Experimental Vascular Microneurosurgery: Anastomoses and repair techniques course (4th Edition)

Visit the course website here: https://microneurosurgerymadrid.com/ 

OBJECTIVES

This course, held at the Experimental Microsurgery Laboratory (idiPAZ) of Hospital Universitario La Paz in Madrid from June 9th to 12th, 2026, provides an intensive program of theoretical updating and innovative hands-on training in experimental vascular microsurgery.

It is oriented toward international neurosurgeons, as well as surgeons and other trainees from related specialties who work in close collaboration with neurosurgery. The program combines experimental and clinical lectures with extensive practical training using non-living, “ex vivo”, and “in vivo” models, aiming to develop advanced microsurgical skills with direct clinical applicability.

Practical sessions are conducted under expert supervision in a high-level training environment, supported by high-definition video systems, ensuring optimal learning conditions.

DIRECTED BY

Dr. Pablo García Feijoo (Neurosurgeon, Madrid)
Dr. Fernando Carceller (Emeritus Neurosurgeon of the Autonomous Community of Madrid)

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Dr. Fernando Carceller (Emeritus Neurosurgeon of the Autonomous Community of Madrid)
Dr. Pablo García Feijoo (Neurosurgeon, Madrid)
Dr. Alberto Isla (Neurosurgeon, Madrid)

FACULTY

Dr. Fernando Carceller (Emeritus Neurosurgeon of the Autonomous Community of Madrid)
Dr. Pablo García Feijoo (Neurosurgeon, Madrid)
Dr. Victor Volovici (Neurosurgeon, The Netherlands)
Dr. Nikolay Velinov (Neurosurgeon, Bulgaria)
Dr. Luis Moreno (Neurosurgeon, Mallorca)
Dr. Juan Casado (Neurosurgeon, Zaragoza)
Dr. Mario Gomar (Neurosurgeon, Almería)
Dr. Carlota Largo Aramburu (Veterinarian, Madrid)
Dr. Teresa González Otero (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Madrid)
Dr. Luis Landín / Dr. Zhan Q. Lin (Plastic Surgeons, Madrid)

ONLINE FACULTY

Dr. Mustafa Baskaya (Neurosurgeon, USA)
Dr. Abdullah Keles (Physician-Scientist in Neurosurgery Education, USA)

LAB FACULTY

Dr. Catalina Vivancos (Neurosurgeon, Madrid)
Dr. María Luisa Gandía González (Neurosurgeon, Madrid)

LAB INSTRUCTORS

Dr. Álvaro Gómez de La Riva (Neurosurgeon, Madrid)
Dr. Mario Taravilla (Neurosurgeon, Madrid)
Dr. Víctor Rodríguez Domínguez (Neurosurgeon, Madrid)
Dr. Alberto Acitores (Neurosurgeon, Madrid)
Dr. Daria Serbanescu (Medical Student, Romania)
Dr. Cristina Boznea (Medical Student, Romania)

LABORATORY SUPPORT STAFF

Mar Varona (Laboratory Technical Assistant - Experimental Surgery, Madrid)

PROGRAM

Tuesday 9th, June 2026
The first day focuses on applied vascular microsurgery and the foundations of end-to-end microanastomosis. Participants will attend lectures on lymphatic microanastomoses, facial palsy treatment using microsurgical techniques, and the principles and clinical applications of end-to-end anastomosis. The practical sessions include aneurysm clipping in an ex vivo simulator and multiple hands-on exercises in rat models, covering standard and caliber-discrepant anastomoses, as well as quality testing in small-caliber vessels.

Wednesday 10th, June 2026
This day is dedicated to end-to-side microvascular anastomosis and its clinical applications. Theoretical sessions address arterio-venous fistulas, brain arteriovenous malformations, and cerebral bypass surgery. Hands-on training focuses on end-to-side anastomosis techniques in different rat vascular territories, including carotid and femoral vessels, with systematic evaluation of technical quality in submillimetric vessels.

Thursday 11th, June 2026
The program continues with advanced applied vascular microsurgery, focusing on cerebral blood flow dynamics in occlusive disease and the principles of side-to-side microvascular anastomosis. Practical sessions are devoted to performing side-to-side anastomoses in rat carotid arteries, followed by a free practice period that allows participants to consolidate skills under expert supervision.

Friday 12th, June 2026
The final day is devoted to completion of practical training, final assessment of acquired microsurgical skills, course evaluation, and the awarding of certificates, marking the conclusion of an intensive hands-on learning experience in experimental vascular microneurosurgery.

LANGUAGE

English

FEE

Regular Fee: 1.750 €

AEM members: 1.710 €

EANS members: 1.575 €

REGISTRATION

Registration includes:

• Folder with course materials
• Surgical scrubs
• Use of changing rooms with locker access
• One basic microsurgery kit per participant (take-home)
• Supervised theoretical and practical sessions in experimental microsurgery
• Use of surgical microscope workstations (one per participant) in the microsurgery laboratory
• Logistical support from specialized laboratory technicians and veterinarians trained to work with animals
• Synthetic materials, chicken wigns and cryopreserved rat arteries
• Use of aneurysm clips
• Use of flowmeter
• Microvascular sutures
• Other consumables and laboratory instruments
• Experimental animals (Sprague Dawley rats)
• Coffee, lunch breaks and course dinner.
• Certificate of attendance and accreditation (requested from continuing education)

The course is limited to 18 participants.
Places will be allocated strictly in order of registration.

VENUE

Experimental Microsurgery Laboratory,
Planta SS, IdiPAZ,
C/ Pedro Rico 6,
28029,
Madrid, SPAIN