June 26-27 | Milan, IT
June 26-27 | Milan, IT
June 26-27 | Milan, IT
June 26-27 | Milan, IT
June 26-27 | Milan, IT
Prostatic artery embolization, Milan/IT, June 26-27, 2025
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
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:
| Early Fee (until May 1, 2025) | Regular Fee (as of May 2, 2025) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Course registration (CIRSE Member*) | € 610 | € 710 |
| Course registration | € 710 | € 920 |
| Course registration (CIRSE Member*) - team** | € 820 | € 1020 |
| Course registration – team** | € 1130 | € 1440 |
| Nurse/radiographer*** | € 710 | € 920 |
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.
Acca Palace
4*, 8 min drive
Via Giovanni Nicotera, 9
20161 Milano
Phone: +39 02 646 6239
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.accapalace.com
BEST WESTERN Hotel Madison
4*, 10 min drive
Via Privata Leopoldo Gasparotto, 8
20124 Milano
Phone: +39 02 6707 4150
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.madisonhotelmilano.com
Hotel degli Arcimboldi
4*, 8 min drive
Viale Sarca 336
20126 Milano
Phone: +39 02 84266800
E-mail: [email protected]
www.hotelarcimboldi.it
Hotel Novotel Milano Nord
4*, 3 min drive
Viale Suzzani 13
20162 Milano
Phone: +39 02 641151
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.novotel.com