Events Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Course
The minimally invasive mitral surgery program is based on careful patient selection, standardized surgical protocols and a strong focus on safety and reproducibility.
Faculty / Audience
- Led by Dr Busuttil & Dr Oses
- Intended for cardiac surgeons and multidisciplinary teams (cardiologists/echocardiographers, perfusionists, scrub nurses)
Objectives
- Understand the indications and limitations of MICS
- Optimize patient selection
- Implement a structured program in their own institution
- Master the organizational and technical fundamentals of endoscopic procedures
Dates:
- Sep 16-17, 2026
- Oct 21-22, 2026
- Nov 18-19, 2026
- Dec 9-10, 2026
Day 1
17:30 – 18:00 | 30 min
Welcome of participants
18:00 – 18:30 | 30 min
The Bordeaux experience
- Patient selection
- “Made in Bordeaux” operating room setup
- Implementation of a minimally invasive program
18:30 – 19:30 | 1 h
Presentation of surgical cases
19:30
Dinner
Day 2
08:30 – 11:30 | 3 h
Case 1: Endoscopic Mitral valve repair
11:30 – 12:00 | 30 min
Debriefing & discussion
12:00 – 13:00 | 1 h
Lunch
13:00 – 16:00 | 3 h
Case 2: Endoscopic Mitral valve repair
16:00
