Date
January 23 & 24, 2003
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Objectives
In the last decades the role of imaging in abdominal diseases has changed dramatically. New cross sectional imaging techniques, endoscopic techniques and nuclear medicine techniques have led to a substantial change in how gastroenterologists, surgeons and imaging specialists work. Presently, abdominal imaging has become an important part of the diagnostic work up of many patients with abdominal disease. New developments are being studied and rapidly introduced in clinical practice.
In this fast evolving field of abdominal imaging, an overview of the current state of the art, new developments and innovative, emerging techniques is a must for clinicians working in this area. An overview of various fields of abdominal imaging will be given during the forthcoming European Postgraduate Gastrosurgical School 2002 course ”Imaging of the abdomen: An update”.  In this course plenary sessions, live emonstrations and sessions on image interpretation at work stations will be given by experts in the field. The plenary sessions concern imaging of the esophagus, liver, pancreas and imaging in colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. Live demonstrations concern optical coherence tomography, fluorescence endoscopy and high magnification endoscopy. Image interpretation (CT, MRI) sessions at workstations will be given with emphasis on HPB, virtual colonoscopy and anorectal imaging. We invite you to participate in this interesting symposium.
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Organizing committee
J.S. Lameris
J. Stoker
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Faculty

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Accreditation
All participants will receive a certificate of attendance
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Sponsors

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COURSE PROGRAM
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Thursday January 23, 2003
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      13.00  Registration & coffee
      14.00  Imaging the liver: incidental findings
      14.20  Imaging the cirrhotic liver: work-up of nodular lesions
      14.40  Nodular lesions in the cirrhotic liver: the hepatologist’s point
                of view
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      15.30  Role of imaging  in liver transplantation
      15.50  Nodular lesions in the liver: the surgeon’s point of view
      16.10  Panel, cases and quiz
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Friday January 24, 2003
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      09.00  Endosonography of the pancreas
      09.20  CT/MRI of chronic pancreatitis
      09.40  Imaging the pancreas: the clinician’s point of view
      10.20  Discussion
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      11.00  Interactive live cases (EUS, workstation)
      11.30  MR enteroclysis
      11.45  Imaging of fistulas 
      12.00  IBD: Nuclear medicine imaging 
      12.15  IBD: Endoscopy
      12.30  Imaging IBD: the gastroenterologist’s point of view
      12.50  Discussion 
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      13.00  Lunch
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      14.00  Virtual colonoscopy: Role of CT
      14.20  Virutal colonoscopy: Role of MRI
      14.40  High definition endoscopy
      14.50  Live (endoscopy, workstation) 
      15.15  Colorectal cancer: Does screening make sense?
      15.30  Colorectal cancer: Does screening make sense? 
                 the clinician’s point of view
      15.45  Panel

REGISTRATION

Registration:
Participants can register by completing the registration form and payment of the fee. Registration fee covers course participation, coffee/tea, and lunches. 
The Fee:  to be announced

Payment 
By creditcard (American Express, Euro/Mastercard, Visa), eurocheque sent to the EPGS, or by bank transfer to the bank account of the EPGS: 
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                ABN AMRO Bank, no 54.69.46.275 
                Meibergdreef Amsterdam NL
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Information:
Further information, mailings and a registration form can be obtained through:
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   Mrs. Joy Goedkoop
   European Postgraduate Gastrosurgical school 
   Meibergdreef 9
   NL-1105 AZ Amsterdam
   The Netherlands
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   E-mail: