Join us at CIRSE 2026

Scientific discussions. Expert perspectives. Practical learning.
Discover educational activities across vascular and pain therapies and plan your CIRSE experience.

Lunch symposia

Explore expert-led scientific sessions

Hands-on Device Training

Discover practical learning opportunities

Additional educational opportunities

Learn more about other therapy areas


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Lunch symposia
Explore expert-led scientific sessions focused on real-world clinical experience.

Solving Complexity in Embolization: A Portfolio Approach to Better Outcomes

calendar icon September 6, 13:00-14:00

location icon Auditorium 12

Faculty

  • Wibke Uller, MD (DE)
  • Romaric Loffroy, MD (FR)
  • Rajesh Bhat, MD (GB)
  • Gloria Salazar, MD (USA, Moderator & Faculty)

Learnings

Four clinical challenges. One portfolio. One expert discussion. 
From AVMs and Endoleaks to Pelvic Venous Disorders and challenging Vascular Territories, this symposium brings together expert perspectives and real-world case discussions across a range of embolization scenarios. 

Time CEST Topic Faculty
13:00–13:05 Welcome & Introductions
Gloria Salazar, MD
13:05–13:15 My Algorithm for AVM Embolization Using Onyx LEST™ Wibke Uller, MD
13:15–13:25 Versatility of the MVP™: Clinical Applications Across Vascular Territories Romaric Loffroy, MD
13:25–13:35

Precision Embolization of Type II Endoleaks Using Onyx LES™

Rajesh Bhat, MD
13:35–13:45

Pelvic Venous Disorders: Embolotherapy and Venous Stenting

Gloria Salazar, MD

13:45–14:00 Summary & Closing Gloria Salazar, MD

Emprint™ Microwave Ablation in Clinical Practice: Results and Real-World Insights from 500 Patients included in the CIEMAR Registry

calendar icon September 7, 13:00-14:00

location icon Auditorium 12

Faculty

  • Philippe Pereira, MD (DE, Moderator & Faculty)
  • Franco Orsi, MD (IT)
  • Martijn Meijerink, MD (NL)
  • Gianpaolo Carrafiello, MD (IT, Moderator)

Learnings

This session will bring together faculty experts to discuss current perspectives and clinical experience related to Emprint™ registry including 500 patients.  

Time CEST Topic Faculty
13:00–13:05 Welcome
Philippe Pereira, MD
13:05–13:10 Introduction Gianpaolo Carrafiello, MD
13:10–13:25 The Evolving Role of Microwave Ablation in Curative-Intent CRLM Philippe Pereira, MD
13:25–13:40

Margins Matter: The Procedural Determinants of Durable Local Tumour Control

Franco Orsi, MD
13:40–13:55

Real-World Evidence in Action: What the CIEMAR Registry Teaches Us About Achieving Better Outcomes

Martijn Meijerink, MD

13:55–14:00 Summary & Closing Philippe Pereira, MD  Gianpaolo Carrafiello, MD

CIRSE Hands-on Device Training sessions supported by Medtronic
Discover practical training opportunities across vascular therapies and pain interventions.

Hands-On

Embolization with coils & plugs

Showcasing Concerto™ detachable coil system and MVP™ micro vascular plug system 

September 5, 10:00–11:30, 11:45–12:45 (students), 13:00–14:30 

Clinical Training Lounge Room 3

Hands-On

Vertebral augmentation

Showcasing Kyphon™ balloon kyphoplasty platform and OsteoCool™ RF ablation system 

September 5, 10:00-11:30, 13:00-14:30  

Clinical Training Lounge Room 4

Hands-On

Embolization with liquid agents

Showcasing Onyx™ liquid embolic system 

September 5, 16:15–17:45 

September 6, 08:30–09:30 (students), 10:00–11:30

Clinical Training Lounge Room 3

Hands-On

Varicose veins

Showcasing ClosureFast™ Radiofrequency Ablation System and VenaSeal™ Closure System 

September 5, 16:15–17:45 

September 6, 08:30–09:30 (students), 10:00–11:30 

Clinical Training Lounge Room 2

Hands-On

Tumour ablation: heat-based (MWA, RFA)

Showcasing Emprint™ HP ablation system and OsteoCool™ RF ablation system

September 7, 08:30-09:30 (students), 10:00-11:30, 13:00-14:30

Clinical Training Lounge Room 4

Hands-On

Venous stenting and the use of IVUS

Showcasing Abre™ Venous Self-expanding Stent System 

September 7, 10:00–11:30, 13:00–14:30 

Clinical Training Lounge Room 2

Hands-On

Arterial atherectomy

Showcasing HawkOne™ directional atherectomy system and SpiderFX™ embolic protection device

September 7, 10:00–11:30, 13:00–14:30

Clinical Training Lounge Room 3

Hands-On

Neurolysis and neuromodulation

Showcasing Accurian™ RF ablation platform

September 8, 10:00-11:30, 13:00-14:30

Clinical Training Lounge Room 5

View full details on CIRSE website


Additional Medtronic activities at CIRSE
Explore learning opportunities across additional therapy areas and clinical topics.

Acute Care Monitoring

Safe sedation application during IR procedures

September 5, 10:00-11:30 (basic), 13:00-14:30 (basic), 16:15-17:45 (advanced) 

September 6, 10:00-11:30 (basic), 13:00-14:30 (basic), 16:15-17:45 (advanced) 

September 7, 10:00-11:30 (basic), 13:00-14:30 (basic), 16:15-17:45 (advanced: Propofol) 

Clinical Training Lounge, Room 5

Join this interactive workshop to practice safe procedural sedation in a realistic simulation setting. Learn to identify common respiratory challenges and explore the solutions designed to enhance patient safety. 

Aortic Sizing & Planning

IDEAS Practical Courses – Standard EVAR: indication and adjuncts 

September 7, 13:00-14:30, 16:15-17:45 

Clinical Training Lounge, Room 1 

Explore real-world approaches to sizing and planning at this workshop. Practice translating sizing into graft component selection and implantation-plan development. 


Frequently asked questions

Visit us at Booth D25. Use the map below to locate the booth onsite.

Sunday, September 6, 13:00–14:00, Auditorium 12

Monday, September 7, 13:00-14:00, Auditorium 12

Hands-on Device Training sessions are held in the Clinical Training Lounge. Please refer to each session card for the room and time.

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