IR at the Nexus of Liver Cancer: & Emergency Hepatobiliary Care
Exploring the expanding role of Interventional Radiology in oncologic and non-oncologic hepatobiliary care, especially in high-risk patients where surgery is not viable.
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Prof Charles Sanyika Head of Interventional RadiologyWits University Donald Gordon Medical Centre
About This Webinar
Interventional Radiology at the Nexus of Liver Cancer and Emergency Hepatobiliary Care explores the expanding role of IR in both oncologic and non-oncologic hepatobiliary (HPB) care — especially in high-risk patients where surgery may not be viable. Led by Professor Charles Sanyika and hosted by Dr Dale Creamer, this in-depth clinical discussion covers transarterial therapies in hepatocellular carcinoma, emergency interventions for gastrointestinal bleeding, and the role of IR as a life-saving alternative in critically ill patients.
This is precision medicine in action. The session draws on real-world cases and current evidence to equip practitioners with a deeper understanding of when and how to refer patients for IR, how these procedures integrate into multidisciplinary HPB management, and what outcomes they can expect. A must-watch for any clinician managing complex liver disease or oncology patients.
Learning Objectives
- Understand patient selection for TACE and TARE in hepatocellular carcinoma, including BCLC staging, liver function status, and portal vein considerations.
- Review procedural techniques for TACE (chemotherapy with embolisation) and TARE/Y-90 (targeted internal radiotherapy), including clinical goals such as tumour control, downstaging, and bridging to transplant.
- Explore embolisation techniques for visceral aneurysms and management of variceal bleeding in portal hypertension, including TIPS creation.
- Understand the value of IR as a minimally invasive solution in critically ill patients where surgery is not an option, across oncology, vascular, and emergency care.
- Identify how IR contributes to improved patient outcomes, reduced hospital stays, and expanded treatment pathways in high-risk HPB cases.
Who Should Attend
Professor Charles Sanyika is Head of Interventional Radiology at the Wits University Donald Gordon Medical Centre. He holds an MBBCh, MMed, and FRCR (London), and is a Fellow of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE). With decades of experience in vascular and non-vascular interventional procedures, Professor Sanyika has played a leading role in advancing IR across South Africa and the continent. He is a recognised authority in hepatobiliary interventions, oncological IR, and peripheral vascular disease.
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 FC Rad Diag, and in 2022 a Fellowship in Interventional Radiology from the University of Calgary, where he developed a special interest in women's health. He is committed to establishing a sub-specialist training programme in Interventional Radiology in South Africa.
An educational programme by Medical Education Network
In partnership with Boston Scientific
