Advanced Course in Endovascular Techniques – Abdominal Aorta
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Scientific Director: Alexander Stehr (Mülheim a. d. R.),
Speakers: Viktor Reichert (Sindelfingen), Rolf Weidenhagen (Munich)
| - | X-ray anatomy of the aorta and pelvic vessels and their branches in CT, MRA and catheter angiography |
| - | Adjustment techniques (angulation and tilting) |
| - | Materials science – types of prostheses, sounding catheters, wires |
| - | Access routes, closure systems |
| - | Special indications according to IFU |
| - | Method-related limitations and complications of the individual procedures |
| - | Technical performance of endograft implantations for BAA assisted by simulator and/or model |
Contents
| 09:00 – 09:15 | Welcome, introduction, presentation of the programme and speakers |
| 09:15 – 09:45 | Technique of endovascular abdominal aortic repair – step by step |
| 09:45 | Correct measurement |
| 10:15 – 11:00 | Endovascular treatment of iliac aneurysms |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m | Tutorial on measuring exemplary cases and practical implantation exercises on a model |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Break |
| 1:30 p.m. | Radiation protection |
| 1:30 – 2:00 | The short or angulated aneurysm neck |
| 3:30 – 5:15 | Tutorial on measuring exemplary cases and practical implantation exercises on a model |
| 5:15 p.m. | Summary and learning objective review |