The Aortic Valve Repair & Ross Operation Course will run from 19 – 20 September 2024
THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER
| 07:30 | Welcome and registration | |
| Moderators: S Mastrobuoni, Brussels; J Vojacek, Hradec Králové | ||
| 08:00 | Introduction | L de Kerchove, Brussels |
| 08:05 | Repair-oriented anatomy of tricuspid and bicuspid aortic valve | L de Kerchove, Brussels |
| When to repair severe aortic valve insufficiency: Guidelines and recent literature data | D Vancraeynest, Brussels | |
| Live Case 1 | ||
| 10:30 | Break | |
| 11:00 | When to repair root and ascending aorta aneurism: Guidelines and recent literature data | A Pasquet, Brussels |
| Live Case 2 | ||
| 12:30 | Lunch | |
| Moderators: M Pettinari, Brussels; J Vojacek, Hradec Králové | ||
| 13:30 | General principles of aortic valve repair: Which techniques for which lesion | S Mastrobuoni, Brussels |
| A critical review (risk and benefice) of annuloplasty techniques for aortic valve repair | J Vojacek, Hradec Králové | |
| Live Case 3 | ||
| 15:30 | Break | |
| Moderators: M Pettinari, Brussels; J Vojacek, Hradec Králové; L de Kerchove, Brussels; G El Khoury, Brussels | ||
| 16:00 | Step-by-step technique of valve sparing reimplantation in TAV and BAV | G Aphram, Brussels |
| Cusp repair in tricuspid and bicuspid aortic valve | M Pettinari, Brussels | |
| Echocardiography for AV repair: Mechanisms of AI, valve analysis and prognostic factors | G Lemaire, Brussels | |
| Case Discussion – Attendees are invited to bring their own interesting/difficult case for discussion | ||
| 18:00 | Close |
FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER
| Moderators: S Mastrobuoni, Brussels; J Vojacek, Hradec Králové | ||
| 08:00 | Options of aortic valve replacement in the young patient: Are they the new game changer in 2023? | M Pettinari, Brussels |
| How I perform a Ross procedure and results from Czech Republic database | J Vojacek, Hradec Králové | |
| Live Case 4 | ||
| 10:30 | Break | |
| 11:00 | Indication and techniques of autograft root reinforcement | S Mastrobuoni, Brussels |
| Panel Discussion | ||
| 13:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:30 | Wetlab training session on valve sparing reimplantation and Ross procedure | |
| Closing remarks | ||
| 17:00 | Close |
Programme and faculty subject to change
This course is now sold out, please email [email protected] to join the waiting list.
COURSE INFORMATION
Date/Duration
23 & 24 November 2023 (2 day course)
Location
Hof ter Musschen, Brussels, Belgium
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Course Directors
L de Kerchove, Brussels; G El Khoury, Brussels
Course Format
2 days of interactive lectures, videos, live surgery and wetlab
Course Fee
Members: €500
Non-Members: €600
Fees include lunch and refreshments on both days and a dinner on Thursday 23 November.
In order to enhance interaction we have limited the number of participants to 40, allowing for active and free discussions.
Course Overview
The curriculum is designed to provide all aspects of the Brussels School approach and techniques on aortic valve reconstructive surgery. Covering the anatomy of the aortic valve, echocardiographic assessment and operative planning of aortic regurgitation and aortic root aneurysm. Surgical techniques of valve sparing reimplantation, annuloplasty and cusp repair in tricuspid and bicuspid aortic valve will be detailed step-by-step and illustrated during didactic presentations, videos and live surgery. Indications for repair and replacement alternatives like the Ross procedure will also be illustrated and discussed in regards to long-term outcomes.
The course ends with a hands-on session to practice valve-sparing procedures closely guided by the Course Directors. Optional, please bring your surgical loupes.
Target Audience
Skills Level 3 – Surgeons established in independent practice.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the normal anatomy of the aortic valve and its pathomorphology in case of regurgitation and/or aorta aneurysm
- Recognise the echocardiographic characteristics of different mechanisms of aortic regurgitation
- Learn to expose and analyse the aortic valve and root
- Learn and understand the different steps of valve sparing reimplantation, annuloplasty and cusp repair techniques in tricuspid and bicuspid aortic valve
- Learn to evaluate intraoperatively and by echocardiography post-repair result
- Learn the techniques of Ross procedure and their indications
- Discuss indications, limits and alternatives of aortic valve repair and Ross procedures
Please see here for the EACTS Academy terms and conditions
Faculty
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Laurent de Kerchove -
Gebrine El Khoury -
Gaby Aphram -
Geoffroy de Beco -
Guillaume Lemaire -
Stefano Mastrobuoni -
Alain Poncelet -
David Vancraeynest -
Jan Vojacek
