Reliability in percutaneous tumour ablation, Innsbruck/AT, December 10-11, 2026

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

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

Local host

Preliminary faculty

A. Amann (Innsbruck/AT)
M. Beermann (Danderyd/SE)
D. Filippiadis (Athens/GR)
B. Odisio (Houston/USA)
M. Kummann (Innsbruck/AT)
A. Kupferthaler (Linz/AT)
G. Laimer (Innsbruck/AT)
M.R. Meijerink (Amsterdam/NL)
D. Putzer (Innsbruck/AT)
Y. Scharll (Innsbruck/AT)
P. Schullian (Innsbruck/AT)
L.A. Solbiati (Milan/IT)
L. Szabo (Winterthur/CH)
M. van Strijen (Nieuwegein/NL)
P. Wiggermann (Freiburg/DE)
B. Wood (Bethesda/US)

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.

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/