Robotics Revascularisation Training

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 & anastomoses. 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 revasc procedures S Cerny, Zbuzany 10:30 BREAK 11:00 What … Continue reading "Robotics Revascularisation Training"

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 & anastomoses. 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 revasc 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 stabilization
> Beating heart simulator and anastomosis card simulator
> Beating heart in chest model for optimal MIDCAB experience
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 revasc procedures S Cerny, Zbuzany
Hands-on: Running parallel to the presentations W Oosterlinck, Leuven
> Simulators for robotic controls
> Cadaver training for thoracotomy approach and stabilization
> Beating heart simulator and anastomosis card simulator
> Beating heart in chest model for optimal MIDCAB experience
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

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)

 

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Faculty

  • Steven Jacobs