Vicențiu SĂceleanu
Dr. Vicentiu Saceleanu was born in 1968 in Sibiu - Romania, graduated from the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy „Iuliu Hațieganu„ Cluj-Napoca, Romania in 1994, received his Ph.D. from Lucian Blaga University (Sibiu-2011) and since 2011 he is the head of the Neurosurgical Department (County Hospital - Sibiu). Since 2000 he is a member of the Romanian Society of Neurosurgery, AOS International, Medical College of Sibiu and since 2016 he became a member of the Romanian Society of Biomaterials. He was a Associate Professor at Lucian Blaga University and since 2017 he joined the University of Sibiu as a full Professor, directing the Neurosurgical Department. In 2011 dr. Saceleanu founded the Neurosurgical Circle from Sibiu with 50 active students, participating in over 15 international and national congresses and coordinated over 20 presentations. Dr. Saceleanu is the author of 3 neurosurgical books, coauthor in 2 books and he published 194 articles in national and international journals.
SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY:
- Participation in numerous congresses and courses of Continuing Medical Education in Neurosurgery starting from 1995; participation in the national and international conferences as chairman and speaker: Romanian-German Courses of Neuro-traumatology; Sibiu Medical Days Conference, Chairman at Sibiu Medical Days 2011, 2013; International Seminar Paulo Freire “For a pedagy of the dialogue”; Stroke Conferences with international participation and symposia of Neurology and Psychiatry, Neurophysiology Electrodiagnostic Conference, Congresses and conferences on Neuroprotection and Neuroplasticity, Neurooncology Conference, Symposium "Il metodo Feuerstein”, National Symposium of corticosteroids, the Conferences of the Society of Surgery;
- Participation to specialized courses in the field of neurosurgery: Skull Base Surgery Course; Bucharest; Vertebroplasty course Bucharest;
- Participation to international course Hands on: ”Microsurgical and Endovascular Technoques”, decembrie 2018, Salzburg;
- Local coordinator of the International Grant: Comparison of Cerebrolysin and Standard Treatment;
- Coordinator of project Brain Revealed: Innovative Technologies in Neurosurgery Study –
2018-1-RO01-KA203-049317, 01.09.2018 – 31.08.2021;
- Patent: cranial implant with osseointegration stryctyres and functional coatings, international exhibition of scientific research, innovation and invention, 2018.
PUBLISHING ACTIVITY:
- Editor of the book of Clinical Neurosurgery, 2014 ;
- 3 specialty book in Romanian language, 2014, 1 specialty book in English language, 2014,
- 194 articles.
RESEARCH ACTIVITY:
- Professional training of residents (Neurology, Surgery, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Forensic Medicine), since 2011 till present;
- Founder and coordinator of the Neurosurgery Circle, LBUS, 2013,
- Development of Syllabus and course description of Neurosurgery discipline within the II Department of V. Papilian Faculty of Medicine Sibiu;
- Local organizer of 2 Neurosurgery Conferences, 2002, 2009 and one Conference of Neuro-rehabilitation at Ocna Sibiului, 2007;
- Organiser of Sibiu Medical Days, 2014;
- MAIN organizer of the Conference: “Treatment options and methods of rehabilitation in stroke and spinal pathology ", Sibiu, 2014, December 5.
- Member of the Scientific Commission of the County Clinical Emergency Hospital Sibiu, decision of Sibiu County Council no. 111/23.01.2015.
- Local main coordinator at the International Grant: Comparison of Cerebrolysin and Standard Treatment Evaluating the Neuroprotective and Neurorehabilitation Outcome in a Randomized, Double –Blind, Controlled Trial on Efficacy and Safety in Patients with Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury.2014, no.3455/27.02.2014
- Development of the research plan for the Neurosurgery discipline for the years 2012-2014 & 2014-2020 “V. Papilian” Faculty of Medicine Sibiu;
- Member of the Research Group of Ocular Surface, since 2014;
- Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the 45th edition of the Congress of the Romanian Society of Neurosurgery, Sibiu, October 2019;
- manager of the interntional project on Erasmsus Programme - Brain Revealed: Innovative Technologies in Neurosurgery Study – Universitatea Lucian Blaga din Sibiu;
Abstract
Bridging Technology and Neurosurgery: The BrainIT Initiative
Assoc. Prof. Vicentiu Saceleanu, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Neurosurgery Departament, Sibiu, Romania
Objectives
The BrainIT project aimed to revolutionize neurosurgical practices by integrating advanced technologies to enhance the precision and outcomes of neuro-oncology and neurovascular surgeries. The project sought to address the growing need for technological innovation in neurosurgery to improve patient outcomes and surgical efficiency.
Study Stages
The project encompassed several key stages. Initially, comprehensive e-learning modules were developed to provide continuous education and training for neurosurgeons, ensuring they stayed updated with the latest technological advancements. Concurrently, extensive research was conducted to explore the applications and benefits of cutting-edge technologies in neurosurgery. This research was pivotal in identifying new methods and tools that could be integrated into surgical practices.
To facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration, the project organized international conferences and workshops. These events brought together neurosurgical professionals from around the world, fostering a collaborative environment where ideas and innovations could be shared. Additionally, strategic partnerships were established with leading institutions and organizations. These partnerships were crucial in promoting interdisciplinary collaborations, which were essential for the successful implementation and impact of the project.
Supported by the European Commission, the BrainIT project emphasized the importance of disseminating innovative practices and findings within the medical community. This dissemination ensured that the knowledge and advancements generated by the project were widely adopted and implemented, ultimately benefiting the broader medical field.
Conclusions
The integration of advanced technologies within the BrainIT project has demonstrated significant improvements in surgical precision and patient outcomes. These findings highlight the crucial role of interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous innovation in the advancement of neurosurgical practices. The project serves as a model for integrating technology and medicine, underscoring its potential to shape future neurosurgical methodologies. The successful implementation of the BrainIT project showcases the potential for technological advancements to revolutionize medical practices and improve patient care on a global scale.
Keywords
Neurosurgery, Innovative Technologies, Neuro-oncology, Neurovascular Surgery, E-learning
List of Authors
Assoc. Prof. Vicentiu Saceleanu, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Neurosurgery Departament, Sibiu, Romania
Cosmin Cindea, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Neurosurgery, Sibiu, Romania
Breazu Alexandru, Sibiu County Clinical Emergency Hospital, Neurosurgery, Sibiu, Romania
Lucaciu Sonia, Sibiu County Clinical Emergency Hospital, Sibiu, Romania
Disclosure of Conflict of Interest
The authors declare no conflicts of interest relevant to this study.
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