1^st  Regional Congress of

Neurosurgery in the Danube-Carpathian Region

" Neurosurgical controversies in the Danube-Carpathian Region"

 

Preceded by The German-Romanian Course

"Degenerative diseases of the spine. Midline lesions"

 

Grand Hotel Napoca - Cluj-Napoca, Romania

24^th - 27^th May 2011

 

 

Dear colleagues,

           The Danube Carpathian Region is more than a part of Europe from a geographical point of view; It could become even an interesting European concept.

          The Danube played the role of a binder among the nations, who it met during its course, and less of a natural border; thus spreading from its spring until it spills in the Black Sea centuries of culture, experiences and ideas. The Carpathians have preserved in their arc all these particular acquisitions.

          Neurosurgery, yet a relatively young specialty may become the common language for the development of more intense collaboration in this region of Europe.

          By organizing a conference of the countries from this geographical area we wish to identify the common points in the field of diagnosis, treatment and research, but especially to identify together the weakness, the existing controversies and maybe to find keys for the future .

          Therefore the “Neurosurgical controversies in the Danube - Carpathian Region” held between 26th - 27th of May 2011, should constitute a commencement in this respect.

         This conference may be the milestone and the beginning of a fruitful, long term collaboration, which is proudly hosted in Cluj-Napoca.

        

         Sincerely yours,

         Prof. Dr. Ioan Stefan Florian

         President of the Romanian Society of Neurosurgery