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"Multidisciplinary Approach to Neuroendocrine Tumors"

Dear colleagues and friends,

It is my great pleasure and honor to invite you to attend our 7th conference on HPB Surgery which is to be held in Ahmedabad on 20th September 2015. The theme of this meeting is "Multidisciplinary Approach to Neuroendocrine Tumors". This event is organized by Gujarat Liver and Digestive surgery Clinic (GLDC) and Gujarat Liver Cancer Clinic (GLCC) in association with Sterling Hospitals.

Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) present a diverse group of malignancies considered to be rare, but recent data are indicating a significant increase in both incidence and prevalence during the last few decades. Successful management requires an understanding of the disease process as a whole and a multi-modality approach with contributions from medical oncology, surgery, endocrinology, gastroenterology, pathology, interventional and diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine and genetics. Recent advances in imaging and surgical techniques along with emerging options in systemic therapies have improved the outlook in this cancer. The management in a multidisciplinary environment would become central to achieving optimal outcomes in this group of patients.

Liver Update 2015 is aimed at surgeons having a special interest in HPB oncosurgery. It is an educational meeting to provide a forum for the dissemination and discussion of evidence-based research and treatment developments for Neuroendocrine Tumors. This one-day event will be divided into five sessions with talks presented by experts in the field based on best level of evidence available from the literature. The scientific program would highlight the important aspects of surgical techniques and various novel therapeutic options for the NETs. The meeting will consist of lectures, master videos, panel discussions and interactive case discussions involving world-renowned national authorities and experts. Our aim is to prepare a high level conference and initiate an open and friendly atmosphere for communication among experts coming from all areas of the country and we hope we fulfil these expectations. On behalf of the organizing committee I extend our warmest invitation to attend Liver Update 2015. We hope that you will enjoy the meeting and your participation and contribution will stimulate a creative exchange of ideas.

We look forward to welcoming you to Ahmedabad in September 2015.

With warm regards,

Dr Hitesh Chavda
Organizing Secretary
Liver Update 2015

Organizing Secretary
Dr. Hitesh Chavda

Local Organizing Committee

Dr Amit Shah	99259 16916
Dr Manish Madnani	99798 53986
Dr Shailendra Gupta	75672 10425
Dr Shaifali Goel	78746 30139

Epidemiology of NETs
Histopathological classfication / Staging system
Challenges in NET diagnosis
Laboratory assessment of NETs / Novel biomarkers
Role of nuclear medicine / Molecular imaging of NETs
Challenges for endoscopist in diagnosing NETs
Role of interventional radiologist / Locoregional therapies
Neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment strategies
Role of molecular targeted therapy / biotherapy
Somatostatin analogues in NETs - current aspects
Approach to metastatic NET to unknown primary
Surgical approaches to pancreatic NETs
Liver resection of NET liver metastases
Liver transplantation for NET liver metastases
Interactive case discussions
Master video session


	Dr. Shailesh Shrikhande Chief, Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Service Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology Tata Memorial Centre Mumbai
	Dr. Jay Mehta Consultant Pathologist - SRL Diagnostics Centre Mumbai
	Dr. A.S.Soin Chairman & Chief Liver Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgeon Medanta Institute of Liver Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine Gurgaon
	Dr. Bhawna Sirohi Consultant Medical Oncologist - GI and Breast Cancers Head of Medical Oncology, Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre Narayana Health Bangalore
	Dr. Hitesh Chavda Consultant GI, Hepatobiliary & Liver Transplant Surgeon Director, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery Chief, Division of HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation Sterling Hospitals Ahmedabad
	Dr. B.A.Krishna Consultant Nuclear Medicine & Endocrine Cancer Specialist S.L.Raheja Hospital, Mahim & Asian Institute of Oncology, Sion, Mumbai
	Dr. Kumar Kallur Director, Molecular Imaging Healthcare Global Enterprises Pvt Ltd HCG, Bangaluru
	Dr. Karthik Ganesan Consultant Radiologist and Division Chief- Body Imaging Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre Mumbai
	Dr. Amit Shah Consultant GI, Hepatobiliary & Liver Transplant surgeon Vivan Hospital Ahmedabad
	Dr Nilay Mehta Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist & Endoscopist Sterling Hospital Ahmedabad
	Dr Sushil Patil Interventional Radiologist Wockhardt Group of Hospitals Mumbai
	Dr Chirag Desai Chief Consultant & Programme Director Hepatobiliary Pancreatic & Liver Transplant Surgeon Apollo Hospital Ahmedabad
	Dr. Manas Mayank Gujarat PET-CT Centre/ Sadbhav PET-CT Centre Gujarat Imaging Centre Post Graduate Institue Of Radiology And Imaging Samved Hospital Ahmedabad