Microwave thyroid ablation offline training program
Date: August 20 – 30, 2023
Location: Egyptian Liver Hospital, Mansoura, Egypt 🇪🇬
*Exclusively in the Middle East and Europe, participants have the opportunity to perform thermal ablation independently, from start to finish, under expert supervision.
Secure a spot for this unparalleled hands-on experience! 🌍🔬📚
Course Schedule
Day 1, Nov 29
10:00 – 12:00
Theory Introduction
- Principle of Microwave Ablation
- Indications & Contraindications
- Procedure Introduction
- How to prepare ablation theatre?
- How to perform safe ablation?
12:00 – 12:30
Coffee Break
12:30 – 14:30
Training on the basics of ultrasound imaging and puncture techniques & Hands-on training practice on demo
14:30 – 15:00
Lunch time & discussion
Day 2, nov 30
10:00 – 15:00
Live cases (5-7 cases)
Discussions & Lunch
Course Director
Prof. Dr. Hossam Arafa Ghazi
Consultant of Diabetes & Endocrinology, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Mansoura Faculty of Medicine Mansoura-Egypt
Dr. Hossam Arafa Ghazi is an esteemed Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at Mansoura University, Egypt, and a Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology. With a PhD and Postgraduate Diplomas in Endocrinology and Diabetes from the University of South Wales and Cardiff University, respectively, his areas of expertise include minimally invasive procedures such as Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA), Microwave Ablation (MWA), and Laser Ablation for Thyroid Nodules, as well as Thermal Ablation for Parathyroid Adenoma.
In addition to his clinical acumen, Dr. Ghazi is deeply committed to education and patient care. His interests encompass Diabetes Technology and its integration in the management of thyroid and parathyroid disorders. Through his dedication to teaching and significant contributions to the field, Dr. Ghazi is shaping the future of diabetes and endocrinology in Egypt and beyond.
