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Heat-based ablation is widely used in the minimally invasive treatment of tumours and provides reliable local tumour control through thermal energy. This hands-on device training will give participants practical insight into microwave ablation (MWA) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) systems, focusing on how the technologies work and how they are used in daily practice.

Cryoablation is an innovative and versatile technology that expands the boundaries of image-guided treatment, opening up new therapeutic possibilities across a growing range of clinical indications. This hands-on device training will introduce participants to different cryoablation devices and systems, highlighting their key features, clinical applications, and advantages compared with other ablation techniques. Through practical demonstrations and hands-on experience, attendees will become familiar with device setup, probe handling, and key technical aspects of cryoablation procedures.

Minimally invasive techniques are increasingly expanding the possibilities of interventional radiology in the treatment of musculoskeletal (MSK) pathologies, offering new therapeutic opportunities for patients seeking pain relief and improved quality of life. In this hands-on device training, the most common MSK procedures and their clinical applications will be presented, highlighting the role of minimally invasive techniques in the management of MSK conditions. Participants will have the opportunity to explore different devices, learn about their specific features, and gain practical experience through hands-on demonstrations.

Breast cryoablation is an emerging minimally invasive treatment option for selected breast lesions, offering new possibilities for patient management while potentially avoiding more invasive surgical procedures. With ongoing technological advances and growing clinical experience, cryoablation is gaining increasing attention as an alternative approach for carefully selected patients. This masterclass will explore patient selection criteria, procedural planning, and the technical principles of breast cryoablation, supported by relevant clinical cases. Through hands-on training, participants will have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with different cryoablation systems used in contemporary breast interventions.

Radioembolization has become an established treatment option for primary and secondary liver tumours, with dosimetry playing a key role in treatment planning and optimisation. This masterclass will explore current approaches to dosimetry, treatment strategies, patient selection, and technical considerations, supported by clinical cases and expert experience. Participants will gain hands-on experience with administration systems and dosimetry software solutions used for treatment planning and delivery.

Confirmation and planning software are increasingly important tools for improving the accuracy and confidence of tumour ablation procedures. This masterclass will examine the role of software in treatment planning, image fusion, needle placement assessment, ablation margin evaluation, and post-procedural review. Participants will gain practical experience with available software solutions and explore how advanced image guidance can support clinical decision-making and procedural success.

Pulsed electric field technologies offer non-thermal treatment options for tumours located near critical structures while preserving surrounding tissue architecture. This masterclass will provide participants with an in-depth understanding of irreversible electroporation (IRE) and electrochemotherapy, covering treatment principles, patient selection, procedural planning, technical considerations, and current clinical evidence. Hands-on training will allow participants to gain practical experience with relevant devices and technologies used in these procedures.