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Training Courses
Prostate Implantation Training Courses Ultrasound-Guided Transperineal Brachytherapy for Early Stage Prostate Cancer The following training courses are available in Europe and the USA:
Go To Royal Surrey Hospital, UK, Course Go To Cookridge Hospital, Leeds, UK Course
Ambulantes Operationszentrum im Ullsteinhaus GmbH, Berlin, Germany Brachytherapy Course - Permanent Prostate Seed Implants The aim of the two day course is to provide an adequate combination of live demonstrations of the prostate implantation technique, " hands on training" using implant needles and prostate models, pre and post planning computer dosimetry, proper seed handling and theoretical background concerning patient selection, side effects and complications.
The course is designed for Radiotherapists/Radiation Oncologists, Urologists, Physicists and OR Nurses.
The two day course comprises: Friday Morning and afternoon sessions demonstrating live permanent seed prostate implantation procedures using radioactive implants. On-line computer dosimetry will be performed, if necessary, prior to each individual demonstration. The actual procedure is monitored and projected in the lecture theatre, with ultrasound as well as with a flouroscopic C-arm X-Ray. Computer dosimetry planning of the operated patients is discussed in a step by step fashion during the afternoon session in order to acquaint the participants with the different computer dosimetry programs presently available on the market. Saturday Morning sessions deal with brachytherapy background and review, physics and dosimetry and a step by step report of the permanent seed implant procedure as well as possible complications connected with the procedure. "Hands on" equipment familiarity, implant needle loading and proper handling of the actual radioactive implants as well as performing ultrasound guided seed implants on a prostate model take place in the afternoon.
COURSE DATES :
These courses are held in Berlin, Germany in English, but other languages can be used for detailed explanations. Spanish, Italian, French and German languages are commonly used as support languages. Courses can also be held in Spanish.
Information The course takes place on Friday and Saturday within the facilities of the "Ambulantes Operationszentrum im Ullsteinhaus GmbH". If you are travelling by plane to Berlin, you will arrive at Tegel airport which by taxi is approximately 30 minutes from Ullsteinhaus. If you are travelling by train, you will probably be arriving at the railway station Bahnhof Zoo which is by taxi approximately 20 minutes from Ullsteinhaus .
Please complete an enquiry form for further details and costs.
The Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, UK Ultrasound Guided Transperineal Brachytherapy for Early Stage Prostate Cancer
This course is for Radiation Oncologists, Urologists, Medical Physicists, Dosimetrists and Theatre personnel interested in permanent and temporary seed implantation. The course includes details on setting up an implant program to patient selection, the techniques of seed implant and dosimetry.
The course is the first in the UK to allow delegates both hands on practical experience in needle loading and seed implantation on prostate models under ultrasound control.
The faculty of Radiation Oncologists, Urologists and Physicists is dedicated to teaching your team high quality implantation.In addition to the didactic sessions, live demonstrations of dose planning and implantation will be shown in the operating room and by close circuit video observation.
Physicists and dosimetrists will have a special breakout session on dosimetry and treatment planning. The registration fee also includes a detailed manual which will provide additional information for each member of the team.
Upon completion of the course, participants will be familiar with the results of transperineal permanent and temporary implantation, patient selection, dosimetry philosophy and basic physics, dosimetry planning, permanent and temporary implant technique, complications and their management and practical aspects of setting up an implant program. Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for 15 CME hours.
Typical Course Schedule:
Day One UK urologists perspective on brachytherapy Overview of seed implantation Patient selection Dosimetry for urologists and brachyphysics Equipment / Start up Radiation safety Prostate imaging in brachytherapy: Volume study Target volume Implant technique: Quality Control Results Complications Physics breakout session Practical session: Needle loading Dose plans Phantom model implants Open discussion
Day Two 1st Seed Implant 2nd Seed Implant Dose Plan Study 3rd Seed Implant Implant patient discusses their perspectives High Dose Rate overview
COURSE DATES
Please complete an enquiry form for further details and costs. Ultrasound-Guided Transperineal Brachytherapy for Early Stage Prostate Cancer Other Venues CENTRE The Prostate Institute &Swedish Medical Centre Madison Seattle, W A 98104 USA
STAFF Dr Peter Grimm, D.O. Dr John Blasko
COURSE COORDINATOR Mo Trigg
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Hospital Lane Cookridge Leeds LS16 6BQ United Kingdom
STAFF Dr Dan Ash
COURSE COORDINATOR Barbara
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The H Lee Moffitt Cancer Centre 12902 Magnolia Drive Tampa, FL 33612-9497 Suite 1101 Florida
STAFF Dr Jay Friedland
COURSE COORDINATOR Debbie Palmer
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If you are interested in any of the products mentioned here, please complete a Quotation Request Form or an Enquiry Form so that we may promptly respond to your detailed request.
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