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Otology /Neurotology /Cranial Base Surgery / Craniofacial Reconstruction
Emerging Technologies in Cochlear Implants
Drs. Andrew J. Fishman MD, and Claus Peter Richter MD PhD from Northwestern University detailed their experience in the field of cochlear implant research. Topics discussed were the use of lasers as both stimulating sources as well as surgical tools. The new Hybrid Cochlear Implant from Cochlear Corporation was also introduced. Dr. Andrew J. Fishman is the lead investigator for the Northwestern University research site. The study is an ongoing multicenter trial nationwide.
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Nuances in CO2 Laser Microsurgery
Dr. Fishman presented his findings and technical experience with the use of CO2 lasers for preservation of hearing with acoustic neuroma removal as well as preservation of residual hearing with cochlear implantation. The audience was comprised of guest surgeons poised to evaluate the potential advantages of laser technologies.
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Skull Base Approaches for Aneurysms: Far Lateral Approach and Extensions. Cerebrovascular Surgery Resident’s Course: Washington University in St. Louis.
Dr. Andrew J. Fishman M.D. and Dr. Bernard Bendok M.D. from Northwestern University were invited to teach a resident training course at the P.A.S.E. lab in St. Louis. They instructed residents in the surgical technique of extreme lateral skull base approach for the treatment of complex tumors and aneurysms.
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Grand Rounds “Lateral Skull Base Approaches for Aneurysms”
Dr. Fishman presents his work on the latest developments in minimally invasive approaches for challenging aneurysms. The work involves a transtemporal modification of the subtemporal approach which results in minimal brain retraction and better visualization.
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Nuances of Technique and Complication Avoidance in Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, July 24-26, 2009 Practical Anatomy (St. Louis, Mo.) American Association of Neurological Surgeons
In 2009, as a surgeon affiliated with the Northwestern University Department of Otolaryngology and Northwestern University Department of Neurological Surgery, I took part in an intensive workshop structured around the agenda and faculty detailed below. Nuances of Technique and Complication Avoidance in Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery for Senior Residents July 24-26, 2009 Practical Anatomy Workshop, St Louis, MO Faculty Agenda Saturday, July 25, 2009 7:15 – 7:25 am Overview of Pa
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Acoustic Neuroma Association
In 2009 Dr. Andrew Fishman presented on a consensus opinion panel regarding the management of newly diagnosed acoustic neuromas and the management of Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2). Among the issues discussed included novel image guided applications for minimally invasive skull base approaches to tumors with the intent of preserving residual hearing. http://anausa.org
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