The Aortic Forum will be an in-person meeting and run from 21-23 June 2023 in Brussels, Belgium.
WEDNESDAY 21 JUNE (12:00-17:45)
| 12:00 | Welcome lunch and registration | |
| 13:00 | Introduction | G El Khoury, Brussels; L de Kerchove, Brussels |
| Session 1: Pros and cons to repair the aortic valve | ||
| Moderators: L de Kerchove, Brussels; F Casselman, Aalst | ||
| Live Case: Bicuspid aortic valve with severe aortic insufficiency | ||
| Overview of the long-term results of aortic valve repair | R De Paulis, Rome | |
| Actual bioprosthetic valve compete and surpass aortic valve repair | T Bourguignon, Tours | |
| The carbon and other synthetic valve strike back | B Meuris, Leuven | |
| Why TAVI is not a good option | M Borger, Leipzig | |
| Ross versus repair: Competitor or complementary options | J Vojacek, Hradec Králové | |
| Panel discussion | ||
| Abstract presentation: Bicuspid valve reimplantation in 210-150 orientation for very asymmetric commissural angles | J Kelly, Philadelphia | |
| 15:15 | Break | |
| 15:45 | Session 2: Basics and principles of aortic valve repair | |
| Moderators: H Michelena, Rochester; I El Hamamsy, New York | ||
| Echocardiography to describe AI mechanisms | J L Vanoverschelde, Brussels | |
| Describing aortic valve and root anatomy with 3D CT reconstruction | C Nienaber, London | |
| Panel discussion | ||
| Debate – Repair of isolated AI (TAV and BAV) video presentations: | ||
| – Double external ring | E Lansac, Paris | |
| – Suture annuloplasty | H-J Schäfers, Homburg Saar | |
| – Internal ring | S Rankin, Morgantown | |
| – Reimplantation technique | M Boodhwani, Ottawa | |
| Panel discussion | ||
| Abstract presentation: Systematic adjustment of root dimensions to cusp size in aortic valve repair: A computer simulation study | L Weltert, Rome | |
| Unifying nomenclature of aortic valve phenotypes | H Michelena, Rochester | |
| Debate – Repair of BAV with aortopathy video presentations: | ||
| – Reimplantation technique | E Chen, Durham | |
| – Remodelling technique and annuloplasty | I El Hamamsy, New York | |
| Panel discussion | ||
| 17:45 | Close |
THURSDAY 22 JUNE (08:15-17:30)
| 08:15 | Session 3: Ultimate perspectives from the giants | |
| Moderators: R De Paulis, Rome; G El Khoury, Brussels; H-J Schäfers, Homburg Saar | ||
| Live Case: Bicuspid aortic valve with root aneurysm | ||
| Introduction | R De Paulis, Rome | |
| Personal reflections on reimplantation after 30 years | T David, Toronto | |
| Personal reflections on remodelling after 30 years | M Yacoub, London | |
| Evolution of leaflets plasty over the years | G El Khoury, Brussels | |
| How geometry has contributed to improve aortic valve repair | H-J Schäfers, Homburg Saar | |
| Panel discussion | ||
| 10:15 | Break | |
| 10:45 | Session 4: Alternative techniques and access to aortic valve repair (video session) | |
| Moderators: J Vojacek, Hradec Králové; E Lansac, Paris | ||
| Live Case: Redo after Ross operation | ||
| PEARS, fashion, or evolution of valve sparing | F Rega, Leuven | |
| Valve sparing by minimal access: For which patient and which pathology | T Holubec, Frankfurt | |
| Single suture for reimplantation. Pros & Cons | T Modine, Bordeaux | |
| The advantages of single sinus remodelling | V Irimie, Bad Neustadt | |
| Debate – Which type of autograft reinforcement? | ||
| – Ross full root and loose jacket | I El Hamamsy, New York | |
| – Ross inclusion in native root | T David, Toronto | |
| – Ross inclusion in vascular graft | V Starnes, Los Angeles | |
| Panel discussion | ||
| Abstract presentation: Ross procedure for aortic regurgitation and stenosis | K Abeln, Homburg Saar | |
| Abstract presentation: Valve-sparing root reimplantation with primary repair of a unicusp/bicuspid valve hybrid | J Kelly, Philadelphia | |
| 12:30 | Lunch | |
| 13:30 | Session 5: Surgical option in the paediatric population | |
| Moderators: Y d’Udekem, Washington D.C; G El Khoury, Brussels | ||
| Dilated aortopathies in congenital heart disease | J Dearani, Rochester | |
| What is on the horizon in valve substitute: An update on Ozaki procedure | A Carotti, Rome | |
| Unicuspid aortic valve repair in which patient is it worthy (video) | H-J Schäfers, Homburg Saar | |
| Balance between Ross and valve repair | Y d’Udekem, Washington D.C | |
| Panel discussion | ||
| Abstract presentation: Sinotubular stabilization in tricuspid aortic valve repair | T Ehrlich, Homburg Saar | |
| 14:30 | Session 6: Aorta review/debate: New ACC/AHA aortic guidelines – what do they tell us? | |
| Moderators: J Bavaria, Philadelphia; M Shrestha, Rochester; M Grabenwöger, Vienna | ||
| Introduction to the guidelines | J Bavaria, Philadelphia | |
| What do the guidelines suggest regarding syndromic aortic conditions? | F Schoenhoff, Bern | |
| What do the guidelines suggest regarding aortic dissection? | M Luehr, Cologne | |
| What do the guidelines suggest regarding thoracic aneurysm/dissection in general (diameters, non-diameter triggers, indexing, etc) | M Ehrlich, Vienna | |
| Panel discussion and debate on the guidelines – “What they say and what they don’t say!” for standard practice – Moderated by J Bavaria, Philadelphia | A Estrera, Houston; A Oo, London; D Pacini, Bologna; M Shrestha, Rochester; F Schoenhoff, Bern; M Grabenwöger, Vienna; M Ehrlich, Vienna | |
| 16:00 | Break | |
| 16:30 | Session 7: Arch and stroke mini-symposium | |
| Moderators: T MacGillivray, Houston; K Tsagakis, Essen | ||
| Stroke after arch intervention: Consensus definitions, frequency and causes | N Desai, Philadelphia | |
| Cerebral protection strategies in open arch repair | U Benedetto, Bristol | |
| Cerebral embolic protection and/or stroke mitigation during arch TEVAR repair | A D’Onofrio, Padua | |
| Pharmacologic neuroprotection and neuro restoration | S Messe, Philadelphia | |
| Abstract presentation: Use of perioperative neuromonitoring and imaging in patients requiring total arch replacement for aortic dissection | W Naselsky, Baltimore | |
| Abstract presentation: Elective aortic root replacement with or without concomitant hemiarch reconstruction: A propensity-matched analysis | M Berezowski, Philadelphia | |
| 17:30 | Close |
FRIDAY 23 JUNE (08:30-17:40)
| 08:30 | Session 8: Acute aortic dissection: Dilemmas and solutions | |
| Moderators: K Tsagakis, Essen; A Estrera, Houston | ||
| Definition of “safe treatment” in acute type A aortic dissection | J Bavaria, Philadelphia | |
| Individualised treatment in acute type A aortic dissection | D Pacini, Bologna | |
| Extended aortic arch repair by stent in acute type A aortic dissection the AMDS experience (Video) | K Tsagakis, Essen | |
| Aortic root repair in acute aortic root dissection – Techniques (Video) | N Desai, Philadelphia | |
| Artery cannulation site is the key to success in acute type A aortic dissection surgery | T MacGillivray, Houston | |
| The rationale to abolish the false lumen in acute type A aortic dissection | A Esterea, Houston | |
| Panel discussion | ||
| Abstract presentations: Proximal-first repair of acute type A dissection complicated by mesenteric malperfusion syndrome | S Yarlagadda, Philadelphia | |
| 10:00 | Break | |
| 10:30 | Session 9: Chronic aortic dissection treatment: A Prometheus challenge | |
| Moderators: A Oo, London; D Pacini, Bologna | ||
| FET surgery: Facts after 20 years of experience | M Shrestha, Rochester | |
| Debate – Treatment of chronic aortic dissection after proximal repair: | ||
| – Frozen Elephant Trunk | K Tsagakis, Essen | |
| – Open descending aortic repair | A Oo, London | |
| Panel discussion | ||
| Chronic aortic dissection: Open repair via left thoracotomy (video) | J Tomasi, Rennes | |
| Spinal cord protection in open and endovascular thoracoabdominal aortic repair | A Esterea, Houston | |
| Panel discussion | ||
| Optimal medical treatment in chronic aortic dissection patients | C Nienaber, London | |
| Abstract presentation: Long-term results of frozen elephant trunk for chronic aortic dissection | D Panfilov, Tomsk | |
| 12:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:30 | Session 10: Acute and chronic aortic syndromes involving the descending aorta- natural disease course and treatment strategies | |
| Moderators: S Ronchey, Rome; M Lescan, Tübingen | ||
| FET as a landing zone – distal extension as a concept | M Kreibich, Freiburg | |
| 10 points from the recent STS/AATS guidelines for the treatment of type B aortic dissection | T MacGillivray, Houston | |
| IMH and PAU- how to predict the natural course and when to intervene | S Ronchey, Rome | |
| Panel discussion | ||
| How to select patients with thoraco-abdominal aneurysm for open or endovascular repair: Insight from a cost-effectiveness study in a high volume centre | L Bertoglio, Brescia | |
| How to address the LSA – bypass and transposition, how to and what for | S Fernandez, Pamplona | |
| dSINE- mechanisms, understanding, importance and prevention | M Kreibich, Freiburg | |
| Panel discussion | ||
| Abstract presentation: Early and long-term performance of stent-grafts released in dacron versus native ascending aorta after thoracic endovascular aortic repair | S Di Sibio, La Spezia | |
| 15:00 | Break | |
| 15:30 | Session 11: Acute and chronic aortic syndromes involving the descending aorta- the next level of complexity in understanding the disease and to individualise treatment | |
| Moderators: S Trimarchi, Milan; M Grabenwöger, Vienna | ||
| Ruptured type B- FET, TEVAR or open TA replacement | M Grabenwöger, Vienna | |
| Ruptured descending thoracic aorta- is it done after TEVAR? | S Trimarchi, Milan | |
| Endovascular treatment of ruptured TAAA – expensive prestige or economic alternative | M Lescan, Tübingen | |
| Panel discussion | ||
| Secondary endovascular conversions for failed open repair | N Desai, Philadelphia | |
| Secondary open conversions for failed endovascular repair | L Bertoglio, Brescia | |
| TEVAR for the treatment of organ fistulation in acute aortic syndromes – bridge to open conversion or durable treatment approach | M Kreibich, Freiburg | |
| Panel discussion | ||
| Abstract presentation: Introducing the BARTAAAKI bundle: Renal recovery following thoracoabdominal aortic repair | A Lopez-Marco, London | |
| 17:40 | Closing remarks |
Programme and faculty subject to change
The The Aortic Forum, Brussels, Belgium, 21/06/2023-23/06/2023 has been accredited by the
European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 12 European CME
credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she
actually spent in the educational activity.
FORUM INFORMATION
Date/Duration
21-23 June 2023 (2.5 day meeting)
Location
Brussels, Belgium
Aortic Forum Taskforce Chairman
R De Paulis, Rome
Local Chairmen
G El Khoury and L de Kerchove, Brussels
Vascular Disease Domain Chairman
K Tsagakis, Essen
Aortic Forum Taskforce
J Bavaria; F Casselman; M Czerny; L de Kerchove; G El Khoury; I El-Hamamsy; A Estrera; S Fernandez; E Lansac; T MacGillivray; A Oo; D Pacini; S Ronchey; R Sádaba; H-J Schäfers; M Shrestha; K Tsagakis; J Vojáček
Registration Fee
EACTS Member: €595 inclusive of VAT
Non-Member: €695 inclusive of VAT
Resident/Trainee: €375 inclusive of VAT
Registration fee includes lunch and refreshments. An optional dinner is available on Thursday 22 June for a fee of €95.00
Format
In-person meeting, live surgical cases, interactive lectures, live-in-a-box videos and abstract presentations
Abstract Submissions
Please note abstract submissions are now CLOSED
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The Aortic Forum is in collaboration with the STS
Engage with pioneers in the specialty
This year’s Aortic Forum will celebrate the lifetime contributions from two of the masters, Professor El Khoury and Professor Schäfers.
Professor El Khoury, a pioneer in aortic valve repair surgery, joins us to share his expertise and techniques that have made him a renowned expert around the world. You will also have the opportunity to learn from Professor Schäfers, whose dedicated approach to the collection of sound scientific data has been instrumental in the standardisation and reproducibility of aortic valve repair. A special session will take place to celebrate their careers and will also feature two giants in our specialty: Sir Magdi Yacoub and Dr Tirone David who paved the way to this type of surgery more than thirty years ago.
This session is not to be missed!
