Detailed Programme
10th Oct 2024
11th Oct 2024
12th Oct 2024
13th Oct 2024
14th Oct 2024
10th Oct 2024
HSCT Workshop
Contouring Workshop
HSCT Workshop
SLCO Pre-congress Workshop on Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Master Class in Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Venue : Grand Ballroom – Hotel Galadari
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| 08.00 – 08.30 | Registration and opening remarksDr Buddhika Somawardana |
| 08.30 – 08.55 | HSCT in ThalassaemiaDr Biju George |
| 08.55 – 09.20 | Conditioning regimens: Different approaches and whyDr Auro Viswabandya |
| 09.20 – 09.45 | Haploidentical HSCT: Principles and challenges in limitted resource settingDr. Biju GeorgeProfessor in Haematology, Christian Medical College, Vellore India |
| 9.45 – 10.10 | Challenges in the management of MDR bacterial infections in HSCTDr. Mallikarjun Kalashetty |
| 10.10 – 10.40 | Tea break |
| 10.40 – 11.05 | Managing CMV infection: The new landscapeDr. Mallikarjun KalashettyConsultant Haematologist, Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru, India |
| 11.05 – 11.30 | Treatment of Acute GvHDDr Auro ViswabandyaMedical Director, HSCT Programme, University of Toronto, Canada |
| 11.30 – 11.55 | Treatment of Chronic GvHDDr Hassan AlkhateebConsultant in Hematology, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, USA |
| 11.55 – 12.20 | Graft failure, poor graft function and failing ChimerismDr Annalisa RuggeriConsultant Haematologist, Secretary EBMT, Italy |
| 12.20 – 12.45 | Critical and rare complications of HSCTDr Hassan AlkhateebConsultant in Hematology, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, USA |
| 12.45 – 13.30 | Lunch Break |
| 13.30 – 13.55 | Late effects of HSCTDr Emmanouil NikolousisConsultant Haematologist, American Hospital, Dubai |
| 13.55 – 14.20 | HLA system and impact on donor selection: What’s new?Dr Neema MayorHead of Immunogenetics Research, Anthony Nolan Research Institute, UK |
| 14.20 – 14.45 | Quality Management of HSCT unitDr Emmanouil NikolousisConsultant Haematologist, American Hospital, Dubai |
| 14.45 – 15.10 | Closing remarks and Tokens of appreciationDr Umagowry SaravanamuttuDr Buddhika Somawardana |
| 15.10 – 15.30 | Evening Tea |
Contouring Workshop
SLCO Pre-congress Workshop on Radiotherapy Contouring and Planning
Hands-on Experience in Radiotherapy Contouring and Planning
Venue : University Hospital – KDU
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| 08.00 – 08.30 | Opening RemarksDr Sidath Wijesekera |
| 08.30 – 10.00 | Radiotherapy contouring: CA ProstateDr Ashok Nikapota |
| 08.30 – 10.00 | Tea Break |
| 10.30 – 12.00 | Radiotherapy contouring: CA LungDr Anna Britten |
| 12.00 – 13.00 | Lunch Break |
| 13.00 – 15.30 | Radiotherapy Planning for Physicists |
11th Oct 2024
Acute Oncology
Hepatobiliary Oncology
Acute Oncology
SLCO Pre-congress Workshop on Acute Oncology
Advanced Management of Oncological Emergencies: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Venue : Grand Ballroom – Hotel Galadari
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| 08.00 – 08.30 | Registration & Opening remarksDr Prabani Maddumarachchi |
| 08.00 – 08.30 | Case 01: A Patient with B-ALL on HyperhydrationDr. Sanjeeva Gunasekera – Consultant Paediatric Oncologist, National Cancer Institute, SLDr. A G S Asiri – Specialist in Internal Medicine, National Cancer Institute, SLDr. Anushka Mudalige – Consultant Intensivist, Colombo North Teaching Hospital, SLDr. Chamila Liyanage – Consultant Anaesthetist, Lady Ridgeway Hospital, SL |
| 09.00 – 09.30 | Case 02: A Patient with AML presented with Neutropenic SepsisDr. Prabani Maddumarachchi – Consultant Paediatric Oncologist, National Cancer Institute, SLDr. Yapa Udaya Kumara – Specialist in Internal Medicine, Base Hospital, Beruwala, SLDr. Lilanthi Subasinghe – Consultant Intensivist, University Hospital KDU, SLDr. Janaki Arulmoli – Consultant Anaesthetist, National Hospital, SL |
| 09.30 – 10.00 | Case 03: A Patient with Multiple Myeloma and Acute Kidney InjuryDr. Pradeep Siriwardena – Consultant Haemato-oncologist, National Cancer Institute, SLDr. Ushani Mayurika Wariyapperuma – Specialist in Internal Medicine, Lecturer, UOM, SLDr. Dilshan Priyankara – Consultant Intensivist, National Hospital, SLDr. Buddhika Vidanagama – Consultant Anaesthetist, National Cancer Institute, SL |
| 10.00 – 10.30 | Case 04: A Patient with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and Acute Heart FailureDr. Buddhika Somawardana – Consultant Haemato-oncologist, National Cancer Institute, SLDr. Suranga Manilgama – Specialist in Internal Medicine, NIID, Angoda, SLDr. Nalika Karunaratne – Consultant Intensivist, National Hospital, SLDr. Dimuthu Gunasena – Consultant Anaesthetist, National Hospital, SL |
| 10.30 – 11.00 | Tea Break |
| 11.00 – 12.30 | Small Group Discussions: Q & A with Mini Case Scenarios |
| 12.30-13.00 | Lunch |
Hepatobiliary Oncology
SLCO Pre-congress Workshop on Hepatobiliary Oncology in collaboration with SLHPBA
Live Hepatic Resection
Venue : Grand Ballroom – Hotel Galadari
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08.00 – 08.30 | Registration |
08.30 – 09.00 | Basic Liver AnatomyDr Buddhika DassanayakeConsultant HPB Surgeon, Senior Lecturer, FOM, University of Peradeniya |
09.00 – 09.30 | Tips and Tricks of Liver Surgery: Lessons from the MasterDr Eranga GanewatteConsultant Radiologist specialised in Interventional Radiology, National Cancer Institute, SL. |
| 09.30 – 10.00 | Tea Break |
10.30 – 11.00 | Anaesthesia for Liver SurgeryProf Bhagya GunathilakeConsultant Anaesthetist, Senior Lecturer, FOM, University of Kelaniya |
11.00 – 11.30 | Liver Volume Assessment and OptimizationDr Prabath KumarasingheConsultant General, Hepatopancreatobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgeon |
11.30 – 12.00 | Liver Parenchymal Transection MethodsDr Suchintha ThilakaratneConsultant GI Surgeon & Lecturer, University of Kelaniya |
12.00 – 12.30 | Radiological Assessment of Liver SOL and Liver Volume AssessmentDr Eranga GanewatteConsultant Radiologist specialised in Interventional Radiology, NCISL, SL. |
12.30 – 13.00 | Place of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Resectable CRC Liver MetastasesDr Ramavath Dev |
1300. -14.00 | Lunch Break |
| Moderators | Dr Malith NandasenaConsultant General and HPB Surgeon, Senior Lecturer, FOM,University of Sri jayawardenapuraDr Duminda SubasingheConsultant GI and HPB Surgeon, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo |
12th Oct 2024
Main Congress Day 01
Expanding Horizons, Enhancing Lives
Venue : Grand Ballroom – Hotel Galadari
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| 08.30 – 08.35 | Registration & Opening remarksDr Umagowry Saravanamuttu |
| 08.35 – 09.05 | Plenary 1: Unveiling the intricacies of PET CT for CliniciansMajor General (Rtd) Dr Sanjeewa Munasinghe |
| 09.05 – 09.35 | Keynote: Artificial Intelligance: Mastering the UnknownProf Pandula Siribaddana |
| 09.35 – 10.35 | Symposium 1: Patient-centred Excellence in Prostate CancerProstatectomy in early prostate Cancer: To whom, When and HowDr Kumaradasan Umashankar |
| 10.35 – 10.50 | Felicitation of Dr. R S JayatilakeDr Sarath Wattegama |
| 10.50 – 11.20 | Tea Break |
| 11.20 – 12.20 | Symposium 2: Patient-centred Excellence in Haemato-OncologyCase-Based Discussion on Leukaemia and LymphomaDr Hassan Alkhateeb |
12.20 -12.50 | Plenary 2: Management of Neck Nodes in Thyroid CancerSurgical excision of cervical lymph nodes in thyroid cancer: Is more always better?Dr Dileepa Mahaliyana |
| 12.50 – 13.35 | Lunch Break |
| 13.35 – 14.35 | Symposium 3: Patient-centred Excellence in Treating Neuro Endocrine TumoursAdvanced radiology in neuroendocrine tumours: optimizing decision making and patient outcomes.Dr T Naidu |
| 14.35 – 15.05 | Plenary 3: Optimizing Germ Cell Tumour OutcomesBalancing Efficacy and Side Effects through Risk-Stratified TreatmentDr Brian Costello |
| 15.05 – 16.05 | Symposium 4: Case-Based Discussion in Lung CancerCollaborative Strategies for Optimizing Lung Cancer OutcomesDr Dhammike Rasnayake |
13th Oct 2024
Main Congress Day 02
Expanding Horizons, Enhancing Lives
Venue : Grand Ballroom – Hotel Galadari
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| 08.30 – 08.45 | Recap Day 01 |
| 08.45 – 09.15 | Plenary 4: Rectal BrachytherapyUnlocking the full potential of Rectal BrachytherapyProf Arthur Sun Myint |
| 09.15 – 10.15 | Symposium 5: Head and Neck Case-Based DiscussionEvolving paradigms of head and cancer treatmentDr Sasi Krishna Kavutarapu |
| 10.15 – 11.15 | Free Paper Presentation |
| 11.15 – 11.45 | Tea Break |
| 11.45 – 12.45 | Symposium 6: Breast Case-Based DiscussionTailoring Treatment: Personalized Care in Breast CancerDr Sajeevan K V |
| 12.45 – 13.15 | Plenary 5: Radiotherapy for Bone MetastasesRadiotherapy for Bone Metastases: Highly effective; yet often overlookedProf Umesh Mahantshetty |
| 13.15 – 13.30 | Closing CeremonyDr Umagowry saravanamuttu |
| 13.30 – 14.30 | Lunch |
14th Oct 2024
Post-congress Session
Brachytherapy for Distal Rectal Cancer in the Era of Organ Preservation
Live Workshop on Brachytherapy in Distal Rectal Cancer
Venue : Old LINAC Building, NCISL
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| 09.00 – 10.30 | Case 01Prof Arthur Sun Myint |
| 10.30 – 10.45 | Tea Break |
| 10.45 – 12.15 | Case 02Prof Arthur Sun Myint |
| 12.15 – 13.45 | Case 03Prof Arthur Sun Myint |
| 13.45 – 14.15 | Lunch |