By Daiane Crema and Katia Nakamura
Photos ASA 400 Studio
The Intervention Village, a traditional JPR activity, brought together a lot of technological innovation in its 55th edition. During the event, attendees had the opportunity to exchange experiences, knowledge and technical skills with colleagues in the field and professors from the stations. Highlights included procedures and techniques in ablative therapies, drainages, nephrostomies and gastrostomies. These methodologies were applied using organic materials and phantoms, under the guidance of renowned specialists.
Dr. Bruno Cortizo, who taught the Microwave and Radiofrequency Ablation session alongside Dr. Caio César Amorim, assessed the hands-on activities as a dynamic and enriching experience, especially for radiologists at the beginning of their careers. In addition, he emphasized that “the technique is already consolidated for the treatment of malignant and benign lesions.”
The ablation method aroused great interest among the attendees. In addition to being a therapeutic technique of increasing relevance on the global stage, the hands-on activities at the station were extremely useful for students to become even more familiar with the procedure. “We had some needles available, allowing visitors to get their hands dirty,” explains Dr. Caio César Amorim.
Hands-on activities contribute to the training of radiologists
At the Intervention Village, the attendees had the opportunity to review procedures that are already common in the practice of radiology professionals, which allowed for the exchange of knowledge and the learning of innovative techniques that are not always covered in the academic training. “It was very useful. We had contact with several procedures that we often do not have during training,” reports congress participant Dr. Matheus Pinheiro, who participated in the hands-on activities.
In addition to the techniques, the program provided participants with hands-on experience with innovative equipment that assists in minimally invasive procedures. “We were able to learn about materials from different suppliers, handle them and better understand how they are used. It is essential to observe how other doctors apply these resources,” concluded Dr. Marcelo Liberado, attendee.
