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Surgical Skills Webinar

Developed in response to feedback from the EACTS Next Generation 2024 Sessions, this online webinar is tailored for pre-trainee members seeking to build practical knowledge and confidence in cardiothoracic surgical skills. Through detailed video demonstrations and expert guidance, participants will gain valuable insight into essential techniques, instruments, and theatre readiness, laying the groundwork for future hands-on experience.
  • 19 Jul 2025
  • Online
Acquired Cardiac Disease Aortic Disease Congenital Heart Disease Thoracic Disease Pre-Trainee & Medical Students

Event Information

  • Date / Duration

    19 July 2025
    10:00 – 16:00 Central European Summer Time (6 hours)

  • Course Directors

    S Burton, London
    Pre-Trainee Committee Chair

    A Ramírez, Pamplona

  • Course Format

    Virtual meeting
    Interactive discussion
    Option for ‘follow along’ hands-on

  • Target Audience

    Medical students, pre-training doctor and very early years residents.

  • Course Fee

    EACTS Members: FREE
    Non Members: €50

  • EACTS Academy terms and conditions.

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This webinar has been designed to address the strong demand for practical, skills-based learning raised by participants at the EACTS Next Generation 2024 Sessions. The session offers in-depth, high-quality video demonstrations and expert commentary to support pre-trainee members in building familiarity with the tools, techniques, and core competencies required in cardiothoracic surgery.

The webinar will walk participants through essential surgical skills, with a focus on visual learning. Key areas include a range of knot-tying techniques. Detailed instrument walk-throughs will cover both general and coronary setups, along with suture types, needle handling, and mounting techniques. Participants will also learn about various suturing styles (interrupted, continuous, subcuticular), as well as the placement of purse-string sutures for chest drains, cardioplegia, and cannulation. The session concludes with insights into conduit preparation, coronary opening and suturing techniques used in CABG.

This webinar is ideal for those looking to strengthen their theoretical understanding and visual recognition of core surgical practices, an excellent stepping stone towards future hands-on training!

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