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)
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| 3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m | Basics of anticoagulation, diagnostics and conservative therapy of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) |
| 3:45 – 4:00 | Break |
| 4:00 – 4:30 | Invasive treatment methods for acute occlusions (DVT) of the vena cava and the pelvic and leg veins. |
| 4:30 – 5:00 | Invasive 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
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| 09:30 – 10:00 | Basics of compression bandages, compression stockings, materials, indications, fitting and prescription, pneumatic compression |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Diagnosis and treatment of superficial vein thrombosis (SVT) |
| 10:15 | Break |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Open surgical procedures for varicose veins and recurrent varicose veins |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m | Endovenous thermal and non-thermal procedures for varicose veins (EVLA, RFA, MOCA, CAC, sclerotherapy) |
| 12:00 | Wound 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 – 2:30 | Final 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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