Valve repair is not an option — it's a philosophy
Designing Durability
in Aortic Valve & Root Repair
A Pragmatic Guide to Success
Event at a Glance
Date
November 11–13, 2026
Location
Nancy, France
École de chirurgie
Format
3-Day Workshop
Live Surgeries & Wetlab
Participants
0 max
Exclusive seats
Why Attend
An immersive learning experience shaped by two decades of clinical excellence
Over the past 25 years, aortic valve repair has progressively evolved into a standardized procedure, now offering excellent long-term outcomes when performed according to well-established principles.
The geometric and numeric approach of Prof. Schäfers has provided one of the most robust and reproducible strategies for aortic valve reconstruction — a true “recipe” for success.
Our goal is to empower each participant to fully understand the underlying valve pathology, recognize its specific features, and master the surgical strategies required for effective correction.
The course has been carefully structured in a didactic manner to foster interactive learning. The limited number of participants (40) will ensure active discussions and personalized guidance.
Course Objectives
Learn the geometric characteristics of normal and abnormal aortic valve form
Learn the echocardiographic characteristics of a repairable aortic valve
Learn and understand the techniques of cusp and root repair
Learn the modifications of cusp and root repair necessary to accommodate specific scenarios
Understand the importance of intraoperative valve assessment
Learn the current limits of repairable valve substrates
Course Leadership
World-renowned experts in aortic valve repair united to share their expertise
Dr. Tristan Ehrlich
CHRU Nancy
Prof. Juan-Pablo Maureira
CHRU Nancy
Prof. Hans-Joachim Schäfers
Homburg/Saar
Prof. Gebrine El Khoury
Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Brussels
Scientific Programme
Three days of intensive, structured learning with world-leading experts
Day 1
Fundamentals
- Anatomy & echo assessment
- Valve & root repair techniques
- Step-by-step video tutorials
- Results & evidence
10 sessions
Day 2
Live Surgery & Advanced
- 5 live surgery cases
- Remodeling vs reimplantation
- BAV repair principles
- Hands-on wetlab session
18 sessions
Day 3
Complex Cases
- Advanced case analysis
- Tips from world experts
- Building your own program
- Interactive discussion
10 sessions
Registration Open
Secure Your Place
Join 0 selected participants for an exclusive learning experience with the world's leading experts in aortic valve repair.
Registration Fee
300 €
VAT
22% VAT included
Language
English
Educational grants available — Learn more
Venue & Location
Nancy, a jewel of Art Nouveau architecture in the heart of Lorraine
École de chirurgie
9, avenue de la Forêt de Haye
BP 20199 — 54505
Vandœuvre-Lès-Nancy Cedex
Getting There
By Train
Nancy station — 1h30 from Paris Gare de l'Est (TGV)
By Air
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) — 40 min drive
By Car
A31/A33 motorway — Nancy is well connected to major European routes
Institutional Partners
Université de Lorraine
École de chirurgie
CHRU Nancy