Workshop BD - Peripheral Vascular Surgery

Learning objectives

• Position and justify each technology (atherothrombectomy, scoring, angioplasty, stenting) at each node of the treatment decision tree for peripheral and below-the-knee PAD, based on lesion characteristics.
• Characterise a lesion from imaging according to length, degree of calcification, and occlusion vs stenosis.
• Select the appropriate vessel preparation strategy for the characterised lesion and justify the choice.
• Identify the specific features of below-the-knee (BTK) lesions and justify the choice of an appropriate treatment strategy.
• Explain how Rotarex atherothrombectomy works and distinguish its indications from its contraindications in accordance with the IFU.
• Perform a focused-force angioplasty with the Ultrascore balloon, applying measures to reduce the risk of dissection.
• Justify the use of the Lutonix drug-coated balloon in lesion preparation.
• Independently perform a complete angioplasty and LifeStent stenting procedure on the simulator, in accordance with the procedural criteria grid.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of vascular surgery is required; prior exposure to vascular procedures is recommended. Open to French residents (or FFI) in vascular surgery or interventional radiology, from their 2nd semester onwards.

Teaching methods

• •Preparatory e-learning modules
• •Theoretical lectures and masterclasses on clinical cases
• •Hands-on practice on endovascular simulators in a realistic environment
• •Video debriefings and interactive feedback sessions

Pedagogical resources

• •E-learning platform
• •Endovascular surgery simulators with patient-specific cases
• •Visualisation system for atherothrombectomy
• •Featured BD medical devices: Rotarex™, Ultrascore™, UltraVerse™ RX, Lutonix™, LifeStent™
• •Anonymised real clinical cases

Evaluation methods

• •Pre- and post-training assessment quizzes
• •Continuous individual assessment on the simulator throughout the course
• •Assessment grid for each workshop
• •Individual debriefing with a comparative performance report

Supervision / organisation

• •Blended format: asynchronous preparatory e-learning + 2.5 days of on-site hands-on training.
• •Up to 6 participants per session to ensure personalised support, with workshops in pairs and groups of three.
• •Training delivered by 2 experts from the GEPROMED international network.

Accessibility

This training is accessible to people with disabilities. Please contact us in advance to discuss your specific needs so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Registration process & deadlines

• •Online registration at https://gepromed.com/trainings. Access subject to registration confirmation. Number of participants limited (maximum 6) for practical reasons.
• •Access deadline: registration open until 14 days before the start of the training, subject to availability.

Price

Accommodation and travel costs are borne by the participant.

Certificate / attestation

Certificate of attendance with an individual performance report including metrics and progression.