The Introduction to Aortic Surgery course will run from 16-18 March 2017
THURSDAY 16 MARCH
08:30 | Arrival and registration | |
09:15 | Welcome and introduction | R De Paulis, Rome |
Proximal Thoracic Aortic Surgery |
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09:20 | The physiology and the hemodynamic of the aortic root | D Berdajs, Basel |
09:40 | Guidelines for a timely surgical indication | A Della Corte, Naples |
10:00 | The bicuspid aortopathy: Classification and prognosis | A Della Corte, Naples |
10:20 | A practical guide to the extent of resection in bicuspid aortopathy | R De Paulis, Rome |
10:40 | Group discussion | |
10:50 | Break | |
11:00 | The Bentall procedure Keynote lecture Live-in-a-box surgical case Discussion |
T Schachner, Innsbruck |
11:40 | The re-modelling procedure Keynote lecture Live-in-a-box surgical case Discussion |
P Urbanski, Bad Neustadt |
12:20 | The re-implantation procedure Keynote lecture Live-in-a-box surgical case Discussion |
R De Paulis, Rome |
13:00 | Lunch | |
Arch Surgery |
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14:00 | Standard surgical arch replacement Keynote lecture Live-in-a-box surgical case Discussion |
D Pacini, Bologna |
14:40 | Classic and frozen elephant trunk Keynote lecture Live-in-a-box surgical case Discussion |
M Shrestha, Hannover |
15:20 | Various forms of Hybrid arch repair Keynote lecture Live-in-a-box surgical case Discussion |
B Rylski, Freiburg |
16:00 | Break | |
Aortic Dissection |
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16:30 | How to best approach malperfusion in acute aortic dissection | K Tsagakis, Essen |
16:50 | Indications and contraindications on arch replacement during an acute dissection | D Pacini, Bologna |
17:10 | How to deal with a root dissection | T Schachner, Innsbruck |
17:30 | Acute dissection in patients with connective tissue diseases: what are the differences in strategy? | F Schoenhoff, Berne |
17:50 | Group discussion | |
18:00 | Close |
FRIDAY 17 MARCH
Peculiar Aspects of Aortic Surgery |
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09:00 | Safe cerebral protection in aortic surgery. What’s the evidence? | E Quintana, Barcelona |
09:20 | Strategy for the treatment of an infected aortic graft prosthesis | F Schoenhoff, Berne |
09:40 | How to deal with a small aortic annulus. When small is too small? What are the options? How to fit larger valve prosthesis | R De Paulis, Rome |
10:00 | Surgery for acute endocarditis of the aortic root Expert case video: the Commando operation |
E Quintana, Barcelona |
Group discussion | ||
A Glimpse into a Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair Experience |
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10:30 | Guidelines for the use of thoracic endovascular aortic repair in thoracic aortic disease Live-in-a-box clinical cases |
B Rylski, Freiburg |
10:50 | Landing zone and sizing. Tips and tricks with video | S Ronchey, Rome |
11:10 | Group discussion | |
11:25 | Break | |
11:40 | The use of thoracic endovascular aortic repair in acute and chronic type B dissection | S Ronchey, Rome |
12:00 | Thoracic endovascular aortic repair vs frozen elephant trunk in various anatomical conditions | M Shrestha, Hannover |
12:20 | How to follow-up patients after thoracic endovascular aortic repair? | K Tsagakis, Essen |
12:40 | Group discussion | |
13:00 | Lunch | |
14:00 | EVAR simulation session with the Faculty |
S Ronchey, Rome; B Rylski, Freiburg |
15:30 | Break | |
16:00 | TEVAR simulation session with the Faculty | S Ronchey, Rome; B Rylski, Freiburg |
18:00 | Close |
SATURDAY 18 MARCH
09:00 | Wetlab with the Faculty 1. Annulus enlargement |
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10:30 | Break | |
11:00 | 2. Re-implantation/Re-modelling | |
13:00 | Close |
COURSE INFORMATION
Date/Duration
16-18 March 2017 (2.5 day course)
Location
Windsor, UK
Course Director/s
R De Paulis, Rome
Course Overview
Covering the major aspects of aortic surgery, from the aortic valve to the descending aorta. Special attention will be devoted to the various options in sparing the aortic valve and on the modern approach to aortic arch surgery. Guidance will be available for those cardiac surgeons wishing to embark upon an endovascular programme. This year’s course will include both TEVAR and EVAR simulation sessions as well as a wetlab covering annulus enlargement and re-implantation and re-modelling techniques.
Course Format
Presentations, live-in-a-box surgical cases and wetlab sessions
Course Fee
Members: €500 inclusive of 20% VAT (UK)
Non-Members: €600 inclusive of 20% VAT (UK)
Course fee includes lunches and refreshments on all days and dinners on Thursday 16 March and Friday 17 March 2017.
Target Audience
This course is aimed at residents in their last year and surgeons willing to broaden their expertise in major aortic valve and aortic pathologies.
Learning Objectives
- To obtain the proper instruments for a correct diagnostic evaluation in planning the most appropriate surgical approach on the ascending aorta and aortic arch.
- To learn the technical details in various aortic operations.
- To acquire basic notions for expanding their endovascular skills.