Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient

•  Introduction to the concept of HVPG and its value in hepatology practice.

•  Current status of portal pressure measurement

•  Different methods of measuring the HVPG

•  Step-by-step technique

•  Tips and tricks for better reproducibility of pressure measurements

Transjugular Liver Biopsy

•  Indications of TJLB 

•  Equipment overview

•  How I do it 

TIPS: Portal puncture using fluoroscopy

TIPS:

•  Introduction and basic technique

•  Concept of TIPS and its established indications.

•  Step-by-step technique of portal puncture under ultrasound guidance

Clarification of concepts and audience questions.

Structure:

•   Participants will be divided into two groups to rotate through two hands-on stations.

•   Each station will focus on different portal vein access and TJLB sets and their usage.

•   Each station will have expert instructors from both clinical and industry backgrounds to guide participants.

Stations:

a) Station 1: RUPS-100, RTPS and LABS sets from Cook Incorporation 

b) Station 2: Tips set 10F from RNA medical 

Debrief and Discussion

•  Group discussion to summarize the key points from each station.

•  Review of common procedural challenges and how to overcome them.

•  Final remarks from faculty