Endoscopic Valve Surgery – the future of tomorrow
This advanced course, conducted by the expert team from PIM, is designed specifically for cardiac surgeons and their teams. It aims to provide comprehensive theoretical and practical training in advanced cardiac surgical techniques. A key feature of the program is the inclusion of live surgical cases, demonstrating endoscopic aortic valve replacement and mitral valve repair.
Participants will engage in hands-on sessions, case-based discussions, and focused lectures delivered by experienced professionals. The course emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration and is particularly valuable for teams aiming to enhance their proficiency in minimally invasive and endoscopic cardiac surgery.
The course is exclusively open to candidates holding specialization in
- cardiac surgery,
- anaesthesia,
- cardiac nursing,
- perfusionists,
Dates:
- Dec 4 – 5, 2025
- Feb 5 – 6, 2026
- Apr 23 – 24, 2026
- Jun 18 – 19, 2026
- Nov 19 – 20, 2026
Day 1
08:00 – 09:00 | 1 h
Welcome and introduction in hospital with refreshment
09:00 – 12:00 | 3 h
Case 1 - Live surgery – aortic valve replacement with RALT approach
12:00 – 12:30 | 30 min
Case discussion
12:30 – 13:30 | 1 h
Lunch
13:30 – 14:15 | 45 min
Tip and tricks for RALT approach
14:15 – 14:30 | 15 min
Live-in-a-box: Aortic root enlargement technique
14:30
Case 2 – Live surgery -Aortic valve replacement with Trans-Axillary approach
19:00
Group Dinner
Day 2
08:00 – 09:00 | 1 h
Welcome and introduction in hospital with refreshment
09:00 – 12:00 | 3 h
Case 3 – Live Surgery Minimally Endoscopic Mitral procedure
12:00 – 12:30 | 30 min
Case discussion
12:30 – 13:30 | 1 h