Our courses provide unparalleled practical experience with realistic pulsatile models and state-of-the-art tools. Guided by expert multilingual faculty, we offer tailored programs for vascular surgeons at every stage, from basic techniques to advanced procedures. Accredited by leading medical societies, our workshops emphasize close tutor-student interaction, preparing participants for real-world challenges and certifications.
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.
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).
Für Fachbereich Instrumentier-Pflege und medizinisch-technisches Personal der Radiologie. Der eintägige interdisziplinäre Kurs vermittelt durch praktisches Training an Simulatoren die Grundlagen für die interventionelle vaskuläre Therapie. Der Fokus liegt dabei auf der Zusammenarbeit zwischen dem Interventionalisten und der Assistenz.
In light of the increasing importance of vascular emergency techniques in both civilian and military contexts, this basic course offers a practice-oriented introduction to vascular trauma for trauma surgeons and other operative disciplines. The course focuses on the acquisition of essential vascular surgical techniques that are indispensable for emergency treatment in cases of injuries and intraoperative complications. Taught by experienced instructors, the courses provide personalized guidance, CME accreditation (22 points), and a certificate upon completion.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
This one day course provides structured training in embolization techniques including coils, liquid agents and catheter navigation. Participants learn imaging, planning and complication management supported by dedicated simulation practice. The course is designed for clinicians performing or preparing for embolization procedures.
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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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