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Expert Lectures

Endocrine Surgery

Mastering Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation: Why Surgeons Should Do It ?

Saturday, October 11, 2025
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
Location: 128
Disclosure(s):
Leonardo G. Rangel, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Ralph P. Tufano, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Vaninder K. Dhillon, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid and Parathyroid Nodules is a novel technique for managing thyroid nodules. It is currently being adopted by several institutions across the USA and different medical specialties. This disruptive technology can potentially change the management of a significant number of thyroid nodules and benefit patients; by not having to undergo hormone replacement therapy or surgical risks. On the other hand, such technology can deviate the course of management of thyroid nodules away from the Head and Neck surgeon toward endocrinologists, interventional thyrodologists. Thus, we need to motivate and educate our colleagues to pursue this treatment option to offer their patients .

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Establish the principles for Thermal ablation of thyroid nodules

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Demonstrate the skills required to adopt and master this technique

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Discuss with the audience the best course of action to adopt this technique

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: RFA is a new approach to thyroid nodules that can potentially reduce the number of surgical procedures over the thyroid gland. The surgeon needs to be fluent in this to maintain relevance in managing thyroid disorders.

Comprehensive Otolaryngology Track Statement : A significant number of patients will benefit from RFA. Different medical specialties can offer such procedures, and we understand that ENT should lead the effort. This session will address the basic principles of the technology and technique but mainly the benefits and results from it

    Lead Presenter(s)

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    Leonardo G. Rangel, MD

    Chief
    Rio De Janeiro State University
    Rio De Janerio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

    • Mentor(s)

  • Ralph P. Tufano, MD

    Otolaryngologist
    Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
    Sarsota, FL, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

    • Co-Presenter(s)

  • Vaninder K. Dhillon, MD

    Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
    Johns Hopkins University National Capital Region
    Cabin John, MD, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.