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ESVS Management of Aortic Rupture (MARB) workshop - 2026
2026-10-26 08:00 - 2026-10-27 19:00 (Europe/Paris) | Bellvitge University Hospital, Carrer de la Feixa Llarga, Barcelona, 08907, Spain
Please join us in Barcelona for another MARB course!

Your convenors will be: Zoran Rancic & Elena Iborra
The faculty guiding you includes: Ramon Vila, Emma Espinar, Begoña Gonzalo, Carolina Herranz, Malka Huici, Carlos Martinez-Rico, Dorelly Martínez-del-Carmen, Antoni Romera, Raul Lara, Esther Alba, Raul Herrera, Irene Tatger, Ivan Macía, Zoilo Madrazo.
Course confirmed! Please go ahead and book your flights and accommodation.

Twelve vascular surgeons who will have to deal with the management of a ruptured aortic aneurysm (RAAA) are the target audience for the novel and exclusive MARB course. It is a 2-day course that seeks to cover all the details regarding a ruptured aneurysm.
The course aims to offer students the skills they need to manage the RAAA comprehensively and empower them. We also intend to provide students with the tools to create a programme to improve RAAA management in their centre. We will give them the resources needed to manage a RAAA effectively, to export and apply the information and behaviours they learned in their home country.
It is a twenty-hour face-to-face course distributed over two days of intense work. The student collaborates with peers in small groups while being supervised by tutors who are subject matter experts. Due to the focused attention, the student can clarify questions in an ongoing, casual conversation. It involves academic components and a practical application of learning by putting the student in the position of the instructor.
During the mornings, we will review several theoretical aspects:

Haemodynamic RAAA Approach: We will discuss the main periods in patient management and how to behave in each circumstance with the assistance of an anaesthesiologist.
Radiological Interpretation: We will review the results of multiple CT scans and share the critical tools that will allow the learner to read a CT angio accurately.
Vascular RAAA Management: Being assessed by experienced Vascular Surgeons and working on a simulator, we will see how to perform an efficient aortic clamping on a critical patient
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome: We will concentrate on abdominal compartment syndrome, working with a general surgeon to understand how to identify and treat it.
Non-Technical Abilities: We will introduce you to the non-technical skills that are useful in emergencies and are required for the team to perform well

During the afternoons, we will move to two different scenarios:

In the dissection room, we will begin with an anatomical overview of the aorta. The student will receive a review of the essential anatomy to perform atypical aortic approaches that may allow above the renal arteries or thoracic aortic clamp. It will be followed by a practical exercise with cadaver models to put the lessons learned into practice.
We will implement rAAA management in the hybrid operating room and hold a debriefing to review the team’s development during the exercise.

Come to the dissection room at the University of Barcelona School of Medicine and try alternative aortic approaches to save your patients.

You can also come to see our hybrid operating room and practice your skills during a simulation.

Learning Objectives

Develop a thorough understanding of RAAA management techniques.
Empower yourself with the skills required to handle RAAA cases effectively.
Gain insights into creating and implementing a program to enhance RAAA management at your centre.

Programme Description
Duration: 20 hours over two intense days.
Format: Face-to-face sessions with small group collaboration and expert supervision.
Why MARB?

Expert Guidance: Benefit from the mentorship of experienced vascular surgeons and subject matter experts.
Practical Application: Move beyond theory with hands-on exercises in realistic scenarios.
Collaborative Learning: Engage with peers in small groups for personalised attention and ongoing discussions.

Secure your spot now to elevate your expertise in RAAA management.
Limited seats are available.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience.
We look forward to welcoming you to the MARB course!

Participant level: The target group is vascular surgeons with limited experience in RAAA management. Based on prior experience, participants will work in teams of three.

Registration & Cancellation Policy: The registration fee is €950 for ESVS members and €1200 for non-members. It includes course materials, coffees, lunches and a networking dinner on the first night. Transport, accommodation and additional meals are not included. Please note that the course is dependent on final registration numbers. If the course is cancelled, an announcement will be made on the website no later than one calendar month before the course starts and all registrants will be informed. Travel and accommodation must therefore not be booked until this date has passed – ESVS is not financially responsible if the event has to be cancelled due to low numbers, in this timeframe. For cancellations received by participants more than one month before the event, a refund will be given less an administration fee of 10 EUR. For cancellations received less than one month before the event, no refund is possible. Participants are advised that photographs and video recordings may be taken during the course. By participating in the course and entering in the venue, you consent to the publication, release, exhibition and reproduction of such materials to be used for the ESVS website, ESVS communications and on ESVS social media. If you don’t want to appear in communications, please make the organisers aware.

Full Programme 2026

Venue: Bellvitge University Hospital, Barcelona (Spain)
Accommodation suggestions: Barcelona has a big offer of hotels, The most convenient and closest hotel to the hospital is Hesperia Barcelona Fira Suites.
Accreditation: CME and Medtech accreditation is being requested for this course.

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