Principles of Vascular Surgery for non-vascular surgeons (2nd edition)
Course Features
Description
Hands-on course in vascular surgical techniques, where basic principles for the surgical treatment of vascular lesions are taught. The classes and workshops are led by specialists in Angiology and Vascular Surgery, and General Surgery.
Goals
At the end of the course, students will have acquired the following skills:
- Knowing the type of suture and vascular specific instruments.
- Dissection and control of different vascular structures, both arterial and venous.
- Performing simple repair and vascular anastomosis.
Faculty
Dra. Núria Torreguitart Mirada. Head of Vascular Surgery, “Arnau de Vilanova” Hospital, Lleida, Spain
Dra. Manuela Rodríguez Domínguez. Vascular surgeon, “Arnau de Vilanova” Hospital, Lleida, Spain
Dra. Cristina Pantoja Peralta.Vascular surgeon, “Arnau de Vilanova” Hospital, Lleida, Spain
DIRECTOR ACADÉMICO
Dr. Jorge J. Olsina Kissler. Head of Department of Surgery, “Arnau de Vilanova” Hospital, Lleida, Spain
Students
Surgeons in the last years of training or non-vascular surgical specialists, who occasionally face vascular injuries.
Number of students: 10.
Course details
CONTENTS:
- Dissection and vascular control.
- Arterial and venous closure.
- End-to-end anastomosis.
LEARNING METHODS:
- Theoretical session.
- Practical session with scenic simulators of vessels and animal tissues.
- Practical session of experimental surgery in vivo (pig model).
REGISTRATION PRICE: € 500
Course in process of accreditation by the “Consell Català de Continued Formation de les Professions Sanitàries”.
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