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Ultrasound in Breast Cancer Surgery

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When

18-19.09.2025

Where

Cremona, Italy

Level

Level 1

Maria Garcia Sanchez

Aim of the course

Equip participants with fundamental and advanced knowledge of ultrasound techniques
Introduce the use of intraoperative ultrasound for breast cancer in clinical setting and at outpatient department
Provide hands-on training in ultrasound-guided surgical techniques and localisation technologies
Enhance knowledge about alternative localisation techniques, margin assessment and handling clinical cases in breast surgery

Educational methods

Theoretical Lectures: Covering fundamentals and advanced concepts (e.g., IOUS in neoadjuvant setting)

Practical Sessions: Hands-on training with phantom models and live demonstrations (e.g., lumpectomy, localisation techniques)

Case-Based Discussions: Clinical cases to contextualise theoretical knowledge

Interactive Q&A: Sessions to address participants' specific queries and challenges

Main topics

Basics of ultrasound for surgeons

Advantages and indications for intraoperative ultrasound

Learning curves and evidence for ultrasound-guided breast surgery

Advanced localisation technologies, including axilla and novel tools

Margin assessment and clinical case discussions

target participants

Breast surgeons interested in ultrasound-guided procedure looking to refine their skills in localisation technologies

Surgical oncologists interested in ultrasound-guided procedure looking to refine their skills in localisation technologies

Trainees interested in ultrasound-guided procedure looking to refine their skills in localisation technologies

Full course programme

Programme & faculty members

08.30 - 08.40 Welcome and Introduction N. Rocco/J. Volders

08.40 - 09.00 Ultrasound Basics for Surgeons J. Vroemen

09.00 - 09.20 Ultrasound for Breast Surgeons – When, How and Advantages J. Volders

09.20 - 09.35 Abscess Core Biopsies and VABB V. Romeo

09.35 - 10.40 Practical Session: Ultrasound-Guided Procedures on Phantoms All faculty

10.40 - 11.00 Coffee Break

11.00 - 11.20 Intra-Operative Ultrasound: Indications A. Esgueva

11.20 - 11.40 Intra-Operative Ultrasound: Scientific Evidence M. Knauer

11.40 - 12.00 Intra-Operative Ultrasound Guided Surgery: Learning Curve J. Volders

12.00 - 13.00 How I Do It – Intraoperative Ultrasound in Surgery - Surgical Videos and Clinical Cases M. Knauer/A. Esgueva/N. Rocco

13.00 - 14.00 Lunch Break

14.00 - 15.30 Practical Session: Workshop with Models All faculty

15.30 - 16.00 Coffee Break

16.00 - 17.00 Theoretical Session: Margin Assessment

17.00 - 17.15 Q&A and Wrap-Up N. Rocco/J. Volders

08.30 - 09.15 Pearls and Pitfalls M. Knauer/A. Esgueva/A. Kothari /L. Jongen

09.15 - 09.45 Intraoperative Ultrasound (IOUS) in the Neoadjuvant Setting: Breast and Axilla M. Knauer

09.45 - 10.15 Implementing Ultrasound-Guided Surgery J. Volders/L. Jongen

10.15 - 10.45 Coffee Break

10.45 - 12.15 Practical Session: Ultrasound-Guided Lumpectomy on Phantom Models All faculty

12.15 - 13.15 Lunch Break

13.15 - 14.15 Other localisation Techniques Including the Axilla New Techniques for the Localisation of Non Palpable Lesions and Axillary Lymph Nodes N. Rocco

14.15 - 15.15 Practical Session: Novel Localisation Technologies All faculty

15.15 - 15.30 Coffee Break

15.30 - 16.00 Clinical Case Presentations and Discussion N. Rocco/J. Volders

16.00 - 16.15 Wrap-Up N. Rocco/J. Volders

ESSO Member Fee

€ 600

Non-Member Fee

€ 750

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Venue &
accommodation

Venue

Palazzo Trecchi
Via Trecchi, 20, 26100
Cremona, Italy

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