ESSO-ISFGS Course on Fluorescence-Guided Surgery

During this course participants will obtain a thorough knowledge of the fundamentals and state-of-the-art applications of fluorescence imaging of tumours (primary, metastases, lymph nodes), sentinel lymph nodes and lymphatics, vital structures (bile ducts, ureters, nerves) and perfusion assessment of organs and tissues. Besides traditional fluorescent, fluorescent dyes, participants will discover and work with novel antibody-/peptide-/nanobody-based targeted fluorescence-guided surgical navigation. They will experience the possibilities and limitations of this intra-operative technique also in relation to open, laparoscopic and robotic approaches.

Participants will also have the optional opportunity to attend the symposium “Go Green: Fluorescence-Guided Surgery Is Teamwork” on Friday, June 12, which will include the inaugural lecture by Professor Vahrmeijer.