Gathering Experts and Advocates for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
Target Audience
Health professionals and research scientists involved in spina bifida and hydrocephalus care;
Spina bifida and hydrocephalus teams (pediatric and adult) comprising physicians, neurologists, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation specialists, urologists, nurses, allied health therapists, neuroscientists, residents, fellows, PhD/MS/Medical Students, clinical and basic scientific researchers in all fields, and those studying CSF flow dynamics, injury mechanisms, and the causes & treatment of hydrocephalus.
Abstract Submission
The abstract submission period is now open and will remain open until April 15, 2026.
For submission guidelines and to submit your abstract, please visit our website (website)
Keynote Speakers & Welburn Lecturer
Our distinguished Keynote Speakers and the Welburn Lecturer will share their expertise during the conference.
Full details and the final program will be available on the website very soon.
Topics
– Fetal surgery & post natal care
discover the latest insights: Open vs Scopic surgery- What do the latest data say about the outcomes?
– Tethered cord syndrome
Unlocking the mystery of Tethered Cord Syndrome: Latest updates, dilemmas in untethering, and spine shortening vs untethering.
– Seamless transition
Bridging pediatric and adult care, enhancing collaboration, sharing insights in panel discussions and elevating the patient perspective.
– Urology in spina bifida
Cultural approaches, self-catheterization adherence, and bowel management- antegrade vs retrograde irrigation.
– Rehabilitation and orthopedics
Use of gait analysis in spina bifida, scoliosis, sports with physical disabilities, evaluation of quality of life in spina bifida.
– Hydrocephalus
Scientific update in the pathophysiology of hydrocephalus, VP shunt vs. third ventriculostomy: Evaluating different clinical and therapeutic approaches.
Additional Information
Social Event Dinner on Thursday, September 17th, 2026
Awards & prizes (website)
Accreditation
Accreditation requested for Dutch healthcare professionals
For all others: e-copies of certificate of attendance available upon request
Registration Information, visit the website of SRHSB for more details.
Je kan je aanmelden op de website van SRHSB
