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 & 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 … 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 & 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
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
> 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

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

  • Wouter Oosterlinck
  • Steven Jacobs