Workshop Date
April 8 - 9, 2027
Workshop Venue
Champalimaud Foundation
Lisbon, Portugal
Workshop Language
The workshop will be held in English.
ESGAR is an EACCME Trusted Provider.
Prof. Celso Matos
Lisbon, Portugal
Scientific Coordinator
Prof. Nikolaos Kartalis
Stockholm, Sweden
P. Bagci, Lisbon/PT
M. Bali, Rome/IT
M. Bispo, Lisbon/PT
M. Buechler, Lisbon/PT
D. Costa, Lisbon/PT
M. Franca, Porto/PT
L. Guimaraes, Porto/PT
J. Hermans, Nijmegen/NL
N. Kartalis, Stockholm/SE
C. Matos, Lisbon/PT
G. Richter, Lisbon/PT
J. Tinoco, Lisbon/PT
V. Vilgrain, Clichy/FR
M. Zins, Paris/FR
Description
AIMS
The aim of the workshop is to provide a comprehensive overview of pancreatic diseases through an integrated, multidisciplinary and multimodality approach. Imaging findings will be discussed in correlation with pathological features and clinical management, covering inflammatory diseases, solid and cystic tumours, and the role of imaging in diagnosis, staging and treatment assessment.
The workshop will combine expert-led lectures with interactive discussions of real clinical cases and multidisciplinary tumour board sessions. A specific aim is to provide practical guidance on the diagnostic work-up of pancreatic diseases and support decision-making in daily clinical practice.
TARGET GROUP
Radiologists, radiologists in training, and other healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and management of pancreatic diseases.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- To review current imaging techniques and technological advances in pancreatic imaging.
- To understand pancreatic anatomy and its relevance to radiological assessment and surgical planning.
- To discuss the main pancreatic diseases through structured multimodality lectures and interactive case presentations.
- To understand imaging findings in correlation with pathological features and clinical management.
- To provide practical guidance on the diagnosis, staging and assessment of pancreatic diseases in daily clinical practice.
Workshop Programme
April 8, 2027
| S1 - Imaging Foundations | ||
| 08.45 – 09.00 | Welcome remarks and workshop overview | C. Matos, Lisbon/PT |
| 09.00 – 09.15 | Anatomy of the pancreas : what really matters | M. Zins, Paris/FR |
| 09.15 – 09.30 | MDCT : Techniques and new trends | N. Kartalis, Stockholm/SE |
| 09.30 – 09.45 | MRI and MRCP : The ductal and soft tissue map | C. Matos, Lisbon/PT |
| 09.45 – 10.00 | Nuclear Medicine-RF : When and how? | D. Costa, Lisbon/PT |
| 10.00 – 10.15 | EUS : Current indications | M. Bispo, Lisbon/PT |
| 10.15 – 10.30 | Panel discusson and Q&A | |
| 10.30 – 11.00 | Break | |
| S2 - Inflammatory disease | ||
| 11.00 – 11.20 | Acute pancreatitis: The revised Atlanta classification in practice | L. Guimaraes, Porto/PT |
| 11.20 – 11.50 | Chronic and autoimmune pancreatitis : Chasing the great mimickers | TBC |
| 11.50 – 12.10 | Is it chronic pancreatitis or main-duct IPMN? | V. Vilgrain, Clichy/FR |
| 12.10 – 12.30 | Panel discusson and Q&A | |
| 12.30 – 13.30 | Lunch break | |
| S3 - Case-based interactive discussions | ||
| 13.30 - 14.00 | Acute pancreatitis: cases from my workstation | L. Guimaraes, Porto/PT |
| 14.00 - 14.30 | Chronic pancreatitis: cases from my workstation | TBC |
| 14.30 - 15.00 | Specific forms of chronic pancreatitis | N. Kartalis, Stockholm/SE |
| 15.00 - 15.30 | Break | |
| S4 - Pathology | ||
| 15.30 - 16.00 | The pathologist’s perspective: an update on tissue diagnosis | P. Bagci, Lisbon/PT |
| 16.00 - 16.30 | Differential diagnosis of solid pancreatic tumours | M. Bali, Rome/IT |
| 16.30 - 17.00 | Correlating imaging with pathology, a case-based approach | C. Matos, J. Tinoco, Lisbon/PT |
April 9, 2027 | ||
| S5 - Solid Tumours | ||
| 09.00 - 09.30 | Surgery of PDAC: The Lisbon approach | M. Buchler, Lisbon/PT |
| 09.30 – 10.00 | PDAC: Early stage detection with AI and lymph node staging | J. Hermans, Nijmegen/NL |
| 10.00 – 10.20 | PDAC: Re-staging in the setting of neo-adjuvant therapy | M. Zins, Paris/FR |
| 10.20 – 10.40 | Neuroendocrine tumours: small, vascular and easy to miss | TBC |
| 10.40 – 11.00 | Panel discussion and Q & A | |
| 11.00 - 11.30 | Break | |
| S6 - Cystic tumours | ||
| 11:30 - 11:50 | Which cystic tumours should be resected? | M. Buchler, Lisbon/PT |
| 11.50 - 12.10 | IPMN and the branch-duct dilemma - a critical apraisal of recent guidelines | M. França, Porto/PT |
| 12.10 - 12.30 | SCN, MCN, and SPN – telling the benign from the dangerous | V. Vilgrain, Paris/FR |
| 12.30 - 13.00 | Panel discussion and Q & A | |
| 13.00 - 14.00 | Lunch | |
| S7 - Cystic tumours | ||
| 14.00 - 15.30 | Multidisciplinary tumour board I: case-based wrap-up and integration | Faculty panel |
| 15.30 - 16.30 | Multidisciplinary tumour board II: case based wrap-up and integration | Faculty panel |
| 16.30 | Closing remarks | C. Matos, Lisbon/PT |
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 7, 2027.
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.
Cancellation policy
ESGAR offers the possibility of securing the registration with our partner “Europäische Reiseversicherung”. Thus, ESGAR will not refund any amount after a cancellation of registration itself. All requests have to be issued to the “Europäische Reiseversicherung” directly. Refunds will be given within the terms and conditions of the “Europäische Reiseversicherung”. All cancellations have to be made in writing (e-mail, fax or letter) to the Central ESGAR Office and confirmed.
CME Accreditation
An applicationwill be made to the UEMS/EBR for CME/CPD accreditation of this event.
City Information
Lisbon is the capital of Portugal, situated on the Atlantic coast along the banks of the River Tagus. Known for its historic neighbourhoods, colourful architecture, iconic trams and beautiful riverside views, Lisbon combines a rich cultural heritage with a vibrant, modern atmosphere.
Language: Portuguese
Time Zone: UTC+0 (Winter), UTC+1 (Summer)
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Electricity: 230V, 50Hz AC
Country Dialing Code: +351
Closest Airport: Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Airport), approximately 10 km from the Champalimaud Foundation.
Meeting Venue:
Champalimaud Foundation – Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown
Avenida de Brasília
1400-038 Lisbon, Portugal
The Champalimaud Foundation is located in the historic riverside district of Belém, overlooking the River Tagus. The striking modern building houses a centre dedicated to biomedical research and clinical care. It is accessible from Lisbon Airport by taxi, ride-hailing services and public transport.
How to reach the venue from Lisbon Airport
Option 1: Taxi or Ride-Hailing Services
- Taxis are available at the airport, and ride-hailing services such as Uber and Bolt can also be used.
- The journey to the Champalimaud Foundation typically takes approximately 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic.
- Fares and journey times may vary. For app-based services, please follow the airport's designated pick-up instructions.
Option 2: Public Transport
- Lisbon Airport is connected to the city centre by Metro.
- From the airport, take the Metro towards the city centre and continue by bus, tram or train towards Belém, depending on the route selected.
- As the Champalimaud Foundation is located along the Belém waterfront, a short walk may be required from the nearest public transport stop.
- Please check current routes, timetables and ticket information before travelling, as connections and schedules may vary.
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