ESCVS Winter school 2020
2020-12-19 10:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Berlin)
Management of the aortic arch pathologies
Dear colleagues,
we are happy to invite you at 21.12.2020 by the online session „Management of the aortic arch pathologies“.
The European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery is dedicated in providing educational opportunities to residents and young cardiac and vascular surgeons.
This year’s ESCVS Winter School entitled MANAGEMENT OF THE AORTIC ARCH PATHOLOGIES will be held as web conference with zoom meetings on 19th December 2020.
The interested participants will be able to apply until the maximum number of applicants (100) is reached.
Interested participants, younger than 35 years of age, are
invited to apply with their CV and ID copy (age proof).
Dr. Petroula Nana and Prof. Dr. Thierry Folliguet

69th Congress of the European Society of Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery (ESCVS)
2021-03-26 - 2021-03-27 | Padua Convention Center “A. Luciani”, via Forcellini 170/A, Padua, 35128, Italy
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
as a result of the current global situation and in response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic with the uncertainties regarding to travel restrictions, the Local Organizing Committee has decided to transform the 69th ESCVS Congress into an innovative online experience.
Our first Virtual Congress will take place as planned on 26-27 March 2021.
Dear ESCVS members,
Dear colleagues,
Dear ladies and gentlemen,
We sincerely thank for the successful and exciting 69th ESCVS Annual Meeting!

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The scientific program will provide new opportunities for networking, debate and feedback.
The transformation to an entirely virtual experience will allow us to interact with speakers, meet industry representatives and network with colleagues from the comfort of their home or workplace.
In addition, it will be possible to access the sessions offline in the weeks following the congress.
The success of our event will depend on all of us working together and building a dynamic, interactive conference in this challenging time.
We look forward to welcoming you virtually in March for an exceptional ESCVS Congress.
Please join us!
Franco Grego
Congress President Thematic keynotes, as well as commercial exhibition, will take place at the Padua Convention Center “A. Luciani”, the most versatile and spacious event venue in the northeast of Italy.
The Congress is intended for (members and non-members of the ESCVS) surgeons, interventional radiologists, cardiologists, perfusionists, medical technicians, trainees, nurses and all other physicians and researchers interested in the field of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery.
Well-known experts, from all over the world, will present their latest developments in this field. Early Bird Registration Deadline: March 3, 2019
Don’t miss your chance to have your work showcased at ESCVS 2019 – Submit your abstract today!
Lazar Davidovic
President ESCVS

Thierry Folliguet
Congress President

Jean-Philippe Verhoye
Congress President

ESCVS SUMMER SCHOOL 2021
2021-06-05 08:00 - 2021-06-06 17:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of the University of Rouen, 22 Boulevard Gambetta, Rouen, 76000, France
Due to the pandemic situation all ESCVS Schools are postponed to 2021Deadline application date 30.04.2020
Aortic Valve Stenosis – Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

Maximum participants number is 15
15 young surgeons will be granted free accommodation and course fee. Travel expenses will not be covered by the organizers.
Interested participants, younger than 35 years of age, are invited to apply to secretary@escvs.com with their CV and ID copy (age proof).
Granted candidates will be selected by members of ESCVS Executive Committee and informed via e-mail
We encourage all interested colleagues to apply as soon as possible

For application to ESCVS Summer School 2020 please send your CV and copy of ID (passport or ID card) to secretary@escvs.com.
You will be contacted by organizers about further steps upon application process is closed. Organizers: ESCVS Executive Committee Organizing Secretariat
EMail: secretary@escvs.com Program
ESCVS President: Thierry Folliguet
President Elect: Vladislav Treska
Secretary General: Matthias Thielmann
Associate Secretary: Miltos Matsagkas
Treasurer: Franco Grego
Past President: Lazar Davidovic
Past President: Domenico Palombo
Councillor Cardiac: Ergun Demirsoy
Councillor Cardiac: Fabien Doguet
Councillor Cardiac: Nikolaos Bonaros

President: Athanasios Giannoukas
Associate President: Miltiadis Matsagkas
Members: N. Labropoulos
M. Lazarides
I. Tsolakis
D. Tsetis

1st virtual ESCVS School - Carotid Revascularization
2021-06-18 16:00 - 18:30 (Europe/Berlin)
Deadline of application: June 18, 1 pm, 2021
Carotid Revascularization
Dear colleagues,
we are happy to invite you to the first edition of the ESCVS virtual school.
The European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular
Surgery is dedicated in providing educational opportunities to residents and young cardiac and vascular surgeons.
The first webinar of the ESCVS virtual school will be held on June 18, 2021 by Zoom.
The interested participants will be able to apply until the maximum number of applicants (30) is reached.
Prof. Franco Grego – President ESCVS
Prof. Dr. M. Thielmann – General Secretary ESCVS

ESCVS Winter School 2021
2021-11-06 08:00 - 2021-11-08 17:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Pilsen, Czech Republic, Husova 3, Plzeň 3, 30605, Czech Republic
Due to the pandemic situation all ESCVS Schools are postponed to 2021
Vascular and Cardiovascular Emergencies
The European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery (ESCVS) is dedicated in providing educational opportunities to residents and young cardiac and vascular surgeons. This year’s ESCVS Winter School entitled VASCULAR AND CARDIOVASCULAR EMERGENCIES will be held in beautiful city of Pilsen, Czech Republic, from 6th to 8th November 2020.

ESCVS Winter School 2022
2022-01-26
The values of Education and Dissemination of knowledge – WINTER SCHOOL 2022
Aortic dissection and much more – Online school for vascular and cardiac surgeons Dear colleagues, we are happy to invite you on 26.01.2022, to the online session „Aortic dissection and much more – Online school for vascular and cardiac surgeons“. The European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery is dedicated in providing educational opportunities to residents and young cardiac and vascular surgeons. This year’s ESCVS Winter School entitled „Aortic dissection and much more – Online school for vascular and cardiac…

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Aortic dissection and much more - Online school for vascular and cardiac surgeons
2022-01-26 17:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Webinar
Aortic dissection and much more – Online school for vascular and cardiac surgeons
Dear colleagues,
we are happy to invite you on 26.01.2022, to the online session „Aortic dissection and much more – Online school for vascular and cardiac surgeons“.
The European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular
Surgery is dedicated in providing educational opportunities to residents and young cardiac and vascular surgeons.
This year’s ESCVS Winter School entitled „Aortic dissection and much more – Online school for vascular and cardiac surgeons“ will be held as a web conference on 26th January 2022, at 5:00 p.m. CET, via the zoom platform.
Interested participants, younger than 40 years of age, are
invited to apply, uploading a copy of their CV and ID (age proof).
Dr. Petroula Nana
Chair Junior Committee
Prof. Dr. Franco Grego
President ESCVS Due to the pandemic situation all ESCVS Schools are online sessions

70th Congress of the European Society of Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery (ESCVS)
2022-06-20 - 2022-06-23 | Théâtre de Liège, Place du XX août 16, Liège, 4000, Belgium
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ESCVS WINTER SCHOOL 2023
2023-04-02 - 2023-04-05
ESCVS Genoa Winter School “Complex Aortic Pathologies” - Call for Applicants The European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery is excited to announce the upcoming Winter School on “Complex Aortic Pathologies” that it will be held in Genoa (Italy) from 2 to 5 April 2023. This intensive educational program is designed to provide hands-on training and advanced knowledge in the management of complex aortic cases. The Winter School will bring together a faculty of renowned experts in the field of vascular and cardiac surgery from all over the Europe, to share their experiences, knowledge, and skills with participating residents. You will have the opportunity to learn through interactive case-based sessions, hands-on workshops, and lectures.
This is an excellent opportunity for residents to expand their knowledge, build their skills and network with peers and experienced practitioners in the field. The Winter School will be hosted by Prof. Domenico Palombo and Prof. Giovanni Pratesi in the context of the Boccanegra Castle inside the Ospedale Policlinico San Martino (Genoa) and in collaboration with the University of Genoa. Ten residents (5 cardiac and 5 vascular) will be granted with free accommodation, access to workshop and social events. Additional participants will need to cover the accommodation costs independently.
Eligibility:

A current resident in vascular or cardiac surgery
ESCVS member
Residents younger than 35 yo.

Apply now by submitting your application request and your CV at:
– secretary@escvs.com
– escvsjc@gmail.com
Deadline for submission: March 15th, 2023
We look forward to receiving your applications and welcoming you to the “Complex Aortic Pathologies” Winter School!

71th Congress of the European Society of Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery (ESCVS)
2023-06-14 08:00 - 2023-06-16 17:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Sorbonne University, 108 boulevard Malesherbes, Paris, 75017, France
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to invite you to Paris for the 71st ESCVS Congress of the European Society of Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery held in Paris, France for two and a half days from the 14th – 16th June 2023.
This meeting aims to bring together cardiac and vascular surgeons from all over Europe and beyond, for a two and a half days conference in Paris. The program will be comprised of scientific sessions, lectures, and round table discussions through which participants, will be able to exchange on a wide range of subjects. A large space is dedicated to education programs in the form of tutorials, hands on workshops & wet labs demonstrations. The program will include a focus on the aorta as managed by cardiac aortic surgeons, vascular and endovascular surgeons. We will address the entire aorta from the aortic valve to the bifurcation at one end and from the iliac and below. The cardiac program will focus on the treatment of coronary disease which is very endemic in all countries and also on the treatment of valvular heart disease with the new endovascular approach of the aortic, mitral and now tricuspid valves.
June is a wonderful time in Paris and the conference will take place in one of the Sorbonne University faculties in the 17th district next to the Arc de Triomphe. We welcome all cardiac and vascular surgeons from Europe and beyond to this important meeting. Prior to the congress we will have many virtual tutorials each month on the platform in order to prepare the congress. Thierry Folliguet
Congress President Pascal Desgranges
Congress President Sorbonne Université – Campus Malesherbes The conference will take place in one of the prestigious Sorbonne University faculty, in the 17th district, next to the Arc de Triomphe.

72th Congress of the European Society of Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery (ESCVS)
2024-05-25 00:00 - 2024-05-28 00:00 (Europe/Istanbul) | Hilton Istanbul Bakirkoy, Sakızağacı, Kennedy Cad. No:103, İstanbul, Bakırköy, 34142, Turkey
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to the 72nd Congress of the ESCVS, the European Society of Cardiovascular and EndoVascular Surgery, which will be held in İstanbul, Turkey, from 25 to 28 May 2024.
I would like to express my great happiness that our community, which has existed since 1951, will meet for the 72nd time in Istanbul, which has hosted two of the past 71 congresses, to share the latest information and developments.
72nd Congress of the ESCVS is the premier meeting for cardiovascular and endovascular surgeons from around the world. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, and it is our responsibility as researchers to work towards finding solutions to this global health challenge. I encourage you all to take advantage of this opportunity to connect with your colleagues, share your knowledge and expertise, and engage in meaningful discussions that will help us advance our understanding of cardiovascular diseases .
This year’s congress will feature a comprehensive program of scientific sessions, including keynote lectures, symposia, workshops, hybrid sessions and poster presentations. The program will cover a wide range of topics.
I addition to the scientific program, the ESCVS Congress will also offer a variety of social activities, including a welcome reception, gala dinner, and excursions In the charming atmosphere of Istanbul.
Istanbul is a unique city with its major role in history as the capital of three succesive empires. As the only city in the world situated on two continents -Asia and Europe- İstanbul has proved an attractive settlement for various civilizations since ancient times. Thanks to its rich history, colorful daily life and dynamic spirit, İstanbul continues to offer a once in a lifetime experience to its visitors. I hope you will join us in Istanbul for the 72nd Congress of the ESCVS. It promises to be an exciting and informative Congress.
We look forward to seeing you in beautiful Istanbul!
Sincerely, Prof. Dr. Ergun Demirsoy
President of the Congress

11th International AORTIC SUMMIT
2025-01-10 08:00 - 2025-01-12 17:00 (Europe/Berlin)
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
10th – 11th, Main Hall
• Surgical demonstration from the masters
– Frozen Elephant trunk, David’s Procedure, Ross Procedure, Bo-Yang Aortic Root enlargement, Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm Repair, Branch first aortic arch repair
• Live Stream from Europe / HK
– Endovascular arch repair, endovascular thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair, Frozen elephant trunk, Mini-Bentall
• Case based discussion
• Lectures
• Dr. Stanley John Gold Medal Paper
• Poster Presentation
11th, Sushruta Hall
• Exclusive session for perfusionist
• Cardiopulmonary bypass managment in aortic surgery
12th, Hands-on-Training
• Wet Lab – Bentall’s Procedure
• Simulaton training for Frozen elephant trunk
• Endovascular simulation training

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ESCVS Winter School 2025
2025-01-23 08:00 - 2025-01-25 17:00 (Europe/Berlin)
ESCVS Belgrad Winter School “ArtificialIntelligence and CardiovascularSurgery” - Call for Applicants During two and half days in Belgrade we are offering great speakers talking about usage of AI in cardio and vascular surgery. We will discuss legal, ethical issues, practical advices on how to use AI in research, project proposals preparation, clinical, surgical work. Insight from those who made AI based devices that are already helping us in clinical practice and from those who are using it. Several projects that are based on AI will be presented by primary investigators and experts in the both fields of cardio and vascular surgery and AI. From basic to more advances information, all in one place. If you are interested in AI, you will be able to ask and hear what you always wanted and never have who or when to ask. If you are dealing with AI this is an opportunity to improve your network, get new ideas and meet those like you.
Invited speakers are surgeons, lawyers, engineers, scientists, psychologists : Kakkhee Yeung, Domenico Palombo, Christian Gasser, Domenik Le Lepevre, Efthymios Avgenrinos, Ivana Šešić, Gian Antonio Boschetti, Anja Berić, Ljubomir Kljajić, Ratko Bojović, Nabil Chakfe, Keschenau, Paula, Kaja Damnjanović, Dimitris Fotiadis, Fabien Lareyre, Juliette Raffort Lareyre
Eligibility:

A current resident in vascular or cardiac surgery
ESCVS member
Residents younger than 35 yo.

Program Apply now by submitting your application request and your CV at:
– secretary@escvs.com
We look forward to receiving your applications and welcoming you to the Winter School! Click here to download the PROGRAM

73th Congress of the European Society of Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery (ESCVS)
2025-05-15 - 2025-05-17 | Royal Olympic Hotel, Athanasiou Diakou 28-34, Athens, 11743
We are delighted to announce that from May 15 to 17, 2025, Athens will host the 73rd Annual International Congress of the European Society of Cardio-Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, alongside the prestigious LIVE 2025 – Leading Innovative Vascular Education symposium organized by the Institute of Vascular Diseases, focusing on innovation and education in vascular disorders.
This collaboration builds upon the success of the 2017 event in Thessaloniki, which drew over 600 delegates from Greece and abroad.
In this year’s edition, we are proud to welcome renowned sessions such as the well-known Aortic Live, featuring live broadcasts of surgeries worldwide, and the Houston Aortic Symposium, making its first appearance in Europe. Over the course of this three-day event at the Royal Olympic Hotel, we will engage with a significant number of esteemed speakers from around the globe, sharing the latest advancements in cardiovascular disease diagnosis and treatment.
We anticipate a large number of participants, including specialized and training surgeons, cardiologists, general surgeons, and anesthesiologists, all of whom will contribute to fostering international collaboration in our field. Program at a glance ESCVS & LIVE 2025 will also provide the opportunity to participants to present their research, to exchange ideas and interact with all colleagues that share common interests in cardiovascular field. It also offers the opportunity to establish new collaborations between different centers, as well as to reinforce the existing ones. We encourage you to submit your work and share with us all your research interests. Abstract and Case submission will open on December 1st 2024.
We believe this conference will further highlight the strengths of our scientific community and reinforce the position of our collaboration as a hub of scientific excellence. At the same time, Athens will offer a unique opportunity to explore its ancient heritage and vibrant atmosphere, enriching our experience both professionally and personally. Miltiadis Matsagkas
President of the Congress
President of ESCVS Dimitrios Iliopoulous
Chair of the Local
Cardiac Surgery Committee Athanasios Giannoukas
Chair of the Local
Vascular Surgery Committee

34th ANNUAL MEETING OF ASCVTS
2026-04-16 - 2026-04-19 | Susesi Convention Center, Antalya, Turkey
Welcome Message from the President of ASCVTS 2026
Prof. Sertaç Çiçek, MD, FACS, FACC, FCCP
Dear Colleagues, Friends, and Esteemed Members of the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Community,
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is both an honor and a personal privilege to invite you to the 34th Annual Meeting of the Asian Society of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (ASCVTS), to be held in Antalya, Turkey, from April 16 to 19, 2026.
In a world increasingly driven by velocity—of data, of decisions, of disruption—meetings such as ASCVTS are not mere traditions; they are necessary recalibrations. We do not gather simply to exchange slides or updates. We gather to pause, reflect, and realign—to ask the questions that do not fit into the margins of journal articles: What are we becoming? What must we preserve? And how do we ensure that progress remains tethered to principle? PROF. SERTAÇ ÇIÇEK ASCVTS 2026 is guided by the motto: Presence. Precision. Perspective.
Presence is more than being there—it is the commitment to truth in action.
Precision is not only technical—it is moral and intellectual clarity.
Perspective reminds us that to lead, we must see beyond ourselves—across borders, disciplines, and generations.
Surgery, at its best, is not just about innovation—it is about consequence. Every choice we make—whether technical, ethical, or philosophical—defines not just outcomes, but who we are as a profession. ASCVTS 2026 will make space for that dimension of dialogue: where clinical precision meets moral clarity.
Our scientific program will be rigorously structured to present the latest developments in adult cardiac, congenital, thoracic, aortic, and hybrid surgery. Each session will be designed with clarity, critical thinking, and clinical relevance in mind. ONLINE REGISTRATION
We are honored to continue our academic collaboration with the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), and the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS). These joint sessions will serve as vital platforms for international exchange, elevating the dialogue across continents and shaping the future of cardiothoracic surgery.
But beyond the science lies something equally vital—fellowship. ASCVTS 2026 will offer the rare opportunity to reconnect in person, to challenge and learn from one another, and to renew the personal and professional relationships that define our global community.
Hosting this meeting in Antalya is more than geographic convenience. It is symbolic. Antalya is a city that has stood at the edge of empires, where cultures converged not in conflict—but in continuity. It teaches us something about legacy—that what lasts is not what shouts the loudest, but what speaks the most truth. In such a city, we will talk not only about techniques, but about time—what we pass on, and what we dare to challenge.
We are not just organizing a meeting—we are shaping a conversation that will echo well beyond Antalya. Come with your science, your questions, your skepticism, and your stories. We promise a meeting that honors both the intellect and the spirit of cardiothoracic surgery. We look forward to welcoming you—fully, thoughtfully, and with gratitude.
With my warmest regards, PROF. SERTAÇ ÇIÇEK
PROFESSOR AND CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
PRESIDENT, 34TH ASCVTS ANNUAL MEETING (2026)
ON BEHALF OF THE ASCVTS 2026 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE ONLINE REGISTRATION

74th Congress of the European Society of Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery (ESCVS)
2026-09-17 - 2026-09-19 | Contemporary Art Centre, Vokieсiu str. 2, Vilnius, 01130, Lithuania
Dear Colleagues,
It is our great pleasure to announce the upcoming 74th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery (ESCVS), which will take place on 17–19 September 2026 in Vilnius, Lithuania.
The ESCVS, founded in 1952, is recognized as the oldest society dedicated to cardiovascular medicine worldwide and continues to play a pioneering role in advancing the fields of cardiac, vascular, and endovascular surgery. With more than seven decades of leadership, ESCVS meetings have served as a stage for groundbreaking scientific debate, the introduction of innovative techniques, and the growth of an international community committed to improving cardiovascular health. The 74th edition will carry this tradition forward, fostering world-class scientific exchange and shaping the future of cardiovascular and endovascular care. The 2026 congress will be held at the Contemporary Art Center (CAC) in Vilnius Old Town, a remarkable venue that combines history, architecture, and modernity in a unique way. The CAC, known for hosting some of Europe’s most dynamic cultural and intellectual events, provides an inspiring and creative environment that will perfectly complement the spirit of innovation driving cardiovascular and endovascular surgery today. Located amid the cobblestone streets and rich architectural heritage of Vilnius Old Town – a UNESCO World Heritage site – the venue promises delegates not only cutting-edge science but also the chance to experience the charm, culture, and beauty of Lithuania’s capital. Register and abstract submission are now open!
>> We are looking forward to seeing YOU in Vilnius! Ergun Demirsoy
President of the ESCVS
