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Ablative treatments in hepatobiliopancreatic surgery (Corso Elettivo) (2017/2018)
Teaching code
4S006331
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
1
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/18 - GENERAL SURGERY
Period
Corsi elettivi 2° semestre dal Feb 19, 2018 al May 25, 2018.
Learning outcomes
- to learn the biophysical bases of the ablative techniques used in HPB surgery
- to learn indications and contraindications of the ablative techniques used in HPB surgery
Program
Ablative treatments are new promising palliative therapies of biliopancreatic tumors. There are several ablative techniques (e.g. radiofrequency ablation, electroporation, microwaves, etc.), according to the type of energy applied.
A detailed description of each ablative technique will be provided. Videos will be shown and, when, possible the single techniques will be used on animal tissues. Instructions on indications to their use and possible device-related side effects will be shown.
At the end of the course the student will know each ablative technique and will be able to depict pros and cons of each of them.
Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Renzo Dionigi | Chirurgia | Masson Editore | 2017 |
Examination Methods
Mandatory course attendance
Dates: April 5-12-19-26 - from 17.00 to 19.00
Location: Aula Mascetta, Chirurgia Generale e del Pancreas
Recommended to fifth- and sext-year students