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International Symposium

Head and Neck Surgery

Hot Topics in Salivary Gland Cancer

Sunday, October 18, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM PT
Location: West Exhibit Hall A, Learning Zone 4

    Panelist(s)

  • Fernando Walder, MD

    Professor, Head and Neck Surgery
    Federal University of Sao Paulo
    Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

  • Claudio R. Cernea, MD, PhD

    Associate Professor
    University of Sao Paulo
    São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

  • Fernando L. Dias, MD PhD FACS

    Chief Head and Neck Surgery Service
    Brazilian National Cancer Institute
    Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    • Moderator(s)

  • EM

    Eugene N. Myers, PhD

    Distinguished Professor and Chairman.
    University of Pittsburgh
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

    • Panelist(s)

  • LK

    Luiz P. Kowalski, PhD

    Chief of Department of Head and Neck
    University of Sao Paulo and A C Camargo Cancer Center
    São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Disclosure(s):
Fernando Walder, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Fernando L. Dias, MD PhD FACS:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Luiz P. Kowalski, PhD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

1. Understand recent advances in the molecular classification and prognostic stratification of salivary gland malignancies.
2. Discuss current controversies in surgical management, including indications for nerve preservation, extent of resection, and neck management.
3. Evaluate the role of modern imaging and pathology in diagnosis and treatment planning.
4. Review emerging systemic and targeted therapies, including immunotherapy and molecular-driven treatments.
5. Apply evidence-based strategies to complex and recurrent salivary gland cancer cases.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand recent advances in the molecular classification and prognostic stratification of salivary gland malignancies.
  • Discuss current controversies in surgical management, including indications for nerve preservation, extent of resection, and neck management.
  • Review emerging systemic and targeted therapies, including immunotherapy and molecular-driven treatments.