The Philippine Society of Vascular & Interventional Radiology (PSVIR) successfully held its 1st Scientific Meeting on April 17, 2026. Hosted at the Unilab Multipurpose Hall on the 6th Floor of the Henry Sy Sr. Building, UP College of Medicine, the event brought together leading experts, local practitioners, and international collaborators to share cutting-edge case studies and procedural breakthroughs in the rapidly evolving field of interventional radiology (IR).
The hybrid session accommodated attendees both physically at the venue and virtually via Zoom, showcasing the community’s commitment to continuous learning and clinical excellence.
- Gel Embolization of a Teenage Male with Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma (JNA)
- Presenter: Dr. Jan Kevin Flores
- Imaging-Guided Chemical Neurolysis for Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Presenter: Dr. Ralph Benedict Ma-alat
- Intra-Arterial Calcium Stimulation Test with Hepatic Venous Sampling for an Occult Insulinoma
- Presenter: Dr. Limonick Lacson
- Endovascular Management of Chronic Venous Occlusion in May-Thurner Syndrome: A Case of Successful Revascularization
- Presenter: Dr. Marc Collado
To elevate the academic discourse, the meeting integrated expert panel reviews to react to and discuss the technical nuances of each case. PSVIR proudly acknowledged the dedicated contributions of both its international and local panel reactors:
- Dr. Mohamad Syafeeq Faeez – Interventional Neuroradiologist, Universiti Putra, Malaysia
- Dr. Francis Angelo Basilio – Local Interventional Radiologist
- Dr. Rudolf Kuhn – Local Interventional Radiologist
The success of the 1st PSVIR Scientific Meeting was made possible through valuable corporate collaborations. PSVIR expresses its sincere gratitude to its industry partners, Partners’ Choicemed Inc. and Basemed Kare Inc., whose shared vision for medical advancement continues to support the educational initiatives of the society.
