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PROGRAM AGENDA

16:00 – 16:50 Registration
16:50 – 17:00 Welcome and Introductions Jacqueline James, James Brierley
17:00 – 17:40 Adrenocortical Incidentalomas: updates and uncertainties
Objectives: At the end of this session, the learners will be able to:
  • Review the epidemiology and clinical features of adrenocortical neoplasms.
  • Summarize diagnostic work-up including biochemical and pathological diagnosis.
  • Highlight areas of uncertainty in diagnosis, management, and surveillance.
Mouhammed Amir Habra
17:40 – 17:55 Question and Answer Period
17:55 – 18:10 Imaging of Adrenal Masses
Objectives: At the end of this session, the learners will be able to:
  • Discuss the different options of imaging adrenal masses
  • Understand how to interpret and choose the appropriate imaging
  • Know when to biopsy
 Patrik Rogalla
18:10 – 18:15 Question and Answer Period
18:15 – 19:15 Functional Tumours Moderator: Jesse Pasternak
18:15 – 18:30 Primary Hyperaldosteronism
Objectives: At the end of this session, the learners will be able to:
  • Summarize the clinical features and diagnostic work up of primary hyperaldosteronism.
  • Illustrate the diagnostic and treatment challenges in hyperaldosteronism.
 Mouhammed Amir Habra
18:30 – 18:45 Pheochromocytoma
Objectives: At the end of this session, the learners will be able to:
  • Review the diagnosis and perioperative management of pheochromocytoma.
  • Underline the practical aspects of the genetics of pheochromocytoma.
 Karen Gomez Hernandez
18:45 – 19:00 Cushings / Adrenocortical Carcinomas
Objectives: At the end of this session, the learners will be able to:
  • Discuss the work-up of adrenocortical carcinomas.
  • Understand the principles for management of adrenocortical carcinomas.
 Julie Hallet
19:00 – 19:15 Question and Answer Period
19:15 – 19:45 Refreshment Break
19:45 – 20:25 Evolving Surgery and Pathology Moderator: Karen Gomez-Hernandez
19:45 – 20:00 From Big to Small – The Evolution & Current Status of Surgery for Adrenal Tumours
Objectives: At the end of this session, the learners will be able to:
  • To review the options for adrenalectomy and updates in the minimally invasive approach.
  • Understand the evolution of perioperative care in adrenalectomy patients.
 Jesse Pasternak
20:00 – 20:05 Question and Answer Period
20:05 – 20:20 Evolving Role of Surgical Pathologists in Adrenal Tumours
Objectives: At the end of this session, the learners will be able to:
  • Understand the role of surgical pathologists in the management of adrenal tumours
  • Be aware of diagnostic and predictive biomarkers in adrenal tumours
 Ozgur Mete
20:20 – 20:25 Question and Answer Period
20:25 – 20:55 Cases and Panel Discussion
Genetics – Raymond Kim
Imaging – Robyn Pugash
Endocrine – Mouhammed Amir Habra
Pathology – Sylvia Asa
Surgery – Jesse Pasternak, Julie Hallet 		Co-Chairs: Karen Gomez Hernandez, Jonathan Wasserman
20:55 – 21:00 Closing James Brierley

Event Date

Wednesday November 20, 2019

Event Time

16:00 - 21:00

Event Location

Hilton Toronto Hotel,
145 Richmond Street West,
Governor General,
2nd Floor

Accreditation

Information coming soon