Pre-Congress Workshops

WCBIP practical workshops offer hands-on training for emerging and experienced interventional pulmonologists wishing to enhance their skills in advanced bronchoscopy and pleural procedures. Workshop attendees will have the opportunity to learn from the world’s leading IP experts.

What’s New This Year?

Selected workshops include dedicated nurse stations, providing an excellent opportunity for nurses to upskill in advanced bronchoscopy and pleural procedures, supporting safe and efficient workflow, and patient care.

Workshop Registration

Workshop registration is available via the main Congress Registration form.

If you have already registered for the Congress and wish to add a workshop please email wcbip2026@theconferencecompany.com. 

Please note the below workshops and faculty are subject to change.

Morning Workshops

  • Radial EBUS + cryobiopsy of pulmonary nodules and Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy
  • Endobronchial valves for BLVR + Persistent air leak
  • Introductory bronchoscopy with simulated scenarios
  • Pleural: Indwelling pleural catheter (IPC) + USS guided pleural biopsy
  • Bronchial branch mapping
  • Pulmonology-performed nasendoscopy, focusing on VCD/ILO

Afternoon Workshops

  • Robotic assisted bronchoscopy
  • Linear Ebus TBNA + mediastinal node cryobiopsy
  • Rigid bronchoscopy + stent insertion (1330hrs start)
  • Medical Thoracoscopy
  • Bronchial branch mapping
  • Paediatric

Faculty and Learning Objectives

Please note the below workshops and faculty are subject to change.

Radial EBUS + cryobiopsy of pulmonary nodules and Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy

A) Radial EBUS and Cryobiopsy of Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions (PPL)

Faculty Leads: Samantha Herath

International Faculty: Noriaki Kurimoto, Japan

Learning Objectives:

  • Hands-on session on animal models by Dr Kurimoto on Radial EBUS image interpretation and using biopsy equipment
  • Hands-on session on animal models to demonstrate PPL biopsy using PeriView Flex needle, cytology brush, and forceps biopsy
  • Hands-on session on animal models using a 1.1 mm cryoprobe and an ultra-thin bronchoscope for PPL sampling
  • Performing Cryo-Touch Imprint Cytology (Cryo-TIC) and safety measures in PPL cryobiopsy
  • Nurse station: Interactive hands-on training in radial EBUS, including probe handling, guide sheath measurements, troubleshooting, biopsy tool setup, and specimen handling for forceps, PeriView Flex needle, cytology brush, and cryoprobes

B) Transbronchial Lung Cryobiopsy for Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)

  • Cryobiopsy safety, including identification of “safety zones”, patient preparation, and nurse/assistant education
  • Hands-on session on safety measures using rigid bronchoscopy and endotracheal tubes, including bronchial blockers and other standby bleeding prevention measures
  • Hands-on session using 1.7 mm cryoprobe on animal models, focusing on obtaining adequate diagnostic specimens safely and effectively

Endobronchial valves for BLVR + Persistent air leak

Faculty Leads: Phan Nguyen and Elaine Yap

International Faculty: Dirk Jan Slebos, Netherlands, and Karin Klooster, Netherlands

Learning Objectives:

  • CT fissure analysis and Chartis assessment: patient selection 
  • Step-by-step hands on procedural workflow, airway sizing to valve deployment & removal for different endobronchial valves
  • Managing peri-procedural complications, including pneumothorax protocol
  • Real-world case discussions with Experts highlighting successes and pitfalls
  • Nurse station: EBV catheter loading and deploying techniques, patient safety

Introductory bronchoscopy with simulated scenarios

Faculty Leads: Jonathan Williamson

International Faculty: Suveer Singh, UK

Learning Objectives:

  • Bronchoscope handling & manipulation with animal models and simulators
  • Learn airway anatomy and how to marry with CT images
  • Optimising diagnostic yield with a range of instruments
  • Bleeding simulation – how to control and manage large volume bleeding

Pleural: Indwelling pleural catheter (IPC) + USS guided pleural biopsy

Faculty Leads: Nicola Smith and Vineeth George

International Faculty: Steve Walker, UK

Learning Objectives

  • Demonstrate safe insertion of indwelling pleural catheters (IPC) using a porcine model.
  • Perform IPC access, drainage, and removal, and troubleshoot common issues
    • Learners will manage IPC after care and removal incorporating nursing and medical perspectives.
  • Apply evidence-based strategies for IPC drainage and complication management
    • Learners will select appropriate drainage regimens and recognize/manage complications including infection and symptomatic loculation, using clinical and imaging cues.
  • Perform intercostal chest drain (ICC) insertion using both blunt dissection and Seldinger techniques.
    • Learners will compare and perform both methods, understanding indications, contraindications, and procedural nuances.
  • Perform ultrasound guided pleural biopsy
    • Learners will use ultrasound to locate intercostal arteries prior to biopsy and evaluate pleural apposition to inform IPC removal decisions

Bronchial branch mapping

Faculty Leads: David Manners and Gerard Olive

International Faculty: Noriaki Kurimoto, Japan, and Sze Shyang Kho, Malaysia

Learning Objectives:

  • CT-to-bronchoscopy correlation techniques: Introduction to the Kurimoto method, sagittal and coronal reconstructions and the Direct Oblique Method (tbc)
  • Bronchial anatomy mapping with Experts in the field with ample opportunity to practise
  • Case based discussion and practice
  • Provision of resources to take home for ongoing learning
    • Ideal for learners at all levels seeking practical experience in bronchial branch mapping for peripheral bronchoscopy

Pulmonology-performed nasendoscopy, focusing on VCD/ILO

Faculty Leads: Paul Leong and Phil Bardin

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand normal upper airway anatomy, common pathology and ‘red flags’ 
  • Understand techniques, equipment and precautions for pulmonologists-performed flexible nasendoscopy
  • Practice flexible nasendoscopy in human volunteers
  • Understand how to perform and interpret a laryngoscopy for VCD/ILO

Robotic assisted bronchoscopy

Faculty Leads: Taj Saghaie, David Fielding and Farzad Bashirzadeh

International Faculty: Cat Oberg, USA, and Kyle Hogarth, USA

Learning Objectives:

  • Planning: How to create pathways and target lesions 
  • Immersive hands-on experience with robotic bronchoscopy platforms 
  • Image Integrated RAB: Advanced imaging in robotic bronchoscopy, integration and augmentation
  • Optimising tissue acquisition for diagnosis and molecular testing

Linear EBUS TBNA + mediastinal node cryobiopsy

Faculty Leads: Tracy Leong and Nicole Hersch

International Faculty: Felix Herth, Germany

Learning Objectives:

  • Hands-on training in linear EBUS scope control and systematic mediastinal staging
  • Ultrasound image interpretation of lymph nodes and surrounding vascular structures 
  • Step-by-step EBUS-TBNA technique 
  • Optimising sample adequacy for cytology, histology, and molecular testing
  • EBUS-guided mediastinal cryobiopsy techniques cryoprobe deployment, freeze times, and specimen retrieval
  • Nurse station: EBUS balloon application, TBNA & cryobiopsy specimen handling

Rigid bronchoscopy + stent insertion

Faculty Leads: Paul Lilburn

International Faculty: To be confirmed

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn rigid bronchoscopy techniques guided by Experts in the field
  • SEMS & Silicone airway stents: selection, deployment and management
  • Guideline-based procedural indications in benign and malignant disease, safety and complication control
  • Post-procedure strategies to minimise stent-related adverse events
  • Nurse station: equipment prep, stent support & patient care

Medical Thoracoscopy

Faculty Leads: Sanjeevan Muruganandan and Astrid Gardiner 

International Faculty: Pyng Lee, Singapore

Learning Objectives

  • Master the art and science of medical thoracoscopy from Experts with hands-on pleural access, thoracoscope handling and biopsy on animal models. Participants will gain experience with rigid and flexible thoracoscopy
  • Practical tips to optimise diagnostic yield
  • Safe technique and complication management
  • Nurse station: procedural support & post-procedure care

Paediatric

Faculty Leads: Rahul Thomas, Vikas Goyal, Nitin Kapur

International Faculty: Erik Hysinger, USA, and Dirk Schramm, Germany; Sarabon Tahura Bangladesh, Mohammad Ashkan UAE.

Learning Objectives:

  • Lectures with real cases and experience
  • Practical hands on stations including 
    • Cryotherapy – using it for foreign body extraction and for biopsy
    • Foreign body extraction using forceps, balloon, basket, cryo
    • Basics of Rigid bronchoscopy
    • Cannulation of congenital trachea-oesophageal fistula
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