RSNA 2014 

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2014


RC550

Targeted Treatment and Imaging of Liver Cancers: Basic to Advanced Techniques in Minimally-Invasive Therapies and Imaging (How-to Workshop)

Refresher/Informatics — Gastrointestinal Radiology, Oncologic Imaging, Interventional,

Presented on December 3, 2014

Participants

John J. Park MD, PhD, Moderator: Nothing to Disclose
Jinha Park MD, PhD, Moderator: Speakers Bureau, Bayer AG Advisory Board, Guerbet SA Advisory Board, Koninklijke Philips NV
Jonathan M. Kessler MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose
Steven Satish Raman MD, Presenter: Consultant, Bayer AG Consultant, Covidien AG
Marcelo Guimaraes, Presenter: Consultant, Cook Group Incorporated Consultant, Baylis Medical Company Consultant, Terumo Corporation Patent holder, Cook Group Incorporated
Jinha Park MD, PhD, Presenter: Speakers Bureau, Bayer AG Advisory Board, Guerbet SA Advisory Board, Koninklijke Philips NV

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1) Discuss the role of the interventional radiologist in the treatment and management of patients with primary and metastatic liver cancer as part of the multidisciplinary team. 2) Learn best practice techniques in the treatment of liver cancers, with emphasis on both locoregional and focal therapeutic approaches, and indications for treatment. 3) Explore various tips and tricks for each treatment modality and learn how to avoid complications through good patient selection, choosing the appropriate techniques, and knowing what common mistakes to avoid. 4) Learn about newer and developing techniques and devices, their potential roles and indications, and potential pitfalls. 5) Explore advanced imaging modalities in the detection of tumors and for monitoring treatment response.

ABSTRACT

Cite This Abstract

Park, J, Park, J, Kessler, J, Raman, S, Guimaraes, M, Park, J, Targeted Treatment and Imaging of Liver Cancers: Basic to Advanced Techniques in Minimally-Invasive Therapies and Imaging (How-to Workshop).  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/9001331.html