Intensive Course in Phlebology

25 June – 26 June 2026


Scientific director: Claus-Georg Schmedt (Schwäbisch Hall)
Speakers: Bruno Geier (Moers), Houman Jalaie (Berlin)

 

Thursday, 25 June 2026

2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.Welcome and introduction to the course
2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.Anatomy, pathophysiology of the venous system,
classifications and scores in phlebology
2:45

Diagnostics in phlebology for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS)

  • Duplex sonography
  • CT and MR phlebography
  • IVUS
3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.mBasics of anticoagulation, diagnostics and conservative therapy of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS)
3:45 – 4:00Break
4:00 – 4:30Invasive treatment methods for acute occlusions (DVT) of the vena cava and the pelvic and leg veins.
4:30 – 5:00Invasive therapeutic procedures for chronic obstructions and occlusions (PTS) of the vena cava and the pelvic and leg veins
5:00 p.m.Demonstration of devices – hands-on training (endovascular lysis – thrombectomy catheters, venous stents) 

Friday, 26 June 2026

09:00 – 09:30

Diagnostics in phlebology for varicose veins and leg ulcers
 

  • Functional diagnostics (LRR, VVP)
  • Duplex sonography
  • Phlebography
  • Laboratory diagnostics
09:30 – 10:00Basics of compression bandages, compression stockings, materials, indications, fitting and prescription, pneumatic compression
10:00 – 10:15Diagnosis and treatment of superficial vein thrombosis (SVT)
10:15Break
10:30 – 11:00Open surgical procedures for varicose veins and recurrent varicose veins
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.mEndovenous thermal and non-thermal procedures for varicose veins (EVLA, RFA, MOCA, CAC, sclerotherapy)
12:00Wound treatment and local surgical therapy for leg ulcers
12:30 p.m.Break
1:00 p.m.Hands-on training (endothermic therapy with laser and radiofrequency on a bovine foot model, foam sclerotherapy, compression therapy)
2:15 – 2:30Final discussion, feedback, presentation of certificates, farewell

Venue

Hotel Courtyard by Marriott Berlin Mitte
Axel-Springer-Straße 55
10117 Berlin

Room: Bremen/Hanover

Participation fee

DGG members: EUR 495.00 (incl. VAT)

Participation fee without DGG membership: EUR 745.00 (incl. VAT)

To register

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on 030-280 990 992.

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