First Percutaneous Laser Ablation Network (PLAN) educational initiative on laser ablation for liver tumors7-8 July, 2017 - Naples, Italy

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First Percutaneous Laser Ablation Network (PLAN) educational initiative on laser ablation for liver tumors

OverviewDuring the last two decades, various local thermal ablative techniques have been developed. According to internationally endorsed guidelines, percutaneous thermal ablation is the mainstay of treatment in patients with small HCC who are not candidates for surgical resection or transplantation. Locoregional therapies are also gaining increasing interest in the treatment of inoperable liver metastases from various types of tumors. Laser ablation (LA) represents one of currently available loco-ablative techniques. A review of published data suggests that LA is equivalent to the most popular and widespread radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in both local tumor control and long-term outcome in the percutaneous treatment of early HCC. In addition, the LA technique using multiple thin laser fibres allows improved ablative effectiveness in HCCs greater than 3 cm. During this practice teaching course, the general principles, techniques, image guidance and patient selection will be detailed. Primary effectiveness, long-term outcome, and complications will be also described.

Learning objectivesBy attending this course, attendees will be able to:•Elucidate some fundamental concepts regarding laser physics and

interaction laser-tissue•Gain greater insights on how to perform laser ablation•Gain a better understanding of treatment of at-risk located nodules,

large nodules, multifocal HCC and portal thrombosis

Target audienceSurgeons, gastroenterologists and interventional radiologists experienced in the management of hepatocellular carcinoma and liver metastases.

Scientific ChairGiovan Giuseppe Di CostanzoDepartment of Transplantation - Liver UnitAntonio Cardarelli HospitalNaples, Italy

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Cme ProviderEXCEMED is a non-profit foundation dedicated, since the last four decades, to the development of high-quality medical education programmes all over the world.

EXCEMED adheres to the guidelines and standards of the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) which states that continuing medical education must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous.

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Continuing medical educationEXCEMED (www.excemed.org) is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) to provide the following CME activity for medical specialists. The EACCME® is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.net The CME conference “First Percutaneous Laser Ablation Network (PLAN) educational initiative on laser ablation for liver tumors” to be held on 7-8 July 2017 in Naples, Italy is designated for a maximum of 9 (nine) hours of European CME credits (ECMEC). Each medical specialist should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. EACCME® credits are recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) towards the Physician’s Recognition Award (PRA). To convert EACCME® credit to AMA PRA category 1 credit, please contact the AMA.

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EXCEMED designed this programme with the endorsement of the Italian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (SIUMB - Società Italiana di Ultrasonologia in Medicina e Biologia) and of the IESIR | Italian - European Society of Interventional Radiology.

Programme

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Friday, 7 July 2017

G. G. Di Costanzo will be delivering all lectures and overseeing all live activities

Theory Session

09.00 Welcome coffee 09.30 L1 Thermal ablation principles

10.30 L2 Laser ablation (techniques)

11.30 L3 Laser ablation (results)

12.30 Interactive discussion

13.00 Lunch

Practice Session I

14.00 Operating room Live percutaneous laser ablation

17.00 Q&A

17.30 End of the first day

Programme

Legend

L: Lecture : Interactive discussion : Q&A

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Programme

Saturday, 8 July 2017

G. G. Di Costanzo will be delivering all lectures and overseeing all live activities

Practice Session II

09.00 Operating room Live percutaneous laser ablation

10.30 Coffee Break

11.00 Participants to perform percutaneous laser ablation on substitute subject or other model

12.45 Q&A

13.15 Concluding remarks

13.30 Closing Lunch

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General Information

VenueThis educational initiative will take place at the:Antonio Cardarelli HospitalDepartment of Transplantation - Liver UnitVia Antonio Cardarelli, 9 - 80131 Naples, Italy

LanguageThe official language of this live educational course will be English.

CME ProviderEXCEMED - Excellence in Medical EducationProgramme Manager: Michela FiuzziT +39 06 420413 252 - F +39 06 420413 677michela.fiuzzi@excemed.org

Medical Advisor: Cristina Raimondicristina.raimondi@libero.it

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Giovan Giuseppe Di Costanzo has provided no information regarding significant relationship with commercial supporters and/or discussion of investigational or non-EMEA/FDA approved (off-label) uses of drugs as of 15 June 2017.

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RegistrationThe registration fee is 500€ and includes:•Scientific sessions•Coffee breaks and luncheons•Course dinner on 7 July 2017•Educational materials•Certificate of attendance

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