Southeast Europe Neurosurgical Society (SeENS)

Faculty of Medicine University of Sarajevo

Association of Neurosurgeons in B&H

Academy of sciences and arts of B&H

University Clinical Center of Sarajevo

Under the high auspices of Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina

2nd Congress of Southeast

Europe Neurosurgical Society

SeENS SARAJEVO 2015

FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT AND PROGRAM
October 22-25, 2015
Hotel Bristol, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
http://seens2015.talkb2b.net/ * www.seens.eu
http://www.facebook.com/seenssarajevo2015
The SeENS Abstract book online supplement will be published in the official journal of society - The Journal of Neurological Surgery (JNLS) by October 22nd.

SeENS Welcome message

Dear colleagues and friends,
The Southeast Europe Neurosurgical Society (www.seens.eu) as an affiliate member of European Association of
Neurosurgical Societies - EANS is the unique professional association based on individual membership of
neurosurgeons from all neurosurgical societies all over Southeast Europe geographically and demographically.
Southeast Europe Neurosurgical Society - SeENS is a proffesional, bona fide, non profit neurosurgical organization with
mission to improve neurosurgical care, training and research in Southeast Europe by developing and improving
cooperation and experience exchange amongst neurosurgeons in the region. We are committed to providing the
development of the highest quality of neurosurgical care to benefit the public welfare of the Southeast Europe.
SeENS primary activity is to promote educational neurosurgical activities through regular meetings and practical
trainings, thus providing an excellent opportunity for all fellow neurosurgeons to share their expertise and to develop
personal acquaintance.
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SeENS is young but strong society with perspective established in 2012. The First S ENS Congress in Belgrade 2013 was
successful scientific and social event. Following our tradition the invited speakers at the Second Congress in Sarajevo
will include the world's leading neurosurgeons and neuroscientists, who will contribute to the exchange of new
knowledge and skills.
This Congress will be supported by relevant Institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
You are welcome to Sarajevo. We are convinced that each of you will have memorable scientific and social
moments in Sarajevo.
On behalf of the SeENS Presidency,

Prof. dr Kresimir Rotim

President of SeENS

Prof. dr Lukas Rasulic

Vice President of SeENS

Tomislav Sajko
SeENS Secretary

UNUBIH Welcome message

Dear colleagues in Sotheast Europe and all over the world,
On behalf of The Association of Neurosurgeons in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNUBIH), it is our pleasure and privilege in
extending you a cordial invitation to participate in the 2nd Congress of Southeast Europe Neurosurgical Society - SeENS
SARAJEVO 2015 (http://seens2015.talkb2b.net/) - to be held in the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina - Sarajevo, from
22nd to 25th October, 2015.
Sarajevo is exciting city with rich tradition and turbulent history, well known as crossroads of cultures and religions, city
with notable influence in science, culture and art of Southeast Europe. Sarajevo is also the leading political, social and
cultural center of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a prominent center of culture in the Balkans, with its region-wide influence
in entertainment, media, fashion, and the arts.
Second SeENS Congress program will present panel discussions in the areas of skull base, cerebrovascular surgery and
spine surgery. Each panel will examine how advances in these areas can significantly change neurosurgical practice.
Apart from the outstanding scientific programme and social events, the conference will provide an excellent
opportunity to forge new relationships with co-professionals from across Southeast Europe and those from the rest of
the Europe and the World.
We would like very warmly welcome you to enjoy with us next October in Sarajevo at the SeENS Congress.
On behalf of the Organizing Comittee,

Mr. dr Ibrahim Omerhodzic

President of the Organizing Committee

Doc. dr Rasim Skomorac

Co President of the Organizing Committee

Prim. dr Josip Jurisic

Co President of the Organizing Committee

Welcome message - Mayor of Sarajevo

Dear guests, esteemed physicians, ladies and gentlemen,
It is my honour and pleasure to greet the participants of the Second Congress of Neurosurgeons from Southeast Europe
on behalf of the City of Sarajevo and my own behalf!
The hosting of this high level event with the focus on the newest scientific and medical research in the field of
neurosurgery is a recognition to the City of Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
We hope that this gathering, which includes both local and internationally acclaimed experts in neurosurgery, will be a
significant contribution to the exchange of experiences and knowledge in this field. Without the exchange of scientific
knowledge, there is no true progress in any field, and that is why this and similar scientific gatherings are more than
necessary.
Let this Congress be a blend of knowledge, experience and new discoveries in the art called helping fellow human
beings.
As Mayor of Sarajevo, I wish the guests to feel welcome in our city, and to feel the spirit and soul of Sarajevo, for which
we are famous in the world, and to take pleasant memories with them.
I would like to sincerely thank all those who enabled the hosting of this prestigious scientific event in our city.
Let me greet you all once more and wish every success to the participants of this eminent assembly.

Mayor of Sarajevo
Ivo Komsic, Ph.D.

TOPICS:
* Skull Base
* Cerebrovascular surgery
* Spine Surgery

* Neurooncology
* Pediatric neurosurgery
* Free topics

Organizing Committee:
Rotim Kresimir - Honorary Co President of the Congress
Rasulic Lukas - Honorary Co President of the Congress
Omerhodzic Ibrahim - President of the Organizing Committee
Skomorac Rasim - Co President of the Organizing Committee
Jurisic Josip - Co President of the Organizing Committee
Acar Ferudin
Ahmetspahic Adi
Andreou Alexandros
Barucija Mersad
Beculic Hakija
Bosnjak Marko
Burazerovic Eldin
Celjo Alija
Dzurlic Almir
Enchev Yavor
Ercegovic Zlatko
Filipce Venko
Hadziahmetovic Zoran
Hadzic Ermin
Hadzismailovic Ademir
Hajdarpasic Edin
Hasanagic Avdulah
Ivanisevic Vesna
Jakupovic Selma
Jusic Aldin

Kadenic Esad
Korkut Dzelil
Lakicevic Goran
Lakicevic Novak
Lisica Dino
Livaja Anel
Moranjkic Mirza
Oldashi Fatos
Sajko Tomislav
Savic Ostoja
Selimovic Mirsad
Simic Ljubisa
Solaroglu Ihsan
Tanaskovic Dragan
Tanovic Haris
Vanis Nenad
Vorsic Matjaz
Vulekovic Petar
Zahirovic Salko
Zornic Mirsad

Scientific Committee:
Hodzic Mirsad - President of the Scientific Committee
Antunovic Vaso - Co President of the Scientific Committee
Hadzovic-Dzuvo Almira - Co President of the Scientific Committee
Biscevic Mirza
Bosnjak Roman
Bozic Boris
Brkic Harun
Caparoski Aleksandar
Ciurea Alexandru Vlad
Gavrankapetanovic Faris
Florian Ioan Stefan
Kastrati Bujar
Kolic Zlatko
Kopniczky Zsolt
Korsic Marjan
Masic Tarik
Merhemic Zulejha
Morina Arsim
Ozek Memet
Paladino Josip
Pamir Necmettin
Patsalas Ioannis
Peker Selcuk
Petrela Mentor
Rakic Miodrag
Samardzic Miroslav
Saratlic Vjeran
Skobic Helena
Spyrou Michalakis
Stanisic Milo
Zapuhlih Grigore

Honorary Committee:
Dr Adisa Kursumovic, neurosurgeon
Donaulsar Klinikum Deggendorf-Dingolfing-Landau

Prof. dr Kenan Arnautovic

The Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of
Arts and Sciences, Past President

Dr Alija Agincic
Clinic for Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery,
University Clinical Center Sarajevo

Prim. dr Mirsad Djugum

Polyclinic Atrijum, Director

Prof. Almira Hadzovic-Dzuvo

Faculty of Medicine University of Sarajevo, Dean

Academician Mirsada Hukic

Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Prof. dr Damir Aganovic

University Clinical Center Sarajevo

Prof. dr Nathan Selden

Congress of Neurological Surgeons, President-Elect

Dr Dragan Bogdanic
Minister of Health and Social Protection, Republic of Srpska
Prof. dr Enra Suljic
Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Department of
Neurology, Section for Neuropsichology, Head
Academician Enver Zerem
Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Prof. dr Frederick A. Boop
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons
(AANS), President-Elect
Academician Husref Tahirovic
Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Director of Center for Coordination of Medical Research
Prof. dr Ismet Gavrankapetanovic
University Clinical Center of Sarajevo, Clinic of
Orthopeadics and Traumatology, Chairman

Prof. dr Osman Sinanovic, Professor of Neurology

Department of Neurology, University Clinical Center Tuzla
Prof. dr Ranko Skrbic
Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Serbia
Prof. dr Reuf Karabeg
Clinic for Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery,
University Clinical Center Sarajevo, Chairman
Prof. dr Robert Plunkett, Surgical Director
Comprehensive Movement Disorders Center,
University at Buffalo Neurosurgery
Prof. dr Rusmir Mesihovic
University Clinical Center Sarajevo, General director
Academician Senka Mesihovic Dinarevic
Pediatric Clinic, University Clinical Center Sarajevo,
Director
Academician Slobodan Loga
Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Academician Izet Masic

Academy of Medical Sciences of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
President

Prof. dr Yusuf Sukru Caglar

Secretary of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Prof. dr Kemal Custovic, Professor of Neurosurgery

Prof. dr Zeki Sekerci, Professor of Neurosurgery

President of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Faculty:
Acar Ferudin
Akalan Nejat
Al-Mefty Ossama
Andreou Alexandros
Antunovic Vaso
Arnautovic Kenan
Bertalanffy Helmut
Boop Frederick A.
Bosnjak Roman
Bozic Boris
Brkic Harun
Burazerovic Eldin
Caparoski Aleksandar
Cavalo Luigi
Cheatham Melvin L.
Cepeda Perilla Arcadia Tito
Cerina Vatroslav
Ciurea Alexandru-Vlad
Crimmins Darach
Demetriades Andreas
Enchev Yavor
Ercegovic Zlatko
Fahlbusch Rudolph
Ferraresi Stefano
Filipce Venko
Florian Ioan Stefan

Fountas Konstantinos
Gabrovsky Nikolay
Gerganov Venelin
Hernesniemi Juha
Hodzic Mirsad
Hoit Daniel
Ivanisevic Vesna
Jurisic Josip
Kato Yoko
Kawase Takeshi
Kolic Zlatko
Lakicevic Goran
Lanzino Giuseppe
Link Michael
Milosevic Medenica Svetlana
Moranjkic Mirza
Mrak Goran
Nabavi MaHM Arya
Olldashi Fatos
Omerhodzic Ibrahim
Ozek Memet
Pamir Necmettin
Paterno Vincenzo
Peker Seluk
Petrela Mentor
Potapov Alexander
Prestor Borut

Radovanovic Ivan
Rasulic Lukas
Roganovic Zoran
Rotim Kresimir
Sajko Tomislav
Sakowitz Oliver
Samii Amir
Samii Madjid
Savic Ostoja
Seferi Arsen
Sehic Aida
Sekerci Zeki
Sbeih Ibrahim
Skomorac Rasim
Solaroglu Ihsan
Sorenson Jeffrey
Spyrou Michalakis
Steno Juraj
Tatagiba Marcos
Tomasello Francesco
Tu Yong-Kwang
Ugrinovski Jovica
Vorsic Matjaz
Vulekovic Petar
Weaver Jason
Zapuhlih Grigore
Zornic Mirsad

Thursday October 22nd / Friday October 23rd

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Thursday, October 22nd 2015

15.00-19.00
19.00

Registration (Hotel Bristol)

Welcome reception (City Hall Vijecnica, Mayor of Sarajevo)

Friday, October 23rd 2015

08.00-18.00
09.00-10.00

Registration (Hotel Bristol)

Opening ceremony (Hall 1 Sarajevo)
Dr Dragan Covic - President of Presidency of Bosnia-Herzegovina

Welcome Addresses:
Dr Ibrahim Omerhodzic, President of the Organizing Committee
Professor Rasim Skomorac, President of Assoc. of neurosurgeons in B&H
Dr Eldin Burazerovic, Chair, Department of neurosurgery UCC Sarajevo
Professor Vaso Antunovic, Department of neurosurgery CC of Serbia
Professor Rusmir Mesihovic, Director of University Clinical Center Sarajevo
Professor Almira Hadzovic-Dzuvo, Dean, Faculty of Medicine University of Sarajevo
Professor Kenan Arnautovic, BH - American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Academician Senka Dinarevic, ANUBIH representative
Professor Lukas Rasulic, Vice President of SeENS
Professor Kresimir Rotim, President of SeENS
Professor Frederick A. Boop, President-Elect of AANS
Professor Francesco Tomasello, Vice President of WFNS
Professor Yong-Kwang Tu, President of WFNS
Professor Madjid Samii, Honorary President of WFNS

10.00-10.15

Coffee break

Friday, October 23rd

Plenary Session

Hall 1

Chair: Kresimir Rotim, Lukas Rasulic, Ibrahim Omerhodzic

Sarajevo

10.15
10.45
11.05
11.25
11.45
12.05
12.25
12.45
13.05
13.25

Surgical management of CP angle tumors

Madjid Samii
Surgical management of giant and complex intracranial aneurysm
Yong-Kwang Tu
Skull base surgery: the right premise and the fulfillment of the promise
Ossama Al Mefty
Recent treatment options and future perspectives for petroclival tumors
Takeshi Kawase
Indications and choice of surgical approach in brainstem surgery
Helmut Bertalanffy
Update on glioblastoma management
Francesco Tomasello
Cranio-orbital transcavernous skull base approach to juxta-sellar lesions
Kenan Arnautovic
Trends of neurosurgical management of parasellar meningiomas
Rudolph Fahlbusch
Surgery and biology of insular gliomas
Necmetin Pamir
Pursuing excellence in neurosurgical care
Melvin L. Cheatham

13.45-14.30

Lunch on symposium Medtronic

Understanding the hydrodynamics principles and performance of shunts
William Sugleris, Global Clinical Educatonal manager

13.30-14.30

SeENS EC Meeting

Hall 3
Mostar

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Friday, October 23rd

Plenary Session

Hall 1

Chair: Madjid Samii, Alexandru- Vlad Ciurea, Tomislav Sajko

Sarajevo

14.30
15.00
15.20
15.40
16.00
16.20
16.40
17.00
17.20
17.40

The treatment outcome of unruptured cerebral aneurysms

Yoko Kato
Treatment of giant aneurysms surgery for MCA aneurysms an experience of more than 6.000 pts
Juha Hernesniemi
Petroclival meningiomas
Ibrahim Sbeih
Management and treatment of unruptured aneurysms
Alexandos Andreou
Intracranial vascular malformations a surgical point of view
Ioan Stefan Florian
Update on the United States WEB-IT trial
Daniel Hoit
Surgical treatment and outcome of pericallosal artery aneurysms: Single institutional experience
Eldin Burazerovic
Multimodal surgical treatment of AVMs: single center result in times of the ARUBA trial
Oliver Sakowitz
Multidisciplinary management of intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulae
Giuseppe Lanzino
The role of microsurgery in the modern multimodal management of unruptured brain AVM
Ivan Radovanovic

18.00-19.00

2nd SeENS General Assembley

Hall 2
Banja Luka

20.00

GALA DINNER - Hotel Terme Ilidza

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Friday, October 23rd

Plenary Session
Chair: Frederick A. Boop, Memet Ozek, Zeki Sekerci

14.30
15.00
15.20
15.40
16.00
16.20
16.40
17.00
17.20
17.40

Hall 2

Banja Luka

Chordoma: facts and misses

Ossama Al-Mefty
Microsurgery of tuberculum sellae meningiomas. The nuances of operative techniques and the outcome
Juraj Steno
New insights into the pathogenesis of high grade gliomas
Ihsan Solaroglu
Dillemmas in vestibular schwannomas treatments
Vaso Antunovic
The auditory midbrain implant a new prothesis for hearing restoration in neuronal deafness
Amir Samii
Awake surgery for tumors in eloquent brain regions
Kresimir Rotim
Epilepsy surgery
Konstantinos Fountas
Surgical management of vestibular schwannomas experience with 500 cases
Michael Link
Vertical incision and keyhole craniotomy in supratentorial tumor surgery
Ibrahim Omerhodzic
Dedifferentation and migration of low grade thalamic glioma into lobar glioblastoma
Zlatko Kolic

18.00-19.00

2nd SeENS General Assembley

Hall 2
Banja Luka

20.00

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GALA DINNER - Hotel Terme Ilidza

Saturday, October 24th

th

Saturday, October 24
08.00-18.00

Registration (Hotel Bristol)

Plenary session

Hall 1

Chair: Vaso Antunovic, Rasim Skomorac, Darah Crimmins

Sarajevo

08.00
08.30

08.50
09.10
09.30
09.50
10.10

10.30

Surgery of spinal tumors

Madjid Samii
Modern spinal tumor surgery algorhytms - tumor resection, spinal reconstruction and
cyberknife radiosurgery
Jason Weaver
Microsurgical resection of spinal cord tumors: Re-evaluation of personal series
Kenan Arnautovic
Compression of the spinal canal
Michalakis Spyrou
Intradural spinal tumours: Surgical considerations and institutional experience
Tomislav Sajko
Surgical treatment options for metastatic spinal disease
Matjaz Vorsic
Treatment of peripheral nerve sheath tumors 20 years of experience in Clinic of neurosurgery
in Belgrade
Lukas Rasulic

Coffee break

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Saturday, October 24th

Main session: Spine Surgery - Trauma, Congenital & Degenerative

Hall 1

Chair: Francesco Tomasello, Eldin Burazerovic, Mirsad Hodzic

Sarajevo

11.00
11.15
11.30
11.45
12.00

12.15
12.30
12.45
13.00
13.15
13.30

Doing neurosurgery in Private Clinic-5 years experience

Jovica Ugrinovski
Presugical tumor embolization of head, neck and spine
Mentor Petrela
Minimally invasive surgery of lumbar disc herniation
Kresimir Rotim
Intraoperative ultrasound based evaluation of the extent of posterior lumbar surgical decompression
Yavor Enchev
Observations on the natural history of non-operative management of C2 odontoidprocess fractures
in the elderly
Andreas Demetriades
Minimal Invasive Surgery and Biological Fusion in Lumbar Stenosis
Tito Arcadia Perilla Cepeda
Peripheral nerve surgery in Canton Hospital Zenica
Rasim Skomorac
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
Aleksandar Caparoski
Minimally invasive percutaneous transpedicular screw fixation pros and cons
Nikolay Gabrovsky
The use of telemedicine in neurotrauma management
Fatos Olldashi
Surgical treatment of peripheral nerve conditions and injuries single institution experience
Harun Brkic

13.45-14.30

Lunch

13.30-14.30

Organizing Committee meeting

Hall 3
Mostar

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Saturday, October 24th

Main session: Imaging & Functional

Chair: Lukas Rasulic, Vincenzo Paterno, Feridun Acar

14.30
14.50
15.10
15.30
15.50
16.10
16.30
16.50

17.10

Hall 1
Sarajevo

Present and future of intraoperative imaging

Arya Nabavi
DTI- based tractography of cranial nerves
Venelin Gerganov
Rhoton 3-D anatomy
Frederick A. Boop courtesy by Jeffrey Sorenson
Radiosurgery for behaviorial disorders
Seluk Peker
Tailored targeting in Parkinson's surgery
Ferudin Acar
Microsurgical DREZ lesions for treatment of different deafferantion pain syndroms
Borut Prestor
Neuroimaging modalities in TBI
Alexandar Potapov
DBS in movement disorders eight years experience in single institution
Darko Chudy
Coffee break

Free topics - Oral presentation: Neurooncology

Hall 1

Chair: Kenan Arnautovic, Zlatko Kolic, Venko Filipce

Sarajevo

17.20

17.30

Dynamic of expression of eleven microRNAs in recurrent glioblastoma before and

after treatment with radiotherapy and chemotherapy
B. Matos, E. Bostjancic, M. Popovic, D. Glavac
Anaesthesia for awake neurosurgery - our experiences
J. Markovic Bozic, P. Music, B. Visocnik, A. Vranic, B. Koritnik, A. Cus, R. Bosnjak, M. Benedicic, T. Zele

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17.40

17.50
18.00

18.10
18.20
18.30
18.40
18.50

19.00
19.10

16

Comparison of awake brain surgery and classical neurosurgery using brain mapping and postoperative
results in two patients with frontal lobe tumors
M. Zmajevic Schonwald, K. Rotim, M. Rogic Vidakovic, I. Mladic Batinica, T. Sajko, I. Skoro,
S. Salkicevic, Z. Hamata
Transcortical approach to large sized lateral ventricular tumors
A. K. Elsamman
Use of the direct electrostimulation in the prevention of motor deficit in surgical treatment
Glioblastoma multiforme tumors localized in the motor zone of the brain
N. Repac, I. Nikolic, A. Eric-Nikolic, A. Janicijevic, V. Scepanovic, L. Rasulic, G. Tasic
Awake craniotomy - An anaesthesiologist point of view
I. Mladic Batinica, K. Rotim, T. Sajko, M. Zmajevic Schonwald, S. Salkicevic
Awake craniotomy in Clinical Center of Vojvodina in Novi Sad
P. Vulekovic, I. Horvat, V. Karan, S. Vickovic, M. Karan, Dj. Djilvesi
Tumor contrast enhancement and karyometric variables in brain astrocytoma
A. Kostic, I. Stefanovic, N. Stojanovic, V. Novak, M. Radisavljevic, I. Cvetkovic, Z. Dzelebdzic, D. Mihailovic
Resection of deep-seated brain lesions with the use of an expandable soft tubular retractor Case series
V. Alenka, B. Roman
Combined microsurgical, endoscopic and neuro-navigation assisted trans-sphenoidal
resection of pituitary tumors: Our experience
M. Kovacevic, K. Arnautovic
CNS tumors in children - expiriences in Department of neurosurgery UCC Sarajevo
A. Hasanagic, S. Zahirovic, M. Barucija, D. Lisica
Gamma Knife radiosurgery for patients with Acoustic Schwannoma
M. Aziz Hatiboglu, M. Hudai Ozgor, E. Dik, H. Seyithanoglu, S. Tuzgen

Saturday, October 24th

Hall 2

Main session: Skull base

Chair: Rudolph Fahlbusch, Takeshi Kawase, Ibrahim Omerhodzic

08.00
08.15
08.30
08.45
09.00
09.15
09.30
09.45
10.00
10.15

10.30

Banja Luka

Neurosurgery in Anatolia, in Turkey

Zeki Sekerci
Endoscopic endonasal approaches to the midline skull base
Luigi Cavallo
The seven schwannomas
Marcos Tatagiba
Endoscopic endonasal approach to medial and lateral parasellar pituitary adenomas, selected
suprasellar craniopharyngiomas and meningiomas and other skull base lessions
Roman Bosnjak
Typical localization of residual tumor in transsphenoidal pituitary adenoma surgery
Vincenzo Paterno
Surgical approaches to sellar region
Petar Vulekovic
The facial nerve palsy in skull base lesions
Stefano Ferraresi
Posttraumatic hypopitutarism
Vatroslav Cerina
Characteristics of the posterior cranial fossa tumors in adults. A series review
Bruno Splavski
Treatment strategy in anterior skull base and parasellar meningiomas
Goran Mrak
Coffee break

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Saturday, October 24th

Main session: Pediatric neurosurgery

Chair: Helmut Bertalanffy, Ihsan Solaroglu, Petar Vulekovic
11.00
11.30
11.50
12.10

Extended subchoroidal approach to III ventricular tumors

Frederick A. Boop
Treatment of visual pathway tumors
Memet Ozek
Pediatric craniopharyngiomas, current concepts for treatment
Nejat Akalan
Surgical management and outcome of myelomeningocele in a developing pediatric
neurosurgery service
Darah Crimmins

12.30-12.45

Coffee break

Main session: Spine

Chair: Ioan Stefan Florian, Harun Brkic, Roman Bosnjak
12.45
13.00

13.15
13.30

Hall 2
Banja Luka

Discus hernia as a result of sports activities

Boris Bozic
The influence of the anterior interbody fusion with allograft onto clinical and radiographic status
of the cervical spine
Goran Lakicevic
Surgical treatment of degenerative stenosis, spondylolysthesis and scoliosis- a single center experience
Zlatko Ercegovic
Initial two-year safety data for an anular closure device: interim results from a multicenter, prospective,
randomized clinical trial
Adisa Kursumovic

13.45-14.45

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Hall 2
Banja Luka

Lunch (Lunch on symposium optional)

Saturday, October 24th

Main session: Cerebrovascular

Chair: Yoko Kato, Alexandros Andreou, Eldin Burazerovic

14.30
14.50
15.10
15.30

15.45
16.00
16.15

16.30

An aggressive management of ACoA aneurysms - predictive outcome factors

Alexandru-Vlad Ciurea
Combined treatment of AVMs
Alexandros Andreou
Clipping versus coiling for ruptured intracranial aneurysms: single institution experience
Mirsad Hodzic
Quantitative and qualitative analysis of the working area obtained by the microscope and endoscope in
different surgical approaches to the ACom and BA region
Venko Filipce
Endovascular menagment of CNS AV malformations- neurosurgical perspective
Mirza Moranjkic
Cerebral vasospasm and transcranial doppler ultrasonography
Aida Sehic
Current techniques for endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms
Svetlana Milosevic Medenica
Coffee break

Free topics Oral presentation: Spine

Chair: Aleksandar Caparoski, Matjaz Vorsic, Goran Lakicevic

17.00
17.10

Hall 2
Banja Luka

Hall 2
Banja Luka

The value of postponing repair in large size unruptured myelomeningoceles

A. K. El Samman, O. M. El Falaky
Incidental dural tears during lumbar surgery: Incidence and management
A. A. El Zarief, O. M. El Falaky

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Saturday, October 24th

17.20

17.30
17.40
17.50
18.00
18.10

18.20

18.30
18.40
18.50

20.00

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Operative treatment of kyphosis and multilevel degenerative process in the neck

area of the spine within treatment or prevention of cervical myelopathy
N. Stojanovic, R. Mitic, Z. Dzelebdzic, I. Cvetkovic
Lumbar spinal chondroma presenting with radiculopathy and motor weakness: Case report
S. Djuraskovic, N. Lakicevic, Lj. Vujotic, B. Djurovic, L. Borovinic, A. Radunovic
PHemimyelomeningocele: Varieties of diagnosis and clinic
M. Basarr, M. Memet Ozek
Full-endoscopic interlaminar versus microsurgical operations in lumbar compressive lesions surgery
M. Markovic, N. Zivkovic, V. Aleksic
Internal decompression for lumbar spinal stenosis Indications, technic, results
M. Spaic, N. Zivkovic, M. Samardzic, I. Popovic, V. Aleksic
The impact of alcohol intoxication and craniocerebral injury type on treatment outcome for patients
operated with craniocerebral injury
K. Rotim, T. Sajko, I. Skoro, M. Kovacevic, I. Koprek
Positive intraoperative changes of muscle motor evoked potentials in patients with
intramedullar cervicospinal tumors
M. Zmajevic Schonwald, K. Rotim, M. Rogic Vidakovic, I. Mladic Batinica, Z. Hamata
Lumbal fusion in treatment of neurogenic claudications
M. Biscevic, J. Kapetanovic
Isolated intracranial sinus histiocytosis Rosai dorfman disease - Report of two cases
V. Beros, H. Cupic, D. Stipic, K. Zarkovic, K. Rotim
Treatment of brain metastases with stereotactic radiotherapy and or without whole brain radiation:
Experience of IMC Center of radiotherapy Banja Luka
D. Trokic, G. Kolarevic, G. Marosevic, O. Arsovski, S. Maric, B. Vujosevic, D. Jaros, P. Banovic,
A. Kostovski, D. Mileusnic

Farewell party - Four seasons - Penthouse restaurant & lounge bar

Sunday, October 25th

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Sunday, October 25
Young neurosurgeons' corner and free topics
Oral presentations: Cerebrovascular
Chair: Edin HajdarpaSic, Nikolina Sesar, Aleksandar Janicijevic
09.00
09.10
09.20
09.30

09.40
09.50
10.00
10.10

10.20
10.30

Hall 1
Sarajevo

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Milan Popovic
Aneurysm inclination angle as the predisposing factor for the occurrence of rupture
I. Nikolic, N. Repac, A. Janicijevic, V. Scepanovic, L. Rasulic, G. Tasic
Intracranial aneurysms in children associated with arteriovenous malformation
M. Mrdak, N.Repac, I. Nikolic, A. Janicijevic, M. Mihajlovic, L. Rasulic, G. Tasic
Omaya reservoir for treatment hydrocephalus in premature infants with intraventricular hemorrhage
M. Mihajlovic, M. Mrdak, I. Nikolic, N. Repac, A. Janicijevic, V. Scepanovic, M. Stojsavljevic,
L. Rasulic, G. Tasic
Morphological factors as the predictors of rupture of AVM
S.Matic, I.Nikolic, N.Repac, B.Milatovic, I. Droic, A. Janicijevic, L. Rasulic, Tasic G.
The clinical features and surgical approaches for brain stem cavernomas
A. Janicijevic, N. Repac, I. Nikolic, V. Scepanovic, A.Savic, I. Djoric, L. Rasulic, G. Tasic
Does temporary clipping during intracranial aneurysm surgery influence cognitive outcome?
V. Papic, T. Cigic, V. Bugarski , Dj. Djilvesi, M. Karan, P. Vulekovic, I. Horvat, B. Jelaca, A. Azasevac, M. Papic
Speech disturbance during subcortical mapping in surgery for right superior frontal gyrus glioma in
awake patient
I. Sumonja, T. Sajko, K. Rotim, M. Zmajevic, I. Mladic-Batinica
Bilateral internal carotid artery agenesis with basilar tip aneursym
M. Z. Adam, C. Kumarappan
Management of hemorhagic stroke in children
A. Tascu, A. Iliescu, C. Pascal, I. Balalau Vapor, R. E. Rizea, C. Lipan, A. Spatariu, Irina Tudose

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Sunday, October 25th

10.40

10.50
11.00
11.10

Modified Glasgow Coma Scale score as an early indicator of cerebral vasospasm in patients with
aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
Dj. Djilvesi, P. Vulekovic, T. Cigic, V. Papic, N. Krajcinovic, I. Horvat, M. Karan,
B. Jelaca, A. Azasevac, J. Golubovic
Epilepsy as an initial clinical presentation of AVM
M. Radosavljevic, I. Milic, I. Nikolic, N. Repac, A. Janicijevic, V. Scepaovic, L. Rasulic, G. Tasic
Spontaneus intracerebral brain hemorrhage localized in the basal ganglia
A. Milosevic, I. Nikolic, N. Repac, A. Janicijevic, V. Scepanovic, L. Rasulic, G. Tasic
Coexistence of brain arteriovenous malformation and developmental venous anomaly - Case report
F. Vitoevi

Young neurosurgeons' corner and free topics

Oral presentations: Neurooncology
Chair: Sinisa Matic, Hakija Beculic, Bostjan Matos

11.20
11.30
11.40

11.50
12.00

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Hall 1
Sarajevo

Two cases of rare schwanomas of the vagal nerve

V. Nakov, K. Ninov, I. Todorov, P. Simeonov, E. Stavrev, T. Eftimov
Results in surgical treatment of clival and petroclival meningiomas
V. Nakov, K. Ninov, I. Todorov, P. Simeonov, E. Stavrev, T. Eftimov
Traumatic brain injury in children and adolescents
M. Fimic, I. Meljnikov, A. Milojevic, M. Karan, P. Vulekovic, T. Cigic, V. Papic, Dj. Djilvesi, N. Krajcinovic,
J. Golubovic, A. Azasevac
Frame-based CT guided stereotactic biopsy in treatment of different brain lesions
B. Jelaca, P. Vulekovic, V. Papic, M. Karan, T. Cigic, Dj. Djilvesi, J. Golubovic
Conventional versus ultrasound neuronavigation in the surgery of cerebral metastases
I. Todorov, V. Nakov, T. Eftimov, P. Simeonov, E. Stavrev, K. Ninov

Sunday, October 25th

Young neurosurgeons' corner and free topics

Oral presentations: Varia
Chair: Darko Stipic, Antonije Savic, Salko Zahirovic
09.00
09.10
09.20
09.30
09.40

09.50

10.00
10.10
10.20
10.30
10.40
10.50

Hall 2
Banja Luka

Stent assisted aneurysm coiling - a single center experience

M. Moranjkic
Management of chiari malformation type I with posterior fossa decompression without dural opening
W. Elhalaby
Management of symptomatic middle cranial fossa (sylvian) arachnoid cyst
W. Elhalaby
Functional neurosurgery at the University Medical Center Ljubljana
M. Benedicic, R. Bosnjak
Analysis of anatomical orientes and direct electrical stimulation of the brain cortex in
the identification of motor area
I. Bogdanovic, A. Janicijevic, I. Nikolic, N. Repac, V. Scepanovic, J. Zivanovic, L. Rasulic, G. Tasic
A case report of a neurosurgical patient with essential thrombocythemia balancing thrombotic and
bleeding risk
P. Music, J. Markovic, B. Visocnik
The quality of life of patients after a lumbar microdiscectomy and medical rehabilitation
E. Mahmutovic, R. Doder, Z. Dolicanin, J. Nurkovic, Z. Bajin, K. Boskovic
Ventriculo-cysto-cisternostomy in the treatment of supracellar arachnoid cysts
M. Basarr, M. M. Ozek
Endoscopic third ventriculostomy in the treatment of hydrocephalus
A. Xhumari, E. Pajaj, M. Ruka, M. Demneri, M. Petrela
StereoEEG in diagnosis of pharmacoresistent epilepsy
D. Chudy, F. Almahariq, I. Franciskovic, P. Marcinkovic
Perioperative comorbidities in the treatment of hydrocephalus
M. Samardzic, M. Mihajlovic, M. Mrdak, A. Janicijevic, N. Repac, I. Nikolic, L. Rasulic, G. Tasic
Analysis of Electroencephalogram report using the Wavelet transform
S. Zahirovic, S. Zubcevic, S. Avdakovic, N. Dautbasic, M. Muftic Dedovic

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Sunday, October 25th

11.00
11.10
11.20

11.30
11.40

11.50

12.00

Surgical options for different types of craniosynostosis

A. Dzurlic, I. Omerhodzic, A. Celjo, N. Iblizovic, M. Niksic, B. Imsirovic, B. Rovcanin, A. Kadic, V. Huskic
Chiari type II malformation: Timing for the treatment and surgical technique
A. Ahmetspahic, I. Omerhodzic, S. Zahirovic, A. Masovic, A. Dzurlic, L. Dreca, E. Avdagic, D. Bulja
Results of surgically treated acute subdural hematoma caused by head injury
A. Azasevac, T. Cigic, V. Papic, Dj. Djilvesi, N. Krajcinovic, I. Horvat, M. Karan, B. Jelaca,
J. Golubovic, M. Fimic, I. Meljnikov, P. Vulekovic
IntraOperative neurophysiological monitoring - Our experience
V. Karan , I. Horvat, M. Karan, V. Papic, Dj. Djilvesi, P. Vulekovic
Our experiences in CENTER-TBI study
J. Golubovic, T. Cigic, V. Papic, Dj. Djilvesi, N. Krajcinovic, I. Horvat, M. Karan, B. Jelaca,
A. Azasevac, M. Fimic, I. Meljnikov, M. Loc, P. Vulekovic
Characteristics of traumatic brain injury patients in the Province of VojvodinaImpact of CENTER-TBI study
M. Karan, T. Cigic, V. Papic, Dj. Djilvesi, N. Krajcinovic, I. Horvat, B. Jelaca, A. Azasevac,
J. Golubovic, M. Fimic, I. Meljnikov, M. Loc, P. Vulekovic

Closing Ceremony

Hall 1
Sarajevo

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Friday, October 23rd/ Sunday, October 25th

rd

th

Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25 2015

E-Poster Session

Hall 4
Exibition Hall
Tuzla

NEUROONCOLOGY
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

7.
8.

The use of twist drill craniostomy in frame based stereotactic surgery for brain tumors
D. Chudy, F. Almahariq, I. Franciskovic, P. Marcinkovic
Fluorescence assisted resection of brain tumors using 5-aminolevulinic acid
G. Poptodorov, N. Velinov, N. Gabrovsky, M. Laleva, P. Ilkov, M. Kamenova, St. Gabrovsky
Operative neurosurgical approaches in the treatment of orbital meningiomas
A. Cekov, Chr. Tzekov, Y. Enchev
Expansive processes of the brain
V. Novak, N. Stojanovic, I. Stefanovic, A. Kostic, L. Berilazic
Tumefactive Multiple Sclerosis - a case report and review of literature
D. Lisica, M. Niksic, N. Bilalovic, E. Suljic, S. Drnda, M. Kalamujic, I. Omerhodzic
Orbital pseudotumor with extraorbital extension in childhood - a case report and review of literature
A. Masovic, I. Omerhodzic, E. Hrvat, L. Gurbeta, E. Begic, E. Kulovic, V. Skrijelj, E. Maleskic,
N. Bilalovic, E. Avdagic
Endoscopic third ventriculostomy for patients with previous ventriculo peritoneal shunt insertion
A. K. Elsamman
Endoscopic resection of third ventricular colloid cyst
A. K. Elsamman

SPINE
1.
2.

Stand-alone cage with integrated fixation for anterior cervical interbody fusion in cervical degenerative
disesase: Our experiences
A. Porcnik, T. Zele, B. Prestor
Conservative treatment of osteoporotic fractures with immobiliastion in the Clinic for traumatology
CHC Sisters of Charity
M. Bucar, E. David

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Friday, October 23rd/ Sunday, October 25th

3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Surgical treatment of cervical spondylotic myelopathy

D. Radulovic, V. Bascarevic, I. Cvrkota
Standalone cage for posterior lumbar interbody fusion with minimally invasive bilateral discectomy,
without arthrectomy
K. Uzunov, P. Ilkov, N. Alioski, N. Gabrovsky, St. Gabrovsky, Ts. Iliev., N. Gabrovsky
Prevention of tethered cord syndrom combined with myelomeningocele
A. Cekov, Chr. Tzekov, Y. Enchev
Tethered cord syndrom combined with lipomyelomeningocele
A. Cekov, Chr. Tzekov, Y. Enchev
Lower back pain - Caution when making treatment program
D. Okiljevic-Obradovic, D. Predojevic, G.Uzelac Kovacevic, J. Usljebrka, E. Zjalic
Encephalocele with meningomyelocele: Two cases
N. Kymaz, I. Demir, B. Oral Gd

VARIA
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

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Case report on removing large schwannoma in axilla

J. Kolev Surchev, A. Hadjiianev, A. William, L. Todorova
Brain hydatid cyst in three years old child
N. Lakicevic, S. Djuraskovic, B. Djurovic, L. Borovinic, A. Radunovic, M Roganovic
What about nickel allergy?
B. Marta, V. Kalousek, B. Culo , K. Rotim
Cranial remodeling surgery in patient with large arachnoid cyst
M. Micovic, B. Zivkovic, M. Theologou, V. Bascarevic, L. Rasulic
Six years of surgical treatment of patients with focal pharmacoresistant epilepsy - Single center experience
V. Bascarevic, M. Micovic, B. Zivkovic, Lj. Vujotic, I. Jovanovic, I. Bogdanovic, A. Savic, M. Theologou,
A. Stanimirovic, L. Rasulic
Intraspinal foreign body induced headache - A case report
M. Lepic, Lj. Minic, S. Mandic-Rajcevic, N. Novakovic, L. Rasulic, Z. Roganovic
Diffuse axonal injury Incidence and outcome
S. Zahirovic, E. Burazerovic, A. Dzurlic, A. Hasanagic, E. Tahto, H. Hodzic, I. Omerhodzic
Surgical treatment of multiple intracranial aneurisms including bilateral pericallosal aneurisms
in a mirror position
E. Burazerovic, A. Ahmetspahic, I. Omerhodzic, D. Lisica, S. Zahirovic, A. Dzurlic
REMARKS:

Hall 1 Hall Sarajevo / Hall 2 Hall Banja Luka / Hall 3 Hall Mostar / Hall 4 Hall Tuzla

Pre-Congress Live Surgery

LIVE NEUROSURGERY OPERATION

Prof. JUHA HERNESNIEMI and his team
Helsinki University Central Hospital (HUCH), Helsinki, Finland
Venue: Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo
Duration from 09.00 - 16.30
Wednesday, October 21st, 2015

Operation 1.
Coffee Break/Discussion - 30 min.
Operation 2.
Lunch - 1 hour
Operation 3.
Course fee: 150

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Pre-Congress COURSE

PEDIATRIC NEUROSURGICAL ENDOSCOPY

COURSE PROGRAM
Course Chairman: Prof. M. Memet zek
ACIBADEM Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Venue: Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo
Duration from 09.30 - 16.30
Thursday, October 22nd, 2015
Lesson 1.

Radiological evaluation of hydrocephalus - 20 min.

Lesson 2.

Endoscopic anatomy of the ventricles - 15 min.

Lesson 3.

Third ventriculostomy - surgical technique- - 30 min.

Lesson 4.

Treatment of multiloculated hydrocephalus - 30 min.

Coffee Break - 30 min.

Lesson 5.

Choroid Plexus Cautherization - 15 min.

Lesson 6.

Intra- and paraventricular cystic lesions - 40 min.

Lesson 7.

Intraventricular tumors - Endoscopic options - 20 min.

Lesson 8.

Complications of intraventricular neuroendoscopy - 30 min.

Coffee Break - 30 min.

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Lesson 9.

Video Demonstration - case discussions - 45 min.

Course fee:

100

First Neurosurgery Nursing Symposium of the Southeast Europe region

NEUROSURGERY NURSING IN SOUTH EAST EUROPE THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Chief technician of Neurosurgical Operating Rooms, Department of Neurosurgery CCUS
Venue: Hotel Bristol, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Duration from 09.00 - 17.00
Friday, October 23, 2015

Southeast Europe Neurosurgical Society (SeENS) has the pleasure to invite neurosurgery nursing professionals to the
First Neurosurgery Nursing Symposium of the Southeast Europe region: Neurosurgery nursing in South East Europe
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the past, present and future.
The theme Neurosurgery nursing in South East Europe the past, the present and the future reflects the desire of
neurosurgery nursing professionals to look back at the past times, present situation and future developments. We hope
you will join the Symposium as we explore the challenges and celebrate the achievements of neurosurgery nursing.

Registration fee: 30

Ms. Biljana Kurtovic, MSN, BSN, RN

Head Nurse, Department of Neurosurgery
UHC Sisters of charity, Zagreb, Croatia
President of Croatian
Neurosurgery Nurses Association

Ms. Emina Selimovic, BSN, RN

Head Nurse, Department of Neurosurgery
Clinical Center University of Sarajevo

Ms. Zana Djuric, BSN, RN

Specialized nurse and graduated
engineer of management in health
Head nurse, Department of Neurosurgery
Clinical Center of Serbia

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Friday, October 23rd

Friday, October 23rd

NURSING SYMPOSIUM
08.30

Welcome address
Prof. dr Ibrahim Omerhodzic, President of the Organizing Committee
Prof. dr Lukas Rasulic, Vice President of Southeast Europe Neurosurgical Society
Prof. dr Kresimir Rotim, President of Southeast Europe Neurosurgical Society
Emina Selimovic, Head Nurse, Department of Neurosurgery, University Clinical
Center of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Zana Djuric, Head Nurse, Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital
Center of Beograd, Serbia
Biljana Kurtovic, Head Nurse, Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital
Center Sisters of Charity, Zagreb, Croatia
President of Croatian Neurosurgery Nurses Association

Hall 2

SESSION I
Chair: Emina Selimovic, Zana Djuric
08.50
09.00
09.10
09.20
09.30
09.40

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Banja Luka

Nursing high education system

Aleksandar Ratz
Basic academic studies and specialization of medical staff
Gordana Panova
Half century of neurosurgical nursing in Sarajevo
Emina Selimovic
Historical review of neurosurgery nursing at University Hospital Center Sisters of Charity Zagreb
Mirjana Orsic
Quality management in neurosurgery nursing
Biljana Kurtovic
Operating room nurse role at surgical procedure of peripheral nerves
Jelena Savic

Friday, October 23rd

09.50
10.00
10.10

Pain management in neurosurgery nursing

Cecilija Rotim
Postoperative disc herniation pain in relation to patient's age and gender
Andreja Vadjunec, Darko Loncaric, Martina Kolacko
Informatization of nursing documentation in Neurosurgery Operating Theatre
Vesna Svircevic

10.20

Coffee break

SESSION II
Chair: Biljana Kurtovic, Jelena Savic
10.40
10.50
11.00
11.10

11.20
11.30
11.40
11.50

12.10

Hall 2
Banja Luka

Role of operating room nurse at endoscopic surgery of pituitary gland tumor

Sanja Rosic
Anesthesia Assistant Emergency Procedures for patients suffering from the severe brain injuries
Andjelka Kriste, Snjezana Zigrovic, Mirjana Mestrovic
The importance of nurse's role during insertion of external ventricular drain (EVD)
Zdravka Haic
Overview and implementation of patient care in electronic form for patients suffering
from hydrocephalus
Kristina Detkovic
Hydrocephalus in children age nursing care
Mirsa Aleckovic
Neurosurgery nurse role at deep brain stimulation procedure
Olivera Mihordin, Dijana Dragija
Nurses Role in Health Promotion
Elmedin Dubravac
Bedside care of the patients suffering from tumors of central nervous system
Lucija Mioc

Coffee break

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Friday, October 23rd

SESSION III
Chair: Mirsada Custovic, Gordana Panova
12.30
12.40

12.50
13.00

13.10
13.20
13.30
13.40
13.50

Hall 2
Banja Luka

Nurses diagnosis in patients with paraplegia

Djurdjica Ponjan, Mira Paver, Anita Brblic
Nursing care for patients with degenerative lumbar spine disease in the
University Hospital Centre in Osijek during the last three decades
Bartulovic M, Horvat AM
Specifics of patient care for a child suffering from craniosynostosis
Ivana Zeman - Jurkovic
Evaluation of the pain level by use of VAS scale in patients with lumbosacral pain syndrome
preoperatively and postoperatively
Amela Redzepovic
Communication importance in care of patients with severe consciousness disorders
Marijana Neuberg, Irena Canjuga, Nenad Kudelic
Early neurorehabilitation in patients suffering from cerebral aneurysm
Admira Bandic
Intracranial Pressure
Mirjana Mestrovic, Milka Jurenovic, Irena Vugrek, Lucija Mioc
Care of patients with craniocerebral injuries outside the hospital setting (primary scene)
Valentin Zupan
Antiseptic and aseptic procedures in the operating room when inserting ventriculoperitoneal
shunt in hydrocephalus
Aida Zujovic

14.00

Discussion and Closing speech

14.20

Lunch

16.00

SEENS Nursing meeting

Hall 3
Mostar

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Friday, October 23rd

Nursing symposium
E-Poster Session

Exibition
Hall

The presence and prevention of epileptic seizures in brain tumors

Jasmina Dervisevic
Primary care and treatment, and attitudes related to physical disability among newborn children, factors and
motivation for early rehabilitation
Gordana Panova, L. Nikolovska, G. Sumanov, R. Zorov, V. Dzidrova
Importance of health care and treatment of patients undergoing surgery of the pituitary gland tumors
Edisa Jakupovic
The role of operating theatre nurse during anterior cervical discectomy
Sanja Lesnjak
Development and characteristics of nursing practice with respect toneurosurgical nursing
Lucija Mioc
Degenerative changes in the peroneal and tibial nerve due compression of LS disc herniation
Emina Mujkovic
Care and early rehabilitation of patients with the brain injuries
Gordana Panova, L. Nikolovska, G. Sumanov, R. Zorov, V. Dzidrova
Nursing care of patients with stroke
Vaska Stojanova Rogleva,Gordana Panova
Increasing the scope of practice of nurses with the bachelor's degree by adding laser treatments in their practice
Sanela Balievac, Sunce Agram Policlinic, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The importance of nursing role in awake craniotomy
Ilira Leka, Sonila Olldashi, Gentiana Mertezai

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Abstract Info
Abstract submission / Deadline for abstract submission
No later than August 20th, 2015
Notification of abstract acceptance
September 15th, 2015
The SEENS abstract book online supplement will be
published in the official journal of society The Journal of
Neurological Surgery (JNLS) by October 22nd.
Guidelines for preparing the abstract:
Publication of the abstract
The abstracts must be submitted in order to be included in the
electronic version of the Book of Abstracts (CD). Late
abstracts will not be considered.
The abstract must be written in English.
The guidelines for abstract submission should be completely
followed.
1.Abstracts should be submitted on the e-mail:
office@aria.co.rs
2. Obligatory on your e-mail you will receive a notification of
abstract submission. In a case you have not received these
notifications in a period of 7 days please contact us.
Notification of abstract acceptance will be sent no later than ,
together with the guidelines for oral/poster presentation.
All accepted abstracts will be published in the electronic Book
of Abstracts (CD), which will be distributed to all participants
upon registration in Sarajevo.
3. Abstracts must contain original material neither published
nor presented elsewhere prior to October 2015.
4. Abstract must be written in Microsoft Word, font Times
New Roman, font size 11pt.

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5. The title must be short, clearly indicating the objective of

the investigation. Only first letters of the title should be
capital. Do not include any abbreviations or commercial
names of drugs.
6. Type the Name(s) and Family Name(s) of the presenting
author together with the full address for correspondence.
7. The name of the presenting author.
8. Type the Initial(s) of the name and whole Family Name(s) of
all authors together with their address.
9. The abstract body may not be longer than 2,500 characters
(including spaces).
10. Only one table, chart or graphic is permitted, they must be
in JPG or GIF format and must be sent separately from the
abstract.
11. Do not use complex mathematical formulae or symbols.
(instead type <=, instead use gamma and instead 106 use
10^6).
12. The International System of Units (SI) should be used.
13. Standard abbreviations may be employed in the text of the
abstract (not in the title).
Place special abbreviation in parentheses after the full
wording the first time it appears in the body of the text.
14. The abstract should be structured as follows:
These words should be and the parts should be in separate
paragraphs.
15. Generic names of drugs, written in lower case, are
required at the first mentioning of the drug.
16. Authors are asked to enter 3 keywords to better define the
abstract content.
17. Authors should indicate their presentation preference:
- Oral
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Congress Venue

Hotel Bristol
Sarajevo
Contact info:
Address:
Fra Filipa Lastrica 2
Sarajevo 71 000, BiH
Reception: +387 33 705 000
Fax: +387 33 705 001
www.bristolsarajevo.com

Hotels
Hotel Bosnia Sarajevo
Kulovica 9,
Sarajevo 71000, BiH
Tel. +387 33 567 010
www.bosniahotels.com

Hotel Terme Ilidza

Butmirska cesta 18
71 210 Sarajevo, BiH
Tel: + 387 33 771 000
www.terme-ilidza.ba

Hotel Europe Sarajevo

Vladislava Skarica 5
71000 Sarajevo, BiH
Tel: +387 33 580 400, 580 500
www.hoteleurope.ba

Hotel Residence Inn Sarajevo

by Marriot
Skenderija 43, Sarajevo 71000
Tel. +387 33 563-600
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/
travel/sjjri-residence-inn-sarajevo/

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Congress Host City - Sarajevo

Sarajevo is the capital and largest city of Bosnia and

Herzegovina, with an estimated population in the metropolitan
area of 608,354 inhabitants. Nestled within the greater
Sarajevo valley of Bosnia, it is surrounded by the Dinaric Alps
and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of
Southeastern Europe and the Balkans.
Sarajevo is the leading political, social and cultural center of
Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The city used to be famous for its traditional cultural and
religious diversity, with adherents of Orthodoxy, Islam, Judaism
and Catholicism and coexisting there for centuries. Due to this
long and rich history of religious and cultural variety, Sarajevo
was sometimes called the "Jerusalem of Europe" or "Jerusalem
of the Balkans". It was, until recently in the 20th century, the
only major European city to have a mosque, Catholic church,
Orthodox church and synagogue within the same
neighborhood.

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A regional center in education, the city is also home to the

Balkans' first institution of tertiary education in the form of an
Islamic polytechnic called the Saraybosna Osmanl Medrese,
today part of the University of Sarajevo.
The settlement in the area stretches back to prehistoric times,
the modern city arose in the 15th century. Sarajevo has
attracted international attention several times throughout its
history. In 1885, Sarajevo was the first city in Europe and the
second city in the world to have a full-time electric tram
network running through the city, following San Francisco. In
1914, it was the site of the assassination of the Archduke of
Austria that sparked World War I. Seventy years later, it hosted
the 1984 Winter Olympics. In the end of the twentieth century,
the city suffered the longest siege of a city in the history of
modern warfare (1.425 days long).
Today, Sarajevo is modern, fast developing European city with
big buildings, oriented to business but still with warm soul.

Congress Info
Congress Fee
Early registration (until August 1st)
Late registration (after August 1st)
One day Registration

150
200
50

Residents
Free participation with signed confirmation paper
from the head of the department about the residency.
SeENS Membership for 2015
50
SeENS members - 50% discount on Congress fee
EANS individual members - 50% discount on Congress fee
Gala dinner

50

Congress fee includes:

Participation in scientific program, visit to exhibition area, Congress material,
coffee breaks, lunches and welcome reception.
Congress PCO
Aria Conference & Events
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Official web site of the Congress

http://seens2015.talkb2b.net/ * www.seens.eu