Intracavitary treatment of pleural tumours
Description of Postgraduate Degree Course
General Information
Level: Second-Level
Field of study: Medicine and Pharmacy
Duration: Duration: 1 year
Mode of Delivery: Ibrida
Location: Pisa
CFUs: 60
Admission application: Applications open until 25 January 2026
Start date: 02 March 2026
Italian
Italian
The postgraduate degree course Trattamento intracavitario dei tumori della pleura provides scientific and practical skills in the management and treatment of primary and secondary malignant pleural pathologies, with a particular focus on the role of intracavitary chemotherapy treatments. The programme aims to equip participants with the skills necessary for a modern, multimodal and personalised approach to patients with pleural tumours.
Throughout the course, students will explore all the aspects concerning this type of surgery, from initial oncological and pneumological evaluation, to operability criteria and perioperative management.
Participants will acquire both practical skills necessary for the treatment of pleural pathologies (especially pleural mesothelioma and pleural implants of thymoma), and specific knowledge of the various possible treatments for malignant pleural pathologies, with the opportunity to learn innovative techniques such as HITHOC (hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy) and PITAC (Pressurized IntraThoracic Aerosol Chemotherapy).
Career opportunities
The postgraduate degree course trains professionals with specialised skills and experience in the field of surgical and non-surgical management of pleural pathologies, enabling them to work in various healthcare facilities.
Fees
In person
Regular students:
2000 € payable in 3 instalments
- 800 € no later than 10 February 2026
- 600 € no later than 15 April 2026
- 600 € no later than 15 June 2026
Auditing students:
500 € in a single installment
Registration fee reductions are available for 1 students as specified in the call for applications.
