Specialised Course on Endovascular Techniques – Popliteal and Lower Leg Arteries
Thursday, 25 June 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Scientific Director: Reza Ghotbi (Munich)
Speakers: Marcel Hofmann (Amerang), Ingolf Töpel (Regensburg)
| Knowledge of endovascular treatment of the popliteal artery and lower leg arteries | |
| - | Popliteal artery: indications and study findings |
| - | Lower leg arteries: indications and study findings |
| - | Access, intervention techniques and materials science |
| - | Case discussion and troubleshooting |
| Video demonstration and case discussion of: | |
| - | Endovascular procedures in the popliteal region and for lower leg artery lesions (PTA, recanalisation, lesion preparation and stent implantation for calcified lesions, atherectomy) |
| Technical implementation on the simulator and/or model of: | |
| - | Endovascular procedures in the popliteal region (PTA, recanalisation, lesion preparation and stent implantation for calcified lesions) |
| - | crural PTA for isolated lesions |
| - | Recanalisation in CTO |
Contents
| 10:00 – 10:05 | Welcome and group allocation |
| 10:05 – 10:50 | A. poplitea: Indications and study situation |
| 10:50–11:10 | Introduction to the models and simulators |
| 11:10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m | Practical session I at the workstations and simulators |
| 12:30–13:30 | Break |
| 1:30 – 2:15 | Lower leg arteries: indications and study situation |
| 2:15 – 3:30 | Access, intervention techniques and materials science |
| 3:30 – 4:00 | Break |
| 4:00 – 4:45 | Practical exercises II at the workstations and simulators |
| 4:45 – 5:30 | Video case presentations with discussion rounds |
Venue
Hotel Courtyard by Marriott Berlin Mitte
Axel-Springer-Straße 55
10117 Berlin
Room: Munich 1 (theory) / Munich 3-4 (practical exercises)
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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