3rd Annual Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Symposium 2026

The 3rd Annual Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Symposium will take place on August 29, 2026 at The Westin La Paloma, 3800 E Sunrise Dr., Tucson, AZ 85718. The conference will provide education on the care of complex Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB, including pancreas, liver, and bile duct) malignancies, with a focus on cutting-edge technology, oncologic advances, and multidisciplinary management of these complex problems. Leading experts in the fields of HPB surgery, medical oncology, surgical oncology, interventional gastroenterology, and interventional radiology will discuss the advances in pancreatic cancer, management and decision-making in pancreatic cystic lesions, and cutting-edge management of colorectal liver metastases. There will be multidisciplinary case discussions included to illustrate decision-making and engage participants across the medical community in Arizona. This conference is a great learning opportunity for general surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gastroenterologists, primary care physicians, colorectal surgeons, and HPB specialists who encounter these problems in their practice.

Registration Fees:

• Attendings / Practicing Physicians: $100.00

• Nurses, All Other HCPs: $15.00

• Residents, Fellows: $15.00

• Medical Students: $15.00

  Note: U of A department P-cards are not allowed to be used for U of A event registrations.

1. Describe the management of locally advanced pancreatic cancer including the role of major vascular resection and radiation.
2. Identify patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer who would be candidates for vascular resection or arterial divestment.
3. Discuss treatment options and be able to articulate strategies for sequencing of multimodal therapy in hepatocellular cancer (HCC).
4. Describe evolving techniques for the management of colorectal liver metastases including liver transplant, hepatic artery infusion, resection, and ablation.
5. Describe the evolving management of gastroesophageal junction and gastric cancers including the role of neoadjuvant therapy and chemoradiation.
6. Consider ways to incorporate artificial intelligence to improve patient outcomes in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

In order to report MOC/CC points to specialty boards, the attendee must complete the MOC/CC section of their CloudCME profile prior to claiming credit.

Cancellation Policy

A full refund will be issued for requests received up to 7 days prior to the conference. No refund will be provided once the conference begins.

The organization holding the activity reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, registration fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME activity coordinator.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). The CME office reviewers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.