Thyroid thermal ablation, Milan/IT, October 5-6, 2023
As more and more evidence emerges in favour of its efficacy, the demand for thyroid thermal ablation of benign thyroid nodules has increased in recent years. In spite of this, very few centres in Europe currently provide such treatments. To help ensure that physicians are able to educate themselves on this topic, local host, Giovanni Mauri, has organized an ESIR course focusing on thyroid thermal ablation.
Physicians taking part in this course will learn about current indications for treatment and different methods of thyroid ablation including that of laser, radiofrequency and microwave, and gain insight into the pertinent literature on this topic. Also included in the course: are three case presentations showing how to manage laser, radiofrequency and microwave ablation.
Who should attend?
Organised and led by renowned experts, this ESIR course on thyroid ablation gives experienced physicians the opportunity to fine-tune their practical skills and learn more about current treatment options for this difficult disease.
Thursday, October 5, 2023
8:00-08:45 Registration
08:45-09:00 Introduction
09:00-10:00 Benign thyroid nodules
Thyroid nodules in Europe: the endocrinologist perspective
Ultrasound evaluation of thyroid nodules and indication to FNA
The surgeon perspective in the management of BTN
10:00-10:30 Coffee break
10:30-11:30 Thyroid ablations: indications and techniques
Benign thyroid nodule: indications to treatment
Laser ablation technique in BTN
Radiofrequency ablation technique in BTN
Microwave ablation technique in BTN
11:30-12:30 Recorded case #1: Laser ablation of a benign thyroid nodule
Case introduction
Case presentation/interactive discussion
13:30-13:30 Lunch
13:30-15:30 Hands-on workshops
Laser ablation
Radiofrequency ablation I
Radiofrequency ablation II
Radiofrequency ablation III
Microwave ablation
16:00-16:45 Recorded case #2: RFA ablation of a benign thyroid nodule
Case introduction
Case presentation/interactive discussion
16:45-17:30 Recorded case #3: Microwave ablation of a benign thyroid nodule
Case introduction
Case presentation/interactive discussion
Friday, October 6, 2023
09:00-09:20 Complications, management and follow-up
09:20-09:45 Discussion
09:45-10:15 Coffee break
10:15-12:15 Hands-on workshops
Laser ablation
Radiofrequency ablation I
Radiofrequency ablation II
Radiofrequency ablation III
Microwave ablation
12:15-13:15 Summary and discussion
Local host
Dr. Giovanni Mauri
THE EUROPEAN INSTITUTE OF ONCOLOGY, MILAN, ITALY
Venue
Europe Institute of Oncology – Aula Magna
Via Ripamonti 435
20141 Milan
ITALY
Registration
Please note that this course is open to healthcare professionals with at least one year of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of venous disease.
