Welcome to the website of the

Austrian Society for Neurosurgery!

The Austrian Society for Neurosurgery (ÖGNC) is a medical professional society dedicated to promoting science, research, and the continuing education of physicians in the field of neurosurgery. Here, you will find all the essential information about ÖGNC and the current continuing education opportunities.

Dear visitors,

As the President of the Austrian Society for Neurosurgery, I warmly welcome you to our homepage. Through this platform, our society aims to enhance communication among physicians from various disciplines, the industry, and representatives of public health.

The Austrian Society for Neurosurgery sees itself as an independent and learning organization, committed to spreading knowledge as an essential service.

Thank you very much for your visit!

Univ.-Prof. DDr. Karl Rössler
President of the Austrian Society for Neurosurgery

The ÖGNC

Interesting Facts about the Austrian Society for Neurosurgery (Österreichische Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie, (ÖGNC)

Clinics / Departments

Here you will find all clinics/departments whose heads are members of the Austrian Society for Neurosurgery (Österreichische Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie, ÖGNC).

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Upcoming Events

Below, you will find the latest events relevant to the Austrian Society for Neurosurgery.

Please note that the dates are written in german language.

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3rd Oporto Microneurosurgical Course

February 4, 2027

Endorsed by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS), the 3rd Oporto Microneurosurgical Course will take place from 4–6 February 2027 at ICBAS – University of Porto. Designed as an intensive hands-on training programme, the course focuses on refining microneurosurgical skills and surgical ergonomics through highly personalised teaching in a small-group setting. With a maximum of eight participants, training progresses from microvascular dissection and anastomosis in animal models to advanced techniques using live rat models, complemented by dedicated ergonomic coaching. EANS endorsement recognises the course’s contribution to high-quality neurosurgical education and lifelong professional development, offering residents and practising neurosurgeons a focused environment to strengthen technical precision and microsurgical performance.

ÖGNC Mittelbau-Zwischentreffen

March 11, 2027

March 11, 2027,
Online (4PM)

Hands-on Surgical Approaches to the Anterolateral Skull Base, Reconstruction and Indications

March 19, 2027

Hands-on Surgical Approaches to the Anterolateral Skull Base, Reconstruction and Indications is a one-year Second Level Master’s Course offering intensive theoretical and practical training in complex skull base surgery. Participants will develop their skills through three hands-on cadaver dissection modules, covering transcranial, transnasal, microsurgical and endoscopic approaches, guided by experienced international faculty. The course will take place in Verona, Italy, with modules on 19–21 March, 2–4 July and 22–24 October 2027. Find more information here

Mistakes on the Lake 2027 – A Course on Complications in Neurosurgery

April 8, 2027

What can we learn from our most challenging cases? Join Mistakes on the Lake 2027 in Lugano, Switzerland, for an engaging course exploring complications across spine, skull base, neuro-oncology and neurovascular surgery.📅 8–9 April 2027📍 USI – Università della Svizzera Italiana, LuganoFeaturing experienced international faculty sharing lessons learned, worst cases, practical advice and strategies to avoid complications.⭐ EANS members receive a 10% discount on registration fees! 🔗 Register and find out more: This event is endorsed by EANS.

AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in San Diego

April 9, 2027

April 9 – 12, 2027, Navigating the Impossible The theme of the 2027 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, Navigating the Impossible, reflects a defining truth of neurosurgery. Every day, neurosurgeons confront complexity and uncertainty, testing the boundaries of what is known and what is possible. More than a technical challenge, the specialty captures the human spirit of practice by advancing innovation and translating discovery into care. It requires a unique blend of expertise and intuition, especially when making critical decisions in moments where the path forward is not clearly defined Through groundbreaking science and shared experience, we will explore how neurosurgeons push past limitations and redefine what is achievable for patients. Join AANS in San Diego as we navigate the impossible together. Click here for more information

Arbeitsgruppen-Meeting AG Neurotraumatologie

April 16, 2027

April 16, 2027,
St. Pölten

AG-Tagung Funktionelle Neurochirurgie, Stereotaxie, Radiochirurgie, Schmerztherapie, Intraoperative Elektrophysiologie und Intraoperative Bildgebung

April 23, 2027

April 23–24, 2027,
Salzburg

30th ESPN Congress

May 23, 2027

May 23–26, 2027,
Vienna

78th Annual Meeting of the German Society of Neurosurgery (DGNC)

June 6, 2027

Joint Meeting with the Austrian and Swiss Society of Neurosurgery WEBSITE

78. Jahrestagung Deutsche Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie | Joint Meeting mit der Österr. und Schweizer Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie

June 6, 2027

June 06–09, 2027,
Erfurt

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Summer Microsurgery Course Zurich

June 10, 2027

Summer: Course 4: June 10-11, 2027 Course 5: June 14-15, 2027 Course 6: June 17-18, 2027 Course Directors: Giuseppe Esposito, Luca Regli Programme and Registration