Austrian Society for Neurosurgery!

Dear Colleagues, Following the very positive feedback of previous editions, we are glad to welcome you to the 4th edition of the Bern Hands-on Aneurysm Clipping Course, which will take place on May 19–20th 2026 in Bern. This Hands-on Course offers a unique opportunity to enhance microsurgical skills in ruptured and unruptured intracranial aneurysm surgery through high-fidelity simulations.   Click HERE for more information and to register.

We are delighted to invite you to “Neurolympics”, a pioneering event dedicated to the latest trends in Neurosurgery, that will take place in Rome from 20 to 22 May 2026, with an exciting new dimension of active sport engagement and camaraderie between faculty and attendants! Click HERE for more information.

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Dutch Society of Neurosurgery Annual Meeting Click here for more information.

Specialised Training in Microneurosurgery 9–12 June 2026 La Paz University Hospital, Madrid Short description: 4th Edition Experimental Vascular Microsurgery Course in Madrid, focusing on training neurosurgeons in microsurgical techniques using experimental models. Course Overview and Objectives An intensive experimental vascular microsurgery course targeting neurosurgeons and related specialists. The programme combines theoretical updates with hands-on training using ex vivo and in vivo models to develop advanced microsurgical skills with direct clinical relevance. Programme Structure and Content Includes lectures on microsurgical techniques, anatomy, legal and ethical frameworks, and animal welfare. Practical sessions focus on vessel dissection, microanastomosis, and vascular repair using models such as rats and chicken wings. The course covers end-to-end, end-to-side and side-to-side anastomoses, as well as intracranial aneurysm clipping and cerebral bypass techniques. Click HERE for the programme. Faculty and Support Staff International neurosurgeons and experts in neurovascular surgery will serve as faculty. Laboratory support is provided by trained technicians and veterinarians to ensure animal welfare and procedural safety. Clicl HERE for the faculty list. Registration Details Course fee: €1,800 (including materials, equipment, meals and certification). EANS members benefit from a 10% discount (participants should indicate their EANS membership status during registration). The course is limited to 18 participants and registration is via an online form. Venue: Experimental Microsurgery Laboratory, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid. Accreditation and Policies Accreditation has been requested from the relevant medical education bodies. Recording and photography policies apply. The organisers reserve the right to cancel the course if the minimum number of participants is not reached.