MRgFUS Symposium

MRgFUS Symposium Program April 11, 2026 Miami, Fl

Theme: Incision-less Neurosurgery: Lesioning & Neuromodulation for the Next Era

Duration: 6 Hours (including breaks & discussions)

Opening Session (30 min)

· Welcome & Context Setting (10 min) Chairperson introduces the theme: MRgFUS as a disruptive force in neurosurgery and neuromodulation.

· Keynote Address (20 min) Global vision for incision-less neurosurgery and its future impact.

Session 1 – Essential Tremor & Parkinsonism: Where We Stand (70 min)

1. Current Global Status in Essential Tremor Management (20 min) Evidence-based overview of drugs, DBS, lesioning, and MRgFUS.

2. Indian Scenario: Challenges and Opportunities (20 min) Barriers, patient awareness, economics, and adoption trends.

3. Magnetic Resonance: A Game Changer in Parkinsonism (20 min) How MR guidance elevates precision and safety.

4. Discussion / Q&A (10 min)

Break (15 min)

Session 2 – The Art of Incision-less Surgery

1. Advancing Art: Essential Tremor & Parkinsonism (20 min) Clinical outcomes, real-world experience, patient satisfaction.

2. Comparing MRgFUS with DBS and Radiosurgery (20 min) Strengths, limitations, and selection criteria.

3. Live/Video Demonstration of MRgFUS Treatment Workflow (15 min) Step-by-step visualization of the patient journey.

4. Discussion with Audience (10 min)

Lunch / Networking (45 min)

Session 3 – Multidisciplinary Perspectives (65 min)

1. The Neurologist’s Role in Patient Selection & Follow-up (15 min)

2. The Neurosurgeon’s Role: Safety & Technical Execution (15 min)

3. Neuroimaging Experts: Mapping, Monitoring, and Precision (15 min)

4. Roundtable: Creating a Multidisciplinary MRgFUS Program (20 min)

Break (15 min)

Session 4 – Expanding Frontiers (70 min)

1. Promise of MRgFUS in Neuropsychiatric Disorders (20 min) Depression, OCD, addiction – early data and potential.

2. Emerging Applications: Epilepsy, Pain Syndromes, and Beyond (20 min) Pilot studies, off-label uses, and future research directions.

3. Industry Perspective: Building Sustainable MRgFUS Programs (15 min) Cost, patient pathways, reimbursement models.

4. Debate: Is MRgFUS Ready for Prime Time in Mainstream Neurosurgery? (15 min)