Accreditation
1 Level 1 Clinical Point.Learn More About this Programme
This Webinar is part of a 7-Module series. You can find out more about this programme here
IMPORTANT ACCREDITATION INFORMATION:
Once you have completed the webinar, please ensure you click the "I Require CPD Accreditation " button that accompanies the video, and follow the prompts to receive your 1 Level 1 CPD point.
If you attended the LIVE event, you are NOT eligible for additional points for watching this on-demand version.
You will need to be Registered and Logged-in to view the activity.
About this Activity
Join us for the fourth webinar in our series, where we turn the spotlight on a subspecialty that is transforming outcomes for children worldwide: Paediatric Interventional Radiology (Paeds IR).
Paeds IR uses minimally invasive, image-guided techniques to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions in children—often avoiding the need for open surgery. While it is well established in centres overseas, it is still an emerging field in South Africa, making this a particularly timely and important conversation.
In this session, Dr Gary Peiser, Paediatric Interventional Radiologist based in Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital in Johannesburg, will guide us through “A Day in the Life of a Paediatric Interventional Radiologist”.
Drawing on real-world cases, he’ll showcase the procedures that define his daily practice—ranging from vascular access (such as PICC lines) and neuroblastoma biopsies, to bone tumour ablations, biliary interventions, portovenograms for Rex bypass, lymphangiography, thoracic duct embolisation, and sclerotherapy for venous and lymphatic malformations.
This promises to be a rare and insightful journey into a field that is not only technically demanding but also profoundly life-changing for young patients and their families.
What You Will Learn
In this one-hour webinar, Dr Gary Peiser will explore the critical role of Interventional Radiology (IR) in paediatrics including:
1. What is Paediatric IR
- Gain an understanding of the field and it's emerging potential
2. Safe Venous Access in Children
- Techniques for PICC line insertion in extremely low birthweight neonates
- Placement of chemotherapy ports and dialysis catheters
3. Biopsies in Paediatric Patients
- Safety considerations when biopsying small bodies
- Applications: liver biopsies in liver failure (transplant work-up), renal biopsies for glomerulonephritis, and bone biopsies for tumours.
4. The Role of Paediatric IR in Transplant Surgery
- Supporting surgical planning.
- Managing post-transplant complications.
5. Vascular Anomalies and Sclerotherapy
- Introduction to vascular anomalies in children (venous and lymphatic malformations).
- Image-guided treatment options with sclerotherapy
Through real-world cases and expert insight, participants will gain practical knowledge of minimally invasive procedures that are transforming outcomes for this most vulnerable population group.
This activity is accredited for 1 Level 1 CPD Points. You will need to be Registered and Logged-in to start this activity
About Your Presenter
Dr Gary Peiser is South Africa’s first - and currently only - qualified paediatric interventional radiologist. He earned his MBChB from UCT and his MMed in Diagnostic Radiology from Wits University. In 2021, he recieved his Radiology Degree from the College of Diagnostic Radiologists (FC Rad Diag SA).
He was accepted into the fellowship program at SickKids Hospital in Toronto, Canada, where he specialised in Paediatric Interventional Radiology. During his fellowship, he recieved additional training in sclerotherapy for vascular malformations.
Now at Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital in Johannesbur,g he leads its Interventional Radiology service. In addition to this role, he is the Administrator of the Wits University Radiology program.
His vision is to provide world-class paediatric radiology services in South Africa.
About Your Host
Dr Dale Creamer is Head of Interventional Radiology at Groote Schuur Hospital, a senior lecturer at the University of Cape Town (UCT), and currently practices at UCT Private Academic Hospital.
He earned his MBChB from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and completed his MMed in Diagnostic Radiology at Stellenbosch University. In 2021, he was awarded the Fellowship of the College of Diagnostic Radiologists (FC Rad Diag). He then received a Fellowship in Interventional Radiology from the University of Calgary in 2022, during which he developed a special interest in women’s health.
Driven to advance the field locally, he is committed to establishing a sub-specialist training programme in Interventional Radiology in South Africa.
About your CPD Accreditation
This activity review is accredited for 1 Level 1 Clinical point on completion of this video.
To receive your accreditation points, you must click the " I Require CPD Points" Button that appears above and under the video, and follow the prompts on that page.
HPCSA-registered healthcare professionals
On completion of both activities, HPCSA-registered healthcare professionals will receive 1 Level 1 CPD point.
The Medical Education Network will submit a record of your completed activities to the HPCSA at the end of each month. We will send you a notification email to inform you that this has been completed.
Non-HPCSA-registered healthcare professionals.
If you are a non-HPCSA-registered healthcare professional, this activity may contribute to your accreditation requirements. Please keep a record of your certificate obtained on passing this questionnaire for submission to your respective Registration Council. For more details on the number of points you will be awarded, please contact your Council directly.
IMPORTANT ACCREDITATION INFORMATION:
Once you have completed the webinar, please ensure you click the "I Require CPD Accreditation " button that accompanies the video, and follow the prompts to receive your 1 Level 1 CPD point.
You will need to be Registered and Logged-in to start this activity
About the Medical Education Network
About Us
The Medical Education Network is an independent, free-for-use resource for healthcare practitioners in sub-Saharan Africa.
We provide a range of quality clinical information sourced from peer-reviewed journals and original articles to facilitate continued medical education and knowledge sharing.
If you would like to be involved with our programs or contribute to our site, please contact us
Our Policies
Your information and the quality of our content are important to us.
Our policies are listed below. If you have any concerns, please contact us
Privacy Policy
Acceptable Use Policy
Cookies and how we use them
General Information relating to your data
Fact-Checking and General Content Disclaimers
Contact Us
Sign-up for our Newsletters
General Site Queries
Advertising & Sponsorship Queries
Contributors & Authors
Follow us on our Social Media platforms
Dr Gary Peiser is South Africa’s first - and currently only - qualified paediatric interventional radiologist. He earned his MBChB from UCT and his MMed in Diagnostic Radiology from Wits University. In 2021, he recieved his Radiology Degree from the College of Diagnostic Radiologists (FC Rad Diag SA).
He was accepted into the fellowship program at SickKids Hospital in Toronto, Canada, where he specialised in Paediatric Interventional Radiology. During his fellowship, he recieved additional training in sclerotherapy for vascular malformations.
Now at Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital in Johannesbur,g he leads its Interventional Radiology service. In addition to this role, he is the Administrator of the Wits University Radiology program.
His vision is to provide world-class paediatric radiology services in South Africa.
