The RIGID & Robotics at the Mitie Lab Houston Methodist 

This is state-of-the art, hands-on, cadaver course in interventional pulmonology with focus on:

Management of central airway obstruction via RIGID Bronchoscopy, LASER, Electrosurgery and airway stenting Robotic Assisted Bronchoscopy with advanced imaging techniques, diagnostic and therapeutic applications for the peripheral pulmonary tumors

The one-day intensive course is taught by diverse expert faculty from the United States and Europe to bring different perspectives and innovative approach. Participants will be provided with pre-course materials, including video didactics.

Program Director: Tarek Dammad, MD, D-AABIP, Houston Methodist Hospital

Program Co-director: Ashutosh Sachdeva, MBBS, MBA, FCCP, Chief, Section of Interventional Pulmonology, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland

Target Audience

This course should be of interest to Interventional Pulmonary physicians in training, Practicing, and in-training Pulmonologists, ENT Physicians interested in tracheal procedures and Thoracic Surgeons. 

Learning Objectives

• Recognize and manage Central Airway Obstruction in both benign and malignant disease
• Learn and practice the interventions/procedures based on evidence-based practice, technique and outcomes
• Demonstrate the ability to perform RAB with advanced imaging guidance