WORKSHOPS
IRSA is thrilled to present a wonderful program of workshops for the 2026 ASM.
See detailed information on the topics and speakers below.
For specific scheduling, view the program here.
Delegates are asked to register their participation. Attendance at the workshop will be on a first come basis at the ASM.
Monday 20th July | 11.00am - 12.30pm
Sponsored by Penumbra
"Don't Just Anti-coagulate—Aspirate : Interventional Radiologist's fight Against Deep Venous Disease"
Meeting Chair: Dr Andrew Wigham, Oxford University Hospital, UK
Panel: Associate Professor Muddassir Rashid (Gold Coast University Hospital, AU) & Dr Shueh Lim (Wellington Hospital, NZ)
10.45am | Endovascular approach to DVT: Where do we stand?
Associate Professor Muddassir Rashid (10 min presentation + 5 min Q&A)
11.00am | Access considerations and managing inflow in thrombectomy
Dr Andrew Wigham (20 min presentation + 5 min Q&A)
11.20am | Panel Discussion: Establishing a DVT program & cost-effectiveness of endovascular management
Dr Shueh Lim, Dr Andrew Wigham, Associate Professor Muddassir Rashid
11.40am | Cases with next-generation Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy (CAVT)
Dr Shueh Lim (15 min presentation)
11.55am | Hands-on demonstration: Penumbra and Course Faculty
12.15pm | Session Close
Tuesday 21st July | 11.00am - 12.30pm
Sponsored by Boston Scientific
TheraSphere is a targeted radioembolization therapy made of glass microspheres containing radioactive Yttrium-90 (Y-90) indicated for hepatic malignancies. Designed for control to achieve durable patient outcomes, TheraSphere is designed to preserve quality of life and provide reproducible results for treating and referring physicians.
Presented by Associate Professor Andrew Holden and Dr Matthew Seager
11:00am | Dr Matthew Seager - Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane
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What is Therasphere?
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How is Therasphere delivered? Administration kit and radiation safety of Therasphere
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What are the major data points (Legacy, Dosisphere-01, Target)
11:30am – 12:00pm Associate Professor Andrew Holden – Auckland Hospital
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Intention to treat patient cohort at Auckland Hospital
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Curative and palliative steering committee recommendations
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Case planning and dose calculations
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Case examples of the first 2 patients.
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Therasphere dose delivery time.
Q&A – 10min
Wednesday 22nd July | 11.00am - 12.30pm
Sponsored by Canon Medical
Beyond Imaging: How Angio-CT is Enabling a New Era of Interventional Procedures
Presented by Dr Julian Nguyen (Footscray Hospital), Dr Konrad Schulz (St George Hospital) and Dr Nick D'Arcy (Sunshine Coast University Hospital)
10.45am | Welcome & Introductions
10.50am | Presentations and Q&A
12.10pm | Closing Remarks