24th AGM & 22nd ASM of

NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATION MALAYSIA

& SARAWAK NEUROSURGERY UPDATE 2024

PROGRAMME

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TIME
DAY 1  :  14th SEPTEMBER 2024 (SATURDAY)
07:15 Registration
0800 - 0905 NAM-SNU Opening Ceremony
Speech by President of NAM Prof. Dato' Dr. Abdul Rahman Izaini Ghani
Speech by Chairmen of NAM-SNU ASM Dr. Davendran Kanesen & Dr. Donald Liew Ngian San
Welcome Speech & Opening Ceremony by Premier of Sarawak The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg represented by YB Datuk Amar Prof. Dr. Sim Kui Hian
Innovations in Neurosurgery, the Local Challenges, Opportunities & Results Dr. Albert Wong Sii Hieng
0905 - 1015 Neuro-Oncology 1
Chairperson: Dr. Donald Liew Ngian San Speaker
Gamma Knife Surgery for Cavernomas Prof. Dr. Bengt Karlsson Gunnar
Perspectives in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Dr. Ravi Krishnapillai
Radiosurgery Panel Discussion Prof. Dr. Bengt Karlsson Gunnar
Dr. Ravi Krishnapillai
Dr. Donald Liew Ngian San
1015 - 1045 Tea Break
MED-EL Electronics Tea Symposia from 10:20 to 10:35 @ Kabu Function Room
Auditory Brainstem Implant- Our Experience and Results - Dr. Donald Liew Ngian San
Moderated by: Dr. Ng Pei Meng
1045 - 1145 Neuro-Oncology 2
Chairperson: Dr. Senthil Kumar Rajapathy Speaker
Management of High Grade Glioma, Biopsy or Excision? Dr. Mohammed Azman Mohammad Raffiq
Controversies in Management of Spinal Tumour Dr. Regunath Kandasamy
Dendritic Cell Vaccine for Malignant Brain Tumour – CMUH Experience Prof. Dr. Chen Chun-Chung
IORT for Brain Malignancies Prof. Dato' Dr. Jafri Malin Abdullah
1145 - 1245 Skull Base & MINS 1
Chairperson: Dr. Regunath Kandasamy Speaker
Innovations in Skullbase Surgery Prof. Dr. Iype Cherian
Endoscopic Assisted Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - Yea or Nay? Dr. Davendran Kanesen
Electromagnetic (EM) Image Guided System in Skull Base Surgery Prof. Dr. Tang Ing Ping
1300 - 1400 Lunch Break
Medtronic Lunch Symposia from 13:00 to 13:30 @ Cafe Via Mare
Enabling Technology in Spine Surgery - Dr. Adrian Ng
1400 - 1500 Skull Base & MINS 2
Chairperson: Dr. Iryan Othman Speaker
Transcranial Removal of Huge PitNET: Indications, Surgical Techniques, and Complication Avoidance Prof. Dr. Takayuki Hara
Anterior Skullbase Meningioma: Transcranial or Endonasal? Dr. Donald Liew Ngian San
Controversies in Lateral Skull Base Surgery - Translab in New Neurosurgical Centre Dr. Rahmat Harun Haron
1500 - 1630 Functional & Epilepsy 1
Chairperson: Dr. Lim Swee San Speaker
Hyperactive Dysfunction of Cranial Nerves Dr. Toh Charng Jeng
Best Surgery for Dystonia and Tremors: Conventional vs MR Guided Focus Ultrasound Prof. Dr. Sarun Nunta-Aree
Unexpected Event after Anterior Temporal Lobectomy Dr. Saiful Azli Mat Nayan
Movement Disorder Surgery - Conundrum and Complications Prof. Dato' Dr. Abdul Rahman Izaini Ghani
Controversies of Starting Up Functional Neurosurgical Services in Jungle of Borneo Dr. Lim Swee San
1630 - 1645 Tea Break NAM-TNS Collaborative Meeting (Only by Invitation)
Moderated by: Dr. Davendran Kanesen
1700 End of Day 1
1830 - 0000 Gala Dinner - A Night for the Head Hunters
TIME
DAY 2  :  15th SEPTEMBER 2024 (SUNDAY)
07:15 Registration & Morning Coffee / Tea
0800 - 1020 Spine & Pain
Chairperson: Dr. Albert Wong Sii Hieng Speaker
Controversies of Backpain Management Dr. Nelson Yap Kok Bing
Controversies in Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Dr. Goh Chin Hwee
Endoscopic Intervention in Acute Spinal Trauma and Emergency - Controversies and Innovation Dr. Tan Yew Chin
Spinal Interventions in Lumbar and Cervical Pain Management: Learning Pearls and Potential Pitfalls Prof. Dr. G. P. Dureja
Endoscopic Lumbar Spine Surgery, Indications, Controversies Prof. Dr. Brian Chiu Cheng-Di
Decompression in Traumatic Spinal Cord Oedema, Indications and Controversies Dr. Albert Wong Sii Hieng
Complications in MIS Spine Surgery and Its Management Dr. Lester Lee Chee Hoe
Addressing Controversies & Preventing Complications in Spine Surgery Dr. Vinodh Vayara Perumall
1020 - 1035 Tea Break
1035 - 1130 Functional & Epilepsy 2
Chairperson: Prof. Dato' Dr. Abdul Rahman Izaini Ghani Speaker
Gamma Knife Surgery for Acoustic Neuromas Prof. Dr. Bengt Karlsson Gunnar
Surgical Resection of Medial Temporal Epileptogenic Tumour - Strategies to Avoid Complications Prof. Dr. Benedict Marius Selladurai
Controversies and Complications in Epilepsy Surgery Prof. Dr. Zamzuri Idris
1130 - 1245 Cerebrovascular & Stroke 1
Chairperson: Dr. Muhammad Ihfaz Ismail Speaker
Treatment for Complex Cerebral Aneurysms Prof. Dr. Takayuki Hara
Innovations in Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery Prof. Dr. Iype Cherian
Setting Up Endovascular Service by Neurosurgeon, Controversies, Difficulties and Benefits Prof. Dr. Chuang Hao-Yu
1245 - 1400 Lunch Break
Schmidt Lunch Symposia from 13:00 to 13:30 @ Cafe Via Mare
IONM In Neuro and Spine - Dr. Nada Ibrahim
1400 - 1500 Allied Health Sessions NAM AGM @ Kabu Function Room
Chairperson: SN. Cornellia Tan Jia Hui Speaker
Medical Assistant in Neurosurgery in Sarawak General Hospital AMO. Carldrige Anak Gali
Legality and Ethicality of Nursing Care for Neurological Deficit Patients Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rekaya Vincent Balang
Intraoperative Neuro Monitoring for Neurosurgery AMO. Erizam Saidin
1500 - 1600 Allied Health Sessions
Chairperson: AMO. Carldrige Anak Gali Speaker
Intersection of Nursing, Neurosurgery and Critical Care: Addressing Controversies and Complications SN Cornellia Tan Jia Hui
Safe Surgery Saves Life (SSSL) Check List in Nursing Perspective Matron Noorliana Noordin
Nursing Challenges in Neurosurgery HDU, HUS Matron Paula Candida Anak Joseph Jantan
1600 - 1700 Cerebrovascular & Stroke 2
Chairperson: Dr. Mohammed Azman Mohammad Raffiq Speaker
EC-IC Bypass: A Historic Yet Controversial Surgery Prof Dr. Chen Chun-Chung
Outcome of Hypertensive ICH Clot Aspiration Compared to Conservative Management Prof. Dr. Chuang Hao-Yu
Watch Out for Vasospasm Post Emergent Open Thrombectomy for Intracranial Large Vessel Occlusion and Aneurysm Clipping Dr. Muhammad Ihfaz Ismail
1700 - 1750 Paediatric Neurosurgery
Chairperson: Dr. Prabu Rau Sriram Speaker
Complications in Paediatric Neurosurgery and Controversies in Decision Making Dr. Azmi Alias
Controversies in Syndromic and Non Syndromic Craniosynostoses Dr. Prabu Rau Sriram
Controversies in Hydrocephalus Dr. Low Peh Hueh
1750 - 1800 Closing Ceremony
1800 - 1830 Tea Break
1830 End of Day 2