Program Overview

The course summarizes epidemiological data on renal cancer as well as clinical presentations and diagnostic tools as well as the modern imaging methods as MRI. Standard (surgical) treatment of renal cancer is detailed. Anatomy of both kidneys and different surgical approaches are described. NSS for renal cancer is treated. Laparoscopic, radical and partial nephrectomy are extensively treated. Clinical cases are used to give practical examples of course topics.

Learning Objectives
After completing the course, users should be able to:

1. Diagnose Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) based on epidemiological data on renal cancer as well as clinical presentations and diagnostic tools.
2. Understand, describe and debate the different surgical treatments of RCC including radical nephrectomy, nephron sparing surgery (NSS) and laparoscopy.

Physician Participation in the Learning Process
Please follow these steps in order to receive CME credit for viewing the webcast:

1. Read the ABOUT CME information
2. Complete the online registration
3. View the complete course programme
4. Complete the online evaluation
5. Submit your application for credits

Only those hours actually spent on this educational activity should be claimed for CME credit.

Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity
Eight session of two hours each, i.e. 16 hours in total. We recommend that you complete the course within eight weeks of starting.

CME applicants may complete the course in any order and over an extended period of time. Progress through the program will be tracked and recorded, so applicants may view portions of the course, take a break, and return at a later time to complete the test. Tests will be graded online, and results will be displayed immediately.

Date of Release
March 12, 2003.

Price
No charge

Disclosure
It is the policy of European Board of Urology to ensure objectivity, balance, independence and a high scientific standard of educational events that receive accreditation. All speakers/chairpersons participating must disclose all potential or perceived conflicts of interest that might introduce bias in the presentation.

The existence of potential conflicts of interest does not necessarily indicate a bias. However, it is our ethical obligation to inform organizers and participants so that they are aware of any relationship that may cause unintentional bias. A potential conflict of interest may arise from various relationships, past or present, such as employment, consultancy, investments and stock ownership, funding for research, family relationship etc..

Evaluation
Those applying for CME credits must first evaluate the course before their credits can be issued.

Click here for EVALUATION.

Apply for Credits
Once you have completed and evaluated the course, you can apply for your credits. Write to eau@prous.com