The First Thyroid RFA Symposium in Romania: A Groundbreaking Event

Date 30 March 2023

Location: Iasi, Romania

The city of Iasi, Romania, will host a groundbreaking event in the field of thyroid treatments from March 30th to April 2nd, 2023. The First Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Symposium will take place as part of the Simpozion SNRIR, a prestigious medical event focusing on interventional radiology and minimally invasive treatments. The symposium can be found on the official event website: https://simpozion-snrir.ro/en/

Thyroid RFA has become an increasingly popular and effective treatment for benign thyroid nodules and recurrent thyroid cancers, offering a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery. This technique uses radiofrequency energy to generate heat and destroy targeted tissue, resulting in a significant reduction in the size of the treated nodules.

The symposium will be held on March 30th and will feature an impressive lineup of international experts in the field of thyroid RFA, including:

1. Dr. Roberto Valcavi, Interventional Endocrinologist from Reggio Emilia, Italy
2. Dr. Giovanni Turtulici, Interventional Radiologist from Genoa, Italy
3. Dr. Mattia Squarcia, Interventional Radiologist from Barcelona, Spain
4. Dr. Mihai Creteanu, Interventional Radiologist from Iasi, Romania
5. Dr. Endocrine Surgeon, Cassandre Benay from Montreal, Canada

This marks the first time a thyroid RFA symposium will be held in Romania, making it a significant milestone in the country’s medical history. The event aims to provide a platform for sharing knowledge, expertise, and recent advancements in thyroid RFA treatments, ultimately leading to improved patient care.

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field and be part of this groundbreaking event. Mark your calendars for March 30th, 2023, and join the First Thyroid RFA Symposium in Iasi, Romania. For more information and registration details, visit the official Simpozion SNRIR website: https://simpozion-snrir.ro/en/

Session on Thyroid RFA: Ultrasound-Guided Treatments for Thyroid Nodules (March 30)

10:30-11:10

Thyroid Ablative Therapies – Focus on RFA Lectio magistralis by Dr. Roberto Valcavi (Italy)

11:10-11:15

Q & A

11:15-11:30

Ultrasound Neck Anatomy and Ultrasound Study of Structures at Risk during Thermal Ablation Presented by Dr. Giovanni Turtulici (Italy)

11:30-11:35

Q & A

11:35-11:50

Microwave Thyroid Ablation Presented by Dr. Mattia Squarcia (Spain)

11:50-11:55

Q & A

11:55-12:10

Complications and Side Effects of Thyroid Thermal Ablation: How to Prevent Them Presented by Dr. Mihai Crețeanu and Dr. Roberto Valcavi

12:10-12:15

Q & A

12:15-13:15

Lunch Break

13:15-13:35

Micro Papillary Thyroid Cancer (MPTC) Thermal Ablation Presented by Dr. Roberto Valcavi (Italy)

13:35-14:15

CLINICAL CASES PANEL DISCUSSION

Panelists:

• Endocrinologist: Dr. Roberto Valcavi (Italy)
• Surgeon: Dr. Cassandre Benay (Canada)
• Radiologist: Dr. Giovanni Turtulici (Italy)

14:30-18:00

Hands-On Practice: Thyroid RFA

15:30-17:00

Workshop: Punctures/Biopsies/Drainages Led by Corina Ursulescu & Emanuel Gavriliuc