Liverpool Paediatric Neurosurgery Masterclass

This event is for Healthcare Professionals only (HCPs).

The landscape of paediatric neurosurgery is shifting rapidly, requiring not just technical operative brilliance, but highly integrated, cross-disciplinary care. This rejuvenated masterclass is designed to bridge the gap between core clinical training and advanced, holistic subspecialisation.

Recognising that optimal patient outcomes depend on a cohesive multidisciplinary team, this course is open to both neurosurgeons and advanced nursing professionals. Led by a respected faculty of neurosurgeons, specialist nurses, neuro-oncologists, and allied experts, the masterclass combines state-of-the-art lectures, interactive case panels, and surgical step-by-steps. Together, we will dive deep into the 'grey zones' of clinical decision-making, intraoperative crises, perioperative nursing pathways, and long-term holistic care for the child and family.

To deliver a high-yield, multidisciplinary update on core paediatric neurosurgical conditions, combining advanced clinical decision-making and complication management with professional career development for both surgeons and nursing teams.

• Define treatment thresholds for neonatal PHH, decisions in temporizing and permanent shunting, and review of long-term outcomes.
• Improve recognition and referral pathways and translate specialist techniques (managing major blood loss and large approaches) into general practice.
• Update knowledge on molecular tumour classifications and trials, and master 'disaster management' for third ventricle and suprasellar approaches.
• Prepare senior candidates for FRCS exam requirements, mock Vivas, and consultant interviews.
• Demystify surgical neuroanatomy, navigate complex decision-making, and review emerging surgical technologies.
• Implement evidence-based protocols to prevent and manage shunt infections, empyema, and complex cranioplasties.

• Chris Parks | Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon | Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
• Dawn Hennigan | Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery | Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
• Conor Mallucci | Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon | Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
• Milan Makwana | Senior Fellow in Paediatric Neurosurgery | Alder Hey Children’s Hospital

Click here to view the provisional programme.

Standard fee tickets are available until 14 days before the event. After this time late fees apply. We strongly encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment

Late booking fee to apply to online and on-site registrations after 14 days prior to the event. Please note, these fees are significantly higher than the early bird/standard rates. If your registration is made after 14 days prior to the event, we cannot guarantee that your requirements will be catered for appropriately. Please note that there may also be a delay to your check in on arrival.