Taif–Cottbus DBS Education Partnership

Non‑promotional, device‑agnostic medical education on Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s disease.

DBS for Parkinson’s Disease · Symposium

📅 13 February 2026📍 Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia👥 In‑person · 60–80 participants

A compact one‑day program for referring clinicians: timing of referral, candidate selection, peri‑operative pathways, and post‑operative management.

Contact / RSVP: info-taif2026@neuromodulation.de

At a glance

  • Independent education · no promotional content
  • Device‑agnostic, evidence‑based sessions
  • Faculty travel/lodging supported by an educational grant
  • Applying for 4 CME credits

Languages

English (primary). Materials can be provided in Arabic and German on request.

Educational Need

Referrers need practical guidance on referral timing, standardized selection criteria (levodopa response, fluctuations/dyskinesias, cognitive/psychiatric screening), realistic outcome counseling, and coordinated post‑operative programming.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify PD candidates for DBS using evidence‑based criteria.
  • Outline pre‑operative work‑up (neuropsychology, imaging).
  • Compare targeting strategies (STN vs GPi) and OR workflow.
  • Counsel on outcomes, risks, long‑term management.
  • Implement a local referral and follow‑up pathway.

Faculty (invited)

  • Prof. F. Alesch, MD – Functional Neurosurgery, Medical University of Vienna
  • Prof. E. Shiban, MHBA, M.Sc. – Chairman, Dept. of Neurosurgery, MUL‑CT (Cottbus)
  • Dr. D. Aldabek, MD – Dept. of Neurosurgery, MUL‑CT (Cottbus)
  • Dr. A.Maschour, MD – Dept. of Neurosurgery, Taif (Chair/Host)

Draft Agenda (09:00–16:00)

17:00 –17:15

Welcome and Introduction, Dr. Alsuwat
17:15 – 18:00

Introduction of the Neurosurgical Department, Medical University Lausitz – Carl Thiem, Prof. Shiban
18:00 – 19:00

When to Refer? Fluctuations, dyskinesias, levodopa responsiveness : Selection & Red Flags: cognition, mood, gait/axial issues, Prof. Alesch
19:00 - 19:30

Surgical Procedure : How we do it. Dr. Aldabek
19:30 - 20:00

Q & A, all Faculty
20:00 - 22:00 Dinner

Final agenda subject to change; the scientific program remains independent and device‑agnostic.

Independence & Compliance

  • Scientific independence; non‑promotional, balanced content.
  • No influence from sponsors on content, speakers, or participants.
  • COI disclosure on opening slides; device‑agnostic discussion.
  • Support limited to faculty travel & lodging; no entertainment expenses.

Organizers

Taif–Cottbus DBS Education Partnership
Department of Neurosurgery, MUL‑CT (Cottbus) · Department of Neurosurgery


Downloads (soon)

  • PDF agenda
  • Faculty COI form
  • CME certificate (if applicable)