The 5th International Surgical Aspects of Cardiopulmonary Transplantation Course [1]
Date:
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 to Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Is CME Available?:
yes
Event Website or Registration Page:
Event Location:
Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
Newcatsle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
See map: Google Maps [3]
The course is designed to provide the cardiothoracic surgeon in training with didactic teaching and hands on cadaveric surgical training experience in surgical aspects of cardiopulmonary transplantation. Delegates will have the opportunity to undertake cardiac and lung transplantation on fresh, frozen human cadavers under the guidance of a faculty of experienced surgeons. Delegates will also implant left ventricular assist devices, practice cannulation for ECMO and gain practical experience of ex vivo lung perfusion. This is an intensive two day course of lectures, debate and hands on surgical practice and opportunity.