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ESSO-ISFGS Course on Fluorescence-Guided Surgery

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When

10-11.06.2026

Where

Leiden, The Netherlands

Level

Level 1

Maria Sanchez

Aim of the course

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.

Educational methods

Plenary lectures

Hands on session testing different fluorophores and fluorescence contrast agents and their behaviour in different situations with various commercially available and experimental imaging systems

Main topics

Fluorescence imaging of lymphatics & SLN

Fluorescence imaging of tissue perfusion

Imaging of biliary tract and ureters

Imaging of tumour tissue

target participants

Oncologic surgeons

Researchers in the field of image-guided surgery

Gastro-intestinal surgeons

Plastic and reconstructive surgeons

Thoracic surgeons

Urologists

Gynaecologists

Vascular surgeons

Trainees in the above medical specialties with an interest in the fundamentals and applications of fluorescence-guided surgery

Full course programme

Programme & faculty members

11:00 - 11:05 Welcome and Introduction A. Vahrmeijer/S. Mieog

11:05 - 11:20 Basics and History of Fluorescence in Surgical Oncology S. Gioux

11:20 - 12:35 Fluorescence Imaging of Lymphatics & SLN Chair: S. Mieog

11:20 – 11:35 Breast Cancer - A. Doeksen
11:40 – 11:50 Skin Cancer - K. Polom
11:55 – 12:05 Upper GI Cancer - L. Boni
12:20 – 12:35 Colorectal Cancer (Option for Organ-Sparing Surgery?) - E. Consten

12:35 - 13:30 Lunch

13:30 - 14:50 Fluorescence Imaging of Tissue Perfusion Chair: A. Vahrmeijer

13:30 – 13:40 Principles of Fluorescence Perfusion and Examples in CRC - D. Hilling
13:45 – 14:00 Meta-Analysis of Fluorescence Perfusion in CRC & AI help - R. Cahill
14:05 – 14:15 Quantification Methods (How to Apply in Oncological Surgery?) - J. van der Vorst
14:20 – 14:30 Fluorescence Perfusion in Other Indications (Reconstructive/HPB Surgery) - L. van der Aa
14:35 – 14:50 How I do Fluorescence Perfusion (Practical Tips & Tricks) - L. Boni

15:00 - 15:30 Coffee break

15:30 - 17:30 Hands-on Session

Hands-On Testing of ICG (and Other Probes) on Different Imaging Systems: Detection, Quenching and Dilution, Depth Penetration, Synergy Fluorophore and Imaging Systems - All faculty
Axillary Models, Perfusion Models. J. van Wezel

09:00 - 09:55 Imaging of Biliary Tract and Ureters Chair: K. Polom

09:00 – 09:15 Biliary Tract Imaging - S. Mieog
09:20 – 09:35 Biliary Fluorescence Imaging: Why Not? - L. Boni
09:40 – 09:55 Ureters - A. Vahrmeijer

10:00 - 10:40 Imaging of Tumour Tissue Chair: L. Boni

10:00 – 10:10 Overview of Tumour-Targeting Dyes and Introduction of Speakers - A. Vahrmeijer
10:10 – 10:25 Colorectal Cancer - D. Hilling
10:30 – 10:40 Liver and Pancreatic Tumours - S. Mieog

10:45 - 11:10 Coffee break

11:15 - 12:30 Lecture Session Chair: A. Vahrmeijer

11:15 – 11:30 Lung Cancer - Q. Tummers
11:35 – 11:50 Kinetics of Fluorescence in Cancer Imaging - R. Cahill
11:55 – 12:10 Sarcoma - K. Rankin
12:15 – 12:30 Pediatric Surgical Oncology - W. Tummers

12:30 - 13:15 Lunch

13:15 - 14:30 Hands-on Session

Hands-On Testing of ICG (and Other Probes) on Different Imaging Systems: Detection, Quenching and Dilution, Depth Penetration, Synergy Fluorophore and Imaging Systems - All faculty
Axillary Models, Perfusion Models J. van Wezel

14:30 - 15:15 Fluorescence and Beyond Chair: S. Mieog

14:30 – 14:45 How to Start a Fluorescence Programme in Your Hospital? - K. Polom
14:45 – 15:00 Update From the ISFGS President - A. Vahrmeijer
15:00 – 15:15 Sustainability in Research Focus and Fluorescence-Guided Surgery - S. Kruijff

15:15 - 15:35 Key Lecture Note - Future of Fluorescence-Guided Surgery (Lecture of EAES President) N. Bouvy

15:45 - 15:50 Wrap-up and Farewell S. Mieog/K. Polom

ESSO Member Fee

€ 500

Non-Member Fee

€ 650

Before applying, please read carefully the ESSO Terms and Conditions regarding reimbursement in case of cancellation and ESSO Privacy Policy.

Venue &
accommodation

Venue

Leiden University Medical Centre

Albinusdreef, 2
2333 ZA

Leiden, The Netherlands

accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the registration fee.

Suggestions:

We recommend the Hotel Ibis Leiden Centre (Stationsplein 240, 2312 AR Leiden, Netherlands), just a 5-minute walk from the venue and next to the main train station.

Of course, you are free to choose from the many other hotels located nearby.

Travel

The nearest airport is Amsterdam Schiphol. From there, a direct train to Leiden Centraal takes about 30 minutes.

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