SHEFFIELD AORTIC ROOT SURGERY COURSE, 2025

SHEFFIELD AORTIC ROOT SURGERY COURSE, 2025

Join us at the Sheffield Aortic Root Surgery Course to learn from experts & enhance your skills in aortic root surgery to prevent PPM

By Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Date and time

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:30 - 16:30 BST

Location

Northern General Hospital, Medical Education Centre, Herries Road, Sheffield, UK

Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AU United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

FACULTY

Syed Sadeque

Sheffield AortoVascular Cardiac Surgical Team

Norman Briffa

Mario Petrou

Faculty Consists of Surgeons as well as Invited Guests including PHILIPPE PIBAROT, Professor at the Department of Medicine of Laval University, Montreal, Canada

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Registration & Coffee/Tea

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Welcome & Introduction

Norman Briffa

Conference Chair welcome. Agenda overview.

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Patient Prosthesis Mismatch - Definition and Implications

Philippe Pibarot

Definition, implications, and relevance for aortic root surgery.

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Overview of Surgical Techniques to Prevent Patient Prosthesis Mismatch

Norman Briffa

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Aortic Root Replacement to Treat Aortic Valve Disease and Prevent Patient Pros

Mario Petrou

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Coffee/Tea Break

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Y Incision Aortic Root Enlargement - Tips and Tricks

Syed Sadeque

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Freestyle Porcine Aortic Root Implantation - Demonstration and Wetlab Session

Mario Petrou

Aortovascular Faculty

Format: Demonstration of the Freestyle Porcine Aortic Root Implantation, followed immediately by hands-on practice. Focus: Participants practice the techniques demonstrated.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Lunch & Networking

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Y Incision Aortic Root Enlargement - Demonstration and Wetlab

Syed Sadeque

AortoVascular Faculty

Format: Demonstration and hands-on practice on models/specimens. Focus: Participants practice the Y Incision technique.

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Coffee/Tea Break

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Closing Remarks and Certificates

Conference Chair Summary of key learning points. Distribution of attendance certificates.

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours

SHEFFIELD AORTIC ROOT SURGERY COURSE

Welcome to the second diet of the HIGHLY RATED Sheffield Aortic Root Surgery Course, supported by MEDTRONIC. Combat the risk of patient prosthesis mismatch – impacting up to 30% post-AVR. Our specialized aortic root surgery wetlab equips you with essential techniques to optimize valve sizing and improve long-term patient outcomes.

Join us at the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield, UK for an exciting in-person event at the Medical Education Centre. Learn from leading experts in aortic root surgery and network with professionals in the field. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in a friendly and engaging environment. Secure your spot today! Awarded 5 CPD hours by Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Frequently asked questions

Which aortic root techniques are being taught at this wetlab?

This wetlab will concentrate on techniques designed to prevent patient prosthesis mismatch after SAVR - the Yang Y incision Aortic Root Enlargement and Freestyle (Porcine root) Aortic Root Replacement.

Who is the Course aimed at?

The course is aimed at Consultant Cardiac Surgeons and Senior Trainees (ST6 or higher and Fellows)

Does this wetlab meeting have CPD points attached to it?

It has been awarded 5 CPD hours by RCSEd

Is there an admission fee?

Consultant Applicants will be charged a fee of £110, £100 of which will be reimbursed after attendance at the course. The course is free for Trainees.

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