Reliability in Percutaneous Tumour Ablation 2026

Reliability in Percutaneous Tumour Ablation is organized by Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE) and will be held from Dec 10 - 11, 2026 at State Hospital – University Hospital Innsbruck Building 8 – Surgery, Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria.

Description:
In recent years, minimally invasive cancer treatments have experienced a strong surge, and in some cases, they have already replaced open resection as the first-choice treatment. Most notably, thermal ablation has been proven to be an effective method for the treatment of numerous tumour entities in various anatomical locations. In order to achieve maximal reliability, however, interventional oncologists must be properly trained in the application of the various available tools, imaging techniques, and image fusion tools.

This ESIR course, organized by Prof. Reto Bale, will give attendees an overview of the currently available devices and techniques in the field of percutaneous tumour ablation, enabling them to plan and perform procedures and conduct the corresponding follow-up. After a theoretical introduction, trainees will have the chance to test all available devices under the guidance of experienced experts in the hands-on workshops. Participants will also get an impression of the capabilities of modern 3D guidance devices and image fusion tools. In addition, a recorded case of a stereotactic radiofrequency ablation will be presented and discussed. Afterwards, the experts will present their most interesting cases and discuss them with the participants.