Events Nice Aortic Exchange
Edwards Lifesciences presents its first program fully dedicated to the aortic valve and root, an advanced one-day course designed for experienced cardiac surgeons. The event explores the latest scientific trends, innovative treatment strategies, and fosters peer-to-peer, hands-on learning.
Mon 8 Jun 2026
13:00 – 13:55 | 55 min
Welcome Lunch
13:55 – 14:00 | 5 min
Day 1 opening
14:00 – 15:30 | 1h 30 min
The Evolving Landscape of Aortic Root Disease
Moderators: Martin Grabenwöger & Aung Oo
Global epidemiology and clinical burden of aortic root disease
Christoph Nienaber
2024 EACTS/STS Guidelines: What has changed for the aortic surgeon?
Martin Grabenwöger
Aortic aneurysm: From diagnosis to surgical strategy
Aung Oo
Acute aortic dissection: Timing, technique, and outcomes
Markus Kofler
Redo after TAVI: The fastest-growing challenge in aortic surgery
Omer Dzemali
15:30 – 17:00 | 1h 30 min
Redefining Aortic Valve Durability
Moderators: Bart Meuris & Augusto D’Onofrio
RESILIA tissue Technology: Science, mechanism, and clinical relevance
Greg Wright
From bench to bedside: Translating tissue science into clinical benefit
Bart Meuris
Long-term durability benchmark: Early experience to 10-year evidence
Olaf Wendler
Real-world evidence with RESILIA tissue: Comparative and matched analyses
Augusto D’Onofrio
RESILIA tissue in complex patients: Durability across comorbid conditions
Francesco Onorati
17:00 – 17:30 | 30 min
Coffee break
17:30 – 19:00 | 1h 30 min
KONECT RESILIA aortic valved conduit: Addressing Today’s and Tomorrow’s Root Procedures
Moderators: Marcus Krane & Malakh Shrestha
Design rationale and surgical philosophy
Ruggero De Paulis
Clinical experience: Early real-world outcomes in Canada
Jessica Forcillo
KONECT RESILIA in contemporary practice: Insights from a leading US center
Malakh Shrestha
Shaping future clinical evidence: Design rationale and European initiative
Markus Krane
Advanced minimally invasive Bentall procedure
Farhad Bakhtiary
20:00
Group Dinner
Tue 9 Jun 2026
8:30 – 9:30 | 1h
Workshop Session 1
Experts: Omer Dzemali, Malakh Shrestha & Gianluca Lucchese, Moderators: Public Affairs, Edwards Lifesciences
Advanced Techniques for Complex Aortic Scenarios (Group 1)
Accessing Innovation in Structural Heart Disease (Group 2)
9:30 – 10:00 | 30 min
Coffee break
10:00 – 11:20 | 1h 20 min
Aortic Disease as a Lifetime Condition: from Childhood to Octogenarians
Moderators: Filip Casselman & Henrik Treede
Congenital aortic disease: Lifelong burden and surgical strategies
Boulos Asfour
Valve sparing root surgery: A lifelong strategy for aortic disease
Gianluca Lucchese
SAVR & TAVR in low risk patients: Long-term evidence and implications
Filip Casselman
Very long-term valve durability redefining expectations and standards
Hendrik Treede
11:20 – 12:20 | 1 h
Workshop Session 2
Experts: Omer Dzemali, Malakh Shrestha & Gianluca Lucchese, Moderators: Public Affairs, Edwards Lifesciences
Advanced Techniques for Complex Aortic Scenarios (Group 2)
Accessing Innovation in Structural Heart Disease (Group 1)
12:20 – 12:30 | 10 min
Closing
12:30
Lunch
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