MCTR2026

The Master Course of Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation (MCTR) is an advanced one-day educational program designed for interventional radiologists, endocrinologists, and endocrine surgeons seeking to master the latest techniques in thyroid RFA.

Led by global expert faculty from leading medical institutions worldwide, this intensive course combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical training to equip participants with the skills needed to establish and optimize their own RFA programs.

Comprehensive Curriculum: From patient selection to advanced treatment strategies
Expert Faculty: Leading specialists from top medical institutions
Hands-on Training: Practical workshop with live demonstrations

HANDS-ON TRAINING

08:30–09:00 — Registration
09:00–09:20 — Thyroid RFA Basics: What You Need to Know Before You Start — Dr. Gibson
09:20–10:30 — Hands-on Training

WELCOME

10:30–11:00 — Registration

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT

11:00–11:10 — Opening Remark & Partner in Care: Building Evidence in RFA — STARMED

ANATOMY FOR ABLATION

11:10–11:30 — Thyroid Anatomy and Its Importance in Ablation Procedures — Dr. Baek

PREPARING FOR A SUCCESSFUL ABLATION

11:30–11:50 — Pre-procedural Biopsy in Thyroid RFA: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right — Dr. Kuo
11:50–12:10 — Choosing the Right Patient for Thyroid RFA — Dr. Sinclair

12:10–13:30 — GROUP PHOTO + LUNCH

FOR SAFE AND COMPLETE ABLATION

13:30–13:50 — Advanced Techniques for Safe and Complete Ablation: ALHD, Micro-Flow Imaging and Vascular Ablation — Dr. Kuo
13:50–14:10 — Treating Large Nodules with the VIVA II Electrode — Dr. Baek
14:10–14:30 — Possible Complications and How to Fix Them — Dr. Sinclair

14:30–14:40 — COFFEE BREAK

BRINGING RFA INTO PRACTICE

14:40–15:00 — Starting from Zero: A Surgeon’s First Steps into Thyroid RFA — Prof. Mark Sywak
15:00–15:20 — From First Case to Full Service: Setting Up Thyroid RFA at Your Centre — Dr. Gibson
15:20–15:40 — Long-Term Results: Preventing and Managing Regrowth — Dr. Kuo

15:40–16:00 — COFFEE BREAK

BEYOND BENIGN NODULES

16:00–16:20 — RFA for Autonomously Functioning Thyroid Nodules — Dr. Sinclair
16:20–16:55 — RFA for Thyroid Cancer (Primary and Secondary) — Dr. Baek

CLOSING

16:55–17:00 — Closing Remarks