The Robotics Revascularisation Training course will run from 23-24 October 2023 in Leuven, Belgium.
MONDAY 23 OCTOBER
| 08:00 | Welcome & case discussion | W Oosterlinck, Leuven |
| Session 1 – Live surgical case: Part 1 | ||
| 08:45 | Installation and anesthesia, Mammary harvesting with robot, Stabilisation in OPCAB and Anastomosis performance | S Jacobs, Leuven |
| 11:30 | Questions & Answers | |
| 12:00 | LUNCH | |
| 13:00 | Presentation: What about BIMA? | |
| 13:15 | Case discussion | |
| Session 2 – Live surgical case: Part 2 | ||
| 13:30 | Preparation of second patient | S Jacobs, Leuven |
| 14:15 | Taking down the IMA, tips and tricks in difficult patients, stabilisation & anastomosis. What about a jump DX or Circumflex approach? | |
| 16:00 | BREAK | |
| 16:30 | Questions & Answers | |
| 17:30 | CLOSE |
TUESDAY 24 OCTOBER
| Session 3 – Presentations running parallel to the hands-on sessions | ||
| 09:00 | Proctoring experience in Europe: How and why should we simulate and what are the next steps for revascularisation procedures | S Cerny, Zbuzany |
| 10:30 | BREAK | |
| 11:00 | What will the future bring: Experience of Johannes Bonatti in MIDCAB and TECAB and what is needed to get TECAB in Europe | S Cerny, Zbuzany J Bonatti, Pittsburgh* |
| Hands-on: Running parallel to the presentations | W Oosterlinck, Leuven | |
| > Simulators for robotic controls | ||
| > Cadaver training for thoracotomy approach and stabilisation | ||
| > Beating heart simulator and anastomosis card simulator > Beating heart in chest model for optimal MIDCAB experience |
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| 12:30 | LUNCH | |
| Session 4 – Presentations running parallel to the hands-on sessions | ||
| 13:30 | What will the future bring: Experience of Johannes Bonatti in MIDCAB and TECAB and what is needed to get TECAB in Europe | S Cerny, Zbuzany J Bonatti, Pittsburgh* |
| 15:00 | BREAK | |
| 15:30 | Proctoring experience in Europe: how and why should we simulate and what are the next steps for revascularisation procedures | S Cerny, Zbuzany |
| Hands-on: Running parallel to the presentations | W Oosterlinck, Leuven | |
| > Simulators for robotic controls > Cadaver training for thoracotomy approach and stabilisation |
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| > Beating heart simulator and anastomosis card simulator > Beating heart in chest model for optimal MIDCAB experience |
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| 17:00 | CLOSE |
Programme and faculty subject to change.
Faculty marked with * will present remotely.
COURSE INFORMATION
Date/Duration
23-24 October 2023
Location
UZ Leuven, Campus Gasthuisberg, Leuven, Belgium – Directions
Course Director
W Oosterlinck, Leuven
Target Audience
Skills level 2 – Residents in final years of training and surgeons at the beginning of independent practice.
Course Overview
This course offers a full day of Robotic MIDCAB exposure and a day of presentations and hands-on sessions in a simulation environment. This will be the best preparation for one-on-one training and proctoring to start up a programme at your own centre.
Course Format
In-person meeting
Live stream surgery
Simulators for robotic controls and cadaver training
Interactive lectures
Course Fee
EACTS Member: €725 including VAT
Non-Member: €825 including VAT
Fee includes lunch, refreshments and a dinner on Monday 23rd October.
Kindly note due to the nature of this course, registration is limited to 25 delegates
Registered delegates are requested to bring along their Surgical Loupes for the Anastomosis Training
Learning Objectives
- On completion of this course you will understand the flow, inclusion and contraindications for MIDCAB
- Be informed of the international collaborations and developments both in Europe and the USA
- Have access to multiple hands-on sessions to train working with a surgical robot and performing a beating heart anastomoses in a safe but real life environment
- Meet experts in the field and create contacts to start planning your own programme
Recommended Accommodation
The nearest hotel to the venue is:
Park Inn by Radisson Leuven
Martelarenlaan 36
Leuven, 3010
Belgium
Phone: +32 1661 6600
Hotel in Leuven City Center | Park Inn Leuven Hotel (radissonhotels.com)
Please click here for the EACTS Academy terms and conditions.
Faculty
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Wouter Oosterlinck -
Steven Jacobs
