{"id":416,"date":"2025-12-19T17:17:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T17:17:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eses2026.org\/?page_id=416"},"modified":"2026-04-30T15:02:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T15:02:33","slug":"hands-on-thyroid-radiofrequency-ablation-patient-selection-technique-and-outcomes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eses2026.org\/?page_id=416","title":{"rendered":"Hands-On Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation: Patient Selection, Technique and Outcomes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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COURSE FORMAT<\/strong><\/p>

This course is structured in two parts:<\/p>

Part I \u2013 Open Scientific Session (14:00\u201315:30)<\/p>

Part II \u2013 Advanced Hands-On Workshop (15:30\u201316:45)<\/p>

HAND ON: Limited to 30 participants<\/strong> (first registered, first served). In case of no-shows, places will be reassigned to participants on the waiting list.
Each participant will perform a complete radiofrequency ablation procedure from beginning to end<\/strong> on dedicated training models under direct faculty supervision.<\/p>

FACULTY<\/strong><\/p>

  • Volpi Erivelto<\/li>
  • Marco Demarchi<\/li>
  • Eveline Slotema<\/li>
  • Maurilio Deandrea<\/li>
  • Sophie Leboulleux<\/li>
  • Ralph P. Tufano<\/li><\/ul>

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    PROGRAMME<\/strong><\/p>

    14:00\u201314:10 | Welcome & Course Objectives<\/strong><\/p>

    • Structure of the course<\/li>
    • Safety principles in thyroid ablation<\/li>
    • Practical learning objectives<\/li><\/ul>

      Speaker<\/strong>: Marco Demarchi (Geneva)<\/p>

      14:10\u201314:35 | Patient Selection and Evidence-Based Indications<\/strong><\/p>

      • Indications according to the guidelines<\/li>
      • RFA vs ethanol vs other thermal techniques: who, when, and why<\/li>
      • Contraindications and when ablation should not be performed<\/li>
      • Multidisciplinary decision-making framework<\/li><\/ul>

        Speaker<\/strong>: Eveline Slotema
        Chairs<\/strong>: Volpi Erivelto \/ Marco Demarchi\u00a0<\/p>

        14:35\u201315:00 | Technical Fundamentals That Make the Difference<\/strong><\/p>

        • Trans-isthmic approach<\/li>
        • Moving-shot technique<\/li>
        • Hydrodissection and protection strategies<\/li>
        • Critical safety anatomy (recurrent laryngeal nerve, vagus nerve, esophagus…)<\/li>
        • Prevention and management of complications<\/li><\/ul>

          Speaker<\/strong>: Maurilio Deandrea
          Chairs<\/strong>: Eveline Slotema \/ Volpi Erivelto<\/p>

          15:00\u201315:15 | Clinical Outcomes and Structured Follow-Up<\/strong><\/p>

          • Expected volume reduction and timelines<\/li>
          • Symptom and cosmetic improvement<\/li>
          • Imaging follow-up schedule<\/li>
          • Regrowth: indications for pretreatment vs surveillance<\/li><\/ul>

            Speaker<\/strong>: Sophie Leboulleux
            Chairs<\/strong>: Maurilio Deandrea \u00a0\/ Ralph P. Tufano<\/p>

            15:15\u201315:35 | Emerging Technologies: nsPFA and the Future of Non-Thermal Ablation<\/strong><\/p>

            • Mechanism of non-thermal pulsed field ablation
              \u2022 Current evidence and ongoing studies
              \u2022 Potential advantages and future clinical integration<\/li><\/ul>

              Speaker: <\/strong>Ralph P. Tufano
              Chairs: <\/strong>Marco Demarchi \/ Volpi Erivelto<\/p>

              15:30\u201317:00 | Advanced Hands-On Workshop <\/strong>(Limited to 30 Participants)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

              Complete Radiofrequency Ablation Simulation<\/strong><\/p>

              All participants will work on identical training stations<\/strong>, each equipped.<\/p>

              Hands-On Structure<\/strong><\/p>

              Each participant will:<\/p>

              1. Perform ultrasound mapping and procedural planning<\/li>
              2. Define safe access and trans-isthmic trajectory<\/li>
              3. Execute hydrodissection (simulation)<\/li>
              4. Perform the moving-shot technique<\/li>
              5. Complete full nodule ablation simulation<\/li>
              6. Review energy delivery strategy and troubleshooting<\/li><\/ol>

                Faculty members will rotate continuously between participants<\/strong>, providing:<\/p>

                • Real-time correction<\/li>
                • Technical tips<\/li>
                • Safety feedback<\/li>
                • Troubleshooting guidance<\/li><\/ul>

                  This format ensures that every participant performs a complete procedure independently<\/strong>, rather than observing or rotating through partial tasks.<\/p>

                  High faculty-to-participant ratio guarantees direct supervision and interaction.<\/p>

                  17:00\u201317:10 | Take-Home Messages & Closing<\/strong><\/p>

                  Speaker:<\/strong>
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                  COURSE FORMAT This course is structured in two parts: Part I \u2013 Open Scientific Session (14:00\u201315:30) Part II \u2013 Advanced Hands-On Workshop (15:30\u201316:45) HAND ON: Limited to 30 participants (first registered, first served). In case of no-shows, places will be reassigned to participants on the waiting list.Each participant will perform a complete radiofrequency ablation procedure […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-416","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eses2026.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/416","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eses2026.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eses2026.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eses2026.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eses2026.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=416"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/eses2026.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/416\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":631,"href":"https:\/\/eses2026.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/416\/revisions\/631"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eses2026.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=416"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}