Workshop Date
April 10 - 11, 2025
Workshop Venue
The Notch Conference Centre / Urban Valley Resort
Triq Wied Ghollieqa
Kappara, Malta
Workshop Language
The workshop will be held in English.
Local Organiser
Dr. Kelvin Cortis
Mater Dei Hospital
Msida, Malta
Scientific Coordinator
Prof. Christoph J. Zech
Universitätsspital Basel
Basel, Switzerland
Workshop Faculty
R. Albazaz, Leeds/UK
M. Bali, Brussels/BE
A. Ba-Ssalamah, Vienna/AT
G. Brancatelli, Palermo/IT
C. Cannataci, Zejtun/MT
K. Cortis, Msida/MT
K. Kulpina, Mellieha/MT
Y. Menu, Paris/FR
J. Podgórska, Warsaw/PL
P. Rodríguez Carnero, Madrid/ES
V. Vilgrain, Clichy/FR
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 10, 2025
| 09:00 - 10:40 | S1: Imaging modalities | ||
| 09:00 - 09:05 | Opening Remarks | K. Cortis, Msida/MT | |
| 09:05 - 09:30 | Multiparametric US application in liver | K. Cortis, Msida/MT | |
| 09:30 - 09:55 | MDCT of the liver | Y. Menu, Paris/FR | |
| 09:55 - 10:15 | Liver MRI: Extracellular Agents | G. Brancatelli, Palermo/IT | |
| 10:15 - 10:35 | Liver MRI: Hepato-biliary Contrast agents | C.J. Zech, Basel/CH | |
| 10:35 - 10:40 | Q&A | ||
| 10:40 - 11:00 | Break | ||
| 11:00 - 12:45 | S2: Case-based interactive discussions (3 x 30 min) | ||
| Cases from my workstation with focus on MRI | C.J. Zech, Basel/CH | ||
| Cases from my workstation with focus on CT | Y. Menu, Paris/FR | ||
| Cases from my workstation with focus on US | K. Cortis, Msida/MT | ||
| 12:45 - 13:45 | Lunch break | ||
| 13:45 – 15:15 | S3: Focal and diffuse diseases in the non-cirrhotic liver | ||
| 13:45 - 14:10 | Benign lesions in the non-cirrhotic liver – Value of hepato-biliary agents | A. Ba-Ssalamah, Vienna/AT | |
| 14:10 - 14:35 | Vascular liver diseases | V. Vilgrain, Clichy/FR | |
| 14:35 - 15:00 | Biliary diseases: benign and malignant lesions | M. Bali, Brussels/BE | |
| 15:00 - 15:15 | Q&A | ||
| 15:15 - 15:45 | Break | ||
| 15:45 - 17:30 | S4: Case-based interactive discussions (3 x 30 min) | ||
| Cases from the MDT Board: Biliary tumors | M. Bali, Brussels/BE | ||
| How MRI can help to characterize a lesion in the non-cirrhotic liver | A. Ba-Ssalamah, Vienna/AT | ||
| Vascular Liver diseases | V. Vilgrain, Clichy/FR | ||
Friday, April 11, 2025 | |||
| 8:30 - 9:55 | S5: HCC and diffuse liver disease | ||
| 8:30 - 8:55 | Diagnosis and staging of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC): Current guidelines and LIRADS | P. Rodríguez Carnero, Madrid/ES | |
| 8:55 - 9:20 | Focal lesions in cirrhosis: Not always HCC | R. Albazaz, Leeds/UK | |
| 9:20 - 9:45 | Liver fibrosis and steatosis assessment | K. Kulpina, Mellieha/MT | |
| 9:45 - 9:55 | Q&A | ||
| 9:55 - 10:15 | Break | ||
| 10:15 - 12:00 | S6: Case-based interactive discussions (3 x 30 min) | ||
| My hardest cases: Incidental Lesions in the cirrhotic Liver | G. Brancatelli, Palermo/IT | ||
| Staging of HCC & LIRADS | P. Rodríguez Carnero, Madrid/ES | ||
| Differential diagnosis HCC – Regenerative Nodule | R. Albazaz, Leeds/UK | ||
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch break | ||
| 13:00 - 13:50 | S7: Malignant Liver Diseases | ||
| 13:00 - 13:25 | Liver metastases detection and staging prior to surgery: methods and problems | J. Podgórska, Warsaw/PL | |
| 13:25 - 13:50 | Liver Imaging after oncological and non-oncological hepatobiliary IR procedures | C. Cannataci, Zejtun/MT | |
| 13:50 - 14:00 | Break | ||
| 14:00 - 15:45 | Case-based interactive discussions (3 x 30 min) | ||
| Detection of focal liver lesions – Case-based approach | J. Podgórska, Warsaw/PL | ||
| Practical guide to liver fibrosis and steatosis assessment | K. Kulpina, Mellieha/MT | ||
| Cases after oncological and non-oncological hepatobiliary IR | C. Cannataci, Zejtun/MT | ||
| 15:45 – 16:15 | Discussion of Quiz Cases | ||
| 16:15 | Adjourn | ||
Registration
Fees
| Radiologists, Physicians | Radiologists in Training (Residents) | |
|---|---|---|
ESGAR Member | € 590.00 | € 350.00 |
Non Member | € 790.00 | € 450.00 |
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
For participants we offer a special reduced rate (until February 28) at the Hotel Urban Valley and Resort which is next door to the Notch Conference centre.
Please contact the reservations team on reservations(at)urbanvalleyresort.com and state you are attending the ESGAR Conference.
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
Malta, an island nation in the Mediterranean, is renowned for its rich history, stunning beaches, and impressive fortifications. Its capital, Valletta, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With a warm climate year-round, Malta is a popular destination for culture and sun enthusiasts alike.
Language: Maltese, English
Time zone: UTC+1 (CET), UTC+2 (CEST in summer)
Currency: EUR
Country dialing code: +356
Closest airport: Malta International Airport