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ESVS Below-the-Knee Interventions workshop 2025 (cancelled)
2025-12-09 18:00 - 2025-12-10 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | De Rousch, Kloosterkensweg 17, Heerlen, 6419, Netherlands
In collaboration with: the Zuyderland Medical Centre, Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Heerlen, the Netherlands!
You will be in the capable hands of:
Dr. Ozan Yazar, MD, Phd. – Zuyderland Medical Center, Heerlen, the Netherlands
&
Prof. Dr. Lee Bouwman, MD, PhD, course tutor, Zuyderland Medical Cerrntre
Drs. Pieter Salemans, MD, course tutor, Zuyderland Medical Centre
Drs. Ine Rochus, MD, Zuyderland Medical Centre
Objective: This workshop is designed for healthcare professionals who already have initial experience in Below-The-Knee interventions for Perripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and are aiming to elevate their experience. The focus will be on advanced technologies employed in Below-The-Knee interventions, encompassing the use of guidewires, balloons, atherectomy devices, microstents, the retrograde approach, Optical Coherence Tomography, and Fractional Flow Reserve in BTK interventions. The comprehensive agenda extends to patient assessment, facilitating the selection of appropriate interventions, and emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals engaged in below-the-knee interventions. Strategies for managing complications during and post-procedures will be discussed. Hands-on training using wet models will be provided for mastering endovascular techniques. Real-life cases related to below-the-knee PAD interventions will be analysed, showcasing the discussed techniques in practical scenarios. This workshop is in line with the educational standards of the ESVS Academy and follows the latest vascular surgery guidelines to ensure best practices. It is a great opportunity to advance your expertise with support from vascular experts and gain access to specialised support.
Full Programme
Target audience: This course is designed for healthcare professionals performing endovascular procedures in vascular surgery. Experience in below the knee interventions is required. This programme is ideal for those looking to strengthen their expertise in vascular surgery procedures.
Pre-learning:
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CME: Medtech and CME accreditation is being requested for this course.
Registration and Cancellation policy: € 350 for ESVS members and € 450 for non-members. Registration includes course material, lunch and a dinner. Transport, accommodation and additional meals are not included. For registration and logistic info please contact the ESVS office: info@esvs.org. Questions regarding course content, qualifications etc. can be addressed to: o.yazar@zuyderland.nl.
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 after this, no refund is possible. Participants are advised that photographs and video recordings will be going on 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. If you don’t want to appear in communications, please make the organisers aware.
Venue: The course will take place in two different locations, as below.
Day One: 9-12-2024 from 18:00 until 22:00 De Rousch, Kloosterkensweg 17, 6419 PJ Heerlen, The Netherlands
Day Two: 10-12-2024 from 08:00 until 16:00, Zuyderland Medical Centre, Division Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Room number 1.8 and 1.9m, Henri Dunantstraat 5, 6419 PC Heerlen, the Netherlands
Suggested nearby accommodation (not included):
Walking distance 2 minutes: Hotel de Rousch, Henri Dunantstraat 1, 64 19 PB Heerlen. https://derousch.nl/
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Journal Club – December 2025
2025-12-17 18:00 - 19:00
The December edition of the journal club will discuss the following topics:

Outcomes Following Intact and Ruptured Aneurysm Repair across Nations: Analysis of International Registry Data from the VASCUNET Collaboration 2014 – 2019
Development and Testing of Step, Error, and Event Frameworks to Evaluate Technical Performance in Peripheral Endovascular Interventions

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Endoleak Workshop: Advanced Management Strategies and Hands-On Training - 1st edition!
2025-12-18 14:30 - 2025-12-19 17:30 | The Social Hub Florence Belfiore, 55 Viale Belfiore, Florence, 50144, Italy
In collaboration with: Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, USL TOSCANA CENTRO, Florence, Italy
Course confirmed! Please go ahead and book your travel and accommodation!
This session provides a comprehensive overview of endoleak management, focusing on the entire process from diagnosis to treatment optimisation. The discussion begins with the identification and classification of endoleaks, emphasising the use of advanced imaging techniques such as contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), computed tomography angiography (CTA), and CO2 angiography to accurately diagnose and characterise the issue. Participants will learn how to evaluate the clinical relevance of an endoleak, considering factors such as aneurysm sac growth, patient health, and the nature of the leak to decide between intervention and observation. The session will then delve into the development of a tailored treatment strategy, providing a step-by-step guide to selecting the optimal approach based on the type and location of the endoleak. Access routes such as transarterial, transealing, translumbar, and transcaval will be reviewed, with guidance on how to determine the most appropriate option for each case. Techniques for embolisation will be explored in depth, including the selection and application of coils, liquid embolic agents, and plug devices, along with strategies for addressing challenging anatomy or persistent leaks. Participants will gain insights into optimising procedural outcomes, including tips for precision during interventions, the importance of imaging for real-time guidance, and protocols for post-treatment monitoring. Real-world case studies will be presented to illustrate decision-making and treatment execution, offering attendees a practical understanding of endoleak management and enhancing their ability to achieve successful patient outcomes.
Objectives:
Equip participants with advanced knowledge and practical skills for managing endoleaks.
Deepen understanding of coils, liquid agents, and their clinical applications.
Foster a collaborative and interactive learning environment through case discussions and hands-on experiences.
Join the faculty team:
Emiliano Chisci – Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit “San Giovanni di Dio” Hospital, Florence, Italy
Michele Piazza – Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Padova; Italy
Francesca Calcagni – Radiology Unit “San Giovanni di Dio” Hospital, Florence, Unit
Enrico Gallitto – UO di Chirurgia Vascolare Interaziendale di Bologna, IRCCS Policlinico S.Orsola, Università di Bologna – DIMEC, Bologna, Italia
Gianbattista Parlani – Azienda Ospedaliera Perugia, Santa Maria della Misericordia, Perugia, Italia
Lorenzo Patrone – Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit “San Giovanni di Dio” Hospital, Florence, Italy
Kak Khee Yeung – Full Professor, Vascular Surgery. Principal Investigator Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, the Netherlands. Chief Editor, Journal of Endovascular Therapy
Stefano Michelagnoli – Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit “San Giovanni di Dio” Hospital, Florence, Italy
Raffaele Pulli – Section of Vascular Surgery, Department of Excellence of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
Full Programme
Participant level: The course is designed for 20 partipants who are young vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, or; endovascular Fellows and trainees. Prior experience in endoleak management is required.
Certification: Medtech and CME accreditation are being sought for this event.
Registration and cancellation policy: The course fee is €300 for ESVS members and €380 for non-members. The registration includes course materials, coffee and lunch break and networking dinner at the end of the first day. Registration does not include flights, transport, accommodation or additional meals. Please contact Ciara McFerran at info@esvs.org – in the first instance, to receive a screening questionnaire of your level, that needs to be completed within 3 days. Applicants will be informed if they meet the criteria and if so, can go ahead and purchase their ticket.
For questions on course content, please contact Emiliano Chisci emiliano.chisci@uslcentro.toscana.it. For any registration queries, please contact Ciara McFerran info@esvs.org. Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. If the course is cancelled, an announcement will be made on the website no later than one calendar month before the course starts and all registrants will be informed. Travel and accommodation must therefore not be booked until this date has passed – 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 after this. 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. If you don’t want to appear in communications, please make the organisers aware.
Workshop venue: The Social Hub Florence Belfiore. Viale Belfiore, 55, 50144 Firenze FI, Italy.
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ESVS Basic Vascular Ultrasound Course in Copenhagen - 2026
2026-01-21 12:00 - 2026-01-23 15:00 | Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation, Ryesgade 53B, Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark
The ESVS Basic Vascular Ultrasound Course in Copenhagen returns!
Course confirmed! Please go ahead and reserve your travel and accommodation.
Join our expert faculty:
Convenor: Kim Kargaard Bredahl, PhD, ass. Prof, Dept. Vasc. Surg and CAMES, Rigshospitalet.
& the faculty:
Jonas Eiberg, Professor, Dept. Vasc. Surg. and CAMES, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Steven Rogers, PhD, Senior Clinical Vascular Scientist, Manchester, Great Britain
Lærke Urbak, MD, PhD, Dept. Vasc. Surg., Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Carloz Martinez, MD, PhD, Dept. Vasc Surg, Belvitge Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
Jette Bang Støvring, MD, PhD, ass. Prof, Dept. Vasc. Surg., Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Rikke Broholm, MD, PhD, Dept. Clin-Phys, Herlev-Gentofte Hospital, Denmark
Objectives: Vascular ultrasound is an important imaging modality in vascular surgery. The objective is to teach participants how to perform some of the most basic vascular ultrasound examinations: abdominal aorta, femoral arteries, peripheral bypasses, basic carotid ultrasound, percutaneous access, deep venous thromboses and varicose veins. Participants will have the opportunity to practise their skills under supervision during the course. This course corresponds to the curriculum of the theoretical part of EFSUMB Level 1 in Vascular Ultrasound (European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology). Online quizzes and tests will be conducted regularly during the course and the faculty underlines that attendance in the entire course is mandatory in order to receive course certificate. The course is a first step on the pathway to prepare you well for the CCVUS exam at the annual ESVS meeting in Istanbul 2025.
Full programme.
Participants’ qualifications: The course is designed for vascular surgeons, vascular surgeons in training and vascular nurses and technologist. No prior ultrasound experience is required but basic knowledge of vascular anatomy and physiology is expected.
Accreditation: CME accreditation is not being sought for this course. The course will be submitted to the Medtech CVS system.
Registration and cancellation terms: € 1200 for ESVS members and € 1500 for non-members. The fee includes course material, and lunch. Transport, accommodation and additional meals are not included. For registration and logistics information please contact the ESVS office: info@esvs.org. Questions regarding course content, qualifications etc. can be addressed to kim.kargaard.bredahl@regionh.dk. 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 10 days 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: Auditorium and directions to get there will be announced in a welcome letter. Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES). Department of Vascular Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
Suggested nearby accommodation (not included):
Walking distance 10 minutes:
Hotel Rye – Ryesgade 115, 2100 København Ø Phone: +45 35265210 E-mail: rye@hotelrye.dk / https://rye115.com/
Hotel Nora Copenhagen Nørrebrogade 18 B, DK-2200 København N Phone (+45) 35 37 20 21 E-mail: nora@hotelnora.dk / www.hotelnora.dk
Walking distance 20 minutes: Hotel Kong Arthur Nørre Søgade 11, 1370 København K Tlf. (+45) 33 11 12 12 E-mail: kongarthur@arthurhotels.dk / www.arthurhotels.dk
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Endovascular toolkit in arteriovenous fistula dysfunction 2026
2026-02-03 18:00 - 20:00 | https://esvs-staging.kwantic.dev/event/endovascular-toolkit-in-arteriovenous-fistula-dysfunction-2025/
Join: Joana Ferreira (vascular surgeon, Portugal) , Maarten Snoeijs (Vascular surgeon, NL), Narayan Karunanithy (Interventional radiologist, UK), Roberta Brambilla (vascular surgeon, UK)
Please note, this course is now confirmed.
Objective: The aim of this workshop is to give the participants an overview about endovascular tools which can be useful for fistula dysfunction. Fistulae often require interventions during their lifetime to improve or maintain their function and quality on dialysis. Endovascular techniques are often needed and used by interventional radiologist and vascular surgeons to tackle most common dysfunctions like thrombosis, stenosis, pseudoaneurysms, etc . This course is designed to give participants knowledge that they can use in their daily practice through a description of case scenarios and discussions in between specialists in the field. By attending this course, participants will know the basic tools to treat fistula dysfunction (stenosis, thrombosis) and the indications for some specific treatment modalities and be able to decide if they are the most appropriate for a given patient.
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 Communications. 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 accreditation: To be confirmed.
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EVST Online Competition - February 2026
2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Participation in this competition is limited to EVST members, but all who wish to watch are invited to join. To register for the audience or to compete, please email info@esvs.org. See below for more details
Based on the past successes of the EVST Competitions (online), EVST invites you to another edition!
Faculty:
Professor Mauro Gargiulo, Head of the Department, IRCCS, Policlinico S. Orsola Bologna, Università degli Studi di Bologna, DIMEC,
Others, to be confirmed
Moderators:
Petar Zlatanovic, Valerija Mosenko, Ilkin Bakirli, Gemmi Sufali
This competition is designed to enhance and promote knowledge of the management of arterial and venous mesenteric disease from preoperative planning until postoperative patient management (whole spectrum of care). Applicants should have experience in mesenteric artery and venous disease before applying for this competition.
How will it work?
Once participants have submitted their motivation letter, they will be invited to complete a quiz. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their motivation letter and quiz score. The three best candidates will be selected and will receive a preselected case with diagnostic CTA to solve. Each selected participant should prepare to present a solution for the proposed case (10 min presentation + 10 min discussion) starting from pre- and postoperative planning, continuing with procedure itself and finishing with postoperative workup. The case description with all necessary data will be provided beforehand. A jury consisting of faculty and EVST moderators will announce the winner at the end of the competition.
Target audience: Participation in this competition is limited to EVST members. Applicants should be familiar with the concept of management of mesenteric arterial and venous disease before applying for this competition. All who wish to join the audience are welcome.
Registration:
Registration competitors: To apply for this online competition, please send a very short motivation letter to info@esvs.org. You will receive a link to the online quiz, which should be completed as soon as possible. Each participant will then be shortlisted based on their letter and the quiz. After shortlisting, the three top candidates will receive a case including CTAs and baseline clinical characteristics, which should be used to produce the presentation. The three best applicants will be chosen to participate in the online competition on 12th February. Those invited to compete will be sent a link to make a deposit of 50 euros to hold their space in the competition, which will be refunded after the event.
Please note, applications will close at midday on 1st February. The shortlisted candidates will be announced on 4th February and cases will be shared at this point. All shortlisted candidates participating in the competition will need to prepare their competition by 10th February.
All applicants will be assessed using the following criteria: (1) Online quiz – 40 points (2) Motivation letter – 30 points (3) Presentation – 30 points
Pre-learning advised: Latest ESVS guidelines on the Management of the Diseases of Mesenteric Arteries and Veins
Registration audience: Please email us at info@esvs.org to register to be in the audience!
Prizes: There will be three prizes for the competition – The first prize is a rotation of 4 weeks in the Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna! The second and third place prizes are free workshop tickets – to be confirmed which ones.
Please be aware that the online session will be recorded and following the session we may use 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.
Cancellation policy: We encourage you to let us know as early as possible if you are not able to attend the competition, to free up a place for someone else. For cancellations received more than 4 days before the event, the deposit will be refunded, less an administration fee of 10 EUR. For cancellations received 4 days or less before the event, no refund of the deposit is possible.

ESVS Viva Voce practice for the FEBVS exam - February 2026
2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:30 | https://esvs-staging.kwantic.dev/event/esvs-viva-voce-practice-for-the-febvs-exam-february-2026-2/
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 February 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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ENHANCE EVAR 2026 - February edition - (Suprarenal fixation)
2026-02-24 08:45 - 2026-02-26 15:00 | Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation, Ryesgade 53B, Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark
ESVS and Copenhagen Certification programme in EVAR – ENHANCE EVAR (Suprarenal fixation)
Course confirmed! Please go ahead and book your travel and accommodation.
A collaboration: Esvs and copeNHAgeN CErtification programme (ENHANCE ) is arranged as a collaboration between the ESVS Academy, the Department of Vascular Surgery at the University Hospital of Copenhagen (Rigshospitalet) and the Copenhagen Academy of Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Denmark. Today, the ENHANCE programme consists of two courses that can be taken independently of each other. ENHANCE Open focuses on open repair of infrarenal aortic aneurysms, and ENHANCE- EVAR focus on basic endovascular aortic repair (EVAR). Both courses are a part of the ESVS Aortic Fellowship Programme.
Join: Rebecca, Skov, MD PhD, Lead Convenor, Dept. Vasc. Surg Rigshospitalet,
Jonas Eiberg, Professor, Dept. Vasc. Surg. and CAMES, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Kim, Bredahl, MD PhD, Convenor, Dept. Vasc. Surg Rigshospitalet
and the instructors are:
Katarina Björses
Michael Strøm
Vaiva Dabravolskaite
Begona Gonzalo
Angelos Karelis
Thomas Nyheim
Programme description: ENHANCE EVAR is a certifying simulation-based educational programme aiming to prepare vascular surgical trainees to perform EVAR on patients with infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms. It consists of mandatory pre-course e-learning and 3 intensive days of hands-on training in Copenhagen. We use high-fidelity simulators and the latest evidence within course design, assessment and certification. Participants will perform case sizing and planning on 3D-sizing stations and complete several EVAR procedures as surgeons and assistants on virtual reality endovascular simulators. Everything is supervised by highly experienced EVAR surgeons guiding the participants through each step of the EVAR procedure. Trainee to trainer ratio is 2:1, ensuring intensive learning and feedback. During this course EVAR stent graft with infra-renal fixation will be used during the simulated cases.
This ENHANCE EVAR programme will have the same structure as the previous ENHANCE-EVAR courses. However, the device trained on will be different. During this course, you will practise all cases with one device and it’s recommended to attend the course if you use it in your clinic – please email ciara@esvs.org to find out more.
Learning objectives: To obtain technical and non-technical skills in elective infrarenal EVAR, and make pre-trained novices ready to continue their surgical training in the operating room, under supervision.
Full Programme
Participant level: The course is designed for EVAR novices, defined as having performed fewer than 5 supervised EVAR-procedures as primary Operator and never having performed an EVAR-procedure independently
Certification: You will be continuously assessed during the course and will be certified according to the validated standards developed in Copenhagen if you pass. MedTech accreditation is being sought for this event. CME accreditation is not being sought for this event
Please note:

Completing and passing a comprehensive ENHANCE e-learning programme is mandatory before hands-on training in Copenhagen. Accepted participants will receive a link for the modular eL program 3-4 weeks before the hands-on sessions in Copenhagen.
We aim to improve our training through research, and data collection for such work may be part of ENHANCE. Data collection will be strictly confidential and comply with GDPR and Danish legislation.

Registrations and cancellation policy: The course fee is €2100 for ESVS members and €2550 for non-members. The fee includes certification, 1:2 supervision, course material, simulator and equipment rental, lunch and networking dinner. Transport, accommodation and additional meals are not included. The ENHANCE EVAR programme is non-sponsored and non-profit. Questions regarding course content, qualifications etc. can be addressed to: Rebecca.andrea.conradsen.skov@regionh.dk. Please contact Ciara McFerran info@esvs.org – in the first instance, to receive a screening questionnaire of your level, that needs to be completed within 3 days. Applicants will be informed of the outcome asap and will be asked to pay the fee in accordance with their membership status via the ESVS website. 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. If you don’t want to appear in communications, please make the organisers aware.
Cancellation policy: Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. If the course is cancelled, an announcement will be made on the website no later than one calendar month before the course starts and all registrants will be informed. Travel and accommodation must therefore not be booked until this date has passed – 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 after this, no refund is possible.
Venue and suggested nearby accommodation (not included): Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation. Ryesgade 53B, Copenhagen, Denmark
Suggested hotel accommodation (not included):
1) Hotel Rye Ryesgade 115, 2100 København Ø Phone: +45 35265210 E-mail: rye@hotelrye.dk / https://rye115.com/
2) Hotel Nora Copenhagen Nørrebrogade 18 B, DK-2200 København N Phone (+45) 35 37 20 21 E-mail: nora@hotelnora.dk / www.hotelnora.dk
3) Hotel Kong Arthur Nørre Søgade 11, 1370 København K Tlf. (+45) 33 11 12 12 E-mail: kongarthur@arthurhotels.dk / www.arthurhotels.dk
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ENHANCE Open 2026
2026-03-10 09:00 - 2026-03-12 16:00 | Academy for Medical Education and Simulation, Ryesgade 53B, 4. Sal, 2100 København, Copenhagen, Denmark
ESVS and Copenhagen Certification Programme (ENHANCE) – Open Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
A collaboration: Esvs and copeNHAgeN CErtification programme (ENHANCE ) is arranged as a collaboration between the ESVS Academy, the Department of Vascular Surgery at the University Hospital of Copenhagen (Rigshospitalet) and the Copenhagen Academy of Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Denmark. Today, the ENHANCE programme consists of two courses that can be taken independently of each other. ENHANCE Open focuses on open repair of infrarenal aortic aneurysms, and ENHANCE-EVAR focus on basic endovascular aortic repair (EVAR). Both courses are a part of the ESVS Aortic Fellowship Programme.
Join: Jonas Eiberg, Professor of Vascular Surgery; Kim Kargaard Bredahl, PhD, ass. Prof, Dept. Vasc. Surg and CAMES, Rigshospitalet, DK; Igor Koncar, PhD, ass. Prof, University Hospital Belgrade, Serbia; Carl Wahlgren, MD, ass. Prof, Dept. Vasc. Surg, Karolinska University Hospital, Sweden; Cecilie Markvard Møller, MD, PhD, Dept. Vasc. Surg, Skejby University Hospital, DK; Christian Lyng, MD, Dept. Vasc. Surg, Sykehuset Innlandet, Hamar, Norway; Xavier Berard, Prof, Dept. Of vascular Surgery, Bordeaux, France.
Programme description: ENHANCE Open is an ambitious, 3-day simulation-based educational programme aiming to prepare vascular surgical trainees to perform supervised elective open repair of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms. If you pass the programme, you will master all the necessary steps of the procedure and be ready to continue training in the OR on patients under supervision. Each course participant will perform 6-8 cases as surgeon, and 6-8 as assistant under the supervision of highly experienced open aortic surgeons. Course participants will receive supervision, feedback and tips & tricks. Feedback will be summative in test-cases and formative in supervision-cases. The trainee-tutor rate will be 2:1. During the course, participants will train on state-of-the-art and life-like, pulsatile aortic simulation models and aortic inlays (Vascular International) and use original vascular instruments, grafts and sutures in a simulated OR environment. Course design, duration and assessment have been tested and validated. We aim to improve our course through ongoing research, evaluation and feedback, which is why monitoring with sports watches, video recording and continuous data collection will be part of this course. Data collection will be strictly confidential and comply with current GDPR and Danish legislation. In order to get full benefit from the course, we recommend that the course participant is prioritised for supervising AAA operations afterwards. ENHANCE Open AAA Repair is a part of the ESVS Aortic pathway, and the course can be used in preparation for the FEBVS exam.
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Participant level: The target group is vascular surgical trainees with limited experience in open AAA repair. Experience with essential peripheral open surgical techniques (instruments, anastomotic techniques etc.) is required, as well as basic knowledge of abdominal aortic anatomy. Participants will be trained in teams of two, based on prior experience (electronic survey), and performance throughout the course.
Certification: Participants’ technical and non-technical skills are assessed continuously with summative and formative feedback to cater to multiple learning styles. Passing course participants will be certified according to Copenhagen standards, and participants that did not achieve the required competence level will receive a proof of participation. Certification is based on a validated assessment and pass-fail limit using the OPERATE tool.
Registration: The course fee is €2300 for ESVS members and €2900 for non-members. The fee includes certification, 1:2 supervision, course material, inlays, sutures, grafts, gloves, gowns, lunch, beverages, snacks, and networking dinner. Transport, accommodation and additional meals are not included. The ENHANCE programme is non-sponsored and non-profit. For questions on course content, qualifications and whether the course fits your level – please contact course convenor kim.kargaard.bredahl@regionh.dk. In the first instance, please complete this screening questionnaire for us to assess your level, before purchasing a ticket above. We will get back to you asap. Contact Ciara McFerran info@esvs.org if you experience any issues. 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. If you don’t want to appear in communications, please make the organisers aware.
Cancellation policy: Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. If the course is cancelled, an announcement will be made on the website no later than one calendar month before the course starts and all registrants will be informed. Travel and accommodation must therefore not be booked until this date has passed – 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 20 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of 10 EUR. For cancellations received less than 10 days before the event, no refund is possible.
Please note:

Unfortunately, offering participants who fail the course a free seat on the next course is not possible.
We aim to improve our training through research, and data collection for such work may be part of ENHANCE. Data collection will be strictly confidential and comply with GDPR and Danish legislation.

Pre-learning: 2-3 weeks before the programme, course participants will receive modular e-learning and tests that have to be passed before participation.
Venue: Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation, Copenhagen, Denmark. Ryesgade 53B, 4. Sal, 2100 København. Five minutes walk from Rigshospitalet, and well connected to Copenhagen Airport (Metro, bus, taxi).
Suggested nearby accommodation (not included)
Walking distance 10 minutes:
1) Hotel Rye – Ryesgade 115, 2100 København Ø Phone: +45 35265210 E-mail: rye@hotelrye.dk / https://rye115.com/
2) Hotel Nora Copenhagen – Nørrebrogade 18 B, DK-2200 København N Phone (+45) 35 37 20 21 E-mail: nora@hotelnora.dk / www.hotelnora.dk
Walking distance 20 minutes:
3) Hotel Kong Arthur – Nørre Søgade 11, 1370 København K Tlf. (+45) 33 11 12 12 E-mail: kongarthur@arthurhotels.dk / www.arthurhotels.dk
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ESVS WAVES 2026 - Warsaw Academy of Venous Endolaser and Sclerotherapy
2026-04-16 09:00 - 2026-04-17 16:00 | 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.
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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!
