Hands-on workshops are being held on THURSDAY and FRIDAY mornings and immediately following recess for lunch at the general session. They will be located on the Conference Level of the hotel (third floor). These workshops include breakfast and lunch at no charge.

Enrollment is limited. Pre-registered attendees will find confirmation information with their Registration materials. Others wishing to register on site should visit the appropriate exhibit booths for further information. Workshops are listed below:

ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC. — Each participant will gain fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience in image guided breast biopsy using the Mammotome System – a minimally invasive biopsy device used for sampling a variety of lesions both palpable and non-palpable. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, the Mammotome Hand Held can be used for ultrasound guided breast biopsy procedures either in a hospital or outpatient facility. The Mammotome ST uses the same unique computer technology, but is used during those breast biopsies requiring stereotactic guidance. Gain fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience in sentinel lymph node biopsy procedures using the neo2000 Gamma Detection System. Located in the Sundial Room.

IMAGYN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. — A workshop focused on optimizing your breast practice through maximizing your profitability, marketing your practice and enlarging the success of your practice. Topics covered will include a presentation on fundamentals of the different stereotactic breast biopsy methods, how intact specimen biopsy fits into that spectrum, and how to incorporate the variety of biopsy methods to maximize your practice and profitability. In addition, a demonstration of the new 22mm Site Select Stereotactic Breast Biopsy System and how it enhances your practice will be presented. Located in the Triton Room.

U. S. SURGICAL CORPORATION — A hands on workshop from the leader in lymphatic mapping innovation. Featured will be the Navigator GPS Workstation, with specialty probes to satisfy your growing lymphatic mapping needs. Gain hands on experience with the new PowerProbe* system, a leap forward in intraoperative gamma detection. Also, U.S. Surgical Lymphatic Mapping Packs, including Lymphazurin 1% Blue Dye, to provide all your lymphatic mapping essentials. Located in the Moon Room.

NEOTHERMIA CORPORATION — Neothermia is pleased to announce the introduction of the en-bloc biopsy system. The en-bloc biopsy system allows clinicians to retrieve an intact specimen from the breast through a small incision, and achieves that task in just seven seconds. By sparing the woman the trauma and disfigurement of an open surgical biopsy while providing clinicians with a continuous specimen for pathological analysis, the en-bloc system should provide a significant advancement in the science of breast biopsy. During the workshops, participants will have the opportunity to gain fundamental knowledge and hands on experience in image guided breast biopsy using the new en-bloc biopsy system. The new en-bloc biopsy system is compatible with Fischer & Lorad stereotactic tables. The new en-bloc biopsy system is also small enough to fit in the palm of your hand for use under ultrasound guidance in the office, breast center or hospital setting. Located in the Neptune Room.

SENORX, INC. — Interactive hands on workshop where each participant will be able to experience image guided intervention techniques for three new breast devices. GEL MARK ULTRA is a new biopsy marker clip that can be visualized by ultrasound up to five weeks post placement. EASY GUIDE is a radio frequency device that compliments the hand held Mammotome to facilitate accurate placement of the biopsy probe in dense hard to penetrate breast tissue. ANCHOR GUIDE, also a radio frequency controlled device is a new localization and fixation device which offers significant improvements over traditional single wire devices. Located in the Lucina Room.

FISCHER IMAGING CORPORATION — MAMMOTEST STEREOTACTIC BREAST BIOPSY SYSTEM: Discover how x-ray guidance for percutaneous breast biopsy aids in definitive diagnosis of breast cancer. Small microcalcifications may be the only indication of DCIS. This “must-see” interactive workshop will provide the participant with tips on how to position patients, use one-click functionality in the adjustment of images, target lesions, and select a variety of biopsy devices. The attendee will learn how to utilize image guided stereotactic biopsy instruments along with needle localizations for maximum biopsy suite utilization. This Fischer Imaging sponsored workshop will allow the participant to learn why percutaneous tissue acquisition is the preferred method of the American College of Surgeons in initial diagnosis procedures for patients with mammographically detected abnormalities. Located in the Sunrise Tellin Room.

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