Nanami Shiono (Novelist)

John M. Tew, Jr. (University of Cincinnati, USA)

A New Model of Health Care in the Information Age

James T. Rutka (University of Toronto, Canada)

The New Strategic Plan for the Journal of Neurosurgery: Implications for Japanese neurosurgeons

Yong-Kwang Tu (Professor Emeritus, National Taiwan University, Taiwan)

Mission of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies

Uğur Türe (Yeditepe University, Turkey)

Bridge Together - Istanbul is Ready for XVI. WFNS World Congress of Neurosurgery

Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy

Creating Knowledge and Inheriting it to the Future
-to Link it for the Society Ⅰ Cerebrovascular diseases

Visionary Approach to Neurosurgery

Evening klatch for young neurosurgeons

Creating Knowledge and Inheriting it to the Future
-to Link it for the Society Ⅱ Tumors

Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials in Neurosurgery
How to Guarantee Scientifical, Ethical and Transparent issues?

Neurosurgical issues in prenatal period. Roles of Neurosurgeons

Board-Certification system in Japan, Future Prospects

Public Debate for Medical Education

Creating Knowledge and Inheriting it to the Future
-to Link it for the Society Ⅲ Functional diseases and others

Supporting continuous education of neurosurgeons at private practice

New Insights in Neurology

Surgical Treatment of MRI Negative Epilepsy

James T. Rutka (University of Toronto, Canada)

Intractable Epilepsy in Humans: Neurosurgical procedures that make a difference

Therapeutic Strategies of Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumors based on Molecular Biology

James T. Rutka (University of Toronto, Canada)

New Therapeutic Targets for Adult and Pediatric Brain Tumours. Advances from Molecular Genetics

Tai-Tong Wong (National Yang Ming University, Taiwan)

The Feasibility of treating CSN embryonal tumor according to molecular profiling in children

A New Frontier of Neuromodulation

Gordon Baltuch (University of Pennsylvania, USA)

Deep brain stimulation-emerging indications

Surgical Treatments for Craniopharyngiomas

Kyu-Chang Wang (Seoul National University Hospital, South Korea)

Growth pattern of pediatric craniopharyngiomas vs. origin of tumor

Standard Care and Future Treatments for Malignant Glioma

Frederick F. Lang (The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA)

Exploiting viruses and stem cells for brain tumor treatment

Peer Neuroimaging Interpretation for Epileptic Surgery

Instrumentation Spinal Surgery

Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery

Arteriovenous Malformation, Therapeutic Strategies and Results

Alternative Therapies for Gliomas

Therapeutic Strategies and Outcome of Dissecting Aneurysms

Yong Sam Shin (Cardio-Cerebro-Vascular Center, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, Catholic University, South Korea)

Various endovascular strategies for treating ruptured vertebro-basilar dissecting aneurysms

Genomic Medicine in the Field of Neurosurgery

Murat Günel (Yale University, USA)

Integrating - genomics into clinical neurological surgery practice

Therapeutic Strategies of Refractory Pituitary Adenoma

Daniel F. Kelly (Saint John’s Health Center John Wayne Cancer Institute)

Endoscopic surgery and comprehensive care for refractory & recurrent pituitary adenomas

The Best Operative Procedure for the Best Long Term Outcome in Chari Malformations

Ulrich-Wilhelm Thomale (Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany)

Chiari Malformation - Treatment Options in a Multifactorial Induced Condition

Craniosynostosis, The best surgical strategy based on long term results

Evolution of Surgery for Skull Base Tumors 1

Uğur Türe (Yeditepe University, Turkey)

Microsurgery of Brainstem Tumors: possibilities and limitations

Evolution of Surgery for Skull Base Tumors 2

Ali Krisht (Arkansas Neuroscience Institute)

Evolution and Future of Surgery in and Through the Cavernous Sinus

Kyu-Sung Lee (Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System, South Korea)

Surgery for Cavernous Sinus Tumors; 25-years of Experience

Sports related neurotrauma, Problems and solutions

Radiation Therapy for brain tumors, Present and Future

Carotid Stenosis, Therapuetic Strategies and Results

Neurotrauma, From Laboratory to the Real World

Intraoperative Neuroimaging, Present and Future

A New Challenge to Brain Stem Tumors

Helmut Bertalanffy (International Neuroscience Institute, Germany)

Clinical, Epidemiological and Surgical Aspects of Brainstem Cavernomas

Tadanori Tomita (Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, USA)

Surgical approach for extra-pontine brainstem tumors: How much can we and should we remove?

Therapeutic Strategies and Outcome of Ruptured Aneurysms

Cameron G. McDougall (Barrow Neurological Institute, USA)

Toward Evidence Based Treatment Decisions In the Management of Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysms

Facing Untreatable Large and Giant Aneurysms

Pedro Lylyk (Endovascular Neurosurgery and Interventional Radiology Institute, Argentina)

Eight Years of Experience - Update and Current Status in Flow

Reconsideration of Therapeutic Targets for Deep Brain Stimulation

Gordon Baltuch (University of Pennsylvania, USA)

Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease –STN or Gpi

Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, What has changed after Revision of the Guidline

Intraoperative Monitoring, A New Challenge

Herbal Medicine in Neurosurgery

Surgery for Orbital Tumors

Spinal Surgery, Tough Cases

Microvascular decompression

Cerebrovasular Surgery, bypass and clipping 1

Surgery for Schwannomas

Cerebrovasular Surgery, bypass and clipping 2

Endovascular Surgery, Don't stare at the monitor, pay attention to the finger tips

Neuroendoscopic Skull Base Surgery