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 |
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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 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 |
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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
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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Steven Jacobs
