SUPERMICROSURGERY
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Congresses, events and hands-on workshops
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5th Vienna Lymphology Symposium - Vienna, Austria
November 21st - 23rd, 2024
The event will feature global experts presenting cutting-edge advancements in lymphology, including anatomy, imaging techniques, and innovative treatments for lipoedema, lymphedema, phlebology, and obesity. Focusing on the surgical treatment of lymphedema, we are proudly supporting several workshops during the Congress:
ICG-guided decisions and visualization of lymphedema as well as
Sewing with the Masters microvascular anastomosis training sessions.
45th DAM Annual Meeting - Aachen, Germany
November 7th - 9th, 2024
This year's edition of the German-Speaking Working Group for Microsurgery of the Peripheral Nerves and Vessels (DAM) centers on the theme
Microsurgery – Pushing Boundaries. Participating experts will share knowledge, innovations, and advancements through workshops and collaborative sessions. Mitaka supports this approach by organizing the
Sewing with the Masters workshop.
EANS Congress - Sofia, Bulgaria
October 13th - 17th, 2024
The congress theme, 'Innovation, Education, Leadership,' highlights the urgent need to address the future of neurosurgery. At this congress, we are excited to officially launch in Europe our groundbreaking new microscope, the Mitaka MM77, a true embodiment of the future of neurosurgery and a part of these important discussions.
College Days at French College of Hand Surgery Teachers (CFECM) - Strasbourg, France
October 4th, 2024
At the upcoming meeting at the Strasbourg Institute of Anatomy, participants will explore key topics such as flexor surgery, artificial intelligence, and supermicrosurgery. We are proud to support this event with both the conventional Mitaka MM51 Supermicroscope and the monitor-based Mitaka HawkSight 4K3D Video Microscope, offering a unique opportunity to compare these advanced systems side by side in a practical training environment.
Congress of Neurological Surgery - Houston, USA
September 28th - October 2nd, 2024
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons is a premier organization committed to advancing the field of neurosurgery through cutting-edge education and innovation. Recognized as one of the top neurosurgical meetings globally, it features exciting social events, pioneering scientific sessions, and inspiring speakers. Be sure to visit the Mitaka booth to explore our groundbreaking devices.
Brno Flap Dissection Course - Brno, Czechia
21-24 September 2024
This course has been designed to address the needs of the residents in plastic surgery wishing to learn flap dissection as well as more experienced plastic surgeons who wish to extend their repertoire of flap surgery. The course will be held at the University Centre for Surgical Anatomy using fresh-frozen cadaver specimens enhanced by an advanced technique of coloured silicone vascular injections emphasizing the vascular anatomy of the flaps and facilitating the dissection.
AFC Congress (French Association of Surgery) - Paris, France
19-20 September 2024
The AFC Congress organizers have introduced an intriguing concept: showcasing the Operating Room of the Future. This specially designed space will feature cutting-edge surgical equipment. Among these innovative devices, the Mitaka MIPS ICG Projection Mapping System has been selected and will be demonstrated throughout the entire congress.
Brain Vessels Microsurgery, By-Pass Workshop And Live Aneurysm Surgery - Wrocław, Poland
1-3 September 2024
Microsurgery of the central nervous system's vessels is among the most sophisticated and technically demanding areas of neurosurgery. This course will cover surgical anatomy, cranial approaches, treatment strategies, and clinical aspects of microsurgical treatment for brain aneurysms and bypass surgery. Participants will be guided by the esteemed Professor Rokuya Tanikawa from Sapporo, Japan.
15. European Plastic Surgery Research Council Meeting (EPSRC), Brno, Czechia
22-24 August 2024
The meeting provides a dynamic platform for young plastic surgery researchers to present their latest work and discuss future challenges in an informal, interactive setting. We are proud to support the event by organizing the Sewing with the Masters workshop. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to explore new ICG visualization capabilities with our innovative Mitaka MIPS ICG Projection Mapping System.
8th FEN Sapporo Live Microneurosurgery Course in Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Surgery - Sapporo, Japan
7-11 July 2024
The course crafted by the renowned professor Rokuya Tanikawa focuses on the basic approach to aneurysms, skull base surgeries, anatomy and cerebral revascularization. With a combination of lectures, preoperative discussions, surgical reviews and a microvascular anastomosis hands-on seminar, this workshop provides a pioneering and highly transformative learning experience through simultaneously conducted live surgeries.
19th Congress of the Polish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (PTChPRiE) - Warsaw, Poland
6-8 June 2024
This year PTCHPRiE Congress is accompanied with a Microsurgical Techniques in Reconstructive Procedures course organised by the Polish Society of Microvascular Surgery and supported by us. Additionally, we are happy to support the Congress with our Sewing with the Masters workshop. It involves the execution of micro and supermicro anastomosis under the magnification provided by the Mitaka MM51 microscope, which is specifically designed for supermicrosurgery.
16th Congress of the European Federation of Societies for Microsurgery (EUROMICRO 2024) - Milan, Italy
9-11 May 2024
The Congress program will focus on the latest advancements in reconstructive microsurgery. The event will explore innovations in classical topics and cutting-edge techniques. The Scientific Committee is committed to an interactive and international program, making this gathering a crucial platform for the exchange of opinions and techniques among esteemed microsurgery experts worldwide. We will support this event by organising Sewing with the Masters workshop.
Congress of the French Society of Neurosurgery (SFNC2024) - Marseille, France
27-29 March 2024
Mitaka Europe is excited to participate in the French Society of Neurosurgery Congress (SFNC), showcasing our innovative neurosurgical products and solutions. We will organise the Sewing with the Masters training sessions during this event, creating an opportunity for residents and aspiring microsurgeons to learn how to perform microvascular anastomoses from the best in the field.
VI Dissection Techniques in Lymphatic Microsurgery - Caceres, Spain
5-7 February 2024
The practical course focused on specific technical lymphatic microsurgery skills as well as pre and intraoperative examination of lymphatics is designed for specialists in plastic surgery to learn or further refine their skills in lymphatic microsurgery. The training is led by the Reconstructive Microsurgery European School and held at Centro de Cirugía de Mínima Invasión Jesús Usón (JUMISC) in Cáceres, Spain.
ARAB Health 2024 - Dubai, UAE
29 January - 1 February 2024
ARAB Health is considered one of the largest gatherings in the healthcare sector in the Middle East. It serves as a platform for healthcare professionals, companies, and organizations to showcase and explore the latest advancements, innovations, and technologies in the healthcare industry. The event typically features exhibitions, conferences, workshops, and networking opportunities, attracting participants from around the world.
ASRM 2024 Annual Meeting - Nassau, Bahamas
13-15 January 2024
Annually, the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery brings together over 1,600 professionals in reconstructive microsurgery. The Congress is a great opportunity to get familiar with the most recent research and current trends in this field. We also eagerly anticipate engaging with individuals keen on exploring their skills supermicrosurgery.
International Master’s Degree in Surgical Lymphology - Barcelona, Spain
2023-25 edition
It is the world’s first Master's Degree program in lymphatic microsurgery. It aims to deliver exceptional, advanced specialized training in the realm of Lymphedema, ensuring excellence in the field. The studies are affiliated with the Reconstructive Microsurgery European School (RMES) and holds official recognition from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). Mitaka Europe sponsors the
€10,000 grant to partially cover the MSL 2023-25 tuition fees for the chosen candidate.
V Dissection Techniques in Lymphatic Microsurgery - Caceres, Spain
13-15 November 2023
The practical course focused on specific technical lymphatic microsurgery skills as well as pre and intraoperative examination of lymphatics is designed for specialists in plastic surgery to learn or further refine their skills in lymphatic microsurgery. The training is led by the Reconstructive Microsurgery European School and held at Centro de Cirugía de Mínima Invasión Jesús Usón (JUMISC) in Cáceres, Spain.
44th DAM Annual Meeting - Bern, Switzerland
2-4 November 2023
The purpose of the German-Speaking Working Group for Microsurgery of the Peripheral Nerves and Vessels (DAM) is on the one hand the scientific research and further development of this specific field of surgery and on the other hand to establish close contact between the surgeons working in this field and to enable an exchange of experience. The conference program will delve into the depths of microsurgery, pondering: Is it craft, science, or art?
130th Annual Meeting of French ENT Society (SFORL) - Paris, France
4-7 October 2023
We are bringing our innovative solutions to the forefront of the ENT world at the French ENT Society (SFORL) Annual Meeting special innovation site. The Congress scientific committee created a dynamic program made up of a wide variety of subjects linked to current events, innovations and even the “major fundamentals” of ENT. Round tables, master classes, workshops, conferences, controversies, oral presentations, as well as commented video and poster sessions will offer a diversity of opportunities to meet the needs of each participant.
International Perforator Flap Dissection Course - Brno, Czechia
23-26 September 2023
This course has been designed to address the needs of the residents in plastic surgery wishing to learn flap dissection as well as more experienced plastic surgeons who wish to extend their repertoire of flap surgery. The course will be held at the University Centre for Surgical Anatomy using fresh-frozen cadaver specimens enhanced by an advanced technique of coloured silicone vascular injections emphasizing the vascular anatomy of the flaps and facilitating the dissection.
46th Annual Meeting of Polish Society of Neurosurgeons - Rzeszów, Poland
20-23 September 2023
Japanese neurosurgeon, Prof. Yasuaki Inoue, the head of the Stroke Center at Nadogaya Hospital in Tokyo will be a special guest invited to the 46th Annual Meeting of Polish Society of Neurosurgeons. During his two lectures, Prof. Inoue will share his extensive experience and insights about the Samurai Bypass technique, which enables precise surgery for neurovascular diseases in a microsurgical environment.
53rd Annual Conference of the German Society for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (DGPRÄC) - Heidelberg, Germany
14-16 September 2023
Excellence is one of the three main themes of the 53rd Annual Conference of the German Society for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (DGPRÄC) in Heidelberg. During the Congress, we will focus on refining the details of microsurgical techniques, where world-renowned microsurgeons join hand in hand aspiring fellows to share insights and tricks.
29th ISL World Congress of Lymphology - Genova, Italy
11-15 September 2023
The Congress main topic is bridging the gap between physiotherapeutic and surgical approaches to treating lymphedema. The Congress aims to discuss the fundamental and most up-to-date scientific issues of the branch and its collateral fields. We support the event with the Sewing with the Masters sessions.
Breast Cancer - Oncology and Plastics Conference - Poznan, Poland
8-9 September 2023
This conference aims to explore the dynamic convergence of oncology and plastic surgery, where these two distinct realms seamlessly come together. We are invited to organise "Sewing with the Masters" sessions in collaboration with Polskie Towarzystwo Chirurgii Mikronaczyniowej (Polish Society for Microvascular Surgery).
5th Imaging for Reconstructive Microsurgery (IRM) Meeting - Singapore
20 August 2023
The post-congress symposium on imaging technology and techniques in reconstructive microsurgery will allow for a deep dive into the methods and clinical utility of innovative imaging in the field of micro- and supermicro anastomosis, local microsurgery, and tissue transplantation surgery. We warmly invite you to register and personally experience our state-of-the-art
systems in this field.
12th Congress of the World Society for Reconstructive Surgery - Singapore
17-19 August 2023
The 12th WSRM Congress is centered around the captivating theme of "Artistry in Microsurgery." This event promises to be a unique opportunity for microsurgeons from around the world to expand their expertise, discover groundbreaking techniques, and contribute to the advancement of reconstructive surgery. During the event, we organise our famous Mitaka Sewing with the Masters workshop. Its attendees have a chance to perform anastomosis during a one-to-one session with a Master of microsurgery
7th FEN Sapporo Live Microneurosurgery Course in Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Surgery - Sapporo, Japan
9-13 July 2023
The course crafted by the renowned professor Rokuya Tanikawa focuses on the basic approach to aneurysms, skull base surgeries, anatomy and cerebral revascularization. With a combination of lectures, preoperative discussions, surgical reviews and a microvascular anastomosis hands-on seminar, this workshop provides a pioneering and highly transformative learning experience through simultaneously conducted live surgeries.
The Advanced Oldenburg-Groningen Training Program in Reconstructive Microsurgery - Groningen, The Netherlands
8-9 June 2023 (canceled)
The course is a milestone in the teaching of reconstructive microsurgery, aiming to fulfil the latest requirements of plastic and reconstructive surgery by imparting exceptional technical skills and thorough anatomical knowledge necessary for successful outcomes. The upcoming June edition of the course will concentrate on lymphatic microsurgery, providing comprehensive instruction on contemporary microsurgical methods for treating lymphedema.
84th Congress of the Czech Society of ENT / Head and Neck Surgery - Budweis, Czechia
31 May - 2 June 2023
Organisers of this year’s event selected rhinology and laryngology as the main topics of the congress. In doing so, they will stick to an established and proven program concept, which will revolve around panel discussions led by leading experts and a diverse range of didactic instructional courses. We take this opportunity to show the impressive features of our 8-sensor 4K3D Mitaka HawkSight Video Microscope to the Czech ENT surgeons.
4th MASSIN Interim Meeting - Prague, Czechia
25-27 May 2023
During past years the Madjid Samii Society of International Neurosurgeons congresses have become one of the most important events in neurosurgery world. The meticulously crafted scientific program ensures the convergence of cutting-edge insights in various domains, including the central and peripheral nervous systems, skull base procedures, vascular neurosurgery as well as emerging new technologies. At this prestigious event, we will be demonstrating the exceptional features of our state-of-the-art MM90 Neuro- Supermicroscope and its potential applications in skull base and spine neurosurgery.
9th Transtemporal Approaches and Intensive EC-IC Bypass course - Prague, Czechia
23-24 May 2023
The workshop is a two-day event with intensive teaching of brain bypasses and transtemporal approaches. Participants will be trained in microsurgical bypasses and transtemporal approaches on special realistic specimens. World-class faculties will take part: Prof. Rokuya Tanikawa and Dr. Takanori Fukushima. We will provide MM90 for one of the stations.
XL National Congress of Plastic Surgery - Prague, Czechia
18-20 May 2023
The event will bring together professionals from plastic surgery and various medical fields across Czech Republic, fostering knowledge exchange and valuable connections. We will join the event with our MM51 Supermicroscope. Congress attendees will have a chance to join the Sewing with the Masters workshop and perform anastomosis with the assistance of an instructor, simulating the natural operational setup of "face to face" reconstructive procedures.
1st International Workshop on Orthoplastic Surgery - Bologna, Italy
15-17 May 2023
The course participants will learn the principles and techniques of Orthoplastic Surgery for extremity reconstruction, which has been globally recognized as the proper approach to limb salvage. World-famous faculties such as Professor Marco Innocenti, Professor JP Hong and Professor Lawrence S. Levin guarantee the highest-possible level of the course.
36th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society - Antalya, Türkiye
27-30 April 2023
The most significant gathering of neurosurgeons in Türkiye, a country known for its strong tradition in neurovascular surgery, is taking place. We are assisting our Turkish distributor Medel Tip by providing them with Mitaka devices for use during this congress.
9th World Symposium on Lymphedema Surgery - Barcelona, Spain
24-25 April 2023
One of the most important lymphatic surgery conferences of 2023 with an exciting scientific program. Great chance to learn the latest trends and technical aspects of lymphedema surgery from world-renowned experts. Symposium Chairmen are Professor Jaume Masià, Professor David Chang, Professor Ming Huei Cheng. Get ready for the Mitaka Sewing with the Masters workshop during the conference as Mitaka Europe is proud to be the main partner of the event.
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting 2023 - Los Angeles, USA
21-24 April 2023
The upcoming AANS conference will revolve around the theme of "Neurosurgeons as Advocates." Distinguished neurosurgery specialists will participate in this event to explore ways in which healthcare professionals can advocate for patients and contribute to improving the healthcare system.
Advanced Training Fellowship in Advanced Lymphatic Microsurgery
1 March - 30 April 2023
Each year two talented microsurgeons with a special interest in lymphatic microsurgery will be awarded free participation in the Lymphatic Microsurgery module of the Oldenburg - Groningen Advanced Training Program in Reconstructive Microsurgery. This course focuses exclusively on teaching all modern microsurgical approaches to treat lymphedema. The fellowship will cover the entire accommodation expenses and the registration fee for the course.
ASRM Annual Meeting - Miami, USA
20-24 January 2023
This year’s 40th ASRM Annual Meeting is a celebration of four decades of progress, dedication, and leadership in the specialty of reconstructive microsurgery. We are excited to celebrate ASRM’s past milestones, recognize the achievements of its members, and develop innovative strategies for our specialty’s future. See you in Miami.
Supermicro Anastomosis Course - Gliwice, Poland
8 December 2022
We support the inaugural course of the newly funded Polish Society of Microvascular Surgery under the chairmanship of prof. Adam Maciejewski and prof. Łukasz Krakowczyk. As an opening of a new chapter in Polish microsurgery, the course aims to transfer and apply current knowledge on microvascular anastomoses and discuss their clinical application in reconstructive surgery.
4th Dissection Techniques in Lymphatic Microsurgery - Hands on live animal model - Cáceres, Spain
28-30 November 2022
The practical course focused on specific technical lymphatic microsurgery skills as well as pre and intraoperative examination of lymphatics is designed for specialists in plastic surgery to learn or further refine their skills in lymphatic microsurgery. The training is led by the Reconstructive Microsurgery European School and held at Centro de Cirugía de Mínima Invasión Jesús Usón (JUMISC) in Cáceres, Spain.
3rd Vienna Lymphology Symposium - Vienna, Austria
25–26 November 2022
Two-day congress, 7 main topics, 4 workshops. The topics range from the complex anatomy and its representation in imaging procedures to the conservative and surgical treatment options for lipedema and lymphedema. Together with international specialists, organizers will take a holistic and interdisciplinary look at the fascinating field of lymphology. We strongly recommend you registering for the famous “Sewing with the Masters” workshop which we support.
35th Scientific Congress of Turkish Neurosurgery Association - Antalya, Turkey
24-27 November 2022
The most important neurosurgical congress in Turkey - a country where neurovascular surgery is traditionally strongly represented. We support our Turkish distributor Medeltip with Mitaka devices during this congress.
The Annual Meeting Of The Czech Neurosurgical Society - Brno, Czech Republic
14-16 November 2022
During the event, its participants will get familiar with a broader and up-to-date overview of the trends in neurosurgery. Also, some guidelines for interdisciplinary cooperation will be presented. Many prominent neurosurgeons from the Czech Republic and all over the world announced their participation. So we’re expecting lots of interesting insights from vascular surgery, skull base surgery and spine surgery.
43rd DAM Annual Conference 2022 - Frankfurt/Main, Germany
10-12 November 2022
The purpose of the German-Speaking Working Group for Microsurgery of the Peripheral Nerves and Vessels (DAM) is on the one hand the scientific research and further development of this specific field of surgery and on the other hand to establish close contact between the surgeons working in this field and to enable an exchange of experience. The conference program will focus on microsurgical breast reconstruction, microsurgical limb reconstruction and new technologies in microsurgery.
Future Requirements for Hand Surgery - Symposium - Ludwigshafen, Germany
4-5 November 2022
During this meeting, its participants will have the opportunity to talk about the future demands of hand surgery. It’s a great chance to hear from many top-class experts in this field who will participate in this unique event. By combining their massive experience together, symposium organizers will try to anticipate how hand surgery will change in the forthcoming years.
The Advanced Oldenburg-Groningen Training Program in Reconstructive Microsurgery - Groningen, The Netherlands
13-14 October 2022
The entire course is a new cluster of teaching excellence in reconstructive microsurgery, designed to actively meet the latest requirements such as outstanding technical skills and extensive anatomical knowledge to achieve successful results in plastic and reconstructive surgery. This year's October edition will be dedicated to lymphatic microsurgery and will focus exclusively on teaching all modern microsurgical approaches to treat lymphedema.
2022 CNS Annual Meeting “Neurosurgery Connected” - San Francisco, USA
08-12 October 2022
The event will highlight cutting-edge studies, technology and the best educational opportunities. Its aim is to give knowledge and inspiration, but also to provide continuing medical education for practicing neurosurgeons as well as neurosurgical residents in training. This edition focuses on connecting neurosurgery enthusiasts together.
14th ESPRAS Quadrennial Congress 2022 - Porto, Portugal
5-7 October 2022
The European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Quadrennial Congress is one of the major prestigious meetings bringing the entire European community of plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgeons together. The high level of its scientific program comes from renowned speakers, advanced sessions, a practical / workshop approach and fruitful roundtable discussions. This year Mitaka Europe will give its scientific input by co-organizing the Sewing with the Masters practical course.
International Perforator Flap Dissection Course - Brno, Czechia
9-13 September 2022
This course has been designed to address the needs of the residents in plastic surgery wishing to learn flap dissection as well as more experienced plastic surgeons who wish to extend their repertoire of flap surgery. The course will be held at the University Centre for Surgical Anatomy using fresh-frozen cadaver specimens enhanced by an advanced technique of coloured silicone vascular injections emphasizing the vascular anatomy of the flaps and facilitating the dissection.
Training Fellowship in Advanced Lymphatic Microsurgery
1 March - 31 July 2022
Each year in October, two talented microsurgeons with a special interest in lymphatic microsurgery will be awarded free participation in the Lymphatic Microsurgery module of the Oldenburg - Groningen Advanced Training Program in Reconstructive Microsurgery. This course focuses exclusively on teaching all modern microsurgical approaches to treat lymphedema. The fellowship will cover the entire accommodation expenses and the registration fee for the course.
50 Years in Neurosurgery - WEBINAR
9 July 2022
We are pleased to invite you to our Webinar presented by Professor Juha Hernesniemi - a person that needs no introduction. His ongoing international relationships with many neurosurgeons and thousands of conducted training courses entitle him to a bird's eye view analysis of the development of neurosurgery in the last 50 years.
18th Congress of Polish Association for Plastic, Reconstructive and Esthetic Surgery (PTChPRiE) - Szczecin, Poland
9-10 June 2022
This year PTCHPRiE Congress formula will be extended with the theoretical and practical course of reconstructive surgery. We are happy to support the practical part with our Sewing with the Masters session. The formula of the SwtM course is known from the largest world and European conferences - it consists in performing micro, supermicro anastomosis under magnification of the Mitaka MM51 microscope dedicated to supermicrosurgery.
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting 2022 - Philadelphia, USA
29 April – 2 May 2022
The Annual Scientific Meeting of the largest organization of neurosurgeons in the US - AANS - will be held in 2022 in Philadelphia. The conference will focus on the latest scientific reports in the field of the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of disorders that affect the spinal column, spinal cord, brain, nervous system and peripheral nerves.
Update Symposium on Lymphedema Surgery: Expanding knowledge for helping more people - Barcelona, Spain
25-26 April 2022
One of the most important lymphatic surgery conferences of 2022 with an exciting scientific program that you will find dynamic and diverse. The up-to-date topic and discussions on the latest trends and technical aspects of the lymphedema surgery treatment have an impact on the final clinical outcome. Symposium Chairman is prof. Jaume Masià and the faculty board consist of outstanding European and world experts. Mitaka Europe as a platinum sponsor is the main partner of the event.
ASRM Annual Meeting 2022 - Carlsbad, California, USA
14-18 January 2022
We traditionally support this year's ASRM annual meeting. Our Mitaka MM51 Supermicroscopes will be available for you during the "Sewing with the Masters" workshop. It is another amazing opportunity to experience both: learn new techniques from a master and use a one-of-its-kind Mitaka MM51 microscope.
Basic Microsurgical Approach and Vascular Reconstructions for Intracranial Complex Lesions - WEBINAR
20 November 2021
Microsurgery is essential for dealing with the different aspects of lesions of the nervous system. New technology, in particular, better visualisation in situ through magnification and improved resolution of anatomical structures, has made it possible for surgeons to utilise fully their anatomical knowledge and surgical expertise in microneurosurgical procedures. During the webinar Prof. Rokuya Tanikawa and his guests will present their approach to aneurysms, skull base surgery, acute ischaemic stroke, by-pass brain surgery and cerebral revascularization.
18th Congress of Spanish Association for Microsurgery - Cáceres, Spain
21-23 October 2021
In the outstanding Jesus Usón Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre facilities congress attendees will be able to engage with top microsurgery professionals from within Spain and abroad. Roundtables with forward-looking topics, such as the role of technology in microsurgery will again be delivered in-person, allowing everybody to recover the much-missed professional networking and direct interaction.
3rd Dissection Techniques in Lymphatic Microsurgery - Hands on live animal model - Cáceres, Spain
18-20 October 2021
The practical course focused on specific technical lymphatic microsurgery skills as well as pre and intraoperative examination of lymphatics is designed for specialists in plastic surgery to learn or further refine their skills in lymphatic microsurgery. The training is led by the Reconstructive Microsurgery European School and held at Centro de Cirugía de Mínima Invasión Jesús Usón (JUMISC) in Cáceres, Spain.
45th Annual Meeting of Polish Society of Neurosurgeons - Kraków, Poland
13-16 October 2021
This year's convention will concentrate amongst many others on: modern tactics of neurosurgical treatment of gliomas, posterior fossa tumors, contemporary management of cerebral arteriovenous malformations, choosing tactics for the unruptured anterior communicating artery aneurysm.
11th Neurosurgical Microvascular Workshop - České Budějovice, Czech Republic
10-13 October 2021
The course is dedicated to cerebrovascular neurosurgeons who want to improve their microsurgical technical skills. It combines lectures with hands-on training. Attendees will be able to perform anastomosis using dry vessels and animal model (Rat-Cartoid arteries, Iliac arteries, Rat-Femoral bundle). The Live Surgery will take place within the workshop. EC-IC flow augmentation bypass and/or Carotid Micro endarterectomies will be performed. All with the live participation of famous neurosurgeons from all over the world.
2nd Vienna Lymphological Symposium - Vienna, Austria
01-02 October 2021
The congress ia a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to the fascinating field of lymphology together with international specialists - in the topics range from the conservative and surgical therapy of lipedema and lymphedema to the treatment of edema and venous insufficiency. The latest advances and findings as well as their implementation in practice will be brought both during the lectures and the preceding workshop on September the 30th with "Sewing with the masters" session.
International Plastic Surgery Flap Dissection Course - Brno, Czech Republic
14-16 September 2021
This course has been designed to address the needs of the residents in plastic surgery wishing to learn flap dissection as well as more experienced plastic surgeons who wish to extend their repertoire of flap surgery. The course will be held at the University Centre for Surgical Anatomy using fresh-frozen cadaver specimens enhanced by an advanced technique of coloured silicone vascular injections emphasizing the vascular anatomy of the flaps and facilitating the dissection.
The Advanced Oldenburg-Groningen Training Program in Reconstructive Microsurgery - Groningen, The Netherlands
23-27 August 2021
The course is a new excellence teaching cluster in reconstructive microsurgery, designed to actively address nowadays requiring outstanding technical skills and extensive anatomical knowledge to achieve successful results in plastic and reconstructive surgery. The training is hosted by The University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) organized jointly with and the Department for Plastic, Aesthetic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery at the Evangelisches Krankenhaus Oldenburg (Germany).
Dissection Techniques in Lymphatic Microsurgery - Hands on live animal model - Cáceres, Spain
26-27 May 2021
The practical course focused on specific technical lymphatic microsurgery skills as well as pre and intraoperative examination of lymphatics is designed for specialists in plastic surgery to learn or further refine their skills in lymphatic microsurgery. The training is led by the Reconstructive Microsurgery European School and held at Centro de Cirugía de Mínima Invasión Jesús Usón (JUMISC) in Cáceres, Spain.
Chicago Breast & World Lymphedema Surgery Symposium - Chicago, United States of America
22-24 April 2021
Educational information presented at the Chicago Breast & World Lymphedema Surgery Symposium will impact clinical practice by updating knowledge on diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, lymphedema, and breast reconstruction. The Symposium faculty will identify, discuss, and demonstrate complex technique and challenges encountered in various surgical procedures, as well as therapies within the framework of creating and maintaining multidisciplinary relationships.
47th International Practical Course in Microsurgery of Vessels and Nerves - Timisoara, Romania
7-10 October 2020
This lymphatic microsurgical training course focuses on living tissue with hands-on dissection and anastomosis of vessels and lymphatics of 0.7-0.3 mm diameter. The workshop will be hosted by Alex Nistor and his team from the Pius Branzeu Center in Timisoara.
Barcelona Breast Meeting (BBM 2020) and the 9th World Symposium on Lymphedema Surgery (WSLS) - Barcelona, Spain
6-9 October 2020 (New date!)
The focus for 2020 is searching for the ideal results with maximum patient safety, with Faculty from all over the world providing their expertise, tips, and tricks on surgical technique.