This EACTS/ESVS Endovascular Skills course will run from 21-22 October 2017
SATURDAY 21 October
Part 1: Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) techniques – Skills and access |
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Moderators: R De Paulis, Rome; S Ronchey, Rome | ||
13:00 | Course introduction | |
13:10 | Overview of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR)/endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) | T Kölbel, Hamburg |
13:30 | Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) – artery access and technique | L Bertoglio, Milan |
13:50 | Wires and catheters – make your store | B Rylski, Freiburg |
14:10 | Percutaneous closure systems | B Modarai, London |
14:30 | Overview of sheaths and introducers | A Hertault, Lille |
14:50 | Discussion | |
15:00 | Break | |
Part 2: Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) – Planning |
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Moderators: B Rylski, Freiburg; B Modarai, London | ||
15:20 | Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) – landing and sealing zone |
N Tsilimparis, Hamburg |
15:40 | Stent graft-induced new entry (SINE) – proximal/distal | K Tsagakis, Essen |
16:00 | Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) – planning on a PC | C van Rijswijk, Leiden |
16:20 | Hybrid operating room | A Hertault, Lille |
16:40 | Low radiation/contrast agents concept | F Rohlffs, Hamburg |
17:00 | Discussion | |
17:10 | Training Session 1: – Workstations – how to plan an endovascular procedure on the PC – Dry skills – insights into endovascular grafts and introducers – Simulators – how to deploy a stent graft in the thoracic aorta step by step |
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18:40 | Close |
SUNDAY 22 October
Part 3: Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) – Treatment |
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Moderators part 3a: GW Schurink, Maastricht; D Pacini, Bologna | ||
08:00 | Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) – descending aorta aneurysm | M Czerny, Freiburg |
08:20 | Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) – Chronic Type B Dissection | F Rohlffs, Hamburg |
08:40 | Acute Type B Dissection – indications and results | S Ronchey, Rome |
09:00 | False lumen after thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) | M Youssef, Mainz |
09:20 | Create a proximal landing zone | M Czerny, Freiburg |
09:40 | Break | |
10:00 | Training Session 2: – Workstations – how to plan an endovascular procedure on the PC – Dry skills – insights into endovascular grafts and introducers – Simulators – how to deploy a stent graft in the thoracic aorta step by step |
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Moderators part 3b: M Czerny, Freiburg; N Tsilimparis, Hamburg | ||
11:30 | Aortic arch – thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) in zone 0 | GW Schurink, Maastricht |
11:50 | Transapical thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) | K Tsagakis, Essen |
12:10 | Frozen elephant trunk (FET)– overview and techniques | D Pacini, Bologna |
12:30 | Hybrid arch repair – antegrade/retrograde | L Bertoglio, Milan |
12:50 | Follow-up programme | B Mendes, Rochester, USA |
13:10 | Discussion | |
13:30 | Lunch | |
14:30 | Training Session 3: – Workstations – how to plan an endovascular procedure on the PC – Dry skills – insights into endovascular grafts and introducers – Simulators – how to deploy a stent graft in the thoracic aorta step by step |
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Part 4: Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) – Endo repair |
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Moderators: L Bertoglio, Milan; K Tsagakis, Essen | ||
16:00 | Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) surgery/endo – update | GW Schurink, Maastricht |
16:20 | Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) fenestrated/branched grafts | B Modarai, London |
16:40 | Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) – spinal cord | C Etz, Leipzig |
17:00 | Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) – how to deal with complications and malperfusion | N Tsilimparis, Hamburg |
17:20 | Discussion | |
17:30 | Close |
COURSE INFORMATION
Date/Duration
21-22 October 2017 (2 day course)
Location
Bucerius Law School
Hamburg, Germany
Please click HERE for further information.
Course Directors
R De Paulis, Rome; T Kölbel, Hamburg & K Tsagakis, Essen
Course Overview
A comprehensive review of various aspects of the endovascular treatment of aortic pathologies specifically designed to help cardiac surgeons get acquainted with this technology. Formal presentations and simulator training will be used to cover major theoretical and practical aspects.
Course Format
2 day interactive lectures, drylab and simulator training
Course Fee
Members: €450 inclusive of VAT
Non-Members: €550 inclusive of VAT
Course fee includes lunches and refreshments on all days, and dinner on Saturday 21 October.
Target Audience
Cardiac surgeons wanting to embark into the era of endovascular technology for a more complete form of treatment of major aortic pathologies.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire the basic skills to approach major aortic pathologies by the use of endovascular technology.
- Plan various types of endovascular treatment for the different sections of the thoracic and abdominal aorta.
- Define the best therapeutic approach for each given aortic pathology.
Aortic Live 2017
Delegates attending the EACTS/ESVS Endovascular Skills Course will be able to register at the reduced rate of €100 for Aortic Live 2017, 23-24 October.
For further details please refer to the Aortic Live website
