Congenital Skills Course

The Congenital Skills Course will be an in-person meeting and will run from 18-19 November in Rome, Italy. Join us for a two-day course dedicated to congenital aortic valve and aorta diseases and sequelae from neonates to ACHD. This programme is designed for established cardiac surgeons and offers an opportunity to enhance clinical decision-making and surgical skills through interactive sessions, case presentations, live-in-a-box case videos and expert-led discussions.

18 – 19 Nov 2024
Rome, Italy
In Person

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Event Information

Date/Duration

18 – 19 November 2024 (2 day course)
Course Director

L Galletti, Rome
Location

NH Collection Giustiniano
Via Virgilio 1 E/F/G
00193 Rome
Italy

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Course Format

Interactive lectures
Live-in-a-box videos
Case presentations
Course Fee

Members: €575 inclusive of VAT
Non-Members: €675 inclusive of VAT

Fees include lunch, refreshments and a group dinner on Monday 18 November.
Target Audience

Skills Level 3 – Surgeons established in independent practice.

EACTS Academy terms and conditions.

	Session 3 – Aortic Valve Disease in Children and Adolescents Moderators – A Carotti, Rome; E Belli, Le Plessis Robinson
08:30	Aortic valve and aortic root anatomy: From echocardiography to CT Imaging (cardiologist vs radiologist) R Iacobelli, Rome; A Secinaro, Rome
08:50	Case presentation: AoV stenosis in a toddler To be announced
09:00	Case presentation: Mixed valve disease in an adolescent R Iacobelli, Rome
09:10	Aortic valve repair: Standardisation and limits R De Paulis, Rome
09:30	The Ozaki procedure: Debunking myths and innovating aortic valve reconstruction A Carotti, Rome
09:50	Ross procedure beyond childhood: Approaches and outcomes in young adults E Belli, Le Plessis Robinson
10:10	When is it advisable to use a mechanical valve? J Hoerer, Munich
10:30	Coffee break
	Session 4 – Aorthopaties In Children Moderators – R De Paulis, Rome; E Cetrano, Rome
11:00	Genetic perspective in aorthopaties: Different timing for indication To be announced
11:20	Preoperative assessment by CT: What information is used to plan surgery A Secinaro, Rome
11:40	Surgical management of root and arch aneurysms in the paediatric age R De Paulis, Rome
12:00	Case presentation: Ascending aorta aneurysm in infants To be announced
12:10	Interactive Q&A session with expert panel
12:40	Lunch
	Session 5 – Late Sequelae and Challenges in Adulthood Moderators – M Hazekamp, Leiden; G Perri, Rome
13:40	The failed Ross: When VSRR is possible and preferred to Bentall R De Paulis, Rome
14:00	The aortic valve and ascending aorta in CHD (TGA & DORV, TOF, SV) M Hazekamp, Leiden
14:20	Revising the LVOT in an adult: Late LVOTO L Galletti, Rome
14:40	Choosing the right valve: Biological vs mechanical prostheses and the future of valve-in-valve solutions J Hoerer, Munich
15:00	Live-in-a-box case videos J Hoerer, Munich; M Hazekamp, Leiden; E Belli, Le Plessis Robinson
15:30	Interactive Q&A session with expert panel
16:00	Closing remarks
16:30	Close

Programme and faculty subject to change

08:30	Welcome and Introduction L Galletti, Rome; J Hoerer, Munich
	Session 1 – Aortic Stenosis in the Neonate Moderators – L Galletti, Rome; To be announced
09:00	The aortic valve unveiled: Anatomy and physiological insights R Iacobelli, Rome
09:20	Early diagnostics: Echocardiography and CT imaging in newborns A Secinaro, Rome
09:40	Criteria for abandoning 2V repair: Decision points and clinical considerations B Asfour, Bonn
10:00	Coffee break
10:30	Pioneering percutaneous solutions G Butera, Rome
10:50	Surgical treatment as the primary therapeutic option B Asfour, Bonn
11:10	Case presentation: AoV stenosis with favourable anatomy E Belli, Le Plessis Robinson
11:20	Case presentation: AoV stenosis with unfavourable anatomy R Iacobelli, Rome; L Galletti, Rome
11:30	Management of associated lesions and complications in the setting of Shone complex E Belli, Le Plessis Robinson
11:50	Interactive Q&A session with expert panel
12:30	Lunch
	Session 2 – Aortic Valve Replacement in Neonates and Infants Moderators – R Iacobelli, Rome; To be announced
13:30	Neonatal Ross procedure: Innovations and outcomes in the youngest patients M Hazekamp, Leiden
13:50	Staging the Ross procedure: Weighing the pros and cons L Galletti, Rome
14:10	Aortic valve plasty: Is it feasible in small infants? Conservative surgery or Ross E Belli, Le Plessis Robinson
14:30	Prosthetic AVR: As an option? J Hoerer, Munich
14:50	Case presentation: AoV regurgitation after balloon PTA To be announced
15:00	Live-in-a-box case videos J Hoerer, Munich; M Hazekamp, Leiden; E Belli, Le Plessis Robinson
15:30	Interactive Q&A session with expert panel
16:00	Close

Congenital Skills Course

Event Information

Course Programme

Monday 18 November

Tuesday 19 November

Faculty

Lorenzo Galletti

Jürgen Hörer

Boulos Asfour

Emre Belli

Gianfranco Butera

Adriano Carotti

Ruggero De Paulis

Mark Hazekamp

Roberta Iacobelli

Gianluigi Perri

Aurelio Secinaro