About this Event
PRESENTATIONS
"Contemporary Indications for Radical Prostatectomy: Can We Make It a Better Operation?"
Peter Carroll, MD, MPH
Learning objectives
After completing this course, attendees will have improved their skills and strategies for:
- Understanding the indications for radical prostatectomy in patients with localized prostate cancer
- Comprehending alternatives to surgery and outcomes of surgery
- Appreciating surgical innovations that may improve care outcomes
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"Focal Prostate Cancer Ablation – A Less Morbid Alternative to Surgery and Radiation: Who and How"
Learning objectives
After completing this course, attendees will have improved their skills and strategies for:
- Understanding basic principles of focal therapy for prostate cancer
- Identifying principles in modern management of prostate cancer and patient selection
- Describing current guidelines, outcomes and future directions
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"De-escalation of Axillary Management in Breast Cancer"
Michael Alvarado, MD, MS
Learning objectives
After completing this course, attendees will have improved their skills and strategies for:
- Identifying current guidelines for axillary management in early-stage breast cancer
- Describing management of the axilla following neoadjuvant therapy
- Understanding the novel technique for avoiding axillary surgery during mastectomy for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
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REGISTRATION
To secure your spot, please register in advance.
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