Navigational Bronchoscopy Masterclass 2026
The Institute for Respiratory Health and the Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Interventional Bronchoscopy Group presents
NAVIGATIONAL BRONCHOSCOPY MASTERCLASS 2026
A complete navigational hands-on workshop
- Advanced linear and radial EBUS techniques
- State-of-the-art robotic bronchoscopy
- Comprehensive bronchial branch tracing
- Newer navigational imaging modalities
- Bronchoscopic tumour ablation techniques
DATE AND VENUE
- Monday 20 July to Wednesday 22 July 2026
- Clinical Training & Evaluation Centre (CTEC), The University of Western Australia, Entrance No. 2 Hackett Drive, Crawley (Ground Floor)
Why Attend
- Expert international and national faculty
- Hands-on experience with Ion robotic bronchoscope
- >12 hours practical training over 3 days
- Small group learning (2:1 trainee-trainer ratio)
- Cadaver, animal and high-fidelity simulation models
- Premier surgical skills training centre at CTEC
INTERNATIONAL FACULTY
Professor Fabien Maldonado
Vanderbilt University, Nashville USA
Dr Sze Shyang Kho
Sarawak Hospital, Malaysia
National Faculty
- Prof David Fielding
- Dr David Manners
- Prof Jonathan Williamson
- Dr Lokesh Yagnik
- Dr Matthew Salamonsen
- Prof Phan Nguyen
- Dr Taha Huseini
- Dr Catherine Goddard (Anaes)
- Dr Celia Green (Pathology)
- Dr Mark Teh (Radiologist)
- Dr Miguel Mesa-Guzmán (TS)
COURSE CONVENORS
Prof Rajesh Thomas, Dr Dhaval Thakkar, Prof Edward Fysh, Dr Xinxin Hu
COURSE STRUCTURE
DAYS 1-2
- Radial EBUS
- Bronchial branch tracing
- Imaging/Software navigation
- Robotic bronchoscopy
DAY 3
- Advanced linear EBUS (mini-EBUS, cryobiopsy, EUS-B)
- Bronchoscopic tumour ablation
PRICING
- Early Bird Registrations: AUD $2,900 (Before 1 June 2026)
- Full Fees: AUD $3,500 (After 1 June 2026)
- Registrations close on 6 July 2026 – Places are strictly limited
Includes
- Complimentary copy of “Endobronchial Ultrasound Made Easy” textbook: Editors, Rajesh Thomas and Kazuhiro Yasufuku
- Gala dinner and social program
- Barista coffee, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea everyday
- Digital access to reading material and didactics
Accommodation
A discount rate has been arranged for attendees at the Wonil Hotel.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Registration for the course will be accepted on full payment and a first-come, first-served basis.
- Course content, date and faculty may be subject to change or cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Registrations are transferable but cancellations are not allowed after 6 July 2026.
- Refunds (except for $100) will only be allowed due to extenuating circumstances with evidence and on a case-by-case basis.
- In the event of cancellation, all paid course fees will be refunded (except for $100, which will cover the costs of acquiring equipment). This precludes any other claims.
ENQUIRIES
If you have any questions about the masterclass, please contact Rajesh Thomas at rajesh.thomas@health.wa.gov.au. For registration queries contact Rebecca Collings at rebecca.collings@resphealth.uwa.edu.au.
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