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Point- of- Care Ultraschall (POCUS) Gefässe arteriell und venös

Point- of- Care Ultraschall (POCUS) Gefässe arteriell und venös

Nov 21, 2025
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Nov 22, 2025

Die fokussierte Sonographie hat einen hohen Stellenwert in der Diagnostik und Behandlung von Gefässerkrankungen. Wir möchten dem bestehenden Interesse am Gefässultraschall in diesem zweitägigen Intensivkurs begegnen und Ärztinnen und Ärzten eine praxisorientierte Grundlage vermitteln. Dieser Kurs ist Teil der Voraussetzungen zur Erlangung des Fähigkeitsausweises POCUS Komponenten 3 (arteriell) und 4 (venös).

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Basic Vascular Surgery Techniques 2026

Basic Vascular Surgery Techniques 2026

Jan 18, 2026
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Jan 20, 2026

The Basic Vascular Surgery Techniques course in Lucerne/Sarnen is a three-day hands-on training program designed to teach fundamental skills in vascular surgery. Participants gain practical experience using realistic pulsatile models for open surgical techniques, arterial repair, and distal bypass procedures, earning 20 CME credits. The course is aimed at surgical trainees and specialists across multiple disciplines, providing a structured learning experience under the guidance of expert tutors.

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European Vascular Master Class 2026

European Vascular Master Class 2026

Jan 21, 2026
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Jan 23, 2026

The masterclass workshop provides excellent hands-on experience on pulsatile realistic models to perform open straight forward and complex aortic repair, endovascular aortic reconstruction, carotid endarterectomy and distal bypass surgery as well as virtual simulation for carotid, iliac and renal interventions (20 CME Credits).

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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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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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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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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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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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