MIDCAB Masterclass
UZL Technique Intensive Training

29-30. January, 2026
Leuven, Belgium

Hands-on MIDCAB training at UZL with real cases, unlimited practice, personalized scoring, and technical excellence.
Course director: Prof. Wouter Oosterlinck
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Applications are open until January 22, 2026.

  • 1 000+ surgeons trained
  • 98% satisfaction rate

Course information

This two-day, hands-on MIDCAB workshop offers a unique opportunity to train at a verified surgical teaching hospital, following the renowned UZL method, under the guidance of Professor Wouter Oosterlinck. 

Participants experience real-case replications taken directly from the OR, including live robotic-assisted MIDCAB procedures and simulation-based practice. 

With unlimited hands-on time, machine learning–based scoring, and structured feedback, the course delivers truly proficiency-based training in technical excellence and advanced anastomosis techniques.

Date: January 29-30, 2026

Location: UZ (University Hospital) Leuven, Belgium

Day 1:

Participants rotate between live RAS-MIDCAB OR sessions and anastomosis practice on real-case simulators. The day includes structured case discussions, performance evaluation, and extended free training time.

Day 2:

The morning includes technical sessions, continued practice on increasingly complex MIDCAB cases, and IMA harvesting (conventional, endoscopic, robotic). The afternoon features simultaneous advanced practice with Octopus Nuvo and simulator-based challenges, concluding with a summary and competition results.

MIDCAB Masterclass - UZL Technique Intensive Training

Real-case MIDCAB training at UZL with live OR sessions, robotic harvesting, and personalised simulator practice.

  • Personalized learning
  • Real case simulations
  • Unlimited practice
  • Analysis and expert feedback

€750

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Apply now and take your first steps toward independent MIDCAB mastery. Spaces are limited. Full satisfaction guarantee applies.

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What participants get

  • Train directly on real-case simulations taken from UZL’s robotic-assisted MIDCAB program.
  • Experience live OR visits and replicate exact procedures during your training.
  • Master LIMA-LAD, diagonal, and OM anastomoses with personalised scoring and feedback.
  • Practice IMA harvesting using novel simulators – including robotic and endoscopic techniques.
  • Advance your skills through unmatched hands-on time in a truly proficiency-based environment.

Skill level: 1-2-3

Designed for residents (1st year onward) and surgeons starting independent MIDCAB practice, the course ensures a complete and realistic skill-building journey.

Fee includes pre-course assessment, simulator use, AR content, all lectures, lunch, and refreshments. Hotel accommodation not included.

If the date does not fit your schedule, please contact us to explore other options.

FAQs

We completely understand. The course will only begin once the expected minimum number of participants is reached. In the unlikely event of cancellation, you will receive a full refund and additional discounts for future activities.

You will also receive all necessary information through email, media updates, and personal guidance to help you understand how the course works and how to get the most benefit.

Most importantly, if the program does not meet your expectations, you can request a full refund, no questions asked. That’s how YourAnastomosis works: no wasted time, no wasted cost, and no pressure. You are always supported.

The YourAnastomosis platform uses advanced machine learning to evaluate and score your surgical procedures. Here’s how it works: 

  • predictive analysis: the platform simulates your completed anastomosis using morphological assessment and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to predict clinical outcomes and flow characteristics. This generates an objective performance score, ensuring accurate and personalized evaluation of your technique. 
  • personalized feedback: detailed analysis identifies any morphological issues and offers suggestions for improvement, focusing on fluid dynamics and vessel wall characteristics. 
  • anastomosis score: you receive a score that reflects your performance, with specific feedback on lumen morphology and blood flow characteristics.

This course offers a truly unique and high-impact experience for transplant surgeons. Every hands-on session is built around real surgical cases, with detailed performance analysis and personalized feedback that go far beyond traditional workshops or skills labs.

Here’s what sets it apart:

  • comprehensive feedback: you will receive structured evaluations based on anastomosis morphology, tissue handling, and flow dynamics derived from computational simulations. Feedback is grounded in validated surgical performance metrics, enabling precise identification of strengths and areas for improvement.
  • individual suggestions: expert feedback includes targeted, practical recommendations to help you improve your technique on the spot.
  • realistic simulation tools: train on high-fidelity organ models that simulate vascular pathologies, anatomical variation, and procedural challenges.
  • augmented reality integration: use interactive AR tools to explore anatomical structures, follow surgical steps, and support postoperative care decisions.

This is not just another workshop. It is a personalized, evidence-based training experience designed to accelerate your skills and decision-making in transplant surgery.

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