Mastering Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation: Why Surgeons Should Do It

Sunday, September 29, 2024

2:30 PM – 3:20 PM EDT

Location: MBCC, Lincoln Road EF

CME/MOC Credit: 1

Disclosure(s):

Leonardo G. Rangel, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Ralph P. Tufano, MD, MBA:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Vaninder K. Dhillon, MD:

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid and Parathyroid Nodules is a novel technique for managing thyroid nodules. It is currently being adopted by several institutions across the USA and different medical specialties. This disruptive technology can potentially change the management of a significant number of thyroid nodules and benefit patients; by not having to undergo hormone replacement therapy or surgical risks. On the other hand, such technology can deviate the course of management of thyroid nodules away from the Head and Neck surgeon toward endocrinologists, interventional thyrodologists. Thus, we need to motivate and educate our colleagues to pursue this treatment option to offer their patients.

Learning Objectives:

Establish the principles for Thermal ablation of thyroid nodules.
Demonstrate the skills required to adopt and master this technique.
Discuss with the audience the best course of action to adopt this technique.

Lead Presenter(s)

Leonardo G. Rangel, MD

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

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Mentor(s)

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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faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Co-Presenter(s)

Vaninder K. Dhillon, MD

Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Johns Hopkins University
Cabin John, MD, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.