Workshop Date
April 23 - 24, 2026
Workshop Venue
PORTO PALACE HOTEL THESSALONIKI
65, 26th Octovriou Avenue
Port 54628, Thessaloniki
Greece
Workshop Language
The workshop will be held in English.
Local Organiser
Prof. Panos Prassopoulos
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, Greece
Scientific Coordinator
Prof. Christoph J. Zech
Universitätsspital Basel
Basel, Switzerland
M.A. Bali, Rome/IT
E. Chartampilas, Thessaloníki/GR
M. Franca, Porto/PT
S. Gourtsoyianni, Athens/GR
A. Hatzidakis, Thessaloníki/GR
M. Karçaaltıncaba, Ankara/TR
N. Matthaiou, Thessaloníki/GR
S. Papaioannou, Thessaloníki/GR
P. Prassopoulos, Thessaloníki/GR
V. Rafailidis, Thessaloníki/GR
F. Vernuccio, Palermo/IT
V. Vilgrain, Paris/FR
E. Xinou, Thessaloníki/GR
C.J. Zech, Basel/CH
Description
AIMS
The aim of the workshop is to provide a comprehensive coverage of all the main liver pathologies that will be presented by means of an integrated multimodality approach. Imaging findings will be analysed on the basis of their pathological correlations.
The format of the workshop will include formal lectures that have been assigned to expert colleagues, able to thoroughly discuss each topic. Moreover, an interactive discussion on real clinical cases will be led - in additional “slots” - by the faculty members who will help to define the state-of-the-art in the diagnosis of liver diseases. A specific aim of the workshop is to provide practical suggestions on how to manage the diagnostic work-up of liver diseases in the daily practice.
TARGET GROUP
Radiologists, radiologists in training
Learning Objectives
- To describe the most relevant technological advances of different modalities and contrast media applied to liver imaging.
- To equip delegates with an improved understanding of segmental anatomy of the liver in order to share a standard radiological and surgical terminology.
- To discuss the main liver pathologies based on structured multi-modality orientated lectures and interactive case presentations.
- To understand the imaging features on the basis of pathological correlations.
- To give practical suggestions on the diagnostic work-up of liver diseases in the daily practice.
Workshop Programme
Thursday, April 23, 2026
| 09:00 | S1: Imaging modalities | ||
| 09:00 | Opening Remarks | P. Prassopoulos, Thessaloníki/GR | |
| 09:05 | Multiparametric US application in liver | V. Rafailidis, Thessaloníki/GR | |
| 09:30 | MDCT of the liver | M. Karçaaltıncaba, Ankara/TR | |
| 09:55 | Liver MRI: Modern protocols and hepatobiliary MRI | C.J. Zech, Basel/CH | |
| 10:25 | Q&A | ||
| 10:30 | Break | ||
| 11:00 | S2: Case-based interactive discussions (3 x 30 min) | ||
| Cases from my workstation with focus on hepato-biliary MRI | C.J. Zech, Basel/CH | ||
| Cases from my workstation with focus on US | V. Rafailidis, Thessaloníki/GR | ||
| Cases from my workstation with focus on CT | M. Karçaaltıncaba, Ankara/TR | ||
| 12:45 | Lunch break | ||
| 13:45 | S3: Focal and diffuse diseases in the non-cirrhotic liver | ||
| 13:45 | Benign lesions in the non-cirrhotic liver – Value of hepato-biliary agents | S. Gourtsoyianni, Athens/GR | |
| 14:10 | Vascular liver diseases | M. Franca, Porto/PT | |
| 14:35 | Biliary diseases: benign and immune-mediated lesions | M. Bali, Rome/IT | |
| 15:00 | Q&A | ||
| 15:15 | Break | ||
| 15:45 | S4: Case-based interactive discussions (3 x 30 min) | ||
| Biliary diseases – my best cases | M. Bali, Rome/IT | ||
| How MRI can help to characterize a lesion in the non-cirrhotic liver | S. Gourtsoyianni, Athens/GR | ||
| Vascular Liver diseases | M. Franca, Porto/PT | ||
Friday, April 24, 2026 | |||
| 8:30 | S5: HCC and diffuse liver disease | ||
| 8:30 | Diagnosis and staging of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC): Current guidelines | V. Vilgrain, Paris/FR | |
| 8:55 | Focal lesions in cirrhosis: Not always HCC | F. Vernuccio, Palermo/IT | |
| 9:20 | Structured reports using LIRADS | E. Chartampilas, Thessaloníki/GR | |
| 9:45 | Q&A | ||
| 9:55 | Break | ||
| 10:15 | S6: Case-based interactive discussions (3 x 30 min) | ||
| How MRI can help to characterize a lesion in the cirrhotic liver | F. Vernuccio, Palermo/IT | ||
| How to…LIRADS | E. Chartampilas, Thessaloníki/GR | ||
| My most difficult cases of HCC – A case-based approach | V. Vilgrain, Paris/FR | ||
| 12:00 | Lunch break | ||
| 13:00 | S7: Malignant Liver Diseases – How imaging impacts management | ||
| 13:00 | Intrahepatic biliary tumors | S. Papaioannou, Thessaloníki/GR | |
| 13:20 | Liver metastases detection, staging and response assessment after systemic therapies: methods and problems | E. Xinou, Thessaloníki/GR | |
| 13:45 | Liver Imaging in HCC and metastatic disease after locoregional therapies | N. Matthaiou, Thessaloníki/GR | |
| 14:05 | Break | ||
| 14:30 | Case-based interactive discussions (3 x 30 min) | ||
| My best cases after locoregional therapies of the liver | A. Hatzidakis, Thessaloníki/GR | ||
| Liver metastases detection – Where hepato-biliary MRI made the difference | E. Xinou, Thessaloníki/GR | ||
| What is resectable and what is not: cases of cholangiocarcinoma | S. Papaioannou, Thessaloníki/GR | ||
| 16:15 | Discussion of Quiz Cases | P. Prassopoulos, Thessaloníki/GR | |
| 16:45 | Adjourn | ||
Registration
Fees
| Radiologists, Physicians | Radiologists in Training (Residents) | |
|---|---|---|
| ESGAR Member | Early fee: € 690.00 Late fee: € 790.00 | Early fee: € 390.00 Late fee: € 490.00 |
| Non Member | Early fee: € 890.00 Late fee: € 990.00 | Early fee: € 490.00 Late fee: € 590.00 |
* Late fees apply after March 23, 2026.
Registration fee includes
- access to lectures and interactive case discussions
- final programme
- electronic syllabus
- coffee breaks
- lunch or lunchbox
- certificate of attendance
The number of participants per workshop is limited and registrations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. Together with the registration payment is necessary. Registrations as radiologist in training (Residents) must be accompanied by a confirmation of the head of the department confirming the status as Resident.
CME Accreditation
An application will be made to the EACCME for CME accreditation of this event. The EACCME is an institution of the UEMS (www.uems.eu).
Accommodation
ESGAR suggests to stay directly at the workshop venue, PORTO PALACE HOTEL THESSALONIKI. To reseve your room, please contact the reseravtion team at reservations(at)portopalace.gr
Please note that rates are subject to availabilty, and ESGAR takes no responsibility for any bookings, changes or cancellations. In case of any questions, please contact the hotel directly.
City Information
Thessaloniki is the second-largest city in Greece, located in the region of Central Macedonia. It is a major economic, industrial, commercial, and political center. it has a population is approximately 319,045 (Municipality, 2021 census) or over 1 million (Metropolitan Area).
Language: Greek
Time zone: UTC+2 (EET), and UTC+3 (EEST in summer)
Currency: EUR
Country dialing code: +30
Closest airport:Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia" (SKG)
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