – 18:30 | Women in Neurosurgery (WINS) Panel Discussion / Poster Presentation - I panel |
Time: 18:30 – 19:30
| 18:30 – 19:30 | Inaugural Session other |
Time: 08:30 – 09:00
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Networking Breakfast & Poster Presentation - II break |
Time: 09:00 – 10:40
Chair: Dr. A.H. Vohra, Dr. Arif Malik, Prof. Ather Enam
| 09:00 – 09:30 |
Molecular Pathology & Histological Nuances in High-Grade Glioma Classification
keynote
Prof. Paul Kalimo |
| 09:30 – 10:00 |
Surgical Management of Complex Vertebrobasilar Junction Aneurysms
keynote
Prof. Chen Jin Cao |
| 10:00 – 10:40 |
Minimally Invasive Neuro-Endoscopic Surgery for Complex Deep-Seated Brain Lesions
keynote
Prof. Albert Sufianov |
Time: 10:45 – 12:15
Chair: Dr. Manzoor, Dr. Nadeem, Dr. Usman (PAF)
| 10:45 – 11:00 |
Awake Craniotomy and Language Mapping for Gliomas in Eloquent Cortex
Prof. Michael Schulder |
| 11:00 – 11:15 |
Targeted Immunotherapy & Genomic Biomarkers in Glioblastoma Multiforme
Prof. Athar Enam |
| 11:15 – 11:30 |
Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Approaches to Invasively Extended Pituitary Adenomas
Prof. Kamran Hussain |
| 11:30 – 12:15 | Young Investigator - 6 Papers x 7 mins presentation time |
Time: 10:45 – 12:15
Chair: Dr. Anwar, Dr. Abdul Majid, Prof. Albert Sufianov
| 10:45 – 11:00 |
Microsurgical Resection of Arteriovenous Malformations: Spetzler-Martin Grade III-V
Prof. Ghaus M. Malik |
| 11:00 – 11:15 |
Surgical Nuances in Paraclinoid and Giant Ophthalmic Artery Aneurysms
Prof. Anil Nanda |
| 11:15 – 11:30 |
Extracranial-to-Intracranial (EC-IC) Bypass in Moyamoya and Complex Ischemia
Dr. Syed Faizan |
| 11:30 – 12:15 | Young Investigator - 6 Papers x 7 mins presentation time |
Time: 12:15 – 13:15
| 12:15 – 13:15 | PSN Residents' Quiz Session other |
Time: 13:15 – 14:15
| 13:15 – 14:15 | Lunch & Prayer Break break |
Time: 14:15 – 16:15
Chair: Dr. Shahid Ayub, Mujeeb, Shahzad Shams, Aneela Darbar
| 14:15 – 14:30 |
Extended Endonasal Approaches to Petroclival and Anterior Skull Base Lesions
Prof. Albert Sufianov |
| 14:30 – 14:45 |
Acoustic Neuroma Surgery: Hearing Preservation & Facial Nerve Conservation
Prof. Imad Kanaan |
| 14:45 – 15:00 |
Surgical Strategies for Cavernous Sinus Meningiomas and Complex Tumors
Prof. Luis A. B. Borba |
| 15:00 – 16:15 | Young Investigator - 6 Papers x 7 mins presentation time |
Time: 14:15 – 16:15
Chair: Shahzad Qasmi, Roger Hartl, Salman Sharif
| 14:15 – 14:30 |
Full Endoscopic Lumbar & Cervical Discectomy: Indications & Technical Limits
Dr. Nikolay Peev |
| 14:30 – 14:45 |
Full Endoscopic Lumbar & Cervical Discectomy: Indications & Technical Limits
Dr. Hamid R. Abbasi |
| 14:45 – 15:00 |
Management of Adult Spinal Deformity and Sagittal Balance Correction
Prof. Gregory J. Przybylski |
| 15:00 – 16:15 | Young Investigator - 6 Papers x 7 mins presentation time |
Time: 16:15 – 17:00
| 16:15 – 17:00 | Tea Break & PSN General Body Meeting / Rapid Abstract Presentation - II break |
Time: 17:00 – 18:00
| 17:00 – 18:00 | PSN Residents' Quiz - Finale other |
Time: 09:00 – 10:00
Chair: Dr. Kamran Hussain, Prof. Tariq Salahuddin, Prof. Shahzad Shamim
| 09:00 – 09:30 |
Biomechanical Principles in Complex Cervicothoracic Spine Reconstruction
keynote
Prof. Mehmet Zileli |
| 09:30 – 10:00 |
Global Neurosurgery & WFNS Initiatives: Expanding Surgical Access Worldwide
keynote
Prof. Gail Rosseau |
Time: 10:00 – 11:15
| 10:00 – 11:15 | Surgical Video Vignettes & Unedited High-Definition Case Demonstrations other |
Time: 10:00 – 11:15
| 10:00 – 11:15 | Strategies for Academic Writing, Peer Review, and Publishing in High-Impact Journals panel |
Time: 11:30 – 13:00
Chair: Dr. Nasir Raza, Dr. Altaf, Prof. Fauzia
| 11:30 – 11:45 |
Neuro-Robotic Systems and Exoscope Applications in Micro-Neurosurgery
Prof. Chen |
| 11:45 – 12:00 |
Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI): Translating Neural Signals to Motor Recovery
BCI Neuroscientist |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Young Investigator - 5 Papers x 7 mins presentation time |
Time: 11:30 – 13:00
Chair: Dr. Azam Niaz, Syed Shahzad
| 11:30 – 11:45 |
Brachial Plexus Injury Repair: Nerve Transfers vs. Grafting Techniques
Dr. Debora |
| 11:45 – 12:00 |
Entrapment Neuropathies of Lower Extremities: Operative Nuances
Dr. Guilherme Lourenco |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Young Investigator - 5 Papers x 7 mins presentation time |
Time: 13:00
| 13:00 | Closing Ceremony & Award Distribution other |