Join us for an intensive five-hour high-resolution anoscopy workshop designed to cover all practical aspects of anal cancer screening and high-resolution anoscopy (HRA).
This interactive workshop is perfect for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and clinical skills.
Date
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Director
Andreia Albuquerque, MD PhD
Registration
Opening soon
Participants will gain expertise in:
- Identifying high-risk groups and understanding current screening recommendations
- Setting up a dedicated clinic for anal cancer screening
- Performing digital anorectal examinations, anal cytology, and HPV testing
- Conducting high-resolution anoscopy
- Understanding the principles of treating anal precancerous lesions
- Managing special screening populations, including transplant recipients and women with vulvar neoplasia
- Communicating effectively on anal HPV
This workshop combines evidence-based guidance and interactive discussions with experts in the field to ensure state-of-the-art care in anal cancer prevention and management.
Target Group
Fellows, senior physicians, and consultants across multiple specialties, including gynecology, surgery, dermatology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, and sexual health, among others.
Educational Objectives
- Understand the current screening recommendations: who, how, and when to screen
- Learn how to set up an anal cancer screening clinic, including equipment, materials, consent forms, and medical record systems
- Understand the principles of and perform an appropriate digital anorectal examination
- Learn how to collect samples for anal cytology and HPV testing
- Understand how to perform a high-resolution anoscopy, including lesion recognition, description, biopsy procedures, and management of challenging situations and complications
- Understand the principles of topical and ablative treatment for anal precancerous lesions
- Discuss special situations in screening, such as in transplant recipients and women with vulvar neoplasia
- learn how to communicate effectively with patients about anal HPV