December 10-11 | Innsbruck, AT
December 10-11 | Innsbruck, AT
December 10-11 | Innsbruck, AT
December 10-11 | Innsbruck, AT
December 10-11 | Innsbruck, AT
Reliability in percutaneous tumour ablation, Innsbruck/AT, December 10-11, 2026
In recent years, minimally invasive cancer treatments have experienced a strong surge, and in some cases, they have already replaced open resection as the first-choice treatment. Most notably, thermal ablation has been proven to be an effective method for the treatment of numerous tumour entities in various anatomical locations. In order to achieve maximal reliability, however, interventional oncologists must be properly trained in the application of the various available tools, imaging techniques, and image fusion tools.
This ESIR course, organized by Prof. Reto Bale, will give attendees an overview of the currently available devices and techniques in the field of percutaneous tumour ablation, enabling them to plan and perform procedures and conduct the corresponding follow-up. After a theoretical introduction, trainees will have the chance to test all available devices under the guidance of experienced experts in the hands-on workshops. Participants will also get an impression of the capabilities of modern 3D guidance devices and image fusion tools. In addition, a recorded case of a stereotactic radiofrequency ablation will be presented and discussed. Afterwards, the experts will present their most interesting cases and discuss them with the participants.
Who should attend?
Organized and led by renowned experts, the reliability in percutaneous tumour ablation clinical procedure training course is designed to give experienced interventional radiologists the opportunity to fine-tune their practical skills and learn more about current treatment options for this difficult disease.
Preliminary programme
Thursday, December 10, 2026
08:00 – 08:30 Registration
08:30 – 08:45 Opening
08:45 – 10:15 Advances in image-guided tumour ablation
Electromagnetic navigation systems
Sononavigation
Cone beam CT – guidance
Stereotactic MWA
Stereotactic RFA
Robotics
Image fusion for immediate treatment evaluation
Standardization in thermal ablation
10:15 – 10:45 Coffee break
10:45 – 11:00 Introduction to workshops
11:00 – 13:00 Hands-on device training
Robotics I
Robotics II
Stereotaxy
Sononavigation
Electromagnetic navigation
Image fusion training
Cone beam CT – robotics
Ablation workflow software
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:20 Hands-on device training (continued)
Robotics I
Robotics II
Stereotaxy
Sononavigation
Electromagnetic navigation
Image fusion training
Cone beam CT – robotics
Ablation workflow software
15:20 – 15:40 Coffee Break
15:40 – 17:40 Hands-on device training (continued)
Robotics I
Robotics II
Stereotaxy
Sononavigation
Electromagnetic navigation
Image fusion training
Cone beam CT – robotics
Ablation workflow software
Friday, December 11, 2026
08:30 – 09:00 Three key papers
09:00 – 09:40 Cases from the Innsbruck University Clinic I: complications and management
09:40 – 10:00 Working coffee break
10:00 – 11:00 Interactive recorded case discussion: stereotactic radiofrequency ablation
11:00 – 12:00 Cases from the Innsbruck University Clinic II
12:00 – 12:45 Lunch
12:45 – 14:25 Cases in which I appreciated having a sophisticated tool
Case 1: Stereotactic MWA
Case 2: Percutaneous segmentectomy – How I do it
Case 3: Robot assisted ablation
Case 4: Image fusion for ablation verification
Case 5: Intra-arterial CE-CT for thermal ablation
Case 6: Cone beam CT-guided ablation
Case 7: Robot assisted ablation
Case 8: Image fusion for ablation planning
Case 9: Image fusion for ablation verification
Case 10: Stereotactic cryo
14:25 – 14:55 Discussion: future of ablation
Single needle/applicator vs. multi needles/applicators
How did it start and where is it going?
14:55 – 15:00 Summary
Course chairperson
Preliminary faculty
Venue
Landeskrankenhaus – Universitätskliniken Innsbruck
Haus 8 – Chirurgie
Anichstraße 35
6020 Innsbruck
Austria
Registration
Please note that this course is open only to interventional radiologists who have completed their radiology training.
The registration fees are as follows:
| Early fee (until October 15, 2026) | Regular fee (as of October 16, 2026) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course registration (CIRSE member*) | € 610 | € 720 | ||
| Course registration | € 710 | € 940 | ||
To attend the ESIR courses as a member, CIRSE membership fee for the year of the course must be settled.
These fees include:
- Course attendance
- Teaching material for the course
- Coffee breaks
- Lunch breaks
General information
- Please note that places are limited to 60 participants and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Please note that your registration becomes valid only after receipt of payment and after confirmation by the CIRSE Central Office.
- When making your flight bookings, please make sure that you will be able to stay for the entire course.
Invoices will be issued by the CIRSE Foundation, Neutorgasse 9, 1010 Vienna, Austria.
CIRSE Foundation
Neutorgasse 9
1010 Vienna
Austria
Phone: 0043 1 904 2003
Fax: 0043 1 904 2003 30
Email: [email protected]
Cancellation of course registration
The CIRSE Foundation offers all participants the possibility of purchasing insurance with our partner “Europäische Reiseversicherung” via this link. Thus, the CIRSE Foundation itself will not refund any amount after a cancellation of registration. All requests have to be issued to the “Europäische Reiseversicherung” directly. Refunds will be given within the terms and conditions of the “Europäische Reiseversicherung”. Name changes will be handled as a cancellation and new registration. Please note that CIRSE offers just a platform to affect a policy between you and “Europäische Reiseversicherung”.
CME accreditation
The ESIR 2026 Innsbruck: Reliability in percutaneous tumour ablation, December 10-11, 2026 course has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 11.5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
Accommodation
Please note that the following are only suggestions. Accommodation is not included in the registration fee for ESIR courses. CIRSE supports compliance with ethical standards. Therefore, CIRSE emphasizes that the participants shall bear any and all costs in this context themselves.
Grand Hotel Europa
Südtiroler Platz 2, 6020 Innsbruck
Phone: +43 512 5931 951
Fax: +43 512 5931 5878 00
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://grand-hotel-europa-innsbruck.hotel-ds.com/en/
The Penz Hotel
Adolf-Pichler-Platz 3, 6020 Innsbruck
Phone: +43 512 57 56 57 – 0
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.the-penz.com/en/
Best Western – Mondschein
Mariahilfstraße 6, 6020 Innsbruck
Phone: +43 512 22784
Fax: +43 512 2278490
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.mondschein.at/en/
Hotel Goldene Krone
Maria-Theresien-Strasse 46, 6020 Innsbruck
Phone: +43 512 58 61 60
Fax: +43 512 58 01 896
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.goldene-krone.at/en/
Flight discount
The Lufthansa Group is offering a flight discount to all participants in the ESIR course. The global route network of Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings offers optimal connection and combination options, so you will benefit from quick and direct flights to the course.
Click below to access the flight discount. Discounted rates apply for flights up to one week before and one week after the start date of the course.