Learning objectives

Provide updates on the diagnosis, management and treatment of the main primary and secondary neoplasms of the liver and biliary tract

Prerequisites and basic notions

The “Hepato-biliary Updates” are intended for PhD students, family doctors and specialists who deal with the diagnosis and treatment of primary and secondary liver tumors.

Program

March 4, 2024: Hepatocellular carcinoma: from minimally invasive treatments to new systemic therapies Moderators: L Frulloni, M. D'Onofrio, N Passigato 2.15pm: Epidemiological horizons and screening protocols. D Sacerdoti 2.30pm: What diagnosis today. G Zamboni 2.45pm: Ablative treatments. S Conci 3.00pm: Role of surgery. A Ruzzenente 3.15pm: Evolution of transplant indications. A Carraro 3.30pm: New systemic therapies. A Auriemma 3.45pm: The importance of the multidisciplinary team. A Dalbeni 16:00: Discussion: F Capra, G Carolo, MB Casarini, L Lomonaco, A Masotto 17:00-18:00 CLINICAL CASES Moderators: M Azzurro, F Bonfante, A Mega L Alaimo, P Campagnola, C Cusumano, D Ieluzzi (LA Natola), V Paon (A Filice), C Scattolini, I Zagni 12 April 2024: Cholangiocarcinoma: management and treatment of a complex pathology Moderators: A Gabbrielli, G Mansueto 14:15: Pathophysiology of jaundice and management of the jaundiced patient. C Cusumano 14:30: Role of imaging. R De Robertis 14:45: The role of the perihilar cholangiocarcinoma endoscopist... L Bernardoni 15:00: ...and that of the interventional radiologist. A Contro 15.15: Surgery today in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma... T Campagnaro 15.30: ...and in peri-hilar cholangiocarcinoma. A Ruzzenente 15:45: Current issues in systemic treatment and future prospects. C Zecchetto 16:00: Radiotherapy in the treatment of cholangiocarcinoma. E La Rocca 16:15: Program of the National Transplant Center for Cholangiocarcinoma. A Carraro/ A Borin 16:30: Role of patient associations in the quality of care, the experience of APIC. P Leonardi Discussion: F Famà, M Pantalena 17:15-18:30 CLINICAL CASES Moderators: S Conci, C Oliani, T Sava D'Onofrio R, Frisinghelli M, Ieluzzi D, Marchese A May 10, 2024: Colorectal carcinoma and metastatic disease: 360° management Moderators: R Mazzarotto, M Milella 14.15: The importance of early diagnosis and the role of local removals. MC Conti-Bellocchi 14.30: Colorectal carcinoma: Surgical treatment today. C Pedrazzani 14.45: The impact of surgery on quality of life. A Valdegamberi 15.00: Integrated approach in localized and metastatic disease. G Turri 15.15: New treatment perspectives in oncology. M Pavarana 15.30: Imaging evaluation in metastatic patients and in chemotherapy patients. R De Robertis Lombardi 15:45: Surgery for liver metastases, how and when... A Ruzzenente 16:00: Indications and results of surgery in extrahepatic disease. M De Bellis 16:15: Program of the National Transplant Center for Metastases. A Carraro/ A Borin 16:30: SBRT in the treatment of liver metastases. G Volpi Discussion: S Conci, A Meneghetti, S Ortolani, M Padovani, T Togliani 17:15-18:30 CLINICAL CASES Moderators: A Bonetti, T Campagnaro, L Tondulli D Cerioli, O Puccetti, E Rampello, F Famà, A Quinzi

Bibliography

Didactic methods

Frontal readings and interactive clinical cases

Learning assessment procedures

Multiple choice test

Assessment

Correct answers >60%

Scheduled Lessons

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