20th Biennial Congress of the Society of Neurosurgeons of South Africa
Southern Sun Elangeni, 24th – 27th August 2008
 
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:
Sunday 24th August Radiosurgery Workshop at Netcare Parklands Hospital
Cocktail Party at Southern Sun Elangeni
Monday 25th August Spinal Surgery
Social Dinner at Moyo, uShaka
Tuesday 26th August Medical Ethics
Programme to follow for the rest of the day
Congress Dinner at Southern Sun Elangeni

 
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Professor Anthony Marmarou, Ph.D
Professor and Vice Chairman, Division of Neurosurgery, Medical College of Virginia

Topics:

(i) Diagnosis and management of normal pressure hydrocephalus: application of international guidelines and a more rapid test for predicting NPH shunt outcome

(ii) New frontiers in assessing brain tissue damage: Utilization of advanced magnetic resonance in clarifying neuro chemical damage and prognosis for recovery


Mr Fary Afshar
Kings College, London

Topic: Minimally invasive surgery of the cervical spine


Dr. Adrian T. H. Casey
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London

Topic: Neuro-modulation following spinal cord injury


Professor Timothy Ryken, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Neurosurgery and Radiation Oncology,
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Topic: The evolving management of malignant gliomas


Professor David McQuoid-Mason
Renowned Expert on Medical Ethics
Professor of Law, university of Kwazulu Natal

Topic: Medico legal issues of relevance to Neurosurgeons

 
REGISTRATION & FEES:
Click here to download the registration form

Registration Fees:

Full Congress Fee Includes:
  • Entrance to the congress, teas, lunches & exhibition
  • Cocktail Function
  • Delegate pack, including registration material and lectures
 Daily Congress Fee Includes:
  • Entrance to the congress, teas, lunches & exhibition for 1 day
  • Delegate pack, including registration material and lectures for 1 day
Description Early Bird Fee
If paid before Friday 27th June 2008

Fee if paid after
Friday 27th June 2008

Society Members (Neurosurgery or Spinal)

R 2300.00

R 2600.00

Non Members

R 2700.00

R 3000.00

Registrars/Nurses

R 1300.00

R 1300.00

Daily Rate Society Members (Neurosurgery or Spinal)

n/a

R 900.00

Daily Rate Non-Members

n/a

R 1000.00

Social Events:
 

Event

Date

Price per person

Social Evening (Booking Essential)

Monday 25 August

R 50.00

Congress Dinner (Booking Essential)

Tuesday 26 August

R 150.00


 
AGENDA:
Sunday 24th August 2008
16h00 Registration Opens at the Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel, Illanga Foyer Area, 1st Floor  
17h30 - 19h00 Cocktail Function in the Suites 1 – 5, 1st Floor  
Monday 25th August 2008
Session 1: Chairpersons: Prof. T Govender/Dr. D Welsh
07h00 - 08h00 Registration continues  
08h00 - 08h30 Surgery for Rheumatoid Arthritis Mr. A Casey
08h30 - 09h15 Current concepts in the treatment of Osteomyelitis of the Cervical Spine Mr. T Cadoux-Hudson
09h15 - 09h25 The surgical treatment of Cervical Tuberculosis - A review of 18 patients Dr. PJ Polley
09h25 - 09h35 Intracranial Sepsis as a complication of Skeletal Traction Dr. O Emereole
09h35 - 09h50 My Spine - The introduction of formalized, standardised, peer reviewed, patient handouts to optimise informed consent in Spinal Surgery Dr. WA Liebenberg
10h00 - 10h30 Morning tea break  
Session 2: Chairpersons: Dr. N Fisher-Jeffes/Dr. J Du Plessis
10h30 - 10h40 Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF): A retrospective assessment of the Clinical and Radiological Outcome Dr. M Jacobsohn
10h40 - 10h50 Cervical Arthroplasty - The Cape Town Experience Dr. L Padayachy
10h50 - 11h20 Cervical Arthroplasty - An update of current research Mr. A Casey
11h20 - 11h40 Interspinous Devices - A Debate Dr. R Dunn and
Dr. D Welsh
11h40 - 12h40 Advances in Posterior Cervical Surgery in the last 10 years: Where next? Mr. T Cadoux Hudson
12h40 - 12h50 Expansile Cage Vertebral body replacement Dr. A Olivier
12h50 - 13h00 Congress photo  
13h00 – 14h00 Lunch  
Session 3: Chairpersons: Dr. R Dunn/Dr. G Marus
14h00 - 14h45 En Block Resection of Spinal Tumours Mr. A Casey
14h45 - 14h55 Neurological recovery patterns in Lumbar Burst Fractures
Following Anterior Decompression and Fusion		 Dr. ND Naidoo
14h55 - 15h05 Short segment Posterior Instrumentation of Thoraco Lumbar Fractures as stand alone treatment: A review of outcomes Dr. AH Davis
15h05 - 15h15 Paediatric Spinal Trauma Dr. V Nadar
15h15 - 15h30 Discussion  
15h30 - 16h00 Afternoon Tea Break  
16h00 Annual general meeting for the Society of Neurosurgeons of South Africa  
18h30 Transport depart from The Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel for Social Evening Dinner at Moyo Restaurant, uShaka Marine World  
Tuesday 26th August 2008:
Session 4: Chairpersons: Prof. MS Mokgokong/Prof. A Taylor
07h00 - 08h00 Registration continues  
08h00 - 10h00 Prof. D. McQuoid Mason - Ethics and Neurosurgical practice. 6 cases to be submitted.  
10h00 - 10h30 Morning Tea Break  
Session 5: Chairpersons: Prof. B Hartzenberg/Dr. V Karan
10h30 - 11h15 Normal pressure hydrocephalus Prof. A Marmarou
11h15 - 11h25 Discussion  
11h25 - 11h35 Uncommon ventricular peritoneal shunt complications Dr. AK Rugnath
11h35 - 11h45 A comparative review of endoscopic fenestration and microsurgery in the management of arachnoid cysts Dr. BO Uhumamure
11h45 - 11h55 Efficiency of intrathecal Vancomycin in the treatment
of ventriculitis		 Dr. K Muballe
11h55 - 12h05 A retrospective review of a series of HIV positive patients presenting with hydrocephalus Dr. S Rothemeyer
12h05 - 12h20 Management of tuberculous hydrocephalus in children Prof. G Fieggen
12h20 - 12h30 Discussion on free papers  
12h30 - 13h30 Lunch  
Session 6: Chairpersons: Prof. R Gopal/Dr. JR van Dellen
13h30 - 14h30 Implantable chemotherapy for primary brain tumours. A 10 year experience. Dr. T Ryken
14h30 - 14h45 Pituitary apoplexy Prof. P Semple
14h45 - 15h00 12 000 years of cranial surgery - A Vignette Dr. A Le Roux
15h00 - 15h30 Evidence based medicine "friend or foe". Guidelines for malignant glioma management. Dr. T Ryken
15h30 - 16h00 Afternoon Tea Break  
Session 7: Chairpersons: Prof. H Shapiro/Dr. P Lewis
16h00 - 16h10 Study of meningiomas in South Africa: Investigation into the correlation between presentation, histopathology and genetic markers Dr. J Viviers
16h10 - 16h20 Prolactinomas: Case presentation and literature review Dr. KN Retief
16h20 - 16h30 Supraorbital craniotomy - The Durban Experience Dr. AK Rugnath
16h30 - 17h00 Genetic Microarrray data and its application to the management of brain tumour management Dr. T Ryken
17h00 - 19h30 Leisure time  
Wednesday 27th August 2008:
Session 8: Chairpersons: Dr. F Snyckers/Prof. G Fieggen
07h00 - 08h00 Registration Continues  
08h00 - 08h15 A study of multi-sutural craniosynostosis presenting as clover leaf deformity Prof. HB Hartzenberg
08h15 - 08h30 Craniofacial Surgery - The Durban Experience Dr. WM Morris
08h30 - 08h40 Reconstruction of large cranial defects using HTR - Polymer implants Dr. DM Beere
08h40 - 08h50 Discussions  
08h50 - 09h20 Approach to Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Prof. E Buchser
09h20 - 09h30 Management of psychogenic and chronic pain - A novel approach Dr. MS Salduker
09h30 - 09h40 Factors which influence organ donor referral at Groote Schuur Hospital Dr. E Muller/
Dr. SA Kahn/
Dr. R Cauley
09h40 - 09h50 CT angiography - the Wits experience Dr. D Naidoo
09h50 - 10h00 CT angiography - The Pretoria experience Prof. H Shapiro
19h00 - 09h15 Aneurysmal Vasculopathy Prof. A Taylor
10h15 - 10h30 Discussion  
10h30 - 11h00 Morning Tea Break  
Session 9: Chairpersons: Dr. S Nadvi/Dr. Y Osman
11h00 - 11h45 New Frontiers in the Assessment of brain tissue damage Prof. A Marmarou
12h45 - 12h00 Discussions  
12h00 - 12h15 Brain Oxygenation Monitoring in Paediatric Traumatic Brain injury Dr. T Figaji
12h15 - 12h30 TBI - A patients perspective Dr. G Moor
12h30 - 12h40 Transfer times for neurosurgical emergencies in Kwazulu Natal State Hospitals Dr. AK Rugnath
12h40 - 12h50 A review of 3 704 consecutive patients with extradural haematomas treated at a single institution Dr. A Le Roux
12h50 - 13h00 Percutanous tracheostomy: A safe practical alternative to open tracheostomy in the critically ill neurosurgical patient Dr. R Harrichandpersad
13h00 - 13h10 Concussion: A review of the consensus, statements and recent publications Dr. JA Coventry
13h10 - 13h20 Discussion on free papers  
13h20 Presentation of the Life Health Prizes  
13h25 Closing remarks: New president  

 
RADIOSURGERY WORKSHOP DURBAN 2008:
Sunday 24th August 2008 at Netcare Parklands Hospital, Hopelands Road, Durban
 
09h00 – 09h30 Registration 30 min
1st Session Chairperson: Dr. Gian Marus  
09h30 – 09h35 Welcome and Introduction Prof. Amo Jordaan & Graeme Fuller 5 min
09h35 – 09h45 History and current status of Radiosurgery in SA and Internationally Audrey Pentz 10 min
09h45 – 10h15 Scientific basis for Radiosurgery & comparison of delivery systems (Gamma Knife, Linac, Protons) Hester Burger 30 min
10h15 – 10h45 Linac planning, dosimetry and dose delivery Yogi Govender & Prea Naidoo 30 min
10h45 – 11h00 Tea 15 min
2nd Session Chairperson: Prof. J.P. Jordaan  
11h00 – 11h30 Introduction to clinical applications Rory Callaghan 30 min
11h30 – 12h00 Clinical aspects, dose prescription & neuro-anatomical considerations Rory Callaghan & Fred Vernimmen 30 min
12h00 – 12h45 Clinical problem areas: Pituitary & orbital, brain stem & CP angle Fred Kieck & Sean Brennan 45 min
12h45 – 13h30 Lunch 45 min
3rd Session Chairperson: Dr. Fred Kieck  
13h30 – 14h00 Diagnostic imaging for Radiosurgery & Basic Radiological Neuroanatomy Duncan Royston 30 min
14h00 – 14h45 Decision Making in AVM Management: Endovascular Methods vs. Surgery vs. Radiosurgery Duncan Royston, Retief van der Merwe & Fred Vernimmen 45 min
14h45 – 15h00 Tea 15 min
4th Session Chairperson: Dr. Rory Callaghan  
15h00 – 15h45 Practical demo: Immobilization, planning and treatment P Naidoo, Y Govender & L Mciteka 45 min
15h45 – 16h25 Case discussion and Questions Panel 40 min
16h25 – 16h30 Close Graeme Fuller 5 min

For Workshop Bookings please contact:
Prea Naidoo   Tel 0312424190   Cell 0845772779   E-mail pnaidoo@parklands.netcare.co.za


 
ABSTRACT GUIDELINES:
Click here to download the abstract guidelines form

Life healthcare has sponsored two excellent prizes for presentations at this congress by neurosurgical registrars/junior consultants:
  • The first prize is an all inclusive trip to a neurosurgical congress in 2009.
  • The second prize is a set of Youmans “Neurological Surgery”.
 
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
CATEGORY ITEMS/ Conditions EXPOSURE
Platinum Sponsor
R 100,000.00+ Hosting of International Speaker:
  • Submit proposed speaker to Dr Nadvi for approval of 2008 Committee
  • Cover full costs of visit
  • Arrange for speaker to submit paper in advance
  • Arrange for speaker to attend 2008 Conference for the full duration including all the official social functions at the congress
  • Register the speaker via the congress secretariat
  • Book the speakers accommodation via the congress secretariat at Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel
 General Exposure plus:
  • First choice of Exhibition stand
  • 2 guests at the congress dinner
  • Company Logo on Announcements and the Congress website
  
R 80,000.00+ Registrar Prizes
  • 1st Prize: All Inclusive Trip to Neurosurgical Congress in 2009
  • 2nd Prize: Set of Youmans Neurological Surgery
CATEGORY ITEMS EXPOSURE - General and Specific
Gold Sponsor
R 80,000.00 Congress Banquet General Exposure plus:
  • Logo and sponsor message on menus
  • Full Screen branding [ Electronic]
  • 5 minute presentation at Banquet
R 60,000.00 AV plus speakers prep room Hospitality Suite General Exposure plus:
  • Full branding at the start of each session saying AV sponsored by: Company name
  • Hospitality suite in Speakers prep room
R 60,000.00 Social Evening General Exposure plus:
  • Logo and sponsor message on menus
  • Branding opportunities [Banners]
  • 5 minute speech at Dinner
Silver Sponsor
R 20,000.00 Combination package 1
2nd announcement & registration forms		 General exposure plus :
  • Wording on cover saying: Second announcement sponsored by: followed by logo
Payment Direct Association Ties/Scarves General Exposure
Copper Sponsor
R 15,000.00 Delegate Lunch Day 1 General Exposure plus:
  • Branding in lunch area
R 15,000.00 Delegate Lunch Day 2 General Exposure plus:
  • Branding in lunch area
Payment Direct Congress Bags General Exposure plus:
  • Logo on the bags
  • Pad & pen in bag (to be supplied by sponsor)
R 15,000.00 Registration General Exposure plus:
  • Logo on name tag lanyard
  • Logo on fascia board at registration desk
  • Banners at Registration (for cost of sponsor)
R 8,000 Faculty Dinner General Exposure.
R 6,000.00 Congress Photograph Group Photo with sponsor logo in corner
R 5,000.00 Insert in delegate bags Just the insert
R 3,500.00 Tea Break General Exposure plus:
  • Branding in the tea area
R 1,300.00 Sponsorship of Registrars Badge saying sponsored by ..Company name
 
General conditions applying to all sponsors
  • All advertising material to be supplied by the sponsors for there own cost
  • Any additional sponsorship exposure can be negotiated with the organisers with pleasure
  • Sponsorship payments due prior to the event at an agreed upon date and all sponsors to be sent VAT invoices

General Exposure applying to all speakers

  • Thanks and recognition in final programme
  • Thanks and recognition in plenary sessions to include Logo on screen
  • Full delegate list after the congress
  • Exposure on Congress Website by means of a link plus two news flashes re product development

The Congress Committee would like to thank the following sponsors:


 

 
EXHIBITION DETAILS:
Venue
  • The exhibition will be set up in Suites 1- 5 at the Southern Sun Elangeni as per the layout on page 2.
  • Delegate registration will take place directly outside the exhibition venue.
  • The Opening Cocktail Party, lunches and refreshment breaks will all be served in the exhibition area.

Dates

The exhibition will run concurrently with the conference from Sunday 24 to Wednesday 27 August 2008.

Exhibition Stands

Exhibition 28 Octanorm shell scheme stands will be available.
Dimensions 2m deep x 3m wide x 2.5m high
Should an exhibitor require 2 stands next to each other, no dividing wall will be erected.
The side walls of stands situated on corners can also be removed
Fascia Boards Each stand will have the company name displayed on the 3m
correx fascia board.
Optional Stand Extras A service manual will be forwarded to you including options for hire of furniture, plants, graphics, computer and AV equipment. The manual detailing the optional stand extras will be sent to you by the stand builders, once payment for the stand has been received.
Electrics 1 x 15 amp plug point.
2 x 100 Watt spotlights positioned behind the fascia board.
Exhibition Layout See below.
Stand positions will be allocated on receipt of payment and allocation will be subject to final decision by the conference Chairman.
Set up Sunday, 24 August 2008
12h00 – 17h00
Break down Wednesday, 27 August 2008
12h00 – 14h00
Cost Exhibition stands cost at R17 100.00 per stand including 14% VAT. ( R15 00 excluding 14% VAT.)

Exhibitor Staff
  • For maximum exposure, we suggest that the stands be manned during the following function times:
     
    Opening Cocktail Reception 24 August 2008 17h30 – 19h30
    Registration 25 August 2008 07h00 – 09h00
    Mid Morning Teas 25, 26, 27 August 2008 10h30 – 11h00
    Lunches 25, 26, 27 August 2008 13h00 – 14h00
    Mid Afternoon Tea 25 August 2008 16h00 – 16h30
     
  • The above mentioned times are subject to change according to the final programme which will be sent to the exhibitors closer to the time.
  • The exhibition stand package includes two complimentary representative tickets per stand. Any extra staff will be charged for. An Exhibitor Staff Registration Form can be found below.
  • The tickets allow for access to the Opening Cocktail Reception, the Conference Banquet, all conference refreshments breaks and lunches.



Click on the above layout for a larger view.
Please note that the above layout is subject to change.

To Book

Please contact Karen Feuilherade, Precision Conference Organisers
Telephone : +27 (0) 11 467 8759
Mobile: +27 (0) 83 3789 883
Fax: +27 (0) 86 6087 645
E-mail: karen@precisionconferences.co.za

 
COMMITTEE:
Sameer Nadvi (Chairman)
Portfolios: Finance & Sponsorship/Marketing, Publicity & Printing/ Exhibition
Telephone: 031 201 3141
Facsimile: 031 202 7203
E-mail: snadvi@doctors.netcare.co.za 

Graeme Fuller
Portfolio: Workshop and Social Programme
Telephone: 031 201 3141
Facsimile: 031 202 7203
e-mail: gfuller@doctors.netcare.co.za

Mike Du Trevou
Portfolio: Scientific
Telephone: 031 261 8237
Facsimile: 031 261 8239
e-mail: mikedut@mweb.co.za

S.T. Govender
Portfolio: Technical
Telephone: 031 261 1494
Facsimile: 031 261 1487
e-mail: neurosurgeon@worldonline.co.za

Andre Le Roux
Portfolio: Marketing
e-mail: Andre.leroux@excite.com

 
ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation has been reserved at the Southern Sun Elangeni at a special group rate. Should you wish to make use of this rate, please complete the following booking form and fax it to the number detailed on the form.

Click here to download the accommodation form

 
CONTACT US
Conference Secretariat: Precision Conference Organisers
Telephone: +27 31 563 5181
Facsimile : +27 31 563 6945
P O Box 20602, Durban North, 4016
e-mail: neurosurgery2008@precisionconferences.co.za
 

 
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