Annual Congress Vienna 2012

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PG10 An update on mesothelioma diagnostics and treatment

Postgraduate Course
Chairs: R.M. Huber (Munich, Germany), P. Van Schil (Antwerp, Belgium)
Aims: In recent years, the surgical approach has shifted from pleuropneumonectomy to less extensive procedures, mostly to pleurectomy combined with chemo/radiation therapy. Pre-operative nodal assessment is not uniform, although it is essential in pre-operative selection. As pathology is particularly challenging, an update of current pathologic techniques and staging is always necessary. This course aims to give clear answers to the current controversies that are of practical benefit.

HERMES module links: ADULT - B.2 Thoracic tumours, H Knowledge of associated fields relevant to respiratory medicine.

Contemporary diagnostics and staging D. Waller (Leicester, United Kingdom)
Biomarkers in clinical decision making A. Scherpereel (Lille, France)
Role of chemotherapy and radiation therapy K. Nackaerts (Leuven, Belgium)
Time trend and state-of-the-art of surgical treatment P. Van Schil (Antwerp, Belgium)