Dr Antonio Nicolato
President of the ELGKS
The XXVIII European Leksell Gamma Knife Society (ELGKS) Users Meeting will take place in Granada from 27 to 29 November, bringing together leading European experts in stereotactic radiosurgery for three days of scientific exchange and clinical debate.
Key highlights include:
• Latest updates on Gamma Knife research and ongoing clinical trials
• AI and treatment planning: Lightning vs manual planning, machine learning, and future perspectives
• Current challenges in the treatment of brain metastases
• Functional radiosurgery, including trigeminal neuralgia and movement disorders
• Fractionation and radiobiology across multiple indications
• Advances in imaging, tractography, and treatment delineation
• Rare and controversial indications in Gamma Knife radiosurgery
• Young Gamma Knife Centers Corner and a Joint ELGKS–EANS Session on the role of Gamma Knife versus other technologies in Europe
The meeting will be held at the Meliá Granada Hotel, in the historic city of Granada, and will feature interactive debate sessions, networking opportunities, and the ELGKS Business Meeting.
In memoriam
Dear Colleagues, dear friends,
It is with profound sadness that I announce to you the sudden passing of Dr. Fery Stoica due to a massive myocardial infarction.
An outstanding neurosurgeon, Fery made a significant contribution to the development and expansion of Gamma Knife radiosurgery in his native Romania. His dedication, expertise, and passion earned him the respect and affection of colleagues throughout the European radiosurgical community.
We had the honour of knowing him and working alongside him to organise the 2024 European Leksell Gamma Knife Society (ELGKS) Congress in Bucharest. During that time, we came to appreciate both his professional excellence and his remarkable personal qualities. Always approachable, generous with his time, courteous, and enthusiastic, Fery brought warmth and a spirit of collaboration to everything we shared.
He will be deeply missed by the entire European Gamma Knife family. We will remember him with gratitude and affection, both for his contributions to our field and for the privilege of his friendship.
Our heartfelt condolences go to his family, friends, and colleagues.
Antonio Nicolato
President ELGKS