5th Annual General Meeting & Scientific Conference
Theme: Complications in
Spine Surgery
DATE:
September 30th - October 3rd, 2025
VENUE:
Radisson Hotel,
Ikeja
DATE:
September 30th - October 3rd, 2025
VENUE:
Radisson Hotel,
Ikeja
ABOUT THE Conference
Join leading experts, clinicians, and researchers in spine care for the 5th edition of our Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference.
This conference offers an immersive platform to discuss the critical topic of complications in spine surgery, share best practices, and explore innovations in surgical outcomes.
Conference Objectives
- Promote awareness of common and rare spine surgery complications.
- Encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration.
- Present innovative techniques to prevent and manage complications.
- Foster mentorship and continuous learning among spine specialists.
COUNTDOWN TO LAGOS 2025
Days
Hours
Minutes
programme schedules
| Time | Activity | Speaker/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am | Arrival and Registration | |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Igbobi | Cadaver Workshop |
| Time | Activity | Speaker/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am - 4:00pm | Live operative demonstrations | Igbobi modular theater |
| Time | Activity | Speaker/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 - 8:30 | Arrival and Registration | |
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Common errors in spine surgery | Dr Walter Paul SAMORA |
| 09:00 - 09:30 | Imaging for complications | Dr Kirsten Tulchin-Francis |
| 09:30 - 10:00 | Preventive measures | Dr Jessica Lewis |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Tea Break/Exhibition | |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Dural tear and CSF leak | Prof Sean Molloy |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | Cord injury | Dr Rooz Shafafy |
| 11:30 - 12:00 | Artery injury from cervical spine surgery | Dr John Afolayan |
| 12:30 - 13:00 | Esophageal/tracheal injury from ACDF | Dr Arthur Sackeyfio |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch/Exhibition | |
| 14:00 - 14:30 | Post-op discitis | Dr Shuaibu Danbata |
| 14:30 - 15:00 | Implant failure | Prof Sean Molloy |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Extradural hematoma | Dr Frankul Singh |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Tea Break/Exhibition | |
| 16:00 - 16:30 | Minimally invasive complications | Prof Wale Sulaiman |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | Case discussions | All faculties |
| Time | Activity | Speaker/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 10:00 | Scientific session 1: Cervical/thoracic complications | Prof AA Abiodun / Dr Ubong Ekpene |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Tea Break / Exhibition | |
| 10:00 - 13:00 | Scientific session 2: Lumbar/sacral complications | Dr Kabir Abubakar / Dr Ibebuike Kaunda |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch / Exhibition | |
| 14:00 - 16:00 | Scientific session 3: Complex/multilevel complications | Prof Augustine A. Adeolu / Dr Biodun Ogungbo |
| 16:00 - 16:15 | Break | |
| 16:15 - 16:45 | Free session: Posters, Flash presentations | |
| 16:45 - 17:00 | Presentations from sponsors / vendors | |
| 17:00 - 19:00 | Annual General Meeting (AGM) | |
| 19:00 - 21:00 | Dinner / Gala night |
| Time | Activity | Speaker/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| — | Departure |
Speakers
Dr. Walter Paul SAMORA
Dr. kirsten Tulchin-Francis
Jessica Lewis
Dr. John Afolayan
Dr. Arthur Sackeyfio
Abstract submission
Submit your Abstract
We encourage work that introduces new ideas, concepts and research and deepens understanding in the field, as well as analyses of both successes and failures. Please read the following guidelines carefully before submitting your abstract:
Key Dates
Abstract submission | 11th Sept. 2025
Late submission deadline | 11th Sept. 2025
*Please read the below guidelines carefully prior to your abstract submission.