Tuesday, March 18, 2008

M. Gazi Yasargil. Ginde oration and Microneurosurgery CME, Bombay hospital


Amazing energy and intensity at 83!

Some of us could catch up with him at the banquet: Diane and MGY

Shall I quote some of his advices/exhortations?

"Sell your car and buy a CUSA!"
"no nimodipine, no triple H, they just dont help"
"Don't believe in these publications, don't believe in the books, don't believe me either"

His operative video DVD will soon be available. May be, we can watch the op-videos of those scary post fossa AVMS which he didnt have time to show.

A few things to remember...

  • Practice in a cadaver lab... especically microvascular skills
  • Mercilessly coagulate aneurysms in addition to clipping them : this is complete treatment.
  • Have a good set of bipolars, suction tubes and the finest softest cottonoids- don't hesitate to use them in large numbers
  • Have a Leyla retractor but just dont use it. [same goes for assistants]
  • As far as possible, operate on the rich and the famous [Italians] ;-)
A truly memorable event.