Prostate biopsy and focal therapy, Nijmegen/NL, March 12-13, 2026

Preliminary programme | Local host | Preliminary faculty | Venue | Registration | Accommodation

Prostate biopsy and focal therapy have emerged as transformative interventional radiology techniques for the diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment of localized prostate cancer. Advances in imaging, targeting precision, and ablative technologies have significantly improved the safety and efficacy of these procedures. As with any evolving intervention, a detailed understanding of prostate anatomy, lesion characterization, and treatment endpoints is essential for optimal outcomes.

Participants of this year’s ESIR course will gain a unique opportunity to acquire hands-on experience in MRI-guided prostate biopsy and focal therapy, utilizing cutting-edge simulator technology and a dedicated live lab environment. The course will allow physicians to refine their procedural skills, with particular emphasis on image-guided targeting, the anatomy of the prostatic and periprostatic structures, and real-time treatment assessment.

Attendees will explore the pathophysiology and imaging features of clinically significant prostate cancer, learn patient selection criteria, and receive practical instruction on the interpretation of multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) and real-time imaging guidance. Experts will lead case-based discussions on various focal therapy modalities—including laser ablation, cryotherapy, high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), and irreversible electroporation (IRE)—sharing procedural strategies, device selection, and periprocedural decision-making.

The course will also address key aspects of practice development, including data collection, outcome tracking, and follow-up protocols. Urologists and radiologists will jointly participate to provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary perspective on the evolving role of focal therapy and targeted biopsy within the broader prostate cancer treatment algorithm.

Who should attend?

This course is designed for interventional radiologists who have completed their radiology training and seek to refine their hands-on biopsy skills while deepening their understanding of current focal therapy options for both routine and technically complex prostate cancer cases.

To further multidisciplinary team building, multidisciplinary colleagues may attend this course together with an interventional radiologist from the same hospital under the registration type “Team fee.”

Preliminary programme

Local host

Preliminary faculty

E. Barret (Paris/FR)
R. Blanco Sequiros (Turku/FI)
J. Bomers (Nijmegen/NL)
M. de Rooij (Nijmegen/NL)
A. Ganghi (Strassbourg/FR)
A. King (Southampton/GB)
M. Meijerink (Amsterdam/NL)
C. Overduin (Nijmegen/NL)
M. Sedelaar (Nijmegen/NL)
L. ten Molder (Nijmegen/NL)
H. van Melick (Nieuwegein/NL)
J. Walz (Marseille/FR)

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”.

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.

The Rebyl, Nijmegen, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4*, 8 min drive from the venue
Vierdaagseplein 1, 6524 AG Nijmegen
Phone: +31 24 205 2200
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/nrnnt-the-rebyl-nijmegen-a-tribute-portfolio-hotel/overview/

Mercure Hotel Nijmegen Centre
4*, 9 min drive from the venue
Stationsplein 29, 6512 AB Nijmegen
Phone: +31 24 323 8888
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://all.accor.com/hotel/1356/index.en.shtml

Fletcher Landgoed Hotel Holthurnsche Hof
4*, 12 min drive from the venue
Zevenheuvelenweg 48A, 6571 CK Berg en Dal
Phone: +31 24 684 1744
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.landgoedhotelbergendal.nl/en/

Bastion Hotel Nijmegen
4*, 8 min drive from the venue
Neerbosscheweg 614, 6544 LL Nijmegen
Phone: +31 24 373 0100
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.bastionhotels.com/en-gb/hotels/hotel-nijmegen

Fletcher Parkhotel Val Monte
4*, 10 min drive from the venue
Oude Holleweg 5, 6572 AA Berg en Dal
Phone: +31 24 684 2000
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.parkhotelvalmonte.nl/en/

Hotel Manna
4*, 8 min drive from the venue
Oranjesingel 2C, 6511 NS Nijmegen
Phone: +31 24 365 0990
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://manna-nijmegen.nl/en/

Van der Valk Hotel Nijmegen-Lent
4*, 12 min drive from the venue
Hertog Eduardplein 4, 6663 AN Nijmegen
Phone: +31 24 792 0200
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.valknijmegen.nl/en

Hotel Restaurant de Wolfsberg
4*, 16 min drive from the venue
Mooksebaan 12, 6562 KB Groesbeek
Phone: +31 24 397 1327
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://dewolfsberg.nl/