Surveys
We conduct various surveys to gather data and insights on a variety of Pediatric Neurosurgical topics. In addition, we can also endorse surveys conducted by our members and support in the distribution through ISPN channels.
In an effort to ensure the quality of surveys, avoid repetition, and ensure the projects have direct relevancy to our membership, a framework has been established to evaluate survey requests.
To have your survey endorsed by the ISPN, please review the ISPN Standard Operating procedure on survey endorsement:
When we have any open surveys – You can find the respective information below.
International Survey on Intraoperative Ultrasound for Chiari 1 Malformation decompression
- Principal Investigators (PIs): Katharina Lutz and Thomas Petutschnigg
- Description: Intraoperative ultrasound (iUS) is increasingly used during posterior fossa decompression in Chiari malformation type 1 (CM-1). While its potential to support intraoperative decision-making is acknowledged in single studies, there is currently no standardized approach. The reported applications, diagnostic criteria and interpretation of findings vary considerably across institutions and individual surgeons. A recent systematic review highlighted this lack of consensus and identified this significant knowledge gap in current clinical practice.
- Survey objective -this survey aims to assess the current use of iUS in CM-1 decompression surgery beyond the published literature. Specifically, we want to understand if surgeons use iUS, how often and in which patient groups, how it influences intraoperative decision-making (e.g., bone-only or dural expansion with or without tonsillar resection) and which technical protocols and diagnostic criteria are being used. The ultimate goal is to map existing practices and identify common patterns or needs that may support future clinical standardization or research efforts.
Global Preference Patterns in the Use of the Endoscopic Technique for the Management of Sagittal Craniosynostosis.
- Principal Investigators (PIs): Juan Esteban Salas, Mark Proctor, Federico Di Rocco, Sergio Cavalheiro, Marcos Devanir S da Costa
- Description: This research aims to map global surgical practices and analyze specific technical variations (e.g., incisions, positioning, orthotic use) to enhance evidence-based approaches worldwide. Your contribution is essential. Participation involves completing a brief, confidential questionnaire, estimated to take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. All data is anonymized, used strictly for academic purposes, and compliant with ethical guidelines (UNIFESP).”
Complex Scenarios in Simple Craniosynostosis
- Principal Investigator (PI): Federico Di Rocco
- Description: We would like to have your opinion on the subject: Complex Scenarios in Simple Craniosynostosis.
When other conditions are associated with monosuture craniosynostosis, there is often no consensus regarding the complementary studies to be performed or the potential surgical management.
For this reason, we kindly ask you to participate in our survey, which presents two major clinical scenarios along with some variations in findings for each.
We greatly appreciate the time you will dedicate to this. All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality.
