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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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Arm Simulator

Arm model for shunt-surgery – The water-filled vessel system, under pulsatile pressure, makes a lifelike hands-on training of almost all important shunts possible.

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Carotid Simulator

Carotid simulation model for open carotid surgery – The water filled carotid inlay, under pulsatile pressure, makes a lifelike training of the conventional TEA and of the eversion-TEA possible.

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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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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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Ultrasound

Ultrasound training is essential for vascular surgeons as it not only enhances their diagnostic and procedural capabilities but also improves patient care and outcomes. By integrating ultrasound into their practice, vascular surgeons can offer comprehensive, accurate, and timely evaluations and interventions, ultimately leading to improved management of vascular diseases.

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About Vascular International

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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