E-course: Reconstruction after radiation
This e-course will focus on the management of reconstructive urological procedures and address the associated complications in patients who underwent previous radiation therapy.
| Organiser | European School of Urology (ESU) |
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| CME | 1.00 |
| Duration | Approx. 60 minutes |
Radiation causes vascular injury and stem cell damage, leading to atrophy and eventual tissue scarring. While intended to target cancer cells, it also affects healthy tissue, resulting in a range of side-effects and pathology. The management of reconstructive surgery in irradiated tissue remains challenging due to the scarred tissue with reduced healing capacity.
This e-course will focus on the management of reconstructive urological procedures and address the associated complications in patients who underwent previous radiation therapy. The e-course will provide information on the complication rates and functional impairments between radiated and non-radiated patients. Experts in the field will also offer tips and tricks on how to prevent the complications and how to manage them if they occur.
Speakers:
- Dr. M. Waterloos (BE)
- Dr. B. Liedl (DE)
- Dr. M. Preto (IT)
- Dr. R. Nobrega (GB)
This e-course is brought to you in collaboration with ESGURS.