Contemporary Management of Thyroid Nodules and Thyroid Cancer: Global Perspectives

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Location: MBCC, Ocean Drive B

CME/MOC Credit: 1

Disclosure(s):

Antonio A. Bertelli, MD, MS:

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Luiz P. Kowalski, MD:

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Ralph P. Tufano, MD, MBA:

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Leonardo G. Rangel, MD:

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: In the era of minimally invasive surgery, thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer are being managed with new approaches. Lobectomy is indicated for selected tumors, radio frequency ablation may be an option for benign nodules and selected carcinomas, and scarless surgery for either benign or selected malignant disease. Even active surveillance is accepted for very selected patients with malignant disease. How to select patients for each kind of treatment? We will discuss the global perspectives of actual management of thyroid nodules and cancer, specially in United States and Brazil, representing different scenarios.

Learning Objectives:

Select patients with benign and malignant thyroid disease for different treatment options.
Recognize the utility of radio frequency ablation and scarless surgery.
Implement active surveillance as an option for selected patients.

Moderator(s)

Antonio A. Bertelli, MD, MS

Professor of Surgery
Santa Casa de São Paulo Medical School, Brazil
Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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Panelist(s)

Luiz P. Kowalski, MD

Professor and Chairman
University of Sao Paulo Medical School and A C Camargo Cancer Center
Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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Ralph P. Tufano, MD, MBA

Clinical Professor
The Florida State University School of Medicine, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System
Sarasota, FL, United States

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Leonardo G. Rangel, MD

Chief
Rio De Janeiro State University
Rio De Janerio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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