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AUC Vascular Trauma for Trauma Surgeons: Master Course

AUC Vascular Trauma for Trauma Surgeons: Master Course

Oct 7, 2026
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Oct 8, 2026

In light of the increasing importance of vascular emergency techniques in both civilian and military contexts, this master course offers a practice-oriented deepening of vascular trauma training for trauma surgeons and other operative disciplines. The course focuses on advanced vascular surgical techniques that are indispensable for emergency treatment of complex injuries and intraoperative complications. Taught by experienced instructors, the courses provide personalized guidance, CME accreditation (22 points), and a certificate upon completion.e

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Complex Endovascular Aortic Repair (BREVAR, FEVAR)

Complex Endovascular Aortic Repair (BREVAR, FEVAR)

Oct 19, 2026
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Oct 19, 2026

This one day advanced course provides hands on training in the endovascular treatment of complex aortic disease. Participants learn sizing, workflows, complication strategies and practice on virtual simulators in small groups. The course is designed for vascular specialists aiming to refine decision making and technical skills.

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Endovascular Peripheral Interventions

Endovascular Peripheral Interventions

Oct 20, 2026
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Oct 20, 2026

This intensive one day course focuses on the endovascular management of peripheral arterial disease. Participants learn PTA and stenting workflows, practice closure devices and engage in simulation based training. The course supports clinicians aiming to strengthen their technical and clinical decision making in peripheral interventions.

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Thoracic Simulator

The thoracic simulator is a life-like simulator with pulsatile flow. Several inlays w/o coronary arteries and w/o aortic valve are available. On the thoracic simulator a big variety of cardiac and vascular surgical procedures can be trained. Not only perfect technique but also good assistance is important and can be trained. Suture leakages are unmasked and extra stitches which sometimes are bailout stitches can be exercised. The thoracic simulator is also an ideal tool to discuss surgical strategies.

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Leg Simulator

The Leg Simulator is a life-like simulator with realistic vascular flow. Four dedicated inlays at the level of the popliteal artery and the fibular artery are available. On the leg simulator a wide range of vascular surgical procedures can be trained. Not only precise technique but also effective assistance is crucial and can be practiced. Suture leakages are exposed and additional stitches, as well as tunneling between separate incisions, can be exercised. The leg simulator is also an ideal tool to discuss surgical strategies and decision-making in peripheral vascular surgery.

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Abdominal Aorta Simulator

Abdominal model for “open aortic surgery” – The waterfilled aortic inlay, under pulsatile pressure, makes a lifelike training of the AAA repair possible. All arteries from the aorta are open and can be anastomosed.

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Aortic Aneurysm

An open aortic aneurysm repair is a surgical procedure to treat an aortic aneurysm, a dangerous bulge in the body's main artery. During the surgery, the aneurysmal segment of the aorta is replaced with a synthetic graft through a large incision in the abdomen or chest. This procedure is performed to prevent the aneurysm from rupturing, which can be life-threatening.

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Imaging, Preprocessing

Training in imaging and preprocessing for endovascular surgery is essential in this rapidly evolving field. Precise analysis and measurements are key and optimizes procedural planning and therefore proper device selection and strategic procedure planning. Training includes recognizing potential complications that can be identified through imaging, such as dissections, perforations, or thrombosis following endovascular interventions. As technology advances, ongoing education in imaging modalities and preprocessing methods will remain integral to the practice of endovascular surgery.

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Endovascular Aneurysm

An endovascular aortic aneurysm repair(EVAR) is a surgical procedure to treat an aortic aneurysm, a dangerous bulge in the body's main artery. When the thoracic rather than the abdominal aorta is concerned, the procedure is called TEVAR (thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair). During the procedure, the aneurysmal segment of the aorta is excluded from the circulation by placing and deploying a stentgraft, typically introduced via small incisions in the groin. This procedure is performed to prevent the aneurysm from rupturing, which is an acutely life-threatening event with high mortality.

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The Vascular International (VI) School for Vascular Surgery is dedicated to advancing the training and education of vascular surgical techniques through the use of lifelike models. With patient safety as the top priority, VI continuously strives to enhance vascular surgery training, ensuring the highest standards of safe and effective open and endovascular patient care.

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