VI ENDO WEEK: Endovascular peripheral interventions
October 22, 2024 Vascular International Training Center in Sarnen (Lucerne), Switzerland (8 CME)
This 1-day interdisciplinary course is designed to teach practical skills in endovascular treatment of peripheral occlusive disease pathologies. The attendees can practice endovascular techniques, PTA and stenting in small groups on dedicated simulators. The main focus is lying on different techniques and the decision making process. For the simulator training sessions experienced tutors are available. The course is aimed for vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, angiologists and radiographers.
Course content
- To learn indications for treatment and the scientific evidence
- To learn endovascular materials and tools
- To learn the workflow of PTA/stenting in arterial occlusive disease
- To learn complication management and follow-up of patients
- To practice on real and virtual training simulators
Program (download detailed program)
08.45-09.00 Registration
09.00-09.15 Welcome, Introduction, course targets
09.15-10.00 Indication for treatment, decision-making process, scientific evidence
10.00-10.30 Knowledge of materials and tools; special techniques, closure devices
10.30-11.00 Break
11.00-11.30 Workflow femoral artery PTA/stenting
11.30-12.00 Complication management and follow-up of patients
12.00-12.30 Distinctiveness of interventions in the popliteal segment
12.30-13.15 Lunch
13.15-16.45 Practical exercises on training simulators in four groups – rotation (45 min per station, one tutor each station):
Station 1: simulation training 1
Station 2: simulation training 2
14.45-15.15 Break
Station 3: case discussions (case in the box)
Station 4: closure device practice
17.00-17.30 Discussion, Feedback session
17.30 End of course
We are looking forward to your participation.
The course convenor – Michel Bosiers, Bern
Tutors: Frédéric Baumann, Graubünden – Enrique Alejandre Lafont, St. Gallen – Céline Dubuis Deslarzes, Lausanne
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This event is a Third-Party Procedure Training.
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General Information
Course fee: CHF 900.- if attending 2 or more courses during the ENDO WEEK CHF 810.-
Venue:
Vascular International Training Centre
Residenz Am Schärme
‘Grüner Saal’
Am Schärme 1
CH-6060 Sarnen
Location map
Contact phone number during the workshop +41 41 610 54 34
Organisation:
Vascular International
School for Vascular Surgery
Stanserstrasse 111
CH-6064 Kerns
Registration:
Website Vascular International
The number of participants is restricted.
We do accept substitute participants; please inform us as soon as possible.
Supporting Partners
TBD
Supporting Societies
– Swiss Society of Vascular Surgery (SGG)
– UEMS, Division of Vascular Surgery
Credits
This course is valued with 8 credits by the Swiss Society of Vascular Surgery (SGG).
There are 3 courses offered during the VI ENDO WEEK:
October 21 – Vascular embolization course
October 22 – Endovascular peripheral interventions
October 23 – Complex endovascular aortic repair (BREVAR, FEVAR)