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Hands-on Thyroid RFA Workshop with Patients
COURSE INFORMATION
Minimally invasive, ultrasound (US)-guided thyroid treatment modalities are becoming effective and safe alternatives to surgery in patients with benign thyroid cysts, solid non-functioning benign thyroid nodules that grow or become symptomatic, and in solid hyper-functioning nodules.
At this meeting, we will focus on how Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation has received international recognition as an effective, safe and non surgical option for selected thyroid nodules with significant benefits for both the patient and healthcare provider.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Understanding The Principles of Radiofrequency Energy.
- Review Of Current Indications Of Benign Thyroid Nodule Ablation.
- Thyroid Ablation Setup and Technique.
- Avoiding And Managing Complications.
- The Future of RFA for the Neck.
- Hands On Phantom Training
- Hands On Radiofrequency procedure performed under supervision with a real patient
