In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of thoracoscopy by Jacobaeus
2nd International Workshop
Berlin (Germany) 26 – 27 February 2010
“Medical thoracoscopy has historically always been performed in the pneumological departments under local anaesthesia. To enable chest physicians to integrate medical thoracoscopy under local anaesthesia into their clinical practice a dedicated training course was conceived. This workshop not only covers the theoretical background, above all it offers extensive hands-on opportunities for the single hole technique using the semi-flexible thoracoscope.”
Carsten Schwarz, MD Nicolas Schoenfeld, MD
Organised by:
Nicolas Schoenfeld, MD
Department of Pneumology
Lungenklinik Heckeshorn
Wolfram Grüning, MD
Department of Pneumology
Lungenklinik Heckeshorn
Carsten Schwarz, MD
Klinik für Pädiatrie mit Schwerpunkt Pneumologie und Immunologie
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
26.02.2010
Start 12:30 h
• Keynote lecture by Prof. Dr. Robert Loddenkemper: History of thoracoscopy
• Equipment
• Indications for thoracoscopy + incidence of typical pleural disorders
• Results / scientific review
• Complications
• Paracentesis
• Clinical management of pleural diseases / Step-by-step guide to thoracoscopy under local anaesthesia
End of the first day 16:30 h
27.02.2010
Start 09:00 h
Hands-on sessions:
1. Preparation
2. Inspection of the pleural cavity
3. Talc pleurodesis, placement and fixation of a chest tube
End of the course 13:00 h
Please fill out the form below to register for the following Training Course:
Pleuroscopy for Chest Physicians
2nd International Training Course
Berlin (Germany) 26 – 27 February 2010
Fee information:
€ 250,- if registering until 1 January 2010
€ 300,- if registering after this date
Your registration will be confirmed within the next 5 working days.
For inquiries prior to registration, please send an e-mail to
Medical_Thoracoscopy_Training(at)olympus-europa.com.
