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Course Title: Cool-tip™ Radiofrequency
Ablation Master’s Course October 17-18 , 2006
Course
Director Damian Dupuy, MD Director,
Tumor Ablation Division, Professor
of Diagnostic Imaging, Course Description: This course
will provide education on the indications and treatment options for
radiofrequency ablation. It will highlight the multidisciplinary
approach to radiofrequency ablation and provide insight into the successful
ablation practices of our top surgeons and radiologists. The objectives for the course: 1.
Review the science and technology of thermal ablation. 2.
Discuss the clinical indications and outcomes of ablation. 3.
Review ablation techniques, imaging, complications and
follow-up monitoring. 4.
Discuss building an ablation team and an ablation practice at
your facility. 5.
Provide information on coding, billing and reimbursement of
ablation procedures. 6.
Review the operation of the Cool-tip RF ablation system.
7.
Provide hands-on experience with RF ablation, including a bench
lab.
Master’s Course Agenda October 17
8
am
Case Review of Scheduled Patients & Procedure Observation 12
pm
Lunch Lecture – The Principles of Radiofrequency Ablation 1
pm
The Role of RFA in Patient Care ·
Ablation Indications & Imaging ·
Techniques, Complications & Follow-up Imaging ·
Clinical Outcomes ·
Multidisciplinary Approach
3
pm
Coding, Billing & Reimbursement 4
pm
Building an Ablation Practice 7
pm
Dinner Roundtable – Microwave Ablation Technology October 18
8
am
Case Review of Scheduled Patients & Procedure Observation 12
pm
Lunch Lecture –Surgical and Medical Oncology Perspectives on RFA 1
pm
Bench Lab 3
pm
The Future of Ablation ·
Next Generation RF Systems ·
New Ablative Modalities ·
Clinical Outcomes ·
Multimodal Treatment 4
pm
Adjourn Registration deposit of $500 will be refunded
to all attendees at the course. Cancellations received more than one week
prior to the course will be refunded $400. No refunds on registration
deposit when cancelled less than one week prior to the course. Contact Vickie Seegrist for registration and
travel assistance at 303.530.6240, 800.262.4587 ext. 6240 or Vickie.seegrist@tycohealthcare.com. |
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