Aortic Root Surgery Training

Purpose: To provide didactic and hands-on training in aortic root surgery, using the aortic allograft as the ideal platform technology for the development of expertise in all other aortic root procedures. The didactic portion is designed to place the aortic allograft in the context of the overall surgical menu for aortic valve disease. The mentored wet lab will provide an opportunity for an aortic root implant, step by step, utilizing the ideal biological “simulators” of the pig heart and the aortic allograft. This program is designed for residents, fellows, and practicing cardiac surgeons to facilitate the development of the cognitive and technical skill-set required for competent performance of aortic root procedures.

Program in Brief: Wednesday - 7:30PM - 9:30PM: Introductions, dinner and brief beginning of didactic session.
Thursday - 7:00AM - 3:00PM: Didactic session, videos and wet lab.

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Aortic Allograft Wet Lab

Purpose: One day course dedicated to the step-by-step mentored implantation of the aortic allograft utilizing the root technique with coronary artery reimplantation.
**Attendees must have completed the aortic root surgery training course in order to participate in the all-day wet lab. Courses can be done sequentially with the aortic root surgery training workshop or at a later date.

Program in Brief:
Friday - 7:00AM - 3:00PM:
Two allografts will be implanted utilizing the ideal biological “simulator” of the pig heart and the aortic allograft with the opportunity for risk-free confidence building by repetition and practice and the unique benefit of experiencing the third dimension and tactile feedback.

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