Ablation Summit
Originally Recorded Dec 7, 2024
Ablation Summit
This summit focuses on liver cancer ablation techniques, focusing on innovative approaches for treating hepatocellular carcinoma and metastatic colorectal cancer. Experts will compare radiofrequency, microwave, and cryoablation methods, along with the potential of irreversible electroporation and ablation confirmation software. The event will also cover advanced topics such as the role of robotics, embolization, and angio-CT during procedures. Participants will gain insights into managing technically difficult cases, avoiding complications, and implementing adjunctive techniques. Through engaging case discussions and panel sessions, attendees will explore the latest developments in ablation technology, discuss patient selection criteria, and learn practical tips for challenging scenarios. This webinar is essential for healthcare professionals involved in liver cancer treatment, offering a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and clinical advancement.
learning objectives
Upon completion of the Virtual Summit, participants will be able to:
- Compare and contrast different ablation techniques (radiofrequency, microwave, cryoablation, and irreversible electroporation) for liver cancer treatment, and identify their appropriate applications in various clinical scenarios, including HCC and metastatic colorectal cancer.
- Evaluate the role of advanced technologies in liver ablation procedures, including ablation confirmation software, robotics, and angio-CT, and assess their potential to improve patient outcomes and expand treatment options.
- Recognize and develop strategies to manage technically challenging cases, potential complications, and tumor recurrences in liver ablation procedures, incorporating adjunctive techniques and best practices for difficult anatomical locations.
program
Session 1
- Radiofrequency vs. Microwave Ablation for HCC
- Ablation in metastatic colorectal cancer: can ablation replace resection
- Where does Irreversible electroporation fit for liver ablation
- Just Freeze it: Why and When I choose Cryoablation
- Ablation Confirmation Software will let you know when you have margins
- Panel Discussion
- Technology, what is your preference and why
- Case discussion: HCC 3 cm or smaller
- Case discussion: HCC 3 to 5 cm
- Does IRE really work at the hilum?
Industry Talk Sponsored by Varian: Planning and Intra-procedural Monitoring during Ablation (Dr. Ed Kim)
Session 2
- Technically difficult ablation: adjunctive techniques
- Can robotics facilitate procedures and improve outcomes?
- Can embolization help expand patient selection and improve outcomes
- Metastatic CRC: use of angio – CT during ablation
- Oops: Complications from ablation and how to handle/avoid them
- Panel Discussion
- Is stereotactic ablation useful
- When is ablation used in carcinoid?
- What is your most feared complications?
- How do you deal with recurrences?
- Tips and tricks for difficult locations
- Any location that you don’t consider appropriate for ablation
Faculty
Dr. Jafar Golzarian
North Star Vascular & Interventional | University of Minnesota
Pr. Marc Sapoval
Université de paris/ Hopital Européen Georges Pompidou
Dr. Kamran Ahrar
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Dr. Shamar Young
University of Arizona
Dr. Christos Georgiades
Johns Hopkins University
Dr. Robert Iezzi
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore – Fondazione Policlinico A. Gemelli
Dr. Raj Narayanan
Miami Vascular Specialists
Dr. Greg Woodhead
University of Arizona
Dr. Bruno Odisio
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Dr. Ron Arellano
Massachusetts General Hospital
Dr. Olivier Seror
Hôpital Jean-Verdier – Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris-Seine-Saint-Denis
Dr. Edward Kim
Mount Sinai
Contact
GEST Education
Thank you to the following companies for supporting this educational event through sponsorship or educational grants.
