World’s top neurosurgical residents to receive endovascular and vascular training from Semmes Murphey physicians

Semmes Murphey Clinic has teamed with the Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation (NREF) and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) to host more than 50 neurosurgical residents and fellows from the U.S. and Europe to further their training in treating vascular and neurovascular disorders. Two programs, as part of NREF’s Resident Education Courses, will teach attendees advanced techniques for surgeries and therapies addressing conditions such as aneurysms, blood clots and strokes. Five neurosurgical and neurovascular physicians from Semmes Murphey are among the faculty leading a series of lectures and comprehensive, hands-on training sessions.

“The prevalence of stroke is high in the greater Memphis area, and this includes patients who suffer from aneurysms and bleeding in the brain,” said Dr. Adam Arthur, chair of the NREF and endovascular neurosurgeon at Semmes Murphey. “Because of this, Semmes Murphey excels in surgeries and rehabilitation for a range of patients seeking neurovascular care. Semmes Murphey specialists are on the forefront of developing innovative techniques for less invasive and more accurate surgical procedures, and we’re honored to share our knowledge and experience with the next generation of talented physicians to adopt these latest advances and technologies.”

The first session took place on Oct. 24-26 and the next will occur on Nov. 8-10 at the Medical Education & Research Institute on 44 S. Cleveland Street in the Memphis Medical District. Participating residents and fellows were nominated by their current hospital or clinic and selected through a competitive application process.

The Nov. 8-10 course will focus on neuroendovascular surgeries, in which 32 fellows will train using the latest tools used in endovascular therapy, including stents and glue, and learn specialized techniques and complication avoidance in treating aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), carotid stenosis and acute stroke therapy. Drs. Nitin Goyal and Lucas Elijovich of Semmes Murphey are among the faculty leading the courses. Dr. Elijovich is also serving as co-chair for this program. Two Semmes Murphey fellows, Drs. Haydn Hoffman and Nicholas Khattar, were nominated by their advisors and are attending the program as participating fellows.

“In addition to providing top care in endovascular and neurovascular treatment, the team at Semmes Murphey is continually seeking new methods for faster recovery and avoidance of potential disorders,” Dr. Elijovich said. “On behalf of the team at Semmes Murphey, I thank the NREF for entrusting our experts to serve as mentors to these fellows who will take their newly acquired knowledge to patients not only across the United States but also around the world.”

For the Oct. 24-26 course, 26 senior neurosurgical residents focused on new endovascular and vascular techniques, including training in a new cerebral angiography method using arterial and venous femoral access. Residents practiced this specialized technique using various models including simulators and cadavers. Drs. Daniel Hoit, Nick Kahn and Christopher Nickele of Semmes Murphey lead lectures on aneurysm treatments, liquid embolizations and bypass surgeries, respectively.

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