Thursday 25th of September - 12h00-13h30

ROOM B / BARTOK 1-2

MRgFUS in focus: Advancing science, expanding therapeutic options and enhancing patient care

Join us at the symposium for in-depth talks by leading experts sharing their valuable insights on:

  • Advances in imaging, targeting, and multidisciplinary approaches
  • Recent clinical outcomes, ongoing studies, and evolving treatment pathways
  • Pros and cons of all MRgFUS targets in movement disorders (PTT/STN/Vim)

Questions from the audience can be submitted throughout the symposium, so don’t miss the opportunity to engage with the experts!

12:30 – 12:35 Welcome & introduction
12:35 – 12:55 MRgFUS in action: Achieving quality and quantity while avoiding pitfalls
12:55 – 13:15 From the Thalamus to the PTT: A journey through 500 MRgFUS cases 
13:15 – 13:30 Q&A

Chair:

  • Prof. Ludvic Zrinzo, MD, PhD University College London, London, United Kingdom

Speakers:

  • Prof. Carine Karachi, MD, PhD University Hospital La Pitié Salpêtrière, Paris, France
  • Dr. Raul Martínez Fernández, MD, PhD HM CINAC, HM Puerta del Sur University Hospital, Madrid, Spain

ROOM C / LISZT 1-2-3

Every Step Matters: Image Guided Deep Brain Stimulation

We are pleased to welcome you to a symposium examining recent technological developments in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS).

The program will address:

  • How to optimize efficiency and image quality in Image Guided DBS.
  • The progression of tractography into a commercially available technology with demonstrated impact on patient outcomes
  • The clinical value of intraoperative imaging in DBS surgery

Chair:

  • Vanessa Milanese. MD, PhD, A Beneficência Portuguesa de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Speakers:

  • Marie Krueger, MD, PhD: UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, United Kingdom
  • Cristina Torres, MD, PhD: University Hospital La Princesa, Madrid, Spain
  • Marie de Neiges Santin, MD, PhD: CHU Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France

Room D / LEHAR 1-2-3

Embracing Possibilities

Session 1: Planning a treatment together – refractory Epilepsy with Leksell Gamma Knife® 

Speaker: Dr. Giorgio Spatola, IRCCS Fondazione San Gerardo dei Tintori 
Time: 12:30–13:00 

This hands-on session offers a step-by-step demonstration of planning a Gamma Knife treatment for mesial temporal lobe epilepsy, including: 

  • Clinical considerations and case selection  
  • Targeting techniques 
  • Treatment planning with Leksell GammaPlan 

Session 2: Building trust in a new workflow – our experience switching to Leksell® Vantage Stereotactic System 

Speakers: Prof. Neekhil Patel and Prof. Dipankar Nandi, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust 
Time: 13:00–13:30 

Prof. Patel shares his team’s journey of adopting the Leksell Vantage Stereotactic System, highlighting the key considerations for a successful transition from legacy systems. The session will cover: 

  • How to ensure a seamless switch in clinical practice  
  • Training a team on a new system 
  • Initial impressions and benefits of Vantage  

Friday 26th of September - 12h00-13h30​

ROOM B / BARTOK 1-2

Cartesia X™ and ILLUMINA 3D™.
A New Standard of Care with Image Guide DBS.

Moderators: Ludvic Zrinzo & Alfonso Fasano

Programme: 

  • Jens Volkmann: Cartesia X™ & ILLUMINA 3D ™ Clinical Application in Parkinson’s Disease
    EXTEND 3D – Cartesia X ™ – 1st Preliminary Study Results 
  • Cameron McIntyre: From Traditional Trajectory To Novel Trajectories with Cartesia X ™
  • RoundTable Discussion: How are Cartesia X™  and ILLUMINA 3D ™ going to change your Clinical Practice?
    Alfonso Fasano, Cameron McIntyre, Veerle Visser-Vandewalle, Jens Volkmann, Ludvic Zrinzo

ROOM C / LISZT 1-2-3

TOMORROW'S HEALTHCARE TODAY: FUTURE PERSPECTIVES FOR HEALTHCARE - ABBOTT'S INNOVATION AND DIGITAL HEALTH CONTRIBUTION

Join us for an enlightening lunch symposium as we delve into the latest technological advancements and innovation in digital health, discussing how medical technologies can transform patient care and improve overall healthcare outcomes.

Don’t miss this chance to be at the forefront of shaping the future with technological advancements and digital health Integration!

MODERATOR:
CRISTINA TORRES DIAZ, MD, PHD Hospital Universitario La Princesa Hospital Ruber Internacional Madrid, Spain

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:  
HEALTHCARE NEEDS A TRIP TO MARS
BERTALAN MESKÓ, MD, PHD Director of The Medical Futurist Institute Budapest, Hungary 

FACULTY: 
PATIENT CENTRIC AND FUTURE PROOF INNOVATIONS IN ABBOTT NEUROMODULATION
REBECCA WILKINS Abbott DVP Research & Development Plano, TX, USA

REMOTE DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION PROGRAMMING FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE: A PROSPECTIVE, RANDOMIZED, CONTROLLED, MULTICENTRE, OPEN-LABEL, NON-INFERIORITY TRIAL.
THOMAS KÖGLSPERGER, MD, PHD, MBHA University Clinic Ludwig Maximilian Munich, Germany

Room D / LEHAR 1-2-3

Precision in Practice: Surgical Planning, Targeting & BrainSense™ Adaptive DBS in Neurosurgery

Join experts for an in-depth symposium focusing on the precision and personalization of DBS implants. This session will explore the latest innovations in surgical planning, targeting accuracy and the application of BrainSenseTM Adaptive DBS.

Gain practical insights from peers with extensive hands-on experience in optimizing DBS Implantation workflows.

Speakers: 

  • Prof. Karachi. Hospital La Pitié-Salpêtrière (France)
  • Mr. Hussain. Newcastle Hospital (United Kingdom)
  • Prof. Stieglitz. University Hospital Zurich (Switzerland)