AASPN2023 Program book

Controversies in Pediatric Neurosurgery
Co-Presidents Reizo SHIRANE and Nobuhito MOROTA

Program book

December 13Wed.─ 15Fri. 2023
Yokohama, JapanTKP Gardencity Premium Yokohamaekishintakashima
https://www.narunia.co.jp/aaspn2023/

Welcome Message
Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Reizo Shirane

Nobuhito Morota

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we warmly welcome you to the 4th Congressof Asian-Australasian Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (AASPN) 2023 in the beautiful cityof Yokohama. While we regret that the COVID-19 pandemic prevented us from holding theCongress in 2021 and 2022, we are excited about the opportunity of holding the Congress face
to face with you here in Yokohama in 2023.
The theme, Controversies in Pediatric Neurosurgery, has been carefully chosen to markour reunion. From basic to top-notch, our vision is to reflect upon our past accomplishments,
discuss important issues, share ideas and information, accelerate innovation, and jointly
explore current and future research directions through discussions and lectures. More
importantly, we will renew friendships and extend our networks around the world.
The Organizing Committee has made a tremendous effort in planning the Congress which
covers a wide range of critically important sessions, including the following symposiums:•••••

Congenital Anomalies
Brain Tumors
Functional Diseases
Cerebrovascular Disease
Trauma and Hydrocephalus

Another focus of the Congress is to introduce the Japanese Guideline of the PediatricBrain Tumor published in 2022. The Guideline covered major pediatric brain tumors andaimed to provide guidance for neurosurgeons and neurooncologists to perform standardized
practice anywhere in Japan. We hope that this Guideline will promote rich discussion during
the Congress and bring additional insights for AASPN members in daily practice worldwide
following the Congress.
Additionally, we will have a special session regarding female pediatric neurosurgeons
under the name of Mami Yamasaki Memorial Session for young female neurosurgeons inAsia-Australasia, as well as a special session entitled the AASPN in the Global Pediatric
Neurosurgery. These topics cover the current status of the AASPN, the role of the AASPN in
the ISPN, and the use of modern technologies such as AI, metaverse, and robotics in pediatricneurosurgery.
We believe that it is extremely important for the AASPN and its members to collaborate
with the global pediatric neurosurgery community and wish the AASPN members all continued
success in the future. Through our interactive format, we would be delighted if these programs

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could offer all attendees an excellent opportunity to review fundamental to updated informationand discuss clinical management with the AASPN’s experienced faculties as well as our guest
experts from across the world.
When Japan’s Edo-Samurai Government abandoned its closed-door policy to open theborder more than 150 years ago, the Port of Yokohama, formerly a small rural fishing village,rose to the historical stage as one of the five open ports. Western culture and technology
landed in Yokohama, were introduced in Tokyo, and spread throughout Japan. It was thebeginning of Japan’s modernization. As such, Yokohama provides a more cosmopolitan
environment than Tokyo. Yokohama and the surrounding areas are home to numerous historicalstructures, monuments, and tourist attractions. A half-day tour will take you to Kamakura, thefirst capital of the Samurai government, which is home to many ancient temples, including theGreat Buddha of Kamakura. A renowned hot spring region named Hakone is located at thebase of the Tanzawa mountain range. In addition to the Hakone hot spring spa, Mt. Fuji is also
accessible via day trip. “Omotenashi” shows the Japanese attitude to appreciate tourists. We
are pleased that you may experience the flavor of “Omotenashi” here in Yokohama along withthe scientific excitement from the Congress.
We sincerely hope you will benefit from the Congress of AASPN 2023 in Yokohama at or
beyond your expectations. It offers all AASPN members fantastic opportunities to grow anddevelop friendships. It will be important for the future of the AASPN to expand and advance
pediatric neurosurgery globally. We look forward to seeing you face to face in Yokohama thiscoming December.

Reizo Shirane, Miyagi Children’s Hospital

Nobuhito Morota, Kitasato University Hospital
thCo-Presidents of the 4 Congress of Asian-Australasian Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery

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