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3rd Latin American Congress on Ablative Therapies in Thyroid and Parathyroid

Start date:

20.08.2026
Duration: 3 Days | August 20, 21 and 22
Modality: In‑person
Location: Olivo Building

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INFORMATION

LAITA Commission Local Committee

President

Dr. Leonardo Rangel

Dr. Ana Voogd

Austral University Hospital 

Vice President

Dr. Juan Pablo Dueñas

Dr. Alejandro Begueri

Austral University Hospital

Scientific Director

Dr. Erivelto Volpi

Dr. Jorgelina Guerra

Austral University Hospital

Secretary

Dr. Juan Pablo Niedmann

Dr. Lorena Savluk

Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires

Treasurer

Dr. Antonio Bertelli

The International Committee is made up of LAITA directors, bringing together experience from all over Latin America to deliver an exceptional experience at the congress.

Endocrinologists

Specialists in endocrinology and residents interested in interventional techniques.

Radiologists

Interventional radiology professionals and residents who work with image-guided procedures.

surgeons

Head and neck surgeons, endocrinologists, and residents interested in minimally invasive alternatives.

Event with Limited Capacity

This is a in-person congress with strictly limited spaces to ensure an intimate and high-quality learning environment.

Limited Capacity. Only 100 places available for the congress and 50 pre-congress places. 

 

100 Places for Congress

Main event capacity

 


 

50 Pre-congress slots

Exclusive pre-event sessions

We recommend securing your place in advance, as spaces for the main congress and pre-congress activities are limited and are in the process of filling up.

Pre-congress – Thursday | August 20, 2026

Module: Ultrasound and Anatomy

  • Basic principles of ultrasound
  • Cervical Anatomy
  • Doppler, elastography and image optimization
  • Practice: Thyroid and parathyroid ultrasound

 

Module: Ablation – Fundamentals and Training

  • Ablation technique: how it works
  • Prevention of complications
  • How to do training
  • Practice on phantoms

 

 Congress – Friday, August 21

 

Module: Diagnosis

  • Ultrasound risk assessment
  • WHO Classification 2022
  • Thyroid cytology
  • Molecular tests

 

Module: Ablation and New Technologies

  • Future of thermal ablation
  • Beginning of the ablation practice
  • Ethanol ablation
  • New technologies

 

Module: Clinical Management

  • Consensus
  • Benign nodules in Latin America
  • AFTN Management
  • Active surveillance and when to stop it

 

Module: Quality of Life and Complex Cases

  • Impact of thyroidectomy
  • Substernal goiter
  • When to perform ablation
  • Complications

 

Congress – Saturday, August 22

 

Module: Advanced Techniques

  • Remote access surgery
  • Arterial embolization
  • PTMC ablation
  • Parathyroid ablation
  • Metastasis ablation

 

Module: Tracking, Training, and AI

  • Post-ablation ultrasound follow-up
  • Phantom training
  • AI in thyroid risk
  • AI for learning and patients

 

Module: Cases and Debate

  • Case discussions
  • Video session
  • Challenging situations
  • Debate: indeterminate nodules

 

Closing Master Module

  • The future of thyroid disease treatment

 

From 9:30 a.m. to 18:30 p.m. every day

The congress presents a comprehensive curriculum organized into focused modules that cover the latest advances and best practices in radio frequency, microwaves and other technologies interventional and diagnostic procedures for thyroid and parathyroid.

Each module combines lectures, interactive sessions, and practical demonstrations to maximize learning outcomes.

We are honored to welcome world-renowned experts who will share their knowledge and experience with the congress attendees.

 

Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD, MBA, FACS

Director, SMH/FPG Thyroid and Parathyroid Center
Director, FPG Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System – Sarasota, Florida, USA
Clinical Professor of Surgery, Florida State University College of Medicine

Dr. Auh Whan Park, MD

Medical Director, Interventional Radiology, Children's Health | Program Director, Pediatric Interventional Radiology Fellowship.

Olivo Building, Universidad AustralPilar, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Location: Mariano Acosta 1611B1630FHB La Lonja, Province of Buenos Aires. (Google Map click here)

The Olivo building of the Universidad Austral It is located in the northern part of Greater Buenos Aires, approximately 50 km from the city center and 35 km from Ezeiza International Airport.

PREMIUM OPTIONS

Sheraton Pilar Hotel Hotel & Convention Center (5 km)

Information: www.sheraton-pilar.com.ar

 

Los Cardales Golf Resort (15 km)

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KOS Pilar Hotel (6 km)

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Hilton Pilar Hotel (13 km)

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BUDGET OPTIONS

 

 

Hotel Ibis Pilar (2 km)

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Howard Johnson Pilar (3 km)

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Ph Pro Hotel (2 km)

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The Reserve – Cabins – Apartments (5 km)

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Dear Postgraduate Participant, we would like to inform you of the latest updates regarding the tuition policies for our undergraduate and postgraduate programs:

 

Due to the complex economic situation in Argentina, the tuition fees for our programs and degrees are adjusted periodically. This is to preserve the academic quality that underpins our value proposition and to meet the University's commitments and obligations. These increases will be based on indicators reported by the Central Bank of Argentina.

 

Once again, we appreciate the trust you have placed in our University and renew our commitment to providing you with the highest level of training and professional development.

 

  • Payment Policies: The participant must pay or confirm their payment method and/or fee at least 72 hours prior to the start of the activity through the means mentioned in the FEES section.
    • Duty: Accepted payment methods: VISA, Mastercard and American Express debit and credit cards, Decidir and Mercado Pago.
    • Due to current regulations, the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences cannot receive cash. For this reason, only electronic payment methods will be accepted during activity accreditation.
  • Cancellation policy prior to the start of the course: Cancellations must be made at least 96 hours in advance through a formal channel by sending an email to posgradofcb@austral.edu.ar placing in the subject WITHDRAWAL REQUEST – “Name of Course/Activity” (In the body of the message, you must include your personal information: name and surname, ID number).
  • Cancellation policy during the course (not applicable to short courses): The participant must send an email to posgradofcb@austral.edu.ar with the subject line "Withdrawal Request" – "Course/Activity Name" (include your personal information in the body of the message: first and last name, ID). The withdrawal must be sent between the 1st and 10th of the current month. The corresponding fee will be billed and debited starting on the 11th.

 

  • Refund Policy: If you do not participate in the program and/or activity, and do not process the corresponding withdrawal request in a timely manner, no refund requests will be accepted.

 

  • Tuition refund policy: The registration fee serves as a deposit to reserve a place and is non-refundable once paid. If you request to withdraw, your enrollment status for that activity during the current academic period will be considered.

 

  • Partial refund policy: In the event that the student/participant has made the full payment for the course in advance or has made advance payments through open plans:
  1. If the activity has not started: You will be able to recover 100% of the advance payments at the current value at the time of payment, less 5% for administrative expenses.
  2. If the activity started and progressed to 30% of the total course time: 50% of the advance payments will be refunded at the current value at the time of payment, less 5% for administrative expenses.
  3. If the activity progressed more than 30% of the total course time: Advance payments will not be refunded.

 

  • Replacement policy: If the registered person is unable to participate in the program and with prior notice of at least 96 hours before the date of the event, they may transfer their participation to a third party.
  • Activities that grant a certificate of participation: The minimum required attendance of 70% of the academic program, its activities, and administrative debt must be met to request the corresponding certification.
  • The discounts/promotions offered cannot be combined.
  • The opening of the program or course is subject to the number of students enrolled at the time of its start.
  • Procurement policies do not apply to non-tariff activities.

 

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