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Reflecting on the Success of ISTA 2023

In 2023, the International Symposium on Thyroid Ablation (ISTA) brought together global experts, medical practitioners, and researchers at the forefront of thyroid care. Through collaborative sessions and cutting-edge presentations, ISTA 2023 explored breakthroughs in thyroid ablation techniques, shaping the future of patient care.

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ISTA 2023 is available as an online course.

Introducing Our Panel of Experts

We are proud to bring together leading experts in the field of thyroid ablation to share their knowledge and insights. Our speakers come from across the globe and are dedicated to advancing the field of thyroid ablation.

Auh Whan Park, MD

Auh Whan Park, MD

UTSW Medical Center

Program Director

Ana Islam, MD

Ana Islam, MD

UTSW Medical Center

Brian Park, MD

Brian Park, MD

Oregon Health & Science Univeristy

Elizabeth Kurian, MD

Elizabeth Kurian, MD

UTSW Medical Center

Giovanni Mauri, MD

Giovanni Mauri, MD

Istituto Europeo di Oncologia

Rehan Quadri, MD

Rehan Quadri, MD

UTSW Medical Center

Timothy Huber, MD

Timothy Huber, MD

Jefferson Radiology

Jung Hwan Baek, MD

Jung Hwan Baek, MD

Asan Medical Center

Program Co-Director

Michael Douek, MD

Michael Douek, MD

UCLA Medical Center

Michael Kwon, MD

Michael Kwon, MD

MD Anderson

Rachita Khot, MD

Rachita Khot, MD

University of Virginia

Iram Hussain, MD

Iram Hussain, MD

UTSW Medical Center

Ji Hoon Kim, MD

Ji Hoon Kim, MD

Seoul National University

Recapping the 2023 ISTA Event: Advancements in Thyroid Intervention

Discover the highlights from our 2023 International Symposium on Thyroid Ablation (ISTA). Esteemed experts shared their insights, cutting-edge research, and practical techniques during this enlightening event. From basic concepts to advanced procedures, explore the wealth of knowledge presented by our distinguished speakers.

 Basic Course

Session 1
Moderator: Dr. Kwon / Dr. Islam

Iram Hussain, MD

Current Concept of Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Nodules


Michael Kwon, MD

Fine Needle Aspiration and Core Needle Biopsy of Thyroid Nodules


Elizabeth Kurian, MD

Pathology of Thyroid Disease


Ana Islam, MD

Surgical management of Thyroid Disease



Session 2
Moderator: Dr. Quadri / Dr. Khot

Giovanni Mauri, MD

Guidelines for Thyroid Ablation


Rachita Khot, MD

US Imaging of Thyroidal and Perithyroidal Anatomy


Rehan Quadri, MD

Basic Physics and Equipment for RFA



Session 3
Moderator: Dr. Huber / Dr. Douek

Timothy Huber, MD

RFA Procedure with Video Presentation


Giovanni Mauri, MD

Clinical Efficacy and Outcomes of RFA


Michael Douek, MD

Complications and Solutions of RFA



 Advanced Course

Session 4
Moderator: Dr. Kim / Dr. Mauri

Jung Hwan Baek, MD

Key Note: Historical Review of Thyroid Intervention and Future Perspective


Auh Whan Park, MD

Long-term Management after RFA: Controlling Regrowth


Jung Hwan Baek, MD

RFA for the Recurrent Thyroid Cancer


Ji Hoon Kim, MD

RFA for the Treatment of Primary Thyroid Cancer



Session 5
Moderator: Dr. Baek / Dr. Park

Ji Hoon Kim, MD

Ethanol Ablation of Thyroid Nodules


Jung Hwan Baek, MD

Management of Parathyroid Lesions (cyst, adenoma, recurrent cancers)


Brian Park, MD

Improvements in Ergonomics and Efficiency during Thyroid RFA



 Preparation for Hands-on Course



Hands-on Course


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