Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement (MIAVR) – Advanced Practical Training Course

Two-day immersive hands-on training with real-case simulators, expert guidance, and individualized feedback.
Course director: Professor Jenő Szolnoky
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Applications are open until November 11, 2025.

  • 1 000+ surgeons trained
  • 98% satisfaction rate

Course information

This advanced-level workshop provides an exceptional opportunity to master minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (MIAVR) techniques and related procedures through full-scale simulation and structured mentorship. Participants train on patient-specific 3D-printed simulators with augmented reality integration, allowing for immersive, lifelike learning. The course is led by Professor Jenő Szolnoky and a faculty of experienced cardiac surgeons.

This course is designed for cardiac surgeons who wish to deepen their technical expertise in MIAVR via mini-sternotomy or right anterior thoracotomy (RAT) approaches, with a strong focus on operative performance, structural and functional optimization, and clinical reasoning.

Date: November 13-14, 2025

Location: Mamaison Hotel Andrássy, Budapest, Hungary

Format: hands-on case-specific training, simulator sessions, live surgery/video demonstrations, performance scoring, and feedback

Course director: Professor Jenő Szolnoky

Language: english

Day 1: Full day practice on right axillary thoracotomy AVR

  • Simulation on real cases of axillary thoracotomy AVR – hands-on training
  • Structural and functional evaluation, performance optimization
  • Case presentations and demonstrations
  • Axillary thoracotomy AVR cases
  • Augmented reality session with knowledge testing

Day 2: Full day practice on right axillary AVR

  • Simulation on real cases of axillary thoracotomy AVR – hands-on training
  • Case presentations
  • Methods and tricks of mini AVR
  • Final competition and personalized consultations

Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement (MIAVR) – Advanced Practical Training Course

Hands-on course focused on practice, practice on direct and individual cases,  case discussions, and controversies in minimally invasive aortic root surgery.

  • Personalized learning
  • Real case simulations
  • Unlimited practice

€650

Registration

Apply now and take your minimally invasive skills to the next level. Limited seats available. Full money-back guarantee.

What participants get

  • Real-case demonstrations: Surgical techniques are presented through expert-narrated case videos and live discussions.
  • Personalized simulation practice: All hands-on sessions use real-case simulators reflecting anatomical variation and procedural complexity.
  • Unlimited repetition: Each participant can practice surgical steps multiple times on diverse cases to reinforce learning.
  • Right Anterior Thoracotomy AVR: Dedicated practice time for MiAVR-RAT procedures with guided instruction.
  • Postoperative workshops: Wound closure and complication management sessions included.
  • AR-based knowledge testing: Participants engage in augmented reality modules to better understand anatomy and key procedural landmarks.
  • Ongoing expert support: Personalized performance evaluations and consultation before, during, and after the course.
  • Full satisfaction guarantee: We offer a full refund if you are not satisfied with the course experience.

Learning objectives

  • Understand indications, benefits, and contraindications of minimally invasive AVR and aortic procedures.
  • Learn step-by-step techniques for mini-sternotomy and right anterior thoracotomy AVR.
  • Optimize surgical strategies using structural and functional performance analysis.
  • Train on high-fidelity simulators with case-based scenarios, no cadavers or animals used.
  • Gain confidence to launch or enhance your own minimally invasive cardiac surgery program.

FAQs

Yes, absolutely. The course is built on collaboration among multiple high-level experts and is accredited. 

  • The course is led by Prof. Peter Gloviczki (Director, Gonda Vascular Center, Mayo Clinic), a world-renowned leader in vascular and surgical education.
  • The curriculum is built on the proficiency-based training methodology, a scientifically validated approach that focuses on individual progress, skill mastery, and measurable outcomes.

Every part of the program (tasks, feedback, and simulations) is carefully designed to support your personal learning journey.

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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