Eligibility Criteria
- Postgraduate residents in Radiology or Oncology
- Fellows in Interventional Radiology / Endovascular specialties
- Practicing interventional radiologists involved in hepatic procedures
- Clinicians seeking simulation-based TACE training
Course Modules
Module 1: Hepatic Anatomy & Tumor Mapping
- Hepatic arterial anatomy and common variants
- Tumor vascular supply identification
- Segmental and subsegmental mapping
- Angiographic interpretation for treatment planning
Module 2: Selective & Super-Selective Access
- Guide catheter and microcatheter selection
- Selective catheterization of tumor-feeding arteries
- Super-selective navigation techniques
- Stability and support optimization
Module 3: Chemoembolization Delivery
- Chemoembolic agent preparation
- Controlled delivery techniques
- Flow control and reflux prevention
- Real-time assessment during embolization
Module 4: Post-Procedure Assessment
- Angiographic endpoints of embolization
- Tumor devascularization evaluation
- Recognition of non-target embolization
- Procedure documentation and review
