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Sep 27
Workshop

ARRO 01 - ARRO Workshop: Principles and Skills of Brachytherapy: A Resident-Focused Workshop

Early Career and Mentoring Lounge; North Lobby
08:30am - 11:30am PT
ARRO

MODERATOR(S)

Mustafa Basree, DO, MS - University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics

session DESCRIPTION

New this year, a Brachytherapy Workshop for residents will precede regularly scheduled ARRO Day programming on Saturday morning. The Brachytherapy Workshop is open to members-in-training and will include both didactic and hands-on learning opportunities. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to: - Identify key procedural steps in performing endometrial and cervical brachytherapy, including applicator selection and placement techniques. - Recognize the practical workflow for LDR and HDR prostate brachytherapy, including setup, patient positioning, and catheter or seed placement strategies. - Participate in hands-on learning of gynecologic and prostate brachytherapy equipment, including tandems and needles, using practice phantoms. - Apply practical tips and troubleshooting techniques for common technical challenges encountered during brachytherapy procedures. - Practice rectal spacer gel placement using vendor-provided tools and phantoms. - Engage directly with industry partners to learn about equipment and clinical solutions for brachytherapy delivery.

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