Prostate Interventions: TULSA and Beyond

Monday, April 13, 2026

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM ET

Location: 701B

Coordinator(s)

CI

Christopher Ingraham, MD (he/him/his)

Associate Professor
University of California San Diego, United States
Juan Javier-Desloges, MD (he/him/his)

Urologic Oncologist
University of California San Diego, United States

In this session, the focus will be on the workup and treatment of prostate cancer. Different treatments of prostate cancer, including hormonal therapy, radiation, and surgery, will be covered. However, there will be a focus on IR techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation (TULSA) will be covered, including an overview of this emerging technology as a treatment option for intermediate-risk prostate cancer. Starting a TULSA practice, how the technology works, and outcomes will be reviewed in-depth in this session.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participant will be able to understand the diagnosis of prostate cancer and current available treatment options.
Upon completion, participant will be able to describe IR techniques used in the work-up of prostate cancer.
Upon completion, participant will be able to understand how TULSA is used in the treatment of prostate cancer, and outcomes associated with this treatment modality.

Presentations:

8:30 AM - 8:42 AM ET

TULSA for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer: An Overview and Beginning a Practice
Speaker: Christopher R. Ingraham, MD (he/him/his) – University of California San Diego
8:42 AM - 8:54 AM ET

TULSA: How I Do It
Speaker: Christopher R. Ingraham, MD (he/him/his) – University of California San Diego
8:54 AM - 9:06 AM ET

Prostate Cancer: An Overview of Workup and Treatment
Speaker: Juan Javier-Desloges, MD (he/him/his) – University of California San Diego
9:06 AM - 9:18 AM ET

MR-guided Prostate Biopsy and Cryoablation
Speaker: Erica M. Knavel Koepsel, MD (she/her/hers) – University of Wisconsin
9:18 AM - 9:30 AM ET

IRE in Prostate Cancer
Speaker: Juan Javier-Desloges, MD (he/him/his) – University of California San Diego
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM ET

Q&A