Join the clinical lead for Sim training in Scotland and an experienced faculty for an arterial anastomosis workshop. Techniques covered will be tailored for the course delegates but can include end-to-end and end-to-side anastomosis, patch angioplasty, parachute techniques, 3-panel anastomosis, anastomosis at depth, and anything else requested by the delegates. There will be an additional valve implant station for the cardiothoracic trainees.
Important: Please book onto one workshop date only. Trainees are not expected to attend both sessions.
Venue: Suttie Centre, Foresterhill Campus, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Parking: Lady Helen multistorey car park.
Timings: Coffee from 09:00; workshop 09:30–14:30.
Prerequisites:Current Scottish Vascular Surgery ST3–5 or Cardiothoracic Surgery ST1–5 trainee.
Learning aims:To develop practical skills in core arterial anastomosis techniques in a simulated setting.
Learning outcomes:By the end of this workshop, delegates should be able to practise key arterial anastomosis techniques with greater confidence and apply them according to case complexity.
