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SITE Santiago 2024
2024-10-03 - 2024-10-05 | San Francisco Monumento Hotel, Campillo de San Francisco, 3, Santiago de Compostela, Coruña, 15705, Spain
Santiago de Compostela | 3-5 October 2024
The Endovascular Foundation is delighted to announce SITE 2024, 3-5 October, which, for the second time, is coming back to Santiago de Compostela. SITE Santiago 2024 will be a face-to-face edition.
More information here.
SITE has generously offered a 25% discount on registration fees for EVST members (€300 until the 30th of June, then €400).
Fill out this survey to find out how to get the discount.
Venue Address:
San Francisco Monumento Hotel 4*
Campillo de San Francisco, 3
15705 A Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, Spain

CX Aortic Live 2024
2024-10-07 - 2024-10-08 | Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere Hotel, Arsenalstraße 10, Vienna, 1100, Austria
Vienna, Austria | 7-8 October 2024
CX Aortic Live is a new meeting, from the team behind CX Aortic Vienna (virtual), Aortic Live (Hamburg, Germany and Essen, Germany) and the Charing Cross International Symposium (London, United Kingdom). CX Aortic Live is a meeting dedicated to the stand-alone aorta – from the aortic valve to the iliac arteries and its community is open to anyone who manages the aorta – specialists from all backgrounds are invited.
More information here.
CX Aorta Live has generously offered €100 discount on the price of CX Aortic Live registration to ESVS Members, this can be applied on top of the existing early bird discount for a total of €150 off! Additionally, they offer free registration to trainee vascular surgeons.

For trained specialists: Fill out this survey to receive the discount code
For trainees: Send proof of job/training status to registration@bibamedical.com
Early Bird Discount: All delegates can avail of the early bird registration offer until 31 August 2024

Venue Address:
Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere Hotel
Arsenalstraße 10, 1100 Wien, Austria

14th Vascular Bootcamp | Gepromed
2024-10-09 - 2024-10-11
9-11 October 2024 | Strasbourg
This event is dedicated to education on the last generations of simulators and simulation environment we developed within our network. It’s the opportunity for vascular residents to compete and to be taught by an outstanding international faculty.
14 vascular residents will have the possibility to rotate individually through several workshops, during which they will be assessed and evaluated on their skills. Each one gets a one-on-one time with the evaluator to debrief about their performance. Only 3 winners will be announced at the end of the Bootcamp.
Registrations are open!
Find more information here.
Venue Address:
René Kieny Education Center — Gepromed

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Gefäßchirurgie und Gefäßmedizin (DGG) 40th Meeting 2024
2024-10-09 - 2024-10-12
Karlsruhe, Germany | 9-12 of October 2024
“Vascular surgery 360 degrees” is intended to imply that, 40 years after the founding of our specialist society, we want to take a look around us at neighboring disciplines and structures in order to prepare ourselves for the future! This involves, among other things, questions of further training and professional responsibility in the treatment of vascular diseases, also in cooperation with other specialist disciplines!
Find more information here
Venue:
KARLSRUHE TRADE FAIR

EVTM Symposium 2024
2024-10-17 - 2024-10-19
17-19 October | Örebro, Sweden
The EVTM symposium is not a congress – it is a place to debate, discuss and meet professionals like you. It is the only multidisciplinary forum where vascular, trauma, surgery, IR and ICU meet and discuss unstable patients.
Look forward to all the hot topics in endovascular resuscitation and trauma management!
Visit jevtm.com for more information

ANZSVS Conference 2024
2024-10-17 - 2024-10-20 | Crown Conference Centre Melbourne, 8 Whiteman Street, Melbourne, Southbank Victoria, VIC 3006, Australia
Melbourne, Australia | 17-20 October 2024
The 2024 ANZSVS Annual Scientific Conference Organising Committee warmly welcomes and invite you to join us at the Crown Conference Centre in Melbourne from Thursday 17 October to Sunday 20 October 2024 for the ANZSVS Conference 2024.
The theme of this year’s conference in Melbourne 2024 is Diversity, Equality & Responsibility in Vascular Surgery. As Vascular Surgeons, we are becoming increasingly aware of the emerging and constant challenges and pressures that we face daily as surgeons in delivering optimal vascular care in a contemporary, equitable, and sustainable way.
Financial pressures, societal ideals, and philanthropic endeavours are all pivotal aspects of Vascular Surgery that do not immediately come to mind, however should not be forgotten and neglected as we strive to constantly improve our craft. We are extremely fortunate in Melbourne to have many local experts in all facets of Vascular Surgery that will be involved and contributing to the conference. A diverse and exciting array of international expert speakers will give an international perspective of many of the critical issues and updates in Vascular Surgery.
Collaboration with our colleagues is pivotal in Vascular Surgery and as always, this year’s conference also runs in conjunction with the Australian and New Zealand Society for Vascular Nursing (ANZSVN) conference. We look forward to seeing you in Melbourne this October!
Find more information here.
Venue Address:
Crown Conference Centre Melbourne
8 Whiteman Street, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

VASSA Congress 2024
2024-10-18 - 2024-10-20 | Lagoon Beach Hotel, Cape Town, 1 Lagoon Gate Drive, Lagoon Beach, Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa | 18-20 October 2024
We are pleased to announce that the Draft Programme is now available on the congress website: www.vassacongress.co.za
Venue Address:
1 Lagoon Gate Drive
Lagoon Beach, Cape Town
South Africa

EWMA & ESVS Joint Webinar: Venous leg ulcers with coexisting PAD
2024-10-24 16:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Paris)
EWMA & ESVS Joint Webinar: Venous leg ulcers with coexisting PAD
CME Accredited | 24 October @ 16:00 – 17:30
Chaired by Kirsi Isoherranen & Armando Mansilha

Dermatologist perspective on the topic – Joachim Dissemond
Vascular perspective on the topic – Armando Mansilha
Case n°1 – Paulo Ramos
Case n°2 – Katariina Noronen
Case n°3 – Kirsi Isoherranen

Time for discussion will be allocated after every presentation.
CME accreditation has been applied for.
Register to the free webinar here.

Management of Aortic Rupture, Barcelona (MARB)
2024-10-28 - 2024-10-29 | Bellvitge University Hospital, Carrer de la Feixa Llarga, Barcelona, 08907, Spain
Please join us in Barcelona for the Management of Aortic Rupture (MARB) course!
Course confirmed! Please go ahead and book your flights and accommodation.
Your convenors will be: Ramon Vila & Elena Iborra
The faculty guiding you includes: Zoran Rancic, Emma Espinar, Begoña Gonzalo, Carolina Herranz, Malka Huici, Carlos Martinez-Rico, Dorelly Martínez-del-Carmen, Antoni Romera, Raul Lara, Esther Alba, Raul Herrera, Ivan Macía, Zoilo Madrazo.
Twelve vascular surgeons who will have to deal with the management of a ruptured aortic aneurysm (RAAA) are the target audience for the novel and exclusive MARB course. It is a 2-day course that seeks to cover all the details regarding a ruptured aneurysm.
The course aims to offer students the skills they need to manage the RAAA comprehensively and empower them. We also intend to provide students with the tools to create a program to improve RAAA management in their centre. We will give students the resources needed to manage a RAAA effectively, allowing them to export and apply the information and behaviours they learned in their home country.
It is a twenty-hour face-to-face course distributed over two days of intense work. The student collaborates with peers in small groups while being supervised by tutors who are subject matter experts. Due to the focused attention, the student can clarify questions in an ongoing, casual conversation. It involves academic components as well as a practical application of learning by putting the student in the position of the instructor.
During the mornings, we will review several theoretical aspects:

Haemodynamic RAAA Approach: We will discuss the main periods in patient management and how to behave in each circumstance with the assistance of an anaesthesiologist.
Radiological Interpretation: We will review multiple CT scans’ results and share the critical tools that will allow the learner to read a CT angio accurately.
Vascular RAAA Management: Being assessed by experienced Vascular Surgeons and working on a simulator, we will see how to perform an efficient aortic clamping on a critical patient
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome: We will concentrate on abdominal compartment syndrome with the help of a general surgeon to understand how to identify and treat it.
Non-Technical Abilities: We will introduce you to the non-technical skills that are useful in emergencies and are required for the team to perform well

During the afternoons, we will move to two different scenarios:

In the dissection room, we will begin with an anatomical overview of the aorta. The student will receive a review of the essential anatomy to perform atypical aortic approaches that may allow above the renal arteries or thoracic aortic clamp. It will be followed by a practical exercise with cadaver models to put the lessons learned into practice.
In the hybrid operation room, we will put AAAR management into practice. In the end, we will do a debriefing to review the team’s development during the exercise.

Come to the dissection room at the University of Barclona School of Medicine and try alternative aortic approaches to save your patients.

You can also come to see our hybrid operating room and practice your skills during a simulation.

Learning Objectives

Develop a thorough understanding of RAAA management techniques.
Empower yourself with the skills required to handle RAAA cases effectively.
Gain insights into creating and implementing a program to enhance RAAA management at your center.

Programme Description
Duration: 20 hours over two intense days.
Format: Face-to-face sessions with small group collaboration and expert supervision.
Why MARB?

Expert Guidance: Benefit from the mentorship of experienced vascular surgeons and subject matter experts.
Practical Application: Move beyond theory with hands-on exercises in realistic scenarios.
Collaborative Learning: Engage with peers in small groups for personalised attention and ongoing discussions.

Secure your spot now to elevate your expertise in RAAA management.
Limited seats are available.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience.
We look forward to welcoming you to the MARB course!
Participant level: The target group are vascular surgeons with limited experience in RAAA management. Participants will work in teams of three based on prior experience.
Registration & Cancellation Policy: The registration fee is €950 for ESVS members and €1200 for non-members. It includes course materials, coffees, lunches and a networking dinner on the first night. Transport, accommodation and additional meals are not included. 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 be aware that the online session will be recorded and may be used by the ESVS on our website, in the e-library and on our social media channels.
Full Programme
Programme timings
Venue: Bellvitge University Hospital, Barcelona (Spain)
Accommodation suggestions: Barcelona has a big offer of hotels, The most convenient and closest hotel to the hospital is Hesperia Barcelona Fira Suites.
Accreditation: CME and Medtech accreditation is being requested for this course.
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Vascular Closure Device Workshop 2024
2024-10-30 18:00 - 2024-10-31 16:00 | De Rousch, Kloosterkensweg 17, Heerlen, 6419, Netherlands
We are pleased to announce the first of two new courses in the PAD Pathway, 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 Centre, Heerlen, the Netherlands – lead course tutor
&
Prof. Dr. Lee Bouwman, MD, PhD, course tutor, Zuyderland Medical Centre
Drs. Pieter Salemans, MD, course tutor, Zuyderland Medical Centre
Drs. Ine Rochus, MD, Zuyderland Medical Centre.
Objective: This comprehensive workshop is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their experience in using vascular closure devices (VCDs). We will discuss the fundamental principles of vascular access, explore the evolution of VCDs, and gain practical skills through hands-on training. The workshop will cover four types of VCDs (Manta, Prostyle, Starclose, Angioseal), offering a nuanced understanding of their applications and limitations. Participants will learn how to assess patients for VCD suitability, ensuring safe and effective use in various clinical scenarios. Through interactive sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to practice deploying different VCDs on wet-models, simulating real-world procedures. We will show how the different VCDs work on live cases. The workshop will also address complications associated with VCDs and provide strategies for their prevention and management. By the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to confidently and proficiently incorporate vascular closure devices into their clinical practice, contributing to improved patient outcomes and procedural efficiency.
Full Programme
Target audience: The course is designed for healthcare professionals performing endovascular procedures. Experience in vascular closures devices is not required.
Pre-learning:
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CME: 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 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. 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: 30-10-2024 from 18:00 PM till 23:00 PM – De Rousch, Kloosterkensweg 17, 6419 PJ Heerlen, The Netherlands
Day Two: 31-10-2024 from 08:00 AM till 16:00 PM – 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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International Vascular Cork Course
2024-11-05 - 2024-11-06 | The ASSERT Centre, College of Medicine & Health, UCC, Cork, Ireland
Limited places will be offered to ESVS members and trainees for a discounted fee. To register your interest, please complete this form.
Participants will gain hands-on experience with one full day of open surgical dissection and reconstruction procedures on cadavers in our state-of-the-art surgical skills laboratory. The simulated operating rooms feature integrated audio-visual facilities to allow for real time and post-procedure feedback from expert faculty.
The second day will comprise two modules (i) bench-based large and small vessel anastomosis skills, and (ii) teaching on Endovascular Aneurysm Repair simulators.
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Basic Vascular Ultrasound Course, Belgrade 2024
2024-11-27 - 2024-11-29 | University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia, Pasterova 2, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
Course confirmed – Please go ahead and book your travel and accommodation!
The ESVS Academy is pleased to announce the 2024 repeat edition of this course, in collaboration with the Serbian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, Belgrade, Serbia.
27th – 29th November 2024
Join the international faculty:
Convenor: Igor Koncar, MD, PhD, Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Belgrade, Serbia
Faculty: Kim Kargaard Bredahl, MD, PhD, Dept. Vasc. Surg., Rigshospitalet, Denmark.
Nicola Aleksic, MD, Institute for Cardiovascular Disease, Belgrade, Serbia
Ramon Vila, MD, Hospital Beltvitge, Barcelona, Spain
Sandra Radak, MD, Institute for Cardiovascular Disease, Belgrade, Serbia
Nicolaus Rousas, MD, University Hospital Larissa, Larissa, Greece
Dragan Vasic, MD, PhD, Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Belgrade, Serbia
Tamara Jemcov, MD, PhD, Zemun Medical Centre, Belgrade, Serbia
Objectives: Vascular ultrasound provides immediate diagnostics, and may provide clinically important information not obtained by any other imaging modality. Vascular ultrasound is harmless and can be performed at the bedside. The course is a 50/50% theoretical/hands-on course. During this course, participants will be taught the physics and principles behind vascular ultrasound, ultrasound anatomy and how to perform basic vascular ultrasound examination: abdominal aorta, femoral arteries, peripheral bypasses, basic carotid ultrasound, deep venous thromboses, varicose veins and A-V fistula. Classroom sessions will be followed by hands-on sessions, where course participants will have the opportunity to practise under supervision, on patients with relevant vascular disease. 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). Attendance in the entire course is mandatory in order to receive course certificate and CME points.
Full Programme
Participants’ qualifications: The course is aimed at vascular surgeons, vascular residents, nurses, technicians, sonographers taking their first steps. Knowledge of human anatomy is mandatory but prior experience with ultrasound is not required.
CME: This course is not CME accredited.
Registration fee & cancellation policy: € 550 for ESVS members and € 700 for non-members. The fee includes course material, lunch, and networking dinner. Transport, accommodation and additional meals are not included. 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 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. For registration and logistics information please contact the ESVS office: info@esvs.org. Questions regarding course content can be addressed to kim.kargaard.bredahl@regionh.dk.
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.
Venue: University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia (Pasterova 2, 11000, Belgrade)
Suggested nearby accommodation (not included):
Walking distance 5 minutes: Hotel Nobel (Visegradska 23, 11000, Belgrade)
Walking distance 15 minutes: Hilton Hotel (Kralja Milutina 35, 11000, Belgrade)
Walking distance 15 minutes: Slavija Hotel (Svetog Save 2, 11000 Belgrade)
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Glasgow Surgical Forum
2024-11-28 - 2024-11-29 | Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, 232-242 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5RJ, 232-242 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5RJ, United Kingdom
Glasgow | 28-29 November 2024
Join this two-day interactive meeting to hear from experts in their respective fields as they explore a wide range of topics on general surgical emergencies. Gain the know-how and the decision-making skills necessary for the successful management of common and not-so-common surgical conditions that would present to the general surgeon covering the emergency take.
The forum will provide collaborative and quality sessions such as interactive symposia, panel discussions, didactic lectures, debates and plenary sessions. Complex cases and real-life scenarios are addressed in concise, actionable presentations and discussions.
A must-attend event for specialists and training grade surgeons involved in the delivery of emergency general surgery and trauma care. Topics discussed will serve as invaluable preparation for higher surgical examinations such as MRCS, FRCS and FEBS (general surgery).
More information here.
Venue Address:
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow / Online
232-242 St Vincent Street
Glasgow G2 5RJ
United Kingdom

Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) workshop
2024-11-28 - 2024-11-29 | Karolinska University Hospital, Karolinska Vägen 22, 171 64 Solna, Sweden, Karolinska, Sweden
Join the faculty in Karolinska University Hospital, Sweden, for this new aortic course.
Course confirmed – Please go ahead and book your travel and accommodation
The faculty guiding you includes:
Dr Magnus Jonsson, consultant vascular surgeon/associate professor
Dr Carl Magnus Wahlgren, consultant vascular surgeon/professor (adjunct), Department of Vascular Surgery, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
&
Dr Göran Lundberg, consultant vascular surgeon/PhD
Dr Joy Roy, consultant vascular surgeon /associate professor
Dr Anton Razuvajev, specialist vascular surgeon/PhD, Department of Vascular Surgery, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
Objectives: This is a practical 1.5-day workshop to gain knowledge on the management of basic TEVAR including patient selection, sizing, and procedural steps of stent graft implantation. The workshop includes case presentations covering state-of -the-art management of a thoracic aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection, and traumatic aortic, as well practical training on access, procedural steps of TEVAR implantation with different devices, and troubleshooting/bail out techniques.
Participant level: The course is designed for vascular surgeons and vascular surgeons in training. No TEVAR experience is required but some prior EVAR experience is expected.
Accreditation: CME accreditation is being requested for this course.
Registration & Cancellation Policy: The registration fee is € 250 for ESVS members and € 350 for non-members. It includes course material, lunch, and networking dinner. The fee does not include transportation, accommodation and additional meals. 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 be aware that the online session will be recorded and may be used by the ESVS on our website, in the e-library and on our social media channels. For any registration queries, you can contact info@esvs.org. For content queries, please contact emelie.modin@regionstockholm.se.
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.
Full programme
Venue: Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
Accommodation suggestions: Walking distance 2 minutes to venue: Elite hotel Carolina tower, Eugeniavagen 6, Solna, 171 64 Stockholm info.carolinatower@elite.se; phone: 08-400 071 00; https://www.elite.se/hotell/stockholm/elite-hotel-carolina-tower-stockholm
Other options:
Elite Palace Hotel, https://www.elite.se/hotell/stockholm/elite-palace-hotel-stockholm/
Time Hotel, Best Western, https://www.timehotel.se/
Blique by Nobis, https://www.bliquebynobis.se/
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Deep Venous Intervention in Acute DVT, Post-Thrombotic and Non-Thrombotic Iliac Vein Lesions
2024-12-02 12:00 - 2024-12-03 16:30 | Laiko Hospital, Agiou Thoma 17 street, At
We are proud to announce a brand new face-to-face course in the Venous Pathway!
Deep Venous Intervention in Acute DVT, Post-Thrombotic and Non-Thrombotic Iliac Vein Lesions
In collaboration with the 2nd Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Athens
Course confirmed! Please go ahead and book your travel and accommodation.
You will be expertly guided by:
Event Lead:
Prof. Efthymios Avgerinos (ESVS Academy, Shadow Venous Pathway Lead) Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
Honorary Faculty:
Prof. Athanasios Giannoukas (UEMS Representative), Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
Prof. John Kakisis (ESVS Representative), 1st Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
Prof. Chris Klonaris (Chairman – 2nd Department of Vascular Surgery – Hosting Institution), 2nd Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
Prof. Emeritus Christos Liapis (Former ESVS President), Clinic of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Athens Medical Centre, Greece

Local Faculty:
Vasssilis Bouris, Vascular Surgeon
Athanasios Katsargyris, Vascular Surgeon
Miltos Krokidis, Interventional Radiologist
Nikolaos Liasis, Radiologist, Ultrasound Specialist
George Tzavellas, Vascular Surgeon

International Faculty:
Domenico Baccilieri, Vascular Surgeon, Milan, Italy
M. Dumantepe, Vascular Surgeon, Istanbul, Turkey
Houman Jalaie, Vascular Surgeon, Aachen, Germany
Marta Ortega, Vascular Surgeon, Madrid, Spain

Objective: As deep venous interventions are rising, there is increasing demand for a better understanding of appropriate indications and techniques. This is a hands-on workshop on deep venous procedures on live anaesthetised pigs in the operating theatre, including thrombectomy, stenting, IVUS, IVC filter placement and retrieval. Attendees will attend in-depth lectures by international experts on how to identify appropriate patients and how to use contemporary thrombectomy devices, dedicated venous stents and IVUS. Case discussions, silicon models and simulators will complete the educational activity. To maintain close interaction with the faculty, the workshop will be for 15 attendees.
Topics:
Thrombectomy – Thrombolysis
Venous Stenting in Acute DVT, PTS, NIVLs
Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)
IVC Filter Placement and Advanced Retrieval
Case Discussions – Hands-on Workshops – Simulators and Animal Lab
Full Programme
Target audience: The course is designed for vascular surgeons, angiologists and interventional radiologists. No prior experience is required.
Accreditation: CME and Medtech accreditation are being sought for this event.
Registration and Cancellation policy: € 700 for ESVS members and €880 for non-members. The fee/registration includes: course material (faculty presentations), meals (lunch x2, and one dinner at the end of the first day of the course), transport from the hotel to the event venue on day 2. The fee/registration does not include flights, transport to and from airport, accommodation 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 efavgerinos@gmail.com 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 20 days before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of 10 EUR. For cancellations received less than 20 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: Day 1: Laiko Hospital, “Phaidon Fessas” Amphitheater, Agiou Thoma 17 street, Athens 11527, Greece. Day 2: Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, Soranou tou Efesiou 4, Athens 115 27, Greece
Suggested nearby accommodation: watch this space!
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Warsaw International Vascular Meeting (WIVAM) 2024
2024-12-07 | Teaching Centre of the Medical University of Warsaw, Ksiecia Trojdena St. 2a, Warsaw, 02-109, Poland
Warsaw, Poland | 7 December 2024
Welcome to the European leading congress in Vascular Medicine, Angiology, Phlebology, Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Interventions, dedicated to Medical Students, PhD students and Resident Physicians working in the vascular field.
Welcome to the global platform of vascular scientific exchange.
Meet internationally respected expert speakers from all around the world.
Take advantage of the opportunity to present Your scientific work in one out of four scientific sessions, covering all main vascular topics.
Test Your skills in Vascular Surgery, Endovascular Procedures and Vascular Ultrasound by taking part in specially designed workshops.
Make personal connections that will benefit Your scientific career.
Feel the atmosphere of Warsaw’s Old Town in this special pre-Christmas time and visit one of the largest Christmas markets in Europe with a tradition dating back to the Middle Ages.
More information here.
WIVAM has generously waived registration fees for ESVS and EVST Members to attend their meeting.
Fill out this survey to find out how to get the discount.
Venue Address:
Teaching Centre of the Medical University of Warsaw
Ksiecia Trojdena St. 2a
02-109 Warsaw

Hamburger Gefäßtag 2025
2024-12-07 | Nord Event Panoramadeck, Emporio, Dammtorwall15, Hamburg, 20355, Germany
Hamburg, Germany | 7 December 2024
This year, our event will focus entirely on critical circulatory disorders, both acute and chronic. Here we will again deal with very different sub-areas of vascular medicine. Such threatening circulatory disorders can occur in all vascular regions from head to toe, which result in different interventional and/or surgical vascular therapies, always with the aim of preserving organs or extremities. We expect a lively collegial exchange on the panorama deck in the Emporio Tower Hamburg.
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Venue Address:
Nordevent Panoramadeck in the Emporio Tower
Dammtorwall 15
20355 Hamburg

EVST PAD Online Competition - December 2024
2024-12-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Participation in this PAD competition is limited to EVST members, but all who wish to watch are invited to join, up to November 29th – no ticket necessary. 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 – the EVST PAD Competition (online) on 9th December 2024, with a CLTI case and femoro-distal lesions!
Faculty:
Dr. Luuk Smeets, Rijnstate Hospital, the Netherlands;
Prof. Athanasios D. Giannoukas, University Hospital of Larissa, Greece;
David Garcia García, Spain
Moderators:
Dr. Petar Zlatanovic,
Dr Gabriela Loria,
Dr Konstantinos Tzimkas-Dakis,
Dr Desiree van den Hondel
This competition is designed to enhance and promote knowledge in managing patients with chronic limb-threatening ischaemia and femoro-distal lesions, starting from preoperative planning until postoperative patient management (whole spectrum of care). Applicants should have experience in the management of CLTI patients with complex femoro-distal lesions 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 (~5 min presentation + ~5 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. The faculty will present the actual solution that was carried out! Afterwards, a jury consisting of faculty and EVST moderators, helped by the audience votes, will announce the winner at the end of the competition! All of this will be performed in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere, so don’t be stressed!
Target audience: Participation in this competition is limited to EVST members. Applicants should be familiar with the concept of vascular trauma 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. The three highest scoring candidates will receive a case including CTAs and baseline clinical characteristics, which should be used to produce the presentation. Those invited to compete will be sent a link to make a deposit of 50 euros to hold their space in the competition. This will be refunded after the event.
Please note, applications will close at midday on 29th November. The shortlisted candidates will be announced on 2nd December and cases will be shared at this point. All shortlisted candidates participating in the competition will need to prepare their presentation by 6th December.
Registration audience: Please email us at info@esvs.org to register to be in the audience!
Prize: The prize for this competition is four weeks’ rotation at the Department of Vascular Surgery, Rijnstate Hospital, the Netherlands (Prof. Michel Reijnen). The two people in second and third place will each get one free registration for an ESVS Academy online workshop, either: “How to make a meta-analysis” or “Viva Voce practice for the FEBVS exam” that will be organized in 2025, according to preference.
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 less than 4 days before the event, no refund of the deposit is possible.

Paris Vascular Insights Course 2024
2024-12-12 - 2024-12-14 | Carrousel du Louvre, 99 Rue de Rivoli, Paris, 75001, France
Paris, France | 12-14 December 2024
Embark on this new enlightening 3-day journey of Paris Vascular Insights Course 2024, taking place from December 12 to 14 at the Carrousel du Louvre, in the heart of Paris.
PVI Course has established itself as a premier interactive and educational platform for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding, share experiences, and refine their vascular techniques. PVI Course 2024 continues this tradition, offering a carefully crafted curriculum that encompasses the latest developments in the field.
Learn and interact with a diverse panel of worldwide experts, each bringing a unique perspective to enrich your understanding and forge connections with peers, mentors, and pioneers in interventional vascular care.
Engage in the Hands-on sessions led by leaders in the field, providing a unique opportunity to practice and refine your skills under expert guidance. Delve into Clinical Case Studies, dissecting complex cases and discovering new approaches to enhance patient care.
Stay Informed, keep abreast of the latest trends, studies and innovations in vascular world and join us for In-Depth Exploration of Key Topics such as Aortic and Cardiothoracic pathology, Peripheral and Carotid arterial disease, AV access, Embolization and Venous Disorders.
The Paris Vascular Insights is hosting an Aortic Triathlon. Make sure to compete as an EVST member.
PVI has generously offered a 50% discount on registration for EVST (European Vascular Surgeons in Training) Members! Fill out this survey to get the discount code.
Find more information here.
Venue Address:
Carrousel du Louvre
99 Rue de Rivoli
75001 Paris

ESVS PAD Pathway - Below the Knee Interventions Workshop 2024
2024-12-18 18:00 - 2024-12-19 16:00 | De Rousch, Kloosterkensweg 17, Heerlen, 6419, Netherlands
We are pleased to announce the second of two new courses in the ESVS PAD Pathway
In collaboration with the Zuyderland Medical Centre, Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Heerlen, the Netherlands!
Below the Knee Interventions Workshop 2024 confirmed! Please go ahead and book your travel and accommodation.
You will be in the capable hands of:
Dr. Ozan Yazar, MD, Phd. – Zuyderland Medical Center, Heerlen, the Netherlands – Lead course tutor
&
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: 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 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. 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: 18-12-2024 from 18:00 PM till 23:00 PM De Rousch, Kloosterkensweg 17, 6419 PJ Heerlen, The Netherlands
Day Two: 19-12-2024 from 08:00 AM till 16:00 PM, 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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LINC 2025
2025-01-28 - 2025-01-30 | Trade Fair Leipzig, Seehausener Allee 1, Liepzig, 04356, Germany
Liepzig, Germany | 28-30 January 2025

Welcome to the Leipzig Interventional Course!

Don’t miss this exciting event with numerous live cases from various leading centers worldwide, news on the latest developments, KOL in-depth discussions on hot topics, company symposia, poster sessions. LINC 2024 featured more than 50 live cases and 500 presentations.
Tuesday 28 January until Thursday 30 January 2025, Leipzig, Germany
Reduced rates available – Register before 6 December to save.
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Venue Address:
Trade Fair Leipzig
Seehausener Allee 1
04356 Leipzig, Germany

ESVS Aortic Cadaveric Workshop
2025-01-28 11:45 - 2025-01-29 18:00 | ICLO Teaching and Research Center San Francesco di Sales, Via Evangelista Torricelli, 15A, Verona, 37135, Italy
The Academy is please to collaborate with The Thin Line Academy-Verona- Italy
For this workshop, you will be taught by:
Luca Garriboli, M.D., Chief of Vascolar and Endovascular Unit, IRCCS SacroCuore Don Calabria-Negrar di Valpolicella, Verona, Italy
Prof. Michele Antonello Director Residency Program in Vascular Surgery Università degli Studi di Padova, Italy
Dr. Giambattista Parlani, M.D. Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Santa Maria Misericordia Hospital Perugia, Italy
Zoran Rancic M.D., PhD Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, EMBA HSG University of Zurich
Igor Koncar M.D., PhD Vascular and Endovascular Surgery University of Belgrade, Serbia
Dr. Emanuele Gatta, Leader of the aortic team at Ancona Hospital, Italy
Course confirmed! Please go ahead and make your travel and accommodation arrangements, once you have received a personal confirmation mail.
Objective: The treatment of choice for aortic pathology has been open, with an open surgical approach for many years. In recent times however, more and more centres are treating the majority of patients with aortic pathology endovascularly. This workshop is a unique opportunity for vascular surgeons, both in training and experience, to perform different approaches under the supervision of a vascular and endovascular master tutor. At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to fill the gaps in their understanding and performance of multiple approaches to the aorta and aortic branches. In addition, the use of the latest-generation C-arms and translucency tables in the cadaver training facilities, as well as the availability of different endografts dedicated to the arch, the thoracoabdominal segment, and infrarenal aorta, allow realistic interaction between the stent graft and the aortic/arterial wall. After the real-scenario experience, the technical results will be personally evaluated by the operator through surgical cut-down and arterial exposure.
Full Programme
Target audience: The course is open to Vascular and Endovascular Surgeons from around the world who have successfully completed their surgical training or are at an advanced residency programme level.
Accreditation: CME is being requested for this session.
Registration and Cancellation policy: € 1600 for ESVS members and € 2000 for non-members. The fee includes catering services during the course, educational material, attendance or CME certificate and a networking dinner on the first evening. The fee/registration does not include: transport, accommodation or additional meals. A pre-course survey about your skills should be completed before the course and the cut off for submission is the 28th December – this does not affect whether or not you can attend. For registration and logistics information please contact the ESVS office: info@esvs.org. Questions regarding course content, qualifications etc. can be addressed to luca.garriboli@thethinline.academy.
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 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.
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: ICLO Teaching and Research Center San Francesco di Sales, ViaE.Torricelli,15/a, 37135 Verona ITALY
Suggested nearby accommodation (not included): Walking distance 10 minutes: Crowne Plaza Verona – Fiera, Via Belgio, 16, 37135 Verona VR
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ESVS Basic Vascular Ultrasound Course in Copenhagen (2025)
2025-01-29 12:00 - 2025-01-31 15:00 | Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation, Ryesgade 53B, Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark
Back again for this year – the ESVS Basic Vascular Ultrasound Course in Copenhagen!
Course confirmed! Please go ahead and book your travel and accommodation.
Wednesday 29th January (12:00) to Friday 31st January 2025 (15:00)
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
Objective:
The European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) Academy, in collaboration with the Department of Vascular Surgery at Rigshospitalet, Denmark, invites you to participate in the 2025 edition of the Basic Vascular Ultrasound Course. As a crucial imaging technique in vascular surgery procedures, vascular ultrasound plays a vital role in the field. The objective of this course is to equip participants with the foundational skills needed for basic examinations, including the abdominal aorta, femoral arteries, peripheral bypasses, basic carotid ultrasound, percutaneous access, deep venous thromboses, and varicose veins. This course corresponds to the curriculum of the theoretical curriculum of EFSUMB Level 1 in Vascular Ultrasound (European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology). Participants will have the chance to practice their skills through hands-on sessions, guided by expert supervisors, ensuring they’re well-prepared for future exams like the CCVUS at the ESVS Annual Meeting in Istanbul in 2025. Throughout the course, online quizzes and assessments will help reinforce learning and full attendance is required to earn the certificate. This course is a fantastic opportunity for surgeons looking to build their expertise in vascular surgery training and take the next step in their cardiovascular surgery education journey.
Full progamme
Participants’ qualifications:
This course is designed for vascular surgeons that are in vascular surgery training as well as vascular nurses and technologists. No prior ultrasound experience is needed but a basic understanding of vascular anatomy and physiology is expected.
The course covers basic vascular surgery procedures and follows the latest ESVS guidelines providing a great foundation ahead of the CCVUS exams at the ESVS Annual Meeting in Istanbul in 2025.
CME:
CME accreditation is not being sought for this course.
Registration and cancellation terms:
€ 1200 for ESVS members and € 1400 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 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.
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. Participants are allowed to take pictures for their personal use only. Any reproduction or commercial use of pictures taken during the conference is strongly prohibited. If a speaker does not want any pictures of his presentation to be taken, this information will be included on the first slides of his presentation. In such case, the participants and delegates are not allowed to take any pictures. Any recording, interviewing, filming and exhibition without a written approval from the ESVS is prohibited.
Venue:
Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES). Ryesgade 53B, stairway98A, 2100 København Ø. The auditorium is located at Blegdamsvej 9, entrance 2 on the 9th floor and is called 9117 in the Hematology department
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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KOL Forum 5: Aortic
2025-02-05 18:00 - 20:00
We are very proud to announce the first aortic KOL Forum in the series!
Key Opinion Leader Forum 5: Aortic – Uncomplicated type B aortic dissection – decision doubts and future perspectives
You will be able to pose your questions to our panel: KOLs Firas Mussa and Jacob Butz Lilly, as well as Zoran Rancic, the Aortic Pathway Lead.
KOL Forum 5: Aortic ticket – Members only event

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Objective:
Do you have a challenging case? Are you unsure how to treat aortic issues? Do you want a different perspective? Are you a member? Then you are welcome join our new KOL Forum to hear how a KOL would treat your case! This is an educational initiative for those with moderate to advanced vascular surgery knowledge. It allows participants to ask and get a response to burning questions on moderate to difficult cases by either submitting them for possible selection in the Forum, or via the KOL Forum case library. You can also just join and learn! The sessions are designed to:
Provide more advanced training to experienced surgeons
Provide a rare opportunity to interact with THE experts in a field
Receive advice on personal cases
Be informal spaces
Be exclusive for members
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The first aortic KOL Forum and fifth in the series, will host Jacob Butz-Lilly and Firas Mussa
Jacob Budtz-Lilly is a senior consultant and associate professor of vascular surgery at the University Hospital of Aarhus in Aarhus, Denmark. He is responsible for their aortic program, which is the national referral centre for complex aortic disease in Denmark. He has a wealth of international experience and relationships, having studied medicine both in Canada and the United States and specialising in vascular surgery in Denmark. He completed his PhD on aortic pathology in Uppsala, Sweden, where he went on to complete a fellowship in complex aortic treatment in both Uppsala and Malmö. Dr. Budtz-Lilly is the previous president of the Danish Vascular Society and currently sits as the chair for Vascunet, a committee within the European Society of Vascular Surgery, and the incoming co-chair of the International Consortium of Vascular Registries. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Vascular Surgery and a member of the European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery editorial board. He has multiple publications and is active in several trials on complex aortic disease. Dr. Budtz-Lilly is also the primary investigator for the ongoing Scandinavian trial of Uncomplicated Aortic Dissection Therapy (The SUNDAY Trial).

Dr. Firas Mussa is nationally and internationally recognised as a thought leader in the treatment of aortic dissection. In 2023, the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) awarded Dr. Mussa along with colleagues from SUNY Downstate and Duke University, the IMPROVE-AD trial. This is a multi-center, multi-million dollar, seven-year, randomized controlled trial examining the treatment efficacy of upfront thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR) as compared to Standard of Care with medical therapy with selective TEVAR for patients with uncomplicated Type B aortic dissection (uTBAD). Prior to that, Dr. Mussa was the first physician from New York to become a member of the prestigious International Registry of Aortic Dissection (IRAD) and leading NYU to become the first in the state dedicated for the treatment of this potentially fatal condition. Having published extensively in both basic and clinical research, he has presented around the world. His areas of clinical expertise include open and complex endovascular repair of thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms, type B aortic dissections, carotid artery stenosis, lower extremity ischemia, mesenteric ischemia, and venous insufficiency and varicose veins. He is a Distinguished Member of the Society of Vascular Surgery. Dr. Mussa’s ultimate passion is educating the next generation of leaders in vascular surgery. He has been actively involved teaching, mentoring and training medical students, residents and fellows.

Registration and Cancellation policy: This is a free event for members only and pre-registration is required. You do not have to submit a case to be able to register, but the success of the event relies on your interesting cases and you won’t even have to present it! Simply reserve your place above or get in touch with us at info@esvs.org.
Sending us your case: If you want a chance to have yours selected, please send it in, using the case submission template (sticking to the number of slides as much as possible, order can be changed), to ciara@esvs.org by January 28th. If your case is selected for the event, you will be awarded a FREE Academy workshop ticket of your choice, at the 2025 Annual Meeting (except CCVUS; the European Triathlon; and the collaborative session with NOTSS)! The Annual Meeting takes place this year in Istanbul, Türkiye 23rd – 26th September 2025.
Let us know if you want to remain anonymous; have your case explained by the KOL; or whether you prefer to take a few minutes to introduce your case on the day. The panel will then review and select two of the most interesting and appropriate cases for the session and show you how it could be done! There will be time at the end for questions from the audience about these and other aortic cases.
Keep any eye on our KOL Forum case library and social media as cases will be added before and after the event, to start the discussion between you and the KOLs.
Where registration numbers are too low to run the event, this will be announced on the website no later than 48 hours before the event starts. Please be aware that the online session will be recorded and following the session we may share 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 - February 2025
2025-02-13 18:00 - 19:00 | https://esvs-staging.kwantic.dev/event/esvs-viva-voce-practice-for-the-febvs-exam-february-2025/
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 Februrary 2025 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 2025
2025-02-25 09:00 - 2025-02-27 17:30 | Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation, Ryesgade 53B, Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark
The ESVS and Copenhagen Certification Programme in Endovascular Aortic Repair – The ENHANCE EVAR Programme
Course confirmed – please go ahead and book your travel and accommodation, once you have received a personal confirmation following payment.
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; Rebecca Andrea Conradsen Skov, MD, Timothy Resch, Professor of Vascular Surgery; Michael Strøm, MD, PhD; Katarina Björses, Vaiva Dabravolskaite, Begona Gonzalo, Thomas Nyheim and Angelos Karelis.
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.
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 target group is novices and advanced beginners, typically vascular surgical trainees. Prior basic knowledge of abdominal aortic anatomy is expected. To ensure optimal learning and benefits, completing an online questionnaire is mandatory before a seat can be given. Participants will be paired in teams of two for dyad training based on prior experience.
Certification: You will be continuously assessed during the course and will be certified according to the validated standards developed in Copenhagen if you pass. CME accreditation is being requested for the ENHANCE EVAR programme.
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.
Participants for ENHANCE EVAR will be selected among the applicants based on a survey.

Registrations and cancellation policy: The course fee is €2100 for ESVS members and €2400 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: For questions on course content, qualifications and whether the course fits your level – please contact course convenor Dr Rebecca Skov: rebecca.andrea.conradsen.skov@regionh.dk
Registration process & cancellation policy: The course fee is €2100 for ESVS members and €2400 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 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. 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 by 15th February at the latest and you will be asked to pay the fee in accordance with your 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 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.
Venue and suggested nearby accommodation (not included): Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Copenhagen, Denmark. Five minutes walk from Rigshospitalet and well connected to Copenhagen Airport (Metro, bus, taxi).
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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Find Your Algorithm 2025
2025-02-28 - 2025-03-01 | ILEC Conference Centre, London, 47 Lillie Rd, London, SW6 1UD, United Kingdom
London, UK | 28th February – 1st March 2025
The 5th edition of Find Your Algorithm will be held in London at the ILEC Conference Centre from February 28th to March 1st.
This outstanding event will focus on the latest advances in Peripheral, Venous & Aortic treatment, with the three programs running in parallel in separate rooms.
The core of our format is made by unique interaction between the participants during case-based discussions and hot topic debates.
Find more information here.
Venue Address:
ILEC Conference Centre
47 Lillie Rd
London SW6 1UD
United Kingdom

ESVS Mastercl@ss: Episode 1: Innovative Aortic Solutions: From Modern Open Repair to Robotics
2025-03-05 17:00 - 18:30
After 6 successful editions, the ESVS Masterclass is back in 2025 with an expanded format featuring three focused sessions throughout the year.
🌟 Innovative Aortic Solutions: From Modern Open Repair to Robotics – 5th March 2025 I 17:00-18:30 CET
🌟 Innovative Venous Interventions: from acute deep to aesthetics – 12th May 2025I 14:00-15:30 CEST
🌟 PAD – December 2025
Stay tuned for more details and save the dates to join us for these highly specialized, interactive learning experiences tailored to meet the needs of vascular specialists worldwide.
REGISTRATION
✨ FREE for all ESVS members!
ESVS members do not need to register. A link to join will be sent directly to your inbox.
Learn more here: https://esvs-staging.kwantic.dev/events/masterclass/masterclass-2025/

FEBVS Exam - March 2025
2025-03-08
The Fellow of the European Board of Vascular Surgery (FEBVS) Examination takes place three times a year:

8th March 2025 – Maastricht, The Netherlands during the European Vascular Course (EVC)
21st May 2025 – Porto, Portugal during the Porto Vascular Conference (PVC)
23rd September 2025 – Istanbul, Türkiye during the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) Annual Meeting

For more information on the FEBVS Exam, visit the UEMS website.
To prepare yourself for the FEBVS Exam, candidates can listen to the ESVS Podcasts’ series on the FEBVS Exam:

Episode 1: Structure of the Exam with Prof. A. Mansilha. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, and the ESVS Library.
Episode 2: Clinical Cases with Prof. M. Gargiulo. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, and the ESVS Library.
Episode 3: How Does One Appraise an Academic Paper Successfully? with M. Gargiulo. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, and the ESVS Library.
Episode 4: Overall Vivas with Prof. M. Gargiulo. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, and the ESVS Library.

European Vascular Course 2025
2025-03-09 - 2025-03-11 | MECC Maastricht, Forum 100, Maastricht, 6229 , Netherlands
Maastricht, the Netherlands | 9th – 11th March 2025
Prepare yourself for a dynamic and inspiring event! The state-of-the-art lectures will cover a wide range of essential topics, in arterial, venous, vascular access and cardiovascular care. With 300+ hands-on workshops, you’ll gain practical experience in surgical anatomy, diagnostics, medical management, decision-making, open and endovascular techniques, and team collaboration. It’s an unparalleled academic experience designed to shape the future of vascular medicine.
Find more information here.
Venue:
The Maastricht Exhibition & Congress Centre (MECC Maastricht)
Forum 100
6229 GV Maastricht
