ESVS WAVES 2026 - Warsaw Academy of Venous Endolaser and Sclerotherapy
2026-04-16 09:00 - 2026-04-17 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | DoktorA Medical Centre, Section of Surgery and Phlebology, 39 Mokra Street, warsaw, Poland
ESVS WAVES – Warsaw Academy of Venous Endolaser and Sclerotherapy
You will be expertly guided by:
Adam Zieliński, MD, PhD, Chief of Section of Surgery and Phlebology, doktorA Medical Centre, Warsaw Medical University, Poland
Paweł Świercz, MD, PhD, course tutor, Section of Surgery and Phlebology, doktorA Medical Centre, Warsaw, Poland
Tomasz Pelak, MD, PhD, course tutor, Minimally Invasive Phlebology Ward, CDT MEDICUS Hospital, Lubin, Poland
Szymon Lelas, MD, OR coordinator, Section of Surgery and Phlebology, doktorA Medical Centre, Warsaw, Poland
Bartosz Małek, MD, patients’ care coordinator, Section of Surgery and Phlebology, doktorA Medical Centre, Warsaw, Poland
Objective: Designed and planned by experienced vascular surgeons and phlebologists, this unique, extremely practical course is dedicated to those who want to start the endovenous treatment or improve their abilities in the most popular and recommended modalities in phlebology – endovenous laser and sclerotherapy. After short lectures, the vast majority of the time will be spent to practise, but not only on phantoms and simulators, but mainly during live procedures. Each participant will be able to take part in at least 2 endovenous laser and 4 sclerotherapy sessions and check the abilities under the supervision of experienced surgeons. The level of the engagement of the participants (to perform some parts of the procedure by themselves) will depend on their skills.
The course will open the gate for your own procedural improvements. If you have started already and have some experience in the field, it will be a great opportunity to compare with the experts and improve your skills. There will be no unanswered questions. Do not hesitate to treat the patient as the tutors know how to guide you.
Full programme
Pre-Learning: Knowledge of ESVS 2022 Practical Guidelines on the Management of Chronic Venous Disease (Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg (2022) 63, 184-267) will be beneficial.
Target audience: The course is designed for physicians (vascular surgical/angiological trainees or specialists) who are planning to start endovenous treatment for chronic venous disease or for those who have some experience, but want to develop their skills. Some prior experience in the field of chronic venous disease treatment will be beneficial, but is not mandatory.
Accreditation: Medtech accreditation is being sought for this event.
Registration and Cancellation policy: € 1,200 for ESVS members and € 1,500 for non-members. The fee/registration includes: lectures, phantom training, admission to operating rooms to assist during live endovenous procedures with tutors, disposable scrubs, coffee breaks, lunches and networking dinner. The fee/registration does not include: accommodation, transport and additional meals.
For registration and logistics information please contact the ESVS office: info@esvs.org. Questions regarding course content, qualifications etc. can be addressed to adam.zielinski@doktora.pl. Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. The final decision of whether the course will be conducted is announced on the website no later than one calendar month before the course starts. Travel and accommodation must therefore not be booked until this message is given – ESVS is not financially responsible if the event has to be cancelled due to low numbers, in this timeframe. For cancellations received by participants more than one calendar month before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of 10 EUR. For cancellations received less than one month before the event, no refund is possible.
Participants are advised that photographs and video recordings may be taken during the course. By participating in the course and entering in the venue, you consent to the publication, release, exhibition and reproduction of such materials to be used for the ESVS website, ESVS communications and on ESVS social media.
Venue: DoktorA Medical Centre, Section of Surgery and Phlebology, 39 Mokra Str., 03-562 Warsaw, Poland. 5-minutes’ walk from Metro station Trocka, 15 minutes from the city centre, 30 minutes from the airport. The morning lectures and the phantom session on the 16th of April will be placed in Warsaw Spaces, pl. Konesera 12. The transport between hotel and doktorA Medical Centre where the live procedures will be placed is included in the fee/registration and will be provided daily for the registered participants.
Suggested nearby accommodation (not included)
Walking distance 30 minutes: ArtHotel Stalowa 52, Stalowa 52 Str., 03-429 Warszawa, tel. (+48) 22 618 27 32, e-mail: rezerwacje@stalowa52.pl. The hotel is in walking distance of 30 minutes or 2 Metro stations and 5 minutes of walking from the venue.
Walking distance +30 minutes: Moxy Warsaw Praga, Ząbkowska 29, 03-736 Warszawa, tel. (+48) 22 279 66 99. The hotel is in walking distance of 38 minutes or 3 Metro stations and 15 minutes of walking from the location of the live sessions. The morning lectures and the phantom session on the 16th of April will be placed in Moxy Warsaw Praga Hotel..
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ESVS Viva Voce practice for the FEBVS exam - April 2026
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:30 | https://esvs-staging.kwantic.dev/event/esvs-viva-voce-practice-for-the-febvs-exam-april-2026/
Due to popular demand, the ESVS Viva Voce practice for the FEBVS exam is back, with three sessions this year!
Join: Sanna Kouhia and Alexander Gratl in the April 2026 edition.
Objective: The overarching objective of this course is to prepare candidates for some of the different parts of the FEBVS examination. This part of the course prepares candidates for the viva voce section of the examination.
Small group viva voce exam practice, covering FEBVS curriculum topics on vascular disease. The viva voce practice will follow the format of case-based discussion with PowerPoint slides to focus questions and answers. The session is mapped to the FEBVS curriculum and covers a wide range of vascular conditions. Clinical presentation, pathology, investigation including imaging and treatment options will be covered during the session. Participants will be split into groups with one member of faculty for each group. Each participant will be asked to manage a clinical scenario for a minimum of 10 minutes under simulated (online) exam conditions whilst the other members of the group observe the discussion. Timings need to be strictly adhered to and will accommodate the number of candidates in each session. The timing of the session will allow for some feedback from the convenors on your performance as well as the chance for candidates to ask any questions.
On completion of this section of the course, as well as assimilating knowledge of lower limb, carotid, aortic and venous conditions, candidates will have a high level of understanding of how to approach answering clinical oral exam questions in an ordered, organised and logical way. On completion of the course the candidate will have improved their chance of passing the FEBVS examination.
Target audience: The course is designed for all vascular surgical trainees who are considering taking professional exams in vascular surgery.
Registration and cancellation policy: € 25 for ESVS members and € 30 for non-members. Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. Where registration numbers are too low to run the course, this will be announced on the website no later than 48 hours before the course starts. For cancellations received more than 10 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of EUR10. For cancellations received less than 10 days before the event, no refund is possible. Please be aware that the online session will be recorded and following the session we may share snippets of the recording across social media and communication platforms and in our ESVS Library. If you don’t wish to appear on these recordings, please ensure your camera is switched off prior to the start of the session.
CME: CME accreditation is not being sought for this course.
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ESVS Viva Voce practice for the FEBVS exam - September 2026
2026-09-10 18:00 - 19:30 | https://esvs-staging.kwantic.dev/event/esvs-viva-voce-practice-for-the-febvs-exam-september-2026/
Due to popular demand, the ESVS Viva Voce practice for the FEBVS exam is back, with three sessions this year!
Join: Sanna Kouhia and Alexander Gratl in the September 2026 edition.
Objective: The overarching objective of this course is to prepare candidates for some of the different parts of the FEBVS examination. This part of the course prepares candidates for the viva voce section of the examination.
Small group viva voce exam practice, covering FEBVS curriculum topics on vascular disease. The viva voce practice will follow the format of case-based discussion with PowerPoint slides to focus questions and answers. The session is mapped to the FEBVS curriculum and covers a wide range of vascular conditions. Clinical presentation, pathology, investigation including imaging and treatment options will be covered during the session. Participants will be split into groups with one member of faculty for each group. Each participant will be asked to manage a clinical scenario for a minimum of 10 minutes under simulated (online) exam conditions whilst the other members of the group observe the discussion. Timings need to be strictly adhered to and will accommodate the number of candidates in each session. The timing of the session will allow for some feedback from the convenors on your performance as well as the chance for candidates to ask any questions.
On completion of this section of the course, as well as assimilating knowledge of lower limb, carotid, aortic and venous conditions, candidates will have a high level of understanding of how to approach answering clinical oral exam questions in an ordered, organised and logical way. On completion of the course the candidate will have improved their chance of passing the FEBVS examination.
Target audience: The course is designed for all vascular surgical trainees who are considering taking professional exams in vascular surgery.
Registration and cancellation policy: € 25 for ESVS members and € 30 for non-members. Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. Where registration numbers are too low to run the course, this will be announced on the website no later than 48 hours before the course starts. For cancellations received more than 10 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of EUR10. For cancellations received less than 10 days before the event, no refund is possible. Please be aware that the online session will be recorded and following the session we may share snippets of the recording across social media and communication platforms and in our ESVS Library. If you don’t wish to appear on these recordings, please ensure your camera is switched off prior to the start of the session.
CME: CME accreditation is not being sought for this course.
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ESVS 40th Annual Meeting
2026-10-06 12:00 - 2026-10-09 13:00
Join us for the 40th ESVS Annual Meeting – Belgrade, 6-9 October 2026
The ESVS Annual Meeting is your gateway to the very best in vascular surgery – and next year marks a special milestone: our 40th edition!
Hosted in the vibrant city of Belgrade, this landmark meeting will bring together world-leading experts, groundbreaking science, and a truly global community. Explore the latest practices, discover pioneering research, and enjoy unmatched learning opportunities designed to elevate your skills.
Beyond the science, the Annual Meeting is your chance to connect with colleagues, exchange ideas, and celebrate four decades of progress and innovation in vascular surgery.
Be part of the story – join us in Belgrade for an unforgettable 40th ESVS Annual Meeting!
