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GEST 2012 U.S. Scientific Program

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Thursday, May 3, 2012
7:00 AM
Breakfast, Visit Exhibits and Industry Sessions


Session I: 
Master Class and Material:
Coils and Plugs
Moderators:
Jafar Golzarian, M.D. and
Robert White, M.D.



XX
8:00 AM


Opening Remarks

Jafar Golzarian, M.D., Ziv Haskal, M.D.
and Marc Sapoval, M.D., Ph.D.
8:10 AM
Delivery Tools: Sheaths and Catheters from 2F to 7F Patrizio Capasso, M.D.
8:20 AM
Basic Coils: How to  Push, Inject and Size Keigo Osuga, M.D., Ph.D.
8:30 AM
Advanced Coils:  New Tools and Selections Steven Rose, M.D.
8:40 AM
Plugs and Occluders: When and How John Kaufman, M.D.
8:50 AM
Stents, Stent Grafts and Flow Diverters Michael Dake, M.D.
9:00 AM


Sifting Through Coils, Plugs, Stents, et al.:
Location, Location, Location
Mahmood Razavi, M.D.

9:10 AM
Five Tips in Five Minutes: Coils Do's James Benenati, M.D.
9:15 AM
Five Tips in Five Minutes: Coils Don'ts Jean-Pierre Pelage, M.D., Ph.D.
9:20 AM


Master Class Live: Particles, Gelfoam and More

Jafar Golzarian, M.D., Ziv Haskal, M.D. and
Marc Sapoval, M.D., Ph.D.



Panelists: Jean-Pierre Pelage, M.D., Ph.D.,
Keigo Osuga, M.D., Ph.D., Steven Rose, M.D.,
Mahmood Razavi, M.D.,  John Kaufman, M.D.
and Michael Dake, M.D.
10:00 AM
Refreshment Break and Visit Exhibits






Session II:
TACE for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
Moderators:
Yasuaki Arai, M.D. and
Marc Sapoval, M.D., Ph.D.
10:30 AM


Liver Segmental Angiographic Vascular Anatomy: How to Know Which Is Where Kamran Ahrar, M.D.

10:40 AM


Microcirculation of the Liver: Impact on Chemoembolization Endpoints and Material Selection Osamu Matsui, M.D.

10:50 AM
TACE Using Microballoon System Assisted by Angio-CT Yasuaki Arai, M.D.
11:00 AM
Five-minute Flash Debates: Lipidol Is a Must William Rilling, M.D.
11:05 AM
Five-minute Flash Debates: Lipidol Is the Past David Liu, M.D.
11:10 AM

There Is a Role for Both Conventional TACE and Drug-eluting Particles Jafar Golzarian, M.D.
11:20 AM

Milan Criteria for Transplant Candidates in HCC: Do They Still Apply with Today's Advanced Imaging? Jeff Geschwind, M.D.
11:30 AM
Patient Selection: Which Blood Tests Draw What Lines? Erik Cressman, M.D.
11:40 AM

TACE Beyond the Pale: Diffuse Multifocal Lesions, Extrahepatic Extension, Performance Criteria Gao Jun Teng, M.D., Ph.D.
11:50 AM
TACE in Patients with Arterioportal Shunting Toshihiro Tanaka, M.D., Ph.D.
12:00 noon
Ultraselective TACE: Technique
Shiro Miyayama, M.D.






Session III in Parallel:
Imaging
Moderators: Ziv Haskal, M.D.
and Keigo Osuga, M.D., Ph.D.
10:30 AM
Fusion Imaging: What Have We Gained in the Last Year? Brad Wood, M.D.
10:40 AM
Navigation Tools and CT: Electromagnetic and More Joshua Weintraub, M.D.
10:50 AM
Fluoro-based Navigation Including Cone Beam John Angle, M.D.
11:00 AM
MRI Guidance for Targeting Howard Richard, M.D.
11:10 AM


The Ultimate Embolization Suite: CT, MRI and Fluoro: What Can One Now Accomplish? Michael Dake, M.D.

11:20 AM
Advanced MRI Techniques for Assessing Tumor Response Martin Prince, M.D., Ph.D.
11:30 AM
3T Diffusion Weighted MRI to Assess Tumor Response Martin Prince, M.D., Ph.D.
11:40 AM
Top Tips on Making Cone Beam CT Successful Keigo Osuga, M.D., Ph.D.
11:50 AM

New Software Algorithms for Identifying Targets Under DAS Brad Wood, M.D.
12:00 noon


Fusion MAA Sulfur Colloid Imaging for Radioembolization Treatment Planning Daniel Sze,, M.D., Ph.D.

12:15 PM
Lunch, Visit Exhibits and Industry Sessions






Session IV: TACE for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), Continued Moderators: Thierry De Baere, M.D. and Jeff Geschwind, M.D.
1:30 PM
Occult and Hypovascular Lesions:  TACE or Radioembolization? Tobias Jakobs, M.D.
1:40 PM
Extrahepatic Supply: When to Look, How to Treat Jin Wook Chung, M.D.
1:50 PM


Results from the Korea-Japan Cooperative Study of
TACE for HCC Using the Standard Asian Method
Yasuaki Arai, M.D.

2:00 PM
Radioembolization for HCC: State of the Evidence Riad Salem, M.D.
2:10 PM


Rationale for Combining Anti-angiogenic Agents and
TACE for HCC
Jeff Geschwind, M.D.

2:20 PM


Combination of TACE and Anti-angiogenic Agents for HCC: The SPACE Trial Riccardo Lencioni, M.D., Ph.D.

2:30 PM
Combined RFA and TACE: Technique and Results Riccardo Lencioni, M.D., Ph.D.
2:40 PM

Drug-eluting Particles for HCC: State of the Evidence (DC Beads) Mario Bezzi, M.D.
2:50 PM


Drug-eluting Particles for HCC: State of the Evidence (QuadraSpheres) Maurizio Grosso, M.D.

3:00 PM

TACE in HCC with Portal Vein Invasion: Technical Tips and Tricks Caifang Ni, M.D.

3:10 PM


Five-minute Flash Debates: HCC and Portal Vein Invasion: Radioembolization Daniel Sze, M.D., Ph.D.

3:15 PM

Five-minute Flash Debates: HCC and Portal Vein Invasion: TACE Thierry De Baere, M.D.
3:20 PM
Panel Discussion
3:30 PM
Refreshment Break and Visit Exhibits






Session V:
Vein and Fistula
Moderators: Michael Darcy, M.D.
and Fred Keller, M.D.
4:00 PM
Arteriovenous High-flow Fistulae: Technical Challenges Michael Darcy, M.D.
4:10 PM
Embolization of Accessory Veins in AV Fistulae Bart Dolmatch, M.D.
4:20 PM
Varicocele Embolization: Tips for Practice Building Lindsay Machan, M.D.
4:30 PM


Varicocele Embolization:  How Do Its Results Compare with Best Surgeries? Jacob Cynamon, M.D.

4:40 PM
Techniques and Embolics in Varicocele Embolization Jeffrey Pollak, M.D.
4:50 PM
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome: Embolotherapy Geert Malleux, M.D.
5:00 PM


Splenic Embolization for Treatment of Hypersplenism and Portal Hypertension Daniel Brown, M.D.

5:10 PM


Sclerotherapy and Coil Embolization of the
Greater Saphenous Vein
Haraldur Bjarnason, M.D.

5:20 PM
BRTO Advances from Asia: When and How? Hiro Kiyosue, M.D.
5:30 PM
The Daily Wrap Up: Bring Your Questions
6:00 PM
Adjourn and Evening Industry Sessions






GEST What Else on Thursday, May 3?


Focus Session:
Embolization of the Prostate
Moderators: Jafar Golzarian, M.D.
and Marc Sapoval, M.D., Ph.D.
1:30 PM
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Basics Alberto Antunes, M.D.
1:45 PM

Medical and Surgical Therapies for BPH and Their Limitations Michael Naslund, M.D.
2:05 PM
Pre-embolization Patient Workup Joao Pisco, M.D.
2:20 PM
Prostatic Arterial Anatomy from Cadaver Ricardo Garcia Monaco, M.D.
2:35 PM
Prostatic Arterial Anatomy: CT and Angio Tiago Bilhim, M.D.
2:50 PM
Embolization Technique: Brazil vs. Portugal Francisco Carnevale, M.D., Ph.D.
3:05 PM
Embolization Technique: Portugal vs. Brazil Joao Pisco, M.D.
3:30 PM
Refreshment Break and Visit Exhibits
4:00 PM
Embolization of BPH: Results Francisco Carnevale, M.D., Ph.D.
4:15 PM
Complications and How to Prevent Them Hugo Rio Tinto, M.D.
4:30 PM
Video Discussions: Technique and Endpoint Joao Pisco, M.D. and Francisco Carnevale, M.D., Ph.D
5:10 PM



Panel Discussions


Panelists: Alberto Antunes, M.D.,
Francisco Carnevale, M.D., Ph.D., Joao Pisco, M.D.,
James Spies, M.D. and Hugo Rio Tinto, M.D.






Case-based Discussions
1:30 PM


Solid Organ Trauma

Case Presenters: Mario Bezzi, M.D.
and Pasteur Rasuli, M.D.
2:30 PM


Uterine Fibroid Embolization

Case Presenters: Paul Lohle, M.D., Ph.D.
and Neil Khilnani, M.D.
4:00 PM

Visceral Aneurysms
Case Presenters: Robert Lookstein, M.D.
and Hicham Abada, M.D.






Hands-on Workshops
1:30 PM


Coils and Plugs

Facilitators: Craig Greben, M.D., and Riad Salem, M.D., William Rilling, M.D. and Steven Rose, M.D.
3:30 PM
Microcatheters Facilitators: Patrizio Capasso, M.D. and Craig Greben, M.D.






GEST 2012 U.S. Call for Abstracts
10:30 AM-
Oral Presentation of Selected Abstracts
5:00 PM



Friday, May 4, 2012
7:00 AM
Breakfast, Visit Exhibits and Industry Sessions



Session VI:
Master Class and Material: Particles, Gelfoam and More

Moderators:
Jafar Golzarian, M.D.
and Jean-Pierre Pelage, M.D., Ph.D.
8:00 AM
PVA: From A to Z Gary Siskin, M.D.
8:10 AM


Basic Properties of Spherical Particles: What All Interventional Radiologists Should Know James Spies, M.D.

8:20 AM

Drug-eluting embolics: Material, Preparation and Injection Joshua Weintraub, M.D.
8:30 AM

Drug-eluting embolics: Material, Preparation and Injection Maurizio Grosso, M.D.
8:40 AM
What Really Works – Drug Release, Ischemia or Both? Alexandre Laurent, M.D., Ph.D.
8:50 AM

Yttrium-loaded Spheres: Glass or Resin: What You Need to Know Robert Lewandowski, M.D.
9:00 AM
Gelfoam: Usage and Future Miyuki Sone, M.D.
9:10 AM
Resorbable Spheres: How to Evaluate Them Alexandre Laurent M.D., Ph.D., and Jafar Golzarian, M.D.
9:20 AM
Flow Dynamics During Embolization: We Do Overembolize! Karun Sharma, M.D.
9:30 AM


Master Class Live: Coils, Plugs and Stent Grafts

Presenters: Jafar Golzarian, M.D., Ziv Haskal, M.D.
and Marc Sapoval, M.D., Ph.D.



Panelists: Maurizio Grosso, M.D., Robert Lewandowski, M.D., Alexandre Laurent M.D., Ph.D., Gary Siskin, M.D.
and James Spies, M.D.
10:00 AM
Refreshment Break and Visit Exhibits






Session VII:
Pelvic Embolization
Moderators: Marc Sapoval, M.D., Ph.D.
and Ziv Haskal, M.D.
10:30 AM
Prostate Vascular Anatomy Hugo Rio Tinto, M.D.
10:40 AM
BPH: Pre-embolization Evaluation Francisco Carnevale, M.D., Ph.D.
10:50 AM
Results of BPH Embolization in 2012 Joao Pisco, M.D.
11:00 AM
What the IR Should Know About TURP? Marc Sapoval, M.D., Ph.D.
11:10 AM
Uterine Adenomyosis: When and How Paul Lohle, M.D., Ph.D.
11:20 AM
Accreta, Percreta, Increta Anne Roberts, M.D.
11:30 AM
Postpartum Hemorrhage Embolization Technique Justin Lee, M.D.
11:40 AM
Bladder Hemorrhage Romaric Loffroy, M.D., Ph.D.
11:50 AM
Live Action Case Demonstration






Session VIII in Parallel:
Vascular Malformation
Moderators: James Jackson, M.D.
and John Kaufman, M.D.
10:30 AM
Vascular Malformation Classification: A Tune-up James Jackson, M.D.
10:40 AM


Patient Workup: Tailored Imaging, Examination, Labs, Special Concerns Sang Joon Park, M.D.

10:50 AM
The “Easy” AVM for Beginners James Jackson, M.D.
11:00 AM
The Complex AVM: Dissembling It, Avoiding Carnage Hidefumi Mimura, M.D.
11:10 AM
Best Tips: Do's and Don’ts James Burnes, M.D.
11:20 AM
Debate: Alcohol Is Old, New and Still Essential Luc DeFreyne, M.D.
11:30 AM


Debate: DMSO-based Liquid Embolic and Glue Won't Make You Blue James Jackson, M.D.
11:40 AM
Managing Complications of AVM Therapy Matthew Johnson, M.D.
11:50 AM
Don't Touch AVMs: When to Walk Away or Refer James Burnes, M.D.
12:00 noon

Panel Discussion

12:15 PM
Lunch, Visit Exhibits and Industry Sessions






Session IX:
Liver Oncology
Moderators: Tobias Jakobs, M.D.
and Dan Picus, M.D.
1:30 PM
Anatomically Difficult Lesions: How to Ablate? Kamran Ahrar, M.D.
1:40 PM

Percutaneous Isolated Hepatic Perfusion: What Do We Know? Tobias Jakobs, M.D.
1:50 PM


Debate: Transcatheter Therapies for Colorectal Liver Metastases: Pro William Rilling, M.D.

2:00 PM


Debate: Transcatheter Therapies for Colorectal Liver Metastases: Con Edward Greeno, M.D.

2:10 PM
Colorectal Liver Metastases: Radioembolization Update Joshua Weintraub, M.D.
2:20 PM

Irinotecan-loaded Beads for Colorectal Metastases of the Liver Govindarajan Narayanan, M.D.
2:30 PM

Colorectal Liver Metastases: TACE or Bland Embolization: What Do We Know? Constantinos Sofocleous, M.D., Ph.D.
2:40 PM


Combination of Chemotherapy and Locoregional Therapies for Colorectal Metastases: Any Evidence? James Caridi, M.D.

2:50 PM
Electroporation: The New Frontier? Govindarajan Narayanan, M.D.
3:00 PM
Portal Vein Embolization: Embolics and Results David Madoff, M.D.
3:10 PM
Portal Vein Embolization: Top Tips David Madoff, M.D.
3:20 PM
Panel Discussion
3:30 PM
Refreshment Break and Visit Exhibits






Session X:
Non-liver Oncology
Moderators: Sanjay Misra, M.D.
and Ahmad Sami, M.D.
4:00 PM


Renal and Other Bony Metastases: Combined Treatment Using Embolization, Ablation and Cement Olivier Pellerin, M.D.

4:10 PM

Ablation of Renal Cell Carcinoma: RFA, Cryo and Microwave Kamran Ahrar, M.D.
4:20 PM
RF Ablation of Unresectable Lung Cancer Thierry De Baere, M.D.
4:30 PM


Lung and Mediastinal Mass Chemoembolization: Clinical Experience and Ongoing Trials Shinichi Hori, M.D., Ph.D.

4:40 PM

New Frontiers in Transcatheter Therapy for Breast Metastases Shinichi Hori, M.D., Ph.D.
4:50 PM
Preoperative Embolization of Vertebral Malignancies Pierre Goffette, M.D.
5:00 PM
Isolated Pelvic Perfusion Thierry De Baere, M.D.
5:10 PM
Irreversible Electroporation of Pancreatic Tumors Govindarajan Narayanan, M.D.
5:30 PM
GEST Daily Discussion
6:00 PM
Adjourn and Evening Industry Sessions






GEST What Else on Friday, May 4?


Focus Session:
Varicoceles
Moderators: James Benenati, M.D.
and Lindsay Machan, M.D.
1:30 PM
How to Establish a Practice Lindsay Machan, M.D.
1:45 PM
Pre- and Postprocedure Ultrasound Neil Khilnani, M.D.
1:55 PM
Gonadal Vein Anatomy Sanjeeva Kalva, M.D.
2:05 PM


Does the Evidence Support Treatment of Varicoceles for Infertility? Jacob Cynamon, M.D.

2:20 PM
Varicocele Embolization: Coils and Plugs Maurizio Grosso, M.D.
2:35 PM
Varicocele Embolization: Coils and Sclerotherapy Jeffrey Pollak, M.D.
2:50 PM
Varicocele Embolization: Glue Lindsay Machan, M.D.
3:05 PM

Varicoceles: Comparison of Embolization Versus Surgery Ricardo Monaco, M.D.
3:15 PM
Lesson Learned: Technique and Complications James Benenati, M.D.
4:00 PM
Clinical Management Pre-, Peri- and Postprocedure Steven Rose, M.D.
4:15 PM
Varicocele Embolization for Postsurgical Recurrence Lindsay Machan, M.D.
4:30 PM
Panel Discussion Moderators: Lindsay Machan, M.D. and James Benenati, M.D.






Case-based Discussions
1:30 PM

AVM Cases
Case Presenters: Hidefumi Mimura, M.D.
and Robert Rosen, M.D.
2:30 PM

GI Bleeding Cases
Case Presenters: Erik Cressman, M.D., Ph.D.
and Craig Greben, M.D.
4:00 PM


Complex TACE and Radioembolization

Case Presenters: Charles Nutting, M.D.
and Gao Jun Teng, M.D., Ph.D.






Hands-on Workshops
1:30 PM
Closure Devices Facilitators: Geert Malleux, M.D. and Gilles Soulez, M.D.
3:30 PM
Particles Facilitators: David Siegel, M.D. and Gary Siskin, M.D.






GEST 2012 U.S. Call for Abstracts
10:30 AM-
Oral Presentation of Selected Abstracts
5:00 PM











Saturday, May 5, 2012
7:00 AM
Breakfast, Visit Exhibits and Industry Sessions


Session XI:
Master Class and Material: Liquid Materials

Moderators: Jafar Golzarian M.D.
and Mahmood Razavi, M.D.
8:00 AM

Introduction to Glue: Where Is It Essential, Where Is It Useful? Mahmood Razavi, M.D.
8:10 AM
Choosing Glue Dilutions to Suit the Application Tsuneo Ishiguchi, M.D.
8:20 AM
Five Top Tips in Five Minutes for Glue Success Robert Lookstein, M.D.
8:30 AM


DMSO-based Liquid Embolic in Non-Neuro Applications: Killer Apps Ziv Haskal, M.D.

8:40 AM
Five Top Tips in Five Minutes for DMSO-based Liquid Embolic Use Patrizio Capasso, M.D.
8:50 AM Sclerosing Agents: The Perfect Recipe Jose Dubois, M.D.
9:05 AM
Alcohol Abuse: Tips and Tricks Luc Defreyne, M.D.
9:15 AM


Master Class Live: Liquid Materials

Presenters: Jafar Golzarian M.D., Ziv  Haskal, M.D. and Marc Sapoval, M.D., Ph.D.


Panel Discussion


Panelists: Yasuaki Arai, M.D., Patrizio Capasso, M.D.,  Luc Defreyne, M.D., Jose Dubois, M.D. and Robert Lookstein, M.D.






Session XII in Parallel:
Visceral Aneurysms and Endoleaks
Moderators: Bob Kerlan, M.D.
and  Leo Lampmann, M.D., Ph.D.
8:30 AM
Type II Endoleaks:  Material Selection and Evidence Fritz Angle, M.D.
8:40 AM

Five Top Tips in Five Minutes: Intra-arterial Type II Embolization
Edward Kim, M.D.
8:45 AM
Video Presentation: Type II Endoleaks: Direct Sac Puncture Edward Kim, M.D.
8:55 AM
Visceral Aneurysms: Thresholds for Intervention Hicham Abada, M.D.
9:05 AM
Splenic Aneurysms: Materials, Approaches and Endpoint Robert Lookstein M.D.
9:15 AM
Complex Renal Aneurysms: How to Treat James Benenati, M.D.
9:25 AM
Hepatic and Pancreatic Aneurysms and Pseudoaneurysms John Kaufman, M.D.
9:35 AM


Internal Iliac Aneurysm: Coils, Plugs, Bifurcated Grafts and Stent Grafts Gilles Soulez, M.D.
9:45 AM
Panel Discussion
10:00 AM
Refreshment Break and Visit Exhibits






Session XIII in Parallel:
Best of the Rest

Moderator: Nestor Kisilevzki, M.D. and Tony Smith, M.D.
10:30 AM
Angiomyolipoma: When and How Anthony Nicholson, M.D.
10:40 AM
Juvenile Angiofibroma Luc Defreyne, M.D.
10:50 AM
Benign Liver Tumors William Rilling, M.D.
11:00 AM
Post-biopsy Kidney and Prostatic Bleeding Michael Darcy, M.D.
11:10 AM
Abdominal Wall Bleeding and Embolization Marc Sapoval, M.D., Ph.D.
11:20 AM
High-flow Priapism Embolization Gilles Soulez, M.D.
11:30 AM
Overview of Closure Devices Geert Maleux, M.D.
11:40 AM
Debate: PRO: Closure Devices for Five Fr Holes Mahmood Razavi, M.D.
11:50 AM
Debate: CON: Closure Devices for Five Fr Holes Karun Sharma, M.D.
12:00 noon


Panel Discussion








Session XIV:
Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)
Moderators: James Spies, M.D.
and Anne Roberts, M.D.
10:30 AM
Uterine Embolization: Anatomy and Technique Jean-Pierre Pelage, M.D., Ph.D.
10:40 AM
Choice of Embolics and Outcome: Evidence Talks Gary Siskin, M.D.
10:50 AM
Failures and Complications David Siegel, M.D.
11:00 AM
Ovarian Artery Embolization: How and When? Anne Roberts, M.D.
11:10 AM
Ovarian Function After UFE Paul Lohle, M.D., Ph.D.
11:20 AM
UFE: Urban Myth James Spies, M.D.
11:30 AM

Video Session: Ovarian Artery Catheterization and Embolization Justin Lee, M.D
11:40 AM
Video Session: Endpoints for Embolization James Spies, M.D.
11:50 AM


Superior Hypogastric Nerve Block for Pain Management During UFE Pasteur Rasuli, M.D.

12:00 noon
Panel Discussion
12:15 PM
Lunch, Visit Exhibits and Industry Sessions






Session XV:
GEST Annual Lecture

1:30 PM
How Do We Measure and Deliver Quality in Embolotherapy?






Session XVI:
GI Bleeding
Moderators:
Ziv Haskal, M.D. and Fred Keller, M.D.
1:50 PM
Embolization in Upper GI Bleed: Results Michael Darcy, M.D.
2:00 PM
UGI Bleeding: Empiric Embolization Romaric Loffroy, M.D., Ph.D.
2:10 PM

Recurrent Bleeding: Risk Factors for Embolization Failure Mario Bezzi, M.D.
2:20 PM
Lower GI Bleed: Using CTA to Diagnose and Plan Mario Bezzi, M.D.
2:30 PM
Triggering the LGI Angio: CTA Is the Way Fritz Angle, M.D.
2:40 PM
The Occult Bleed: Tips for the Negative Angio Haraldur Bjarnason, M.D.
2:50 PM
Embolization of Lower GI Bleed: Results John Kaufman, M.D.
3:00 PM
Five Tips in Five Minutes: Upper GI Robert Rosen, M.D.
3:05 PM
Five Tips in Five Minutes: Lower GI James Jackson, M.D.
3:10 PM
Venous Bleeding: Intestinal, Ectopic and Anorectal Ziv Haskal, M.D.
3:20 PM
Panel Discussion
3:30 PM
Refreshment Break and Visit Exhibits




4:00 PM
Session XVII:
GEST Embo in Jeopardy: The Experts Compete


Moderator: Ziv Haskal, M.D.




5:00 PM
Session XVIII:
GEST Consensus Forum: Current Trends in Practice


Moderator: Jafar Golzarian, M.D.




6:00 PM
Adjourn and Industry Sessions
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GEST What Else on Saturday, May 5?



Focus Session:
Radioembolization
Moderators:
Robert Lewandowski, M.D. and
Riad Salem, M.D.
1:30 PM
Y NOT: Principles of Radioembolization Riad Salem, M.D.
1:45 PM
Radioembolization for HCC: What Is the Data? Daniel Brown, M.D.
2:00 PM

Radioembolization for Metastatic Disease: What Is the Data? Charles Nutting, M.D.
2:15 PM

Angiographic/Technical Considerations in Radioembolization Robert Lewandowski, M.D.
2:30 PM
Coil Embolization: When and How Daniel Sze, M.D., Ph.D.
2:45 PM
Lesson Learned: Non-target Embolization Tobias Jakobs, M.D.
3:00 PM

How to Convince Your Hospital to Buy into a Y90 Program Riad Salem, M.D.
4:00 PM
Introduction to Radioembolization Debates Robert Lewandowski, M.D.
4:10 PM
Redistribution Is the Solution: Pro James Caridi, M.D.
4:20 PM
Redistribution Is the Solution: Con Matthew Johnson, M.D.
4:30 PM
Prophylactic Cystic Artery Embolization: Pro David Liu, M.D.
4:40 PM
Prophylactic Cystic Artery Embolization: Con William Rilling, M.D.
4:50 PM
Advanced Panel Discussion: Case-based Robert Lewandowski, M.D.






Case-based Discussions
1:30 PM


Pulmonary AVM

Case Presenters: Craig Greben, M.D.,
and Jeffrey Pollak, M.D.
2:30 PM


Bronchial Artery Embolization

Case Presenters: Sang Joon Park, M.D.,
and Jean-Pierre Pelage, M.D., Ph.D.
4:00 PM


Pelvic Trauma

Case Presenters: Bart Dolmatch, M.D.,
and Ricardo Garcia Monaco, M.D.






Hands-on Workshops
1:30 PM
Glue and DMSO-based Liquid Embolic Facilitators: Marc Sapoval, M.D., Ph.D., and Yasuaki Arai, M.D.
3:30 PM
Sclerotherapy Facilitators: Jose Dubois, M.D., and Maurizio Grosso, M.D.






GEST 2012 U.S. Call for Abstracts
10:30 AM-
Oral Presentation of Selected Abstracts
5:00 PM











Sunday, May 6, 2012
7:00 AM
Breakfast, Visit Exhibits and Industry Sessions


Session XIX:
Extreme Embolization Cases from the Beyond


Moderator: Ziv Haskal, M.D.
8:00 AM
Case Presentations
9:50 AM
Panel Discussion
10:00 AM
Refreshment Break and Visit Exhibits






Session XX:
Trauma, Including Latrogenic
Moderators: Marc Sapoval, M.D., Ph.D. and Pierre Goffette, M.D.
10:30 AM
Imaging Workup and Pearls Anne Roberts, M.D.
10:40 AM

The Splenic Trauma: The Data on the Level of Embolization Howard Richard, M.D.
10:50 AM
Spine and Lumbar Trauma Marc Sapoval, M.D., Ph.D.
11:00 AM
Chest Trauma Neil Khilnani, M.D.
11:10 AM
Liver Trauma Pierre Goffette, M.D.
11:20 AM
Pelvic Trauma Material Selection Jacob Cynamon, M.D.
11:30 AM


Overview of Complications in Abdominal and Pelvic Embolization for Trauma Robert Rosen, M.D.

11:40 AM
Interventional Management of Puncture Site Bleeding Complication Geert Maleux, M.D.
11:50 AM

Five Top Tips in Five Minutes: Renal Embolization for Trauma Anthony Nicholson, M.D.
11:55 AM

Five Bottom Tips in Five Minutes: Renal Embolization for Trauma Pierre Goffette, M.D.
12:00 noon
Panel Discussion
12:10 PM
Closing Remarks
12:30PM X
Adjourn GEST 2012 U.S. _______________________________________________


Thursday, May 3, 2012

Course Directors

Jafar Golzarian, M.D.
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ziv Haskal, M.D.
University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland

Marc Sapoval, M.D., Ph.D.
Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou
Université Paris Descartes
Paris, France
 

GEST Partners

Endorsed by the SIR
GEST Partner - SIR

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GEST Partner - EVF
 

GEST History

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