Masterclass on CRC - a multidisciplinary online and face-to-face learning experience, with online phase from October 25 to November 22, 2022, and than Face-to-face course November 24 - 25, 2022 in Vienna, Austria
Learning objectives
- To understand the basics of CRC: Pathogenesis and pathology
- To acquire up to date knowledge on management of polyps and early CRC:
- Screening strategies according to risk stratification
- Endoscopic detection, characterisation and reporting
- Therapeutic management of early CRC: From endoscopy to surgery
- To create a multidisciplinary mindset on CRC
- Staging
- Surgical management of the primary tumour
- Surgery/Ablation for colorectal liver metastases
- Neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapies
- Surveillance after surgery
- To understand how to manage patients with advanced CRC, including palliation and special groups
- Chemotherapy in metastatic CRC
- Other aspects of palliation: Pain management, nutrition, etc.
- Management of recurrence of colorectal cancer
- Management of frail and elderly patients
Target audience
- Clinicians (gastroenterologists, surgeons, radiologists, radiotherapists, endoscopists, paediatricians, GPs, oncologists) currently specialising a/o already experienced in the field of CRC
- Individuals with specific interest in GI oncology after finishing their training/fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology
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