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Surgical Anatomy and Open Vascular Techniques - Access to Arteries of the Lower Extremities

Surgical Anatomy and Open Vascular Techniques - Access to Arteries of the Lower Extremities

Apr 27, 2026
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Apr 28, 2026

This course provides vascular surgery trainees and junior consultants with hands-on training in lower limb vascular and nerve anatomy, from the groin to the foot, under expert guidance. Participants practice open surgical access, anastomoses, and straightforward distal bypass surgery. The program covers topographical and surgical anatomy, basic and advanced open techniques, and innovations.

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Surgical Anatomy and Open Vascular Techniques - Masterclass Vascular Access

Surgical Anatomy and Open Vascular Techniques - Masterclass Vascular Access

Apr 29, 2026
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Apr 30, 2026

This course aims at teaching young vascular surgery trainees or surgeons in the strategies of access planning and in the concepts of vascular access creation. Participants will learn -in teams of two – to perform various arterio-venous fistulas (AVF) in the forearm and upper arm and to place arterio-venous grafts (AVG) in a safe manner. Experts assist you in improving your technical skills and share their knowledge and experience with you.

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Surgical Anatomy and Open Vascular Techniques - Thoracic Aorta and Thoracoabdominal Aorta and Neck Arteries

Surgical Anatomy and Open Vascular Techniques - Thoracic Aorta and Thoracoabdominal Aorta and Neck Arteries

May 1, 2026
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May 2, 2026

This specific and unique vascular course aims at improving knowledge of anatomical access to the thoracic and thoracoabdominal aorta and supra-aortic vessels including sternotomy and first rib resection. Numerous vascular reconstruction procedures on supraaortic vessels can be performed. Open descending aorta and thoracoabdominal aortic repair is practiced. The course enables anatomic dissections and practice on fresh cadavers, with the contribution of experts in this field of complex vascular surgery. The thoracic course is designated for Advanced Vascular and Cardiac Surgeons.

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Mini Endo Simulator

The Mini Endo Simulator is a compact, life-like training tool designed for endovascular procedures. It allows practice of wire handling, catheter navigation, and the deployment of both self-expanding and balloon-expandable stents. The simulator includes anatomically realistic aneurysms and stenoses, enabling a broad range of interventional scenarios. Inlays can be customized according to customer requirements, ensuring targeted training solutions. The Mini-Endo simulator is ideal for mastering technical skills, refining endovascular strategies, and enhancing team coordination in a safe and reproducible environment.

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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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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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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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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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Leg Arteries, Anastomosis, Bypass

Training on leg arteries, anastomosis, and bypass procedures is crucial for developing the skills necessary to perform vascular surgeries safely and effectively. Comprehensive training that combines anatomy, proper surgical techniques, and patient care will prepare surgical trainees to deliver high-quality vascular care. Even in the endovascular era, vascular surgery training remains critically important for managing the growing elderly population for several reasons.

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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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