Advancing paediatric surgery through education and research

Surgical input into the management of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) PNs (plexiform neurofibromas)

05 Jul

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

Sheffield City Hall

Sheffield, 5th July 2024

This promotional symposium, organised and funded by Alexion Pharma UK Ltd, will deliver an overview of NF1 PNs and its management in the UK and will delve into a variety of clinical cases, the likes of which may be encountered during your paediatric surgical career.

The speaker panel will include medical experts from the National Complex NF1 Specialised Service and shall cover many aspects on PN management, including surgical and non-surgical interventions, through their work with the multi-disciplinary teams based in both London and Manchester.

Agenda:

  • 12:15 – Mr Joe Curry, Paediatric Surgeon (Great Ormond St Hospital) – Chair, Background & introductions
  • 12:25 – Prof John-Paul Kilday, Paediatric Oncologist (Manchester Complex NF1 centre)
  • 12:40 – Mr Simon Eccles, Plastic Surgeon (Great Ormond St Hospital – London Complex NF1 centre)
  • 13:00 – Q&A

Register here