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Practical Clinic

Incorporation of Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence into Cranial Neurosurgical Practice

Moderator(s)

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  Analiz Rodriguez, MD, PhD, MBA, FAANS

  Associate Professor, Director of Neurosurgical Oncology
  University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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  Michael Ivan, MD, MBS

  Neurosurgeon
  University of Miami

This session will explore emerging virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) platforms tailored to cranial neurosurgery. From advanced tools for preoperative planning and patient counseling to intraoperative navigation and decision support, participants will gain insights into the latest technologies enhancing cranial workflows. Emphasis will also be placed on AI solutions for optimizing documentation and billing practices. Attendees will engage in hands-on demonstrations with expert guidance from neurosurgeons utilizing these tools in clinical practice.

Supported by: Avatar Medical, Medtronic, Omniscient Neurotechnology, Surgical Theater

Presentations:

• 8:00 AM - 8:01 AM CT

  Welcome & Introduction
  

  Speaker: Analiz Rodriguez, MD, PhD, MBA, FAANS – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• 8:02 AM - 8:12 AM CT

  Cranial Preop Planning
  

  Speaker: Robert Louis, MD, FAANS – Hoag Health System
• 8:13 AM - 8:23 AM CT

  Intraop Cranial Case Example
  

  Speaker: Simon J. Hanft, MD – Westchester Medical Center
• 8:24 AM - 8:34 AM CT

  Cranial Uses of VR  and Decision Making with AI
  

  Speaker: Randy S. D'Amico, MD – Lenox Hill Department of Neurosurgery
• 8:35 AM - 8:45 AM CT

  Incorporating AI into Your Practice
  

  Speaker: Eunice Yang
• 8:46 AM - 8:56 AM CT

  Bringing 3D Imaging Into the Clinic, Skull Base Lab & OR
  

  Speaker: Michael Ivan, MD, MBS – University of Miami
• 8:57 AM - 9:07 AM CT

  AI for Stroke
  

  Speaker: Shahid Nimjee, MD, PhD, FAANS – The Ohio State University Medical Center
• 9:08 AM - 9:18 AM CT

  AI for Coding
  

  Speaker: Nitesh V. Patel, MD – Jersey Shore University Medical Center
• 9:19 AM - 9:29 AM CT

  Operative Notes Writing with AI
  

  Speaker: D. Kojo Hamilton, MD – University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
• 9:30 AM - 9:40 AM CT

  AI for Brain Tumor Imaging
  

  Speaker: Toral Patel, MD – University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
• 9:41 AM - 9:51 AM CT

  AI for Coding Vascular
  

  Speaker: Stavropoula Tjoumakaris, MD MBA FAANS FACS FAHA – Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
• 9:52 AM - 11:30 AM CT

  Interactive/Learning Stations