Prostatic artery embolization, Milan/IT, June 26-27, 2025 (original) (raw)

Over the past 13 years, prostatic artery embolization (PAE) has proven to be a safe and effective treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Observational studies and randomized controlled trials have demonstrated that while surgery may offer superior functional improvements, such as increased flow rate and reduced prostate volume, PAE provides comparable clinical benefits with a higher safety profile and shorter recovery times. This makes PAE a promising option for patients who cannot tolerate surgery, are refractory to medical therapy, or wish to preserve sexual function.

Participants in this ESIR course on PAE, organized by Dr. Antonio Rampoldi, Dr. Marco Solcia, and Dr. Fabiane Barbosa at the AIMS Academy in Milan, will gain comprehensive insights into the fundamentals and techniques of prostatic artery embolization. The course will cover key topics such as patient selection, pre-procedural planning, equipment selection, types of embolic agents, and post-procedural care. Theoretical sessions will be enhanced by interactive video case studies moderated by expert panelists, showcasing complex anatomy, embolization techniques, and strategies to avoid complications.

A significant portion of the course will be dedicated to hands-on training with current catheters, wires, and embolic agents. Participants will also have the opportunity to practice using the latest PAE simulation technology in dedicated training sessions that run parallel to the scientific program. These sessions will offer an excellent chance to refine technical skills and gain practical experience with advanced embolization procedures.

This is a unique opportunity to delve into the intricacies of prostatic artery embolization. Availability is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Register today to enhance your skills, improve patient outcomes, and connect with a network of forward-thinking medical professionals.

Who should attend?

This course is specifically designed for interventional radiologists who have completed their radiology training and are keen to fine-tune their practical skills and expand their knowledge of current treatment options for both routine and technically challenging cases.

Preliminary programme

Thursday, June 26, 2025

07:30-08:00 Registration

08:00-08:15 Welcome and course introduction

08:15-10:25 BPH, LUTS, and prostate anatomy

Understanding BPH and LUTS
Urinary tract functional evaluation
Therapeutical options
PAE: Patient selection
Pre-PAE imaging
Prostate anatomy
How to do PAE

10:25-10:45 Coffee break

10:45-11:45 Interactive video case discussion

Video case I
Video case II

11:45-12:45 Lunch

12:45-13:00 Simulator introductions

13:00-15:00 Hands-on device training/Simulator (rotating groups)

Simulator
Catheter characteristics
How to prepare microspheres
How to manage the entry point

15:00-15:30 Coffee break

15:30-17:00 Anatomical variants and edited cases

How to manage anatomical variants
Anatomical variant case presentations by faculty

Friday, June 27, 2025

09:00-14:00 Parallel hands-on device training on PAE simulators

09:00-10:00 Interactive case discussion

Video case III
Video case IV

10:00-10:50 PAE controversial points

How to manage difficult cases
Third lobe: Is it a PAE contraindication?

10:50-11:20 Coffee Break

11:20-13:00 PAE controversial points continued

Does prostate size impact PAE results?
PAE: Which size of particles?
Medical therapy during and after PAE
Role of re-PAE
PAE and sexual function

13:00-14:00 Lunch

14:00-15:30 Post PAE follow-up

Post PAE imaging
Patient follow-up
PAE results

15:30-16:00 Final discussions

Interactive round-table discussion
Final remarks

Local hosts

Fabiane Barbosa

Marco Solcia

Antonio Rampoldi

Faculty

A. Alfonsi (Milan/IT)
P.M. Brambilasca (Milan/IT)
T. Bilhim (Lisbon/PT)
M. Little (Reading/UK)
S. Modi (Winchester/UK)
F. Morelli (Milan/IT)
S. Secco (Milan/IT)
M. Spinelli (Milan/IT)
A. Vanzulli (Milan/IT)

Venue

AIMS Academy – Ospedale Niguarda Ca’Granda
Piazza Ospedale Maggiore 3
20162 Milan
ITALY

Registration

Please note that this course is open only to interventional radiologists who have completed their radiology training. To further multidisciplinary team building, urologists may attend this course together with an interventional radiologist of the same hospital under the registration type “Team Fee”.

The registration fees are as follows:

Reduced registration fees are only available for members of CIRSE in good standing.

Interventional radiologists attending the course may bring with them an urologist colleague from the same hospital with whom they work together in a multidisciplinary team. These two physicians will then be able to attend the ESIR course under “team fee”. A copy of a medical license/certificate listing the urology specialty of the teammate will be required and need to be uploaded. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Registration needs to be accompanied by the Confirmation form, signed by the head of department.

These fees include:

• Course attendance
• Teaching material for the course
• Lunch (both days)
• Coffee breaks

General Information

• Please note that this course is limited to 30 participants and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
• To attend the ESIR courses as a member, CIRSE membership fee for the year of the course must be settled.
• 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.

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”.

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]

Accommodation

Below is a list of recommended hotels within the vicinity of the course venue. To proceed with booking your rooms for the course duration, please get in touch with the hotels directly. Accommodation is not included in the registration fee and course delegates shall bear all costs in this context themselves.