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Ablation safety, bleeding risks, CT fluoro use, and biopsy-ablation strategies

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Lesson 22  •  27 Oct 2024

Ablation safety, bleeding risks, CT fluoro use, and biopsy-ablation strategies

Course overview

Learn about the principles, techniques, and advancements in ablative management of hepatocellular carcinoma, encompassing both established practices and emerging trends in interventional oncology. This course was supported by an educational grant from Varian Medical Systems, a Siemens Healthineers Company.

2.5 hours, 23 lessons

Lessons

Microwave Ablation & Multidisciplinary Care with Dr. Zach Berman



Lesson 1

Who is involved in the treatment decisions for HCC patients and how are these decisions made at tumor boards?



Lesson 2

Why is microwave ablation preferred over RFA or cryoablation in percutaneous procedures, and what are the clinical considerations?



Lesson 3

What are key imaging techniques and decision factors in kidney ablation and biopsy procedures?



Lesson 4

How do you address navigational challenges, fiducial markers, difficult tumors, and needle size in tumor ablation?



Lesson 5

What imaging schedule do you follow after ablations for HCC?





HCC Ablation Case Studies with Dr. Zach Berman



Lesson 6

Ablation Case Studies with Dr. Zach Berman





Microwave ablation for HCC Procedure Techniques with Dr. Ed Kim



Lesson 7

Where does microwave ablation fit into your algorithm for HCC?



Lesson 8

How do you approach ablation in suboptimal and high-risk lesion locations?



Lesson 9

What are the key factors in selecting an ablation device for effective treatment and cost-efficiency in medical practice?



Lesson 10

How do recent studies on ablation versus surgical resection influence treatment plans in tumor boards?



Lesson 11

How do you view the importance of predictive software in confirming treatment efficacy?



Lesson 12

Is there value in real-time, 3D monitoring of ablation zones for interventional oncologists?



Lesson 13

How do you approach technical aspects of ablation, including hydrodissection, using contrast, and tract cautery?



Lesson 14

What are the best practices for performing biopsy and ablation in liver lesions and managing complex patient cases?





Microwave Ablation Workup, Technique & Post Procedure with Dr. Asad Baig



Lesson 15

Liver-directed cancer therapies, focusing on microwave ablation, patient evaluation, and procedural specifics



Lesson 16

Microwave liver ablation benefits, patient selection, and Columbia-s tumor board approach



Lesson 17

Relationships and strategies with radiation oncology for liver tumor treatments



Lesson 18

Choosing combined approaches for liver tumor ablation using TACE, Y90, and Imprint



Lesson 19

Techniques and tools for controlling ablation zones in liver and kidney



Lesson 20

Strategies and risks in liver tumor ablation, especially central, vascular, and dome lesions



Lesson 21

New approaches and safety of ablation near vital structures in the liver and abdomen



Lesson 22

Ablation safety, bleeding risks, CT fluoro use, and biopsy-ablation strategies



Lesson 23

Post-ablation patient care duration, follow-up imaging, and probe choices for variable efficacy

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