Annual 2025 Congress of the Peruvian Society of Neurosurgery and Meeting of the Latin American Federation of Neurosurgery. Lima, November 2025

From 5 to 8 November 2025 the city of Lima hosted the annual congress of the Peruvian Society of Neurosurgery together with the joint meeting of the Latin American Federation of Neurosurgery, which brings together all neurosurgical societies of Central and South America. Dr. Arraez was invited to present two lectures on brain tumors. The first dealt with […]
Inaugural lecture of the Serbian Neurosurgical Society Congress

In Novo Said, Serbia, from 23 to 26 October 2025, the annual congress of the Serbian Neurosurgical Society was held, covering topics in neurosurgical training, medico‑legal issues, and ethics. The opening lecture, known as the Majid Samii Tribute Lecture, was delivered by Dr. Arráez. His talk focused on the peculiarities of neurosurgical training and the learning curve required to incorporate […]
Participation of Dr. Miguel Angel Arraez in the 50th Anniversary of the Romanian Society of Neurosurgery

From September 17 to 20, the Romanian city of Cluj-Napoca celebrated the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Romanian Society of Neurosurgery. The meeting was organized by Dr. Stefan Florian, a Romanian neurosurgeon, and Dr. Arraez was one of the international guests invited to participate in the event alongside speakers from the United States, […]
Centenary of professor Yasargil’s Birth: an historic event in neurosurgery celebrated in Zurich

Last July, the University Hospital of Zurich celebrated the centenary of the birth of one of the most renowned neurosurgeons of all time, Professor Yasargil. Although Professor Yasargil passed away 10 days before the event, his legacy was honored by 200 neurosurgeons from around the world who gathered to celebrate his life and work. During […]
Dr. Arráez’s participation in the 20th Anniversary of Cambridge University’s Neuroanatomy and Surgery Courses

From June 27 to 30, 2025, the University of Cambridge celebrated the 20th edition of its renowned courses on neuroanatomy and surgery. Organized by Addenbrooke’s Hospital, these courses attract a large number of young neurosurgeons. Dr. Arráez was one of the invited foreign speakers, delivering a lecture on brainstem tumor surgery, a complex pathology that […]
Harvard University invites Dr. Arraez to participate in the Mass General Brigham Global Neurosurgery Symposium.

On April 23-24, 2025, Harvard University hosted two neurosurgical events. Dr. Arraez, a member of the Yasargil Academy of Microsurgery, gave a lecture on surgical treatment of third ventricle and sellar region lesions. The next day, he spoke on humanitarian aid in global neurosurgery at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, […]