Program Overview:

This two-week training program at Medipol Mega University Hospital offers structured exposure to a wide range of adult cardiac surgeries, including coronary, valvular, aortic, and peripheral vascular procedures. Participants will observe both open and minimally invasive surgical techniques, including robotic-assisted operations, guided by Medipol’s experienced cardiac surgery team.

In addition to live surgery observation, participants will engage in theoretical sessions covering current practices and innovations in cardiovascular surgical care. The program is limited to a small group to ensure focused clinical learning.

Target Audience
• Cardiovascular surgeons
• Cardiothoracic surgery residents and fellows
• Physicians interested in advanced cardiac surgical procedures

Training Content
(focus areas to be selected)

Surgical Domains and Procedures Covered
• Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure – Techniques including minimally invasive approaches
• Mitral Valve Surgery – Mini-access valve surgery and repair
• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) – Open and minimally invasive techniques
• Aortic Arch Surgery – Open, endovascular, and robotic-assisted approaches
• Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) – Surgical and endovascular treatment options
• Carotid Artery Surgery – Endarterectomy and stenting techniques
• Venous Surgery – Varicose vein treatment, including EVLT and sclerotherapy
• Dialysis Access Surgery – AV fistula and graft procedures
• Anesthetic Considerations in Robotic Cardiac Surgery

Training Topics Also Include:
• Patient selection criteria for cardiac surgeries
• Daily post-operative care and surgical follow-up

Program Activities:
• Observation of live cardiac surgeries (including robotic-assisted procedures)
• Participation in outpatient surgical follow-up clinics
• Case-based faculty discussions and complication management reviews
• Structured theoretical lessons on core topics in cardiovascular surgery

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of the program and depending on their focus areas, participants can be able to:

• Observe major cardiac surgical procedures and approaches, both open and minimally invasive
• Gain exposure to pre-operative preparation and post-operative follow-up in cardiovascular surgery
• Understand the clinical application of current innovations such as robotic-assisted surgery
• Strengthen surgical planning and patient selection reasoning in cardiac interventions