Do not hesitate to take this training with us. You will find the best teaching material with virtual lessons”

In this training you will learn about the advances that have been adopted in the surgical treatment of glial brain tumors and how their application is decisive in improving the prognosis of patients. You will also learn the latest developments in Functional Neurosurgery, a branch of Neurosurgery that aims to treat a psychological or physiological alteration through a surgical lesion or chronic excitation of a part of the central or peripheral nervous system, and characteristically requires a multidisciplinary approach in which other specialties such as Neurology, Neurophysiology or Psychiatry also participate.

From this perspective, the University Expert in Tumor Pathology and Functional Neurosurgery is an updated compilation of the pathologies that need to be studied and treated by Neurosurgery. The application of diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms enhances student learning and synthesizes the flow of information to facilitate its practical application in the student's environment. 

On the other hand, the multimedia content developed with the latest interactive educational technology, enhances the adoption of problem-solving strategies by students. This way, the student will acquire the necessary skills to approach the diagnosis and treatment of neurosurgical pathologies.

For this reason, this postgraduate diploma is the most intensive and effective educational program on the market in this field. A high level of training that will allow you to become one of the most up-to-date professionals in the sector, in a field with a high demand for professionals.

Expand your knowledge through this postgraduate diploma that will allow you to train you with a view to achieving excellence in this field"

The postgraduate diploma in Tumor Pathology and Functional Neurosurgery contains the scientific most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in Neurosurgery
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• The latest developments in Neurosurgery
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in neurosurgery
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection work
• Content that is Accessible from any Fixed or Portable device with an Internet Connection

This postgraduate diploma is the best investment you can make when selecting a refresher program for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge of Neurosurgery, you will obtain a qualification endorsed by TECH"

The teaching staff includes professionals from the Neurosurgery sector, who bring their experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the physician with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training that is programmed to train students in real situations.

The design of this Program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional will have to try to solve the different situations of Professional Practice, which will be posed throughout the Program. For this purpose, the neurosurgeon will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system developed by renowned and experienced experts in the field of Tumor Pathology and Functional Neurosurgery.

The current importance of Neurosurgery makes this postgraduate diploma an essential training for professionals in the sector"

A comprehensive program that will help you keep up to date with the latest techniques in Neurosurgery"

The postgraduate diploma in Tumor Pathology and Functional Neurosurgery is aimed at aiding the professional's performance with the latest advances and most innovative treatments in the sector.

Thanks to this postgraduate diploma you will be able to train in Neurosurgery and learn about the latest advances in the field”

General Objectives

• Acquire more in-depth knowledge of the speciality, with a practical approach to help professionals apply the information learned in their clinical practice, focusing on the latest diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines and the most recent scientific evidence
• Learn the latest surgical techniques that have been implemented in recent years along with the knowledge of technological development in multiple areas of Neurosurgery

Specific Objectives

• Fully understand the histological and molecular basis of the classification of glial tumors and the prognostic and therapeutic implications derived from it, as well as learning the differential clinical and radiological characteristics of high-grade and low-grade glial tumors
• Become familiar with the advances that have been adopted in the surgical treatment of glial brain tumors and how their application is decisive in improving patient prognosis
• Recognize the importance of preserving neurological function in glial tumor surgery and know the tools available in neurosurgery to achieve this goal
• Learn the role of other adjuvant therapies (radiotherapy and chemotherapy) in the treatment of brain gliomas and their contribution to improving prognosis
• Discuss the surgical indications in highly prevalent pathologies in neurosurgery such as metastases and meningiomas and the role of Others. alternative treatments
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of the approaches to the cerebellopontine angle in the treatment of acoustic neuroma and other cerebellopontine angle tumors, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each approach and its indication according to clinical and anatomical variables
• Analyze the key points that have determined the success of endoscopic approaches to skull base tumors, as well as their application according to each type of tumor lesion
• Identify the unique characteristics of tumors in specific locations such as those of the intraventricular and pineal region, which determine highly specific diagnostic processes and surgical approaches
• Manage the need, for a multidisciplinary approach to epilepsy surgery to achieve excellent results in terms of seizure control and absence of neurological sequelae
• Learn the main epilepsy conditions that can benefit from surgical treatment and the procedures commonly used in surgical practice
• Provide the basis for understanding the mechanisms of deep brain stimulation and neuroablative interventions and their indication in the treatment of movement disorders. An important objective of this module is to understand the ongoing evolution of these therapies and to anticipate the direction in which the next advances in this field will be heading
• Highlight the role of neurosurgical therapies in the treatment of psychiatric illnesses, understanding how advances in other branches of Neurosurgery have been transferred to psychosurgery
• Specialize in the treatments available in neurosurgery that can be used in the treatment of drug-resistant chronic pain, distinguishing the differences in characteristics and prognosis between neuropathic and nociceptive pain

Get up to date on the latest developments in international cooperation"