SC 3 - STEREOTACTIC BREAST BIOPSY
Sunday, April 25 8:00 am-12:00 noon (lectures) and 1:00-5:15 pm (workshop)
Chair: Richard E. Fine, MD, FACS, Marietta, GA
8 HOURS FEE: $750

The objective of this course is to introduce the surgeon to the principles and practice of stereotactic biopsy as a minimal access means of obtaining tissue samples for diagnosing indeterminate or suspicious mammographic lesions. An overview of radiation safety issues as related to stereotaxis, as well as the technical efficacy and cost analysis of stereotactic versus other alternatives, will be presented.

Session I - Lectures
Sunday, April 25 8:00 am-12:00 noon
Moderator: Richard E. Fine, MD, FACS, Marietta, GA

Introduction and Overview
Richard E. Fine, MD, FACS, Marietta, GA

Introduction to Radiation Physics and Safety
Robert J. Pizzutiello, MS, Victor, NY

The Surgical Assessment of the Mammogram and Indications for Stereotactic Biopsy
Darius S. Francescatti, MD, FACS, Chicago, IL

Break (9:35-10:00 am)

Stereotactic Breast Biopsy: Technique, Positioning, & Targeting
Arthur G. Lerner, MD, FACS, White Plains, NY

Vacuum-Assisted and Large-Core Biopsy Tools
Edward J. Donahue, MD, FACS, Phoenix, AZ

Case Presentations and Pathologic Considerations: Panel Participation
Kenneth J. Bloom, MD, Irvine, CA
William E. Burak, Jr., MD, FACS, Columbus, OH

Session II - Workshop
Sunday, April 25 1:00-5:15 pm
Moderator: Richard E. Fine, MD, FACS, Marietta, GA

Hands On Skill Stations
William E. Burak, Jr., MD, FACS, Columbus, OH
Edward J. Donahue, MD, FACS, Phoenix, AZ
Darius S. Francescatti, MD, FACS, Chicago, IL
Arthur G. Lerner, MD, FACS, White Plains, NY

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