Endoscopic MICS Course
Gain theoretical and practical knowledge of full endoscopic MICS, for both aortic and mitral valve surgery.
To offer a more in-depth experience, the number of participants is limited to about 3 attendees or 5 from a single center.
The course is exclusively open to candidates holding:
• Specialization in Cardiac Surgery;
• Specialization in Anesthesia, Resuscitation, Intensive Care and Pain;
• Specialization in Diseases of the Cardiovascular System; or
• The same specializations related to previous denominations/systems.
Dates:
- Oct 22 – 23, 2025
- Nov 4 – 5, 2025
Day 1
07:30 – 07:45 | 15 min
Welcome in the hospital
07:45 – 09:00 | 1h 15 min
Coffee & case presentation, chance of remote proctoring
09:00 – 12:00 | 2 h
Case 1: endoscopic minimally invasive aortic or mitral valve surgery
12:00 – 13:00 | 1 h
Lunch break
13:00 – 16:00 | 3 h
Case 2: endoscopic minimally invasive aortic or mitral valve surgery
16:00 – 17:00 | 1 h
Why perform and how to perform MICS?
17:00 – 20:00 | 3 h
Live-in-a-box: step-by-step totally endoscopic approach for valve surgery
20:00
Dinner
Day 2
07:30 – 07:45 | 15 min
Welcome in the hospital
07:45 – 09:00 | 1 h 15 min
Coffee & case presentation, chance of remote proctoring
09:00 – 12:00 | 3 h
Case 3: endoscopic minimally invasive aortic or mitral valve surgery
12:00