Scientific Program
12th Meeting of the Czech Society for Cardiovascular Surgery with International Participation · November 8–10, 2026 · Orea Congress Hotel Brno
Highlight:
- Congress Hall C
- Congress Hall B
- Congress Hall A
- Workshops
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Congress Hall B
13:00
Session 1Joint sessionYoung Cardiovascular Surgeons Session
Chairs: J. Vojáček (Hradec Králové), P. Šodek (Prague)
- 13:00Opening remarksA. Mesbahi (Prague)
- 13:10Invited lectureK1. EACTS and the next generation: Education, training and opportunities for young cardiac surgeonsE. Zancanaro (Milan, Italy)
- 13:25Invited lectureK2. The European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery: Examinations and qualificationsS. C. Clark (Newcastle, UK)
- 13:40Invited lectureA1. Becoming part of the European Society for Vascular Surgery: EVST and opportunities for traineesN. Hakkenbrak (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
- 13:55K3. How to do research in cardiovascular surgeryJ. Gofus (Hradec Králové)
- Roundtable discussion: Training in cardiovascular surgerySpeakers, P. Šodek, J. Slezák (Prague), J. Vojáček (Hradec Králové), J. Moláček (Pilsen)
14:30break
14:50
Session 2Cardiac surgeryYoung Cardiac Surgeons Competition
Chairs: J. Vojáček (Hradec Králové), I. Netuka (Prague), A. Mesbahi (Prague), M. Nižnanský (Brno)
- 14:50K4. Bilateral internal mammary artery grafting in isolated CABG: A 35-year experienceY. Shahin1,3, T. Sawma1, Y. AlJamal1, A. Arghami1, P. Rowse1, H. Schaff1, R. C. Daly1, L. Knop2, J. Stulak1 (1Rochester, USA; 2Minneapolis, USA; 3Hradec Králové)
- 15:00K5. Enlarging aortic annuloplasty – a comparison of outcomes of individual techniquesE. Henychová, P. Fila, P. Němec, D. Nešpor (Brno)
- 15:10K6. Clinical, experimental, and biomechanical aspects of thoracic aortic pseudoaneurysmsS. Rečičárová, M. Jonák, I. Netuka (Prague)
- 15:20K7. Our experience of aortic annulus enlargement using the Bo Yang (Y-incision) techniqueJ. Gofus, M. A. Abdul Salam, J. Vojáček (Hradec Králové)
- 15:30K8. Experimental development and testing of temporary wireless cardiac pacing following cardiac surgeryL. Salavec1, T. Grus1, E. D. Glowacki2, M. Mlček1 (1Prague, 2Brno)
- 15:40K9. Ex vivo perfusion of donor hearts using the Organ Care System – meta-analysis of outcomes and the IKEM experienceJ. Juchelka, M. Koňařík, M. Pokorný, P. Ivák, Z. Tučanová, R. Kušičková, J. Vtípilová, H. Hasová, K. Slavík, O. Szárszoi, I. Netuka (Prague)
- 15:50K10. Incidence of AOSIS syndrome and its clinical impact in patients undergoing thoracic aortic surgeryA. Maksymenko, J. Gofus, H. Škerková, J. Vojáček (Hradec Králové)
- 16:00K11. Isolated tricuspid valve surgeryA. Stehlík, P. Fila, P. Němec (Brno)
- 16:10K12. Utilization of BIMA grafting in robotically assisted minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass: A propensity-matched analysisK. Velková, Y. Shahin, J. Gofus, Z. Šorm, M. Karalko, J. Chek, J. Harrer, J. Vojáček, M. Pojar (Hradec Králové)
- 16:20K13. Total vs. partial arch replacement in acute type A aortic dissection: A single-center comparison of outcomesA. Vejmělek, P. Fila, P. Němec (Brno)
- 16:30K14. Early outcomes of RoCAB: A prospective randomized trial of robotically assisted versus conventional minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypassY. Shahin, J. Gofus, J. Vojáček, N. Abourislan, J. Chek, M. Pojar, Z. Šorm, E. Čermáková, J. Harrer (Hradec Králové)
- 16:40K15. MIDCAB – thoracoscopic harvesting of the internal mammary artery: Our technique and resultsA. Zeman (Brno)
- 16:50K16. Physical performance testing in predicting convalescence after cardiac surgery: CardioStep study – 1-year follow-upP. Smolák, J. Gofus, S. Timbilla, M. Maťátko, S. Marcinov, M. Voborník, J. Vojáček (Hradec Králové)
17:00end of program
Congress Hall A
14:50
Session 3Vascular surgeryYoung Vascular Surgeons Competition
Chairs: R. Staffa (Brno), J. Moláček (Pilsen), T. Grus (Prague), A. Erbenová (Prague)
- 14:50A2. De novo aneurysms, progression of aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms in the long term after open aortic reconstruction (OAR)J. Horák, M. Pirkl, T. Daněk (Pardubice)
- 15:00A3. Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome – case seriesM. H. Le, I. Guňka (Hradec Králové)
- 15:10A4. Frailty, Glasgow Aneurysm Score, and intraoperative factors in predicting early outcomes after elective abdominal aortic aneurysm repairO. Miškeje, O. Stehno, P. Šedivý (Prague)
- 15:20A5. Popliteal artery aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms mimicking soft-tissue tumors: A systematic review and case reportŠ. Smoter, R. Takács, R. Slyško (Bratislava)
- 15:30A6. Incidence of wound infections associated with the use of a bovine pericardial patch after groin surgeryP. Soukup, R. Fiala, Š. Černý (Prague)
- 15:40A7. Vascular reconstruction in radical resection of retroperitoneal and extremity sarcomas: A single-center experienceM. Šanderová, R. Fiala, J. Burkert, Š. Černý (Prague)
- 15:50A8. A novel contact device for near-infrared fluorescence using indocyanine green in the quantitative assessment of tissue perfusion: An experimental study in induced limb ischemiaE. Štefela Horváthová, V. Vaverka, V. Čmiel, R. Kolář, Z. Kala, I. Penka (Brno)
16:00end of program
Workshops
10:00–11:30
Cardiac surgeryMinimally invasive ASD closure
in collaboration with Surgeon
Instructors: A. Klváček, P. Bukovský (Prague)
Room: Meeting Room Znojmo (1st floor)
12:00–13:30
Cardiac surgeryMinimally invasive ASD closure
in collaboration with Surgeon
Instructors: A. Klváček, P. Bukovský (Prague)
Room: Meeting Room Znojmo (1st floor)
15:00–17:00
Cardiac surgeryAortic root enlargement: Y-incision technique
in collaboration with Edwards Lifesciences and Surgeon
Chair: R. de Paulis (Rome, Italy)
Special guest: B. Yang (Ann Arbor, USA)
Room: Meeting Room Znojmo (1st floor)
15:30–17:00
Vascular surgeryUltrasound course for vascular surgeons
Instructors: D. Musil (Olomouc)
Room: Meeting Room Mikulov (1st floor)
Next day:
Monday, November 9, 2026
Congress Hall C
8:30
Joint sessionOpening Ceremony
- Opening remarks
- Prof. Robert Staffa, MD, PhD, Meeting President
- Prof. Jan Vojáček, MD, PhD, President of the Czech Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
- Jakub Hruška, BSc, Mayor of the City of Brno
- Tomáš Hauer, MD, Chair of the Working Group for Specialized Healthcare and Highly Specialized Care Centers, Ministry of Health; Vice-President of the Czech Society of Angiology
- Presentation of honorary memberships
9:00
Session 4Joint sessionHonorary Lectures
Chairs: J. Vojáček (Hradec Králové), R. Staffa (Brno)
- 9:00Navrátil LectureK17. Cardiac Surgeon: Chuck Norris or the Land Surveyor K.P. Žáček (Hradec Králové)
- 9:15Hejhal LectureA9. Oncovascular surgery: The role of the vascular surgeonP. Baláž (Prague)
- 9:30Honorary lecture (cardiac surgery)K18. Back to the futureV. Falk (Berlin, Germany)
- 9:45Honorary lecture (vascular surgery)A10. Anatomical aortic variants and their implications for aortic arch repairT. Kölbel (Hamburg, Germany)
- 10:00Special lectureK19. Inter Civitates et Scalpellum: Cardiac surgery between Czechoslovakia and the GDR in the 1960sT. Filip (Berlin, Germany)
10:15breakCardiac surgeryE-poster Session IModerator: J. Gofus (Hradec Králové)E-posters: P2.–P5.Room: Meeting Room Valtice (1st floor)E-poster session program →
10:45
Session 5Cardiac surgeryValvular Heart Disease I
Chairs: I. Netuka (Prague), P. Žáček (Hradec Králové)
- 10:45Invited lectureK20. TAVI vs SAVR in low-risk patients: Beyond the headlines – how trial design shapes current and future guidelinesM. Milojevic (Belgrade, Serbia)
- 11:00K21. A cardiologist and a cardiac surgeon sharing one catheter: 10-year TAVI outcomesP. Branny, J. Balušík, M. Tropp (Třinec)
- 11:10Invited lectureK22. Challenging aortic valve replacement cases: Clinical experience with sutureless technologyA. Weymann (Hannover, Germany)
- 11:25K23. Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement via right anterolateral thoracotomy: Outcomes of a consecutive series of 191 patients, 2015–2025D. Vician, P. Branny, M. Urban (Třinec)
- 11:35Invited lectureK24. Transaxillary approach to aortic valve and sutureless technology – perfect marriage?S. Micovic (Belgrade, Serbia)
- 11:50K25. Implantation of 200 aortic homografts for infective endocarditis at CKTCH Brno – indications, resultsJ. Pol, P. Němec, J. Ondrášek, P. Fila (Brno)
- 12:00K26. Aortic homograft versus Bio-Bentall in infective endocarditis: Who wins after propensity score matching?M. Voborník, Š. Bechera, J. Gofus, Y. Shahin, M. Děrgel, S. Timbilla, J. Vojáček (Hradec Králové)
12:10break
12:30
Cardiac surgeryEdwards Lifesciences lunch symposium
Chairs: J. Vojáček (Hradec Králové), R. de Paulis (Rome, Italy)
- 12:30K27. The next chapter in TAVI durability: Current evidence and future directionsT. Rheude (Munich, Germany)
- 12:45K28. Lifetime management of the aortic valve patientH. Treede (Mainz, Germany)
- 13:00K29. Creating space for lifetime management: The Y-incision aortic annular/root enlargementB. Yang (Ann Arbor, USA)
- 13:15K30. A new horizon in aortic root reconstructionR. de Paulis (Rome, Italy)
13:30break
13:45
Session 6Cardiac surgeryEACTS-CSCVS Joint Session
Chairs: J. Vojáček (Hradec Králové), R. de Paulis (Rome, Italy)
Panelists: N. Bonaros (Innsbruck, Austria), M. Milojevic (Belgrade, Serbia), Š. Černý, I. Netuka (Prague)
- 13:45K31. Outcomes of intraoperative conversion from attempted mitral valve repair to replacement: A three-center registry studyB. Bezák1, P. Fila2, J. Gofus3, M. Ondrušek2, J. Vojáček3, M. Kolek1, H. Škerková3, J. Stromská1, A. Burianová1, R. Šabata1, R. Brát1 (1Ostrava, 2Brno, 3Hradec Králové)
- 13:55K32. Ross operation in childhood: Long-term resultsP. Bukovský (Prague)
- 14:05K33. Real-world perioperative and long-term outcomes of aortic valve surgery in the Czech RepublicJ. Gofus1,2, J. Jarkovský2, J. Vojáček1 (1Hradec Králové, 2Prague)
- 14:15K34. Mid-term clinical experience after implantation of an aortic bioprosthesis with anticalcification treatmentM. Kolárik (Brno)
- 14:25K35. Impella 5.5 as the cornerstone of a cardiogenic shock program: Evolution of strategy and outcomes at a single centerP. Ivák (Prague)
- 14:35K36. Winner of the Young Cardiac Surgeons Competition
14:45breakCardiac surgeryE-poster Session IIModerator: M. Voborník (Hradec Králové)E-posters: P6.–P9., P1.Room: Meeting Room Valtice (1st floor)E-poster session program →
15:10
Session 7Cardiac surgeryValvular Heart Disease II
Chairs: Š. Černý (Prague), R. Brát (Ostrava)
- 15:10Invited lectureK37. Current perspectives and future directions of mitral surgeryN. Bonaros (Innsbruck, Austria)
- 15:25K38. Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery – our early and long-term outcomesM. Ondrušek, J. Ondrášek, T. Ostřížek, V. Horváth, P. Fila, P. Němec (Brno)
- 15:35Invited lectureK39. Concomitant AF ablation during mitral valve surgeryE. Osorio (Vienna, Austria)
- 15:50K40. Implementation of a comprehensive robotic cardiac surgery program – clinical outcomes and experience with structured training of European teamsŠ. Černý, A. Klváček, M. Michel, D. Hlaváček, M. Skalický, F. Mošna, M. Hlaváček, O. Binderová, T. Housková (Prague)
- 16:00K41. Sutureless aortic valve replacement in clinical practice: Aligning 12-year single-center outcomes with international MANTRA registry dataV. Zlocha, J. Vaněk, S. Chodora (Pilsen)
- 16:10K42. Experience of new bioprosthetic heart valveM. Braccio (San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy)
16:20
Session 8Cardiac surgeryThoracic Aorta
Chairs: P. Fila (Brno), P. Branny (Třinec)
- 16:20Invited lectureK43. Valve-sparing aortic root replacement in challenging anatomyM. K. Kolowca (Rzeszow, Poland)
- 16:35K44. Inflammatory response after aortic surgery – AOSIS syndromeJ. Gofus, A. Myjavec, P. Paterová, R. Pelouch, O. Souček, I. Součková, J. Vojáček (Hradec Králové)
- 16:45Invited lectureK45. Open surgical repair of thoracoabdominal aneurysmsK. Musayev (Baku, Azerbaijan)
- 17:00K46. PEARS: Where we stand and what comes next?P. Fila, A. Stehlík, D. Žáková, P. Němec (Brno)
17:10end of program
Congress Hall B
10:45
Session 9Joint sessionAllied Health Professionals Session I
Chairs: V. Juřičková (Brno), M. Landová (Prague)
- 10:45N1. Preoperative patient education in cardiac surgery – the role of the nurse from the outpatient clinic to the operating roomV. Slepičková, E. Skřivanová, J. Kuttová, M. Prayerová, V. Kuchtová, M. Konopásková, J. Tauchenová, L. Krejčová, L. Švarcová (Pilsen)
- 10:55N2. Overview of congenital heart disease and its surgical management in adulthoodT. Housková, L. Tršová (Prague)
- 11:05N3. Aortic valve homograft – an alternative treatmentP. Bedřichová, V. Pokorný, L. Kalužová (Ostrava)
- 11:15N4. Da Vinci-facilitated harvesting of pericardium for the Ozaki procedure through partial sternotomyM. Beranová, S. Směšná, M. Jechová (Prague)
- 11:25N5. Communication and the human factor in the cardiovascular surgical teamZ. Bindová, P. Čechová (Prague)
- 11:35N6. Stabilization, motivation, and leadership of non-medical staff in the operating roomD. Stehlíková, M. Landová (Prague)
- 11:45N7. Preventive NPWT – a modern ally in the care of surgical wounds after cardiac surgeryV. Kuchtová, M. Prayerová, J. Tauchenová, L. Krejčová, M. Konopásková (Pilsen)
- 11:55N8. Use of prophylactic closed-incision negative pressure wound therapy after cardiac surgeryŠ. Kuchtová, M. Cehulová (Prague)
- 12:05N9. Aneurysmal dilation of the AV shuntE. Paučková (Prague)
12:15break
13:45
Session 10Joint sessionAllied Health Professionals Session II
Chairs: M. Volt, I. Joštová (Hradec Králové)
- 13:45N10. How much information does a perfusionist really need? From monitored data to clinical decision-makingL. Adamec, M. Hlaváček (Prague)
- 13:55N11. A perfusionist in a crisis situation: Do we know how to do it, or do we think we know how to do it?V. Veverka, M. Hlaváček (Prague)
- 14:05N12. Clinical applications and hydrodynamic benefits of the self-expanding Smart Canula™ in modern cardiac surgeryO. Zuščich, M. Šimek (Olomouc)
- 14:15N13. Beyond the cardiac operating room: “Why leave blood in the operating room when we can give it back?”R. Vintrová, K. Krumposová, V. Zlocha (Pilsen)
- 14:25N14. ECMO therapy in a critically hypothermic patient – case reportS. Pavlová Horáková, M. Škabradová, V. Jarošová (Prague)
- 14:35N15. Specifics of nursing care for patients with massive pulmonary embolism on VA ECMO – case reports of two patientsD. Maršíková, J. Petrželková (Pilsen)
- 14:45N16. Management of a patient with subtotal central airway compression due to mediastinal hematomaĽ. Lošáková (Prague)
- 14:55N17. Uncommon complications in cardiac surgery – case reportK. Kučerová, L. Macháčková (Hradec Králové)
- 15:05N18. Early mobilization in mechanically ventilated patientsL. Grygarová, T. Sedláková (Olomouc)
- 15:15N19. AutotransfusionR. Kušičková, V. Čori, A. Síbrtová (Prague)
- 15:20N20. DCD heart donorsJ. Vtípilová, R. Kušičková, H. Hasová, K. Slavík, M. Koňařík (Prague)
15:25break
15:40
Session 11Cardiac surgeryCongenital Heart Disease in Children and Adults
Chairs: P. Bukovský (Prague), M. Nosáľ (Bratislava)
- 15:40Invited lectureK47. The Ross Registry – an update with focus on pediatric patientsS. Ensminger (Lübeck, Germany)
- 15:55K48. Waiting list (WL) for large-diameter pulmonary allograftsJ. Burkert1, J. Vojáček2, P. Fila3, R. Gebauer1, Š. Černý1, P. Branny4, J. Špatenka1 (1Prague, 2Hradec Králové, 3Brno, 4Třinec)
- 16:05K49. Surgical treatment of a vascular ring-sling complex associated with segmental tracheal stenosisM. Nosáľ, P. Valentík, K. Kasičová, V. Soják, F. Sabateen (Bratislava)
- 16:15K50. Long-term survival after repair of total anomalous pulmonary venous return – a retrospective studyP. Šodek, R. Poruban, P. Bukovský, T. Miyata, R. Gebauer (Prague)
- 16:25K51. Long-term follow-up and surgical results of ALCAPA repair in children via direct coronary reimplantationF. Sabateen, M. Nosáľ (Bratislava)
- 16:35K52. Complex reconstruction of univentricular circulation with intrahepatic shunts using an intra-extracardiac conduit in a 15-year-old patientT. Miyata, P. Šodek, R. Poruban, R. Gebauer (Prague)
- 16:45K53. Right atrial appendage valve in aortic root translocation – the Nikaidofran principleŽ. Đurić (Zagreb, Croatia)
16:55end of program
Congress Hall A
10:45
Session 12Vascular surgeryCarotid Arteries
Chairs: I. Guňka, J. Raupach (Hradec Králové)
- 10:45A11. Asymptomatic atherosclerotic disease of the carotid arteries – do the treatment and results meet expectations and recommendations?K. Houdek, J. Moláček, B. Čertík, R. Šulc, I. Říha, P. Macan, J. Wirth, D. Vydra, I. Matsviayonak (Pilsen)
- 10:55A12. Periprocedural risks and benefits of dual antiplatelet therapy in carotid endarterectomyI. Guňka, M. Leško, A. Hudák, S. Jiška, L. Šimůnek (Hradec Králové)
- Asymptomatic stenosis – pro/con
- 11:05A13. Stroke risk in asymptomatic stenosis – risks of intervention (CAS, CEA) vs. conservative management?D. Lauer (Prague)
- 11:12A14. Asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis – CAS is the preferred treatmentJ. Raupach (Hradec Králové)
- 11:19A15. Asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis – CEA is the preferred treatmentP. Šedivý (Prague)
- 11:26Joint discussion
11:35
Session 13Vascular surgeryPeripheral Arterial Disease
Chairs: I. Matia (Vienna, Austria), E. Biroš (Brno)
- 11:35Invited lectureA16. Peripheral bypass in the treatment of PAODC. Neumayer (Vienna, Austria)
- 11:50A17. Impact of all-extremity duplex vein mapping on infrainguinal bypass policyE. Biroš, Z. Musilová, T. Novotný, R. Staffa, D. Maduda, M. Ferkodič, R. Bobák (Brno)
- 12:00A18. CT-derived metabolic phenotyping in peripheral arterial disease: Visceral adiposity and muscle quality as novel predictors of conservative management successM. Pekař1,2, B. Ryšková1, L. Blaha1, J. Dostálová1 (1Třinec, 2Brno)
- 12:10A19. What can thermal imaging add to assessing PAD and revascularization outcomes?A.-L. Ilo, J. Kyllönen, F. Samuelsson (Oulu, Finland)
12:20break
12:30
Vascular surgeryCOOK Medical by ARID Lunch Symposium: Treatment of Complex AAA
Chairs: M. Köcher (Olomouc)
- 12:30A20. Advanced technologies – F/BEVARM. Köcher (Olomouc)
- 12:45A21. In situ fenestrationP. Vařejka (Prague)
- 13:00A22. SMART techniqueP. Procházka (Prague)
- 13:15A23. Long-term patency of visceral branches after B/FEVARM. Černá (Olomouc)
13:30break
13:45
Session 14Vascular surgeryAorta and Visceral Branches (Open, Endo)
Chairs: P. Štádler (Prague), M. Köcher (Olomouc)
- 13:45Invited lectureA24. Atypical abdominal aortic coarctation – our experience with surgical treatmentJ. Tomka, I. Bakirli, M. Píš (Bratislava)
- 14:00Invited lectureA25. Acute and chronic mesenteric ischemiaS. S. H. Kazmi (Oslo, Norway)
- 14:15A26. Surgical treatment of the thoracoabdominal aorta in the era of endovascular proceduresP. Štádler, P. Zdráhal, P. Vitásek, P. Matouš, Š. Jelínek (Prague)
- 14:25A27. Ormond disease in vascular surgeryŠ. Jelínek, M. Průcha, R. Kříž, A. Šnajdrová, L. Voska (Prague)
- 14:35A28. Robotic vascular surgery – aortic proceduresP. Štádler, P. Vitásek, P. Matouš, J. Weiss, D. Pilous (Prague)
- 14:45A29. Elective treatment of infrarenal AAA – choosing the treatment method: When to resect and when to stent-graftP. Utíkal, M. Köcher, M. Černá, J. Jaroščiaková, J. Janečková (Olomouc)
- 14:55Invited lectureA30. The first results of AAA screening in the Czech RepublicM. Köcher1, P. Utíkal1, D. Obšilová2, K. Hejcmanová2,3, R. Chaloupková2,3, P. Němec2,3, O. Ngo2,3, K. Hejduk2,3, O. Májek2,3 (1Olomouc, 2Prague, 3Brno)
- 15:05A31. Guidewire-only in situ fenestration TEVAR with a fenestrable-zone stent graft (PERCUTEK Tianyi®): The first European clinical experience in two patientsK. Novotný, T. Grube, S. Seifert (Chemnitz, Germany)
- 15:15A32. Endotension: Fact, fiction, or hidden endoleak?R. Fiala, K. El Samman, M. Šanderová, K. Novotný, R. Pádr, Š. Černý (Prague)
15:25break
15:50
Session 15Vascular surgeryVascular Grafts, AVF, Compression Syndromes
Chairs: M. Špaček (Prague), J. Janečková (Olomouc)
- 15:50Invited lectureA33. The autologous superficial femoral vein as a multifunctional autologous graft for arterial and venous proceduresA. Neufang (Mainz, Germany)
- 16:05Invited lectureA34. Vascular allografts from the cryotechnological point of viewP. Měřička (Hradec Králové)
- 16:20A35. EndoAVFM. Köcher, J. Janečková, M. Černá, P. Utíkal, V. Prášil, P. Kučera, T. Maleňák (Olomouc)
- 16:30A36. EndoAVF in clinical practice: Advantages, alternatives, and management of complicationsJ. Janečková, M. Köcher, M. Černá (Olomouc)
- 16:40A37. Thoracic outlet syndrome – the ongoing challengeL. Blaha, R. Šolek (Třinec)
- 16:50A38. Robotic first rib resection: The next step in thoracic outlet syndrome treatmentP. Vitásek, P. Štádler, P. Matouš (Prague)
17:00break
17:15
Joint sessionCSCVS General Assembly
18:00end of program
Workshops
13:30–14:30
Cardiac surgeryMastering Impella implantation: Best practice techniques, positioning & troubleshooting in advanced MCS
in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Instructors/support: D. Tonhauzerová, M. Mazúr, D. Vavřík, D. Rybárová
Room: Meeting Room Brno (1st floor)
13:45–14:45
Vascular surgeryHands-on suturing workshop for young surgeons
in collaboration with LeMaitre
Instructors: M. Medřická (Ostrava)
Room: Meeting Room Znojmo (1st floor)
14:45–15:45
Cardiac surgeryMastering Impella implantation: Best practice techniques, positioning & troubleshooting in advanced MCS
in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Instructors/support: D. Tonhauzerová, M. Mazúr, D. Vavřík, D. Rybárová
Room: Meeting Room Brno (1st floor)
15:00–16:00
Vascular surgeryHands-on suturing workshop for young surgeons
in collaboration with LeMaitre
Instructors: M. Medřická (Ostrava)
Room: Meeting Room Znojmo (1st floor)
16:00–17:00
Cardiac surgeryMastering Impella implantation: Best practice techniques, positioning & troubleshooting in advanced MCS
in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Instructors/support: D. Tonhauzerová, M. Mazúr, D. Vavřík, D. Rybárová
Room: Meeting Room Brno (1st floor)
16:00–17:00
Vascular surgeryVascular patch
in collaboration with Surgeon
Instructors: I. Guňka (Hradec Králové)
Room: Meeting Room Valtice (1st floor)
Next day:
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Congress Hall C
8:15
Cardiac surgeryE-poster Session III
Moderator: A. Klváček (Prague)
E-posters: P10.–P15.
Room: Meeting Room Valtice (1st floor)
8:45
Session 16Cardiac surgeryCoronary Artery Disease / Varia I
Chairs: M. Šimek (Olomouc), V. Zlocha (Pilsen)
- 8:45K54. Long-term outcomes of surgical revascularization in acute coronary syndrome: CABG versus PCI followed by CABGM. Pokorný, D. Bauer, M. Smetana, J. Roček, V. Kočka, P. Toušek, P. Kačer (Prague)
- 8:55K55. Comparison of flow parameters and short-term patency of the radial artery graft depending on the construction of the proximal anastomosisA. Klváček, M. Michel, Š. Černý (Prague)
- 9:05K56. Impact of relative functional stenosis severity on competitive flow in composite arterial Y grafts: An experimental porcine studyM. Nižnanský1,2, T. Prskavec2, T. Grus2, M. Mlček2, T. Kovárník2, P. Fila1 (1Brno, 2Prague)
- 9:15K57. Isolated CABG in the Czech Republic – data from the National Cardiac Surgery Registry of 24,993 patients (comparison of periods 2004–2005, 2014–2015, and 2024–2025)V. Jirásek, S. Drábková, Š. Černý (Prague)
- 9:25Invited lectureK58. VEST and VIOLA – a new approach and tools for coronary artery bypass surgeryL. Weltert (Rome, Italy)
- 9:40K59. Multivessel arterial coronary revascularization using robotic-assisted skeletonized LIMA harvesting: Initial clinical experienceJ. Konečný, D. Šabacký, M. Troubil, A. Baršacky, T. Vychodil, M. Černá, M. Urbánková, M. Šimek (Olomouc)
- 9:50K60. Beating-heart TECAB: The next step toward fully robotic coronary surgery?A. Klváček1, Š. Černý1, J. Vojáček2, J. Chek2, D. Hlaváček1, M. Karalko2, M. Michel1, G. Torregrossa3 (1Prague; 2Hradec Králové; 3Cleveland, USA)
10:00breakCardiac surgeryE-poster Session IVModerator: P. Ivák (Prague)E-posters: P16.–P20.Room: Meeting Room Valtice (1st floor)E-poster session program →
10:30
Session 17Cardiac surgeryVaria II
Chairs: T. Grus, O. Szárszoi (Prague)
- 10:30Invited lectureK61. Rigid sternal fixation: Single center experienceM. Petričević (Split, Croatia)
- 10:45K62. Surgical outcomes in Jehovah's Witnesses (JW) at IKEMJ. Pirk, E. Marochkina, M. Kahle, M. Koňařík, P. Ivák (Prague)
- 10:55K63. Long-term results of hybrid treatment for atrial fibrillationV. Kurfirst, A. Mokráček, J. Tájková Csanády, J. Haniš (České Budějovice)
- 11:05K64. Cardiac surgery in 2035 – what will we still be operating on?T. Grus (Prague)
11:15break
11:30
Session 18Cardiac surgeryExtracorporeal circulation, mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation
Chairs: P. Fila (Brno), I. Netuka (Prague)
- 11:30Industry-supported lecture (in collaboration with Abacus Medicine Pharmaceuticals)K65. Redefining cardiac arrest strategy: Plexyl – a newly introduced low-volume cardioplegiaA. Kadner (Lausanne, Switzerland)
- 11:45Invited lectureK66. Remuscularisation of the failing heartS. Ensminger (Lübeck, Germany)
- 12:00K67. Does timing really matter in VA ECMO implantation for post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock? A single-center retrospective studyM. Hulman, A. Domonkos, P. Artemiou, I. Gašparovič (Bratislava)
- 12:10K68. Heart transplantation from DCD donors – early experience and outcomes from the IKEM Cardiac CenterM. Koňařík, J. Juchelka, P. Ivák, Z. Tučanová, R. Kušičková, J. Vtípilová, H. Hasová, K. Slavík, O. Szárszoi, I. Netuka (Prague)
- 12:20Invited lectureK69. The role of Impella 5.5 in advanced heart failure – a changing paradigmA. Bernhardt (Hamburg, Germany)
- 12:35K70. Planned Impella 5.5 support in elective cardiac surgery: A multicenter Czech experienceD. Kolesár (Prague)
- 12:45Panel discussionmoderators + speakers
13:00Closing of the cardiac surgery program
13:05lunch
Congress Hall B
8:45
Session 19Cardiac surgeryRapid Fire – Cardiac Surgery
Chairs: P. Kačer (Prague), M. Voborník (Hradec Králové), J. Benedík (Prague)
- 8:45K71. Multidisciplinary team in the care of patients with infective endocarditis – can we improve outcomes?J. Roček, M. Smetana, P. Jehlička, J. Šálek, T. Kníže, H. Bartoš, M. Marish, H. Jordáková, M. Jelínková, T. Víchová, O. Ježek, T. Rudová, A. Zborková, N. Orlejová, J. Beneš, J. Rosa, P. Toušek, P. Kačer (Prague)
- 8:52K72. Validation of EuroSCORE II in a contemporary Czech cardiac surgical population: A registry-based single-center studyM. Kolek, B. Bezák, J. Stromská, R. Brát (Ostrava)
- 8:59K73. Concomitant left atrial appendage closure with AtriClip V-FLEX during off-pump CABG through left mini-thoracotomy: Clinical outcomes and CT assessmentJ. Konečný, D. Šabacký, M. Troubil, A. Baršacky, T. Novák, M. Černá, M. Urbánková, M. Šimek (Olomouc)
- 9:06K74. Percutaneous femoral cannulation using SmartCannula and percutaneous arterial access closure with ProGlide and Angio-Seal in minimally invasive cardiac surgeryY. Tymochko, M. Kohut, J. Benedík (Prague)
- 9:13K75. Preoperative planning using 3D virtual CT reconstruction for revascularization surgery – MIDCABI. Skalský, O. Szárszoi, I. Netuka, D. Sibřina, T. Adla, O. Majchrák (Prague)
- 9:20K76. Minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation (MiECC) – our first experienceJ. Gaja (Brno)
- 9:27K77. Modified del Nido cardioplegia with a 1:4 crystalloid-to-blood ratio versus blood-based St. Thomas cardioplegia in isolated aortic valve replacementM. Trebišovský, T. Toporcer, P. Jakub, A. Bereš, M. Homola, M. Marcin, Š. Lukačín, A. Kolesár (Košice)
- 9:34K78. Loeys–Dietz syndrome and PEARS: Are we protecting the appropriate segment of the aorta?O. Szárszoi, M. Koňařík, I. Netuka, A. Krebsová, O. Majchrák, J. Pirk (Prague)
- 9:41K79. Transapical approach in selected patient groups as an alternative to the standard approach for patients indicated for TAVI intervention on the aortic or mitral valveF. Timko (Ústí nad Labem)
- 9:48K80. Ozaki procedure as part of a long-term strategy for the management of young patients with aortic valve diseaseJ. Benedík1, M. Hávová1, Y. Tymochko1, J. Lubarski2, R. Živná1, M. Kohut1, M. Horn1 (1Prague; 2Krefeld, Germany)
- 9:55K81. Optimization of cryopreserved homograft selection for the reconstruction of an infected ascending aortic and aortic arch prosthesisI. Skalský, M. Jonák, S. Rečičárová, D. Sibřina, T. Adla, O. Majchrák, I. Netuka (Prague)
- 10:02K82. Anastomotic leak – a late, life-threatening complication following aortic replacementT. Martinča, L. Vlk, M. Kohut, J. Křítek, M. Hávová, J. Benedík (Prague)
- 10:09Discussion
10:15break
10:30
Session 20Cardiac surgeryWhat's New in Interventional Cardiology in 2026 (Czech Association of Interventional Cardiology Session)
Chair: V. Kočka (Prague)
- 10:30K83. What's new in coronary interventionsV. Novotný (Pardubice)
- 10:45K84. New data on transcatheter tricuspid valve therapyM. Želízko (Prague)
- 11:00K85. Catheter-directed treatment of pulmonary embolism – a new challengeV. Kočka (Prague)
- 11:15Discussion
11:25end of program
Congress Hall A
9:00
Session 21Vascular surgeryVaria
Chairs: T. Novotný (Brno), L. Blaha (Třinec)
- 9:00A39. Our experience with oncovascular surgeryJ. Bulejčík1, I. Raška1, M. Trhlík2 (1Třinec, 2Nový Jičín)
- 9:10A40. Establishing a program of isolated hepatic perfusion using the DELCATH system for uveal melanoma: A single-center experienceP. Lukáč, M. Vočka, P. Procházka, M. Švarc, P. Kopecký, T. Bartošová, T. Grus, M. Špaček (Prague)
- 9:20A41. Hybrid vascular procedures – our center's experience and case presentationsJ. Danzig, P. Lukáč, M. Salmaj, M. Špaček, T. Grus (Prague)
- 9:30A42. Apoptotic changes in human arterial grafts: A comparison of cryopreserved, cold-stored, and cadaveric arteriesI. Matia1, M. Jandová2, R. Lainková3, M. Salmaj3, E. Honsová3, P. Měřička2, M. Špaček3 (1Vienna, Austria; 2Hradec Králové; 3Prague)
- 9:40A43. Training program in vascular surgery – what's next in the Czech Republic?M. Špaček, J. Lindner, P. Lukáč, P. Šebesta, T. Klika, T. Grus (Prague)
9:55break
10:05
Session 22Vascular surgeryCLTI – Pro/Con
Chairs: P. Šedivý, V. Fejfarová (Prague)
- 10:05A44. CLTI – introduction: When is conservative treatment indicated and when is revascularization needed?V. Fejfarová (Prague)
- 10:12A45. A patient with CLTI and femorocrural disease should be revascularized endovascularlyT. Hauer (České Budějovice, Prague)
- 10:19A46. A patient with CLTI and femorocrural disease should be revascularized with a bypassR. Staffa (Brno)
- 10:26Joint discussion
10:35break
11:00
Session 23Vascular surgeryRapid Fire – Vascular Surgery
Chairs: P. Baláž (Prague), J. Bulejčík (Třinec)
- 11:00A47. Successful iliofemoral reconstruction with an allogeneic graft in a female patient with arterial bacterial infection following VA ECMO cannulationS. Blanár, M. Špaček, T. Grus (Prague)
- 11:07A48. Aortocaval fistula secondary to abdominal aortic aneurysm: Two-stage endovascular treatment using stent grafts in both the subrenal aorta and the inferior vena cavaB. Hula, P. Francúz, P. Šedivý, O. Stehno, M. Kinštová (Prague)
- 11:14A49. Axillo-jugular veno-venous bypass as a solution for chronic subclavian vein occlusion in a patient with a prosthetic AV shunt for hemodialysis accessE. Hrudičková, T. Klika, M. Slavíková, M. Špaček, T. Grus (Prague)
- 11:21A50. Rupture of a superficial femoral artery aneurysm – a diagnosis that is often overlookedJ. Jaroščiaková, P. Utíkal, V. Prášil, T. Maleňák, J. Janečková (Olomouc)
- 11:28A51. Carotid artery pseudoaneurysm – case reportT. Kocábek, A. Šnajdrová, P. Štádler, I. Krulová (Prague)
- 11:35A52. Bovine carotid artery graft as a biological alternative in vascular surgery: The first Czech experienceM. Medřická, R. Dinaj, M. Bolek, A. Navrátilová, S. Jackanin (Ostrava)
- 11:42A53. Surgical management of aortovisceral occlusive disease – case reportJ. Ničovský, I. Hamtilová, P. Stibor, P. Fila (Brno)
- 11:49A54. Hybrid repair of secondary aortoenteric fistula following ruptured iliac aneurysm resection: Aorto-uni-iliac stent graft and extra-anatomic bypassR. Novotný, J. Bafrnec, M. Pribula, V. Papřoková, M. Pavlík, Z. Šubrt, P. Baláž (Prague)
- 11:56A55. Iatrogenic common femoral vein injury following thigh liposuction and thigh lift: A case reportM. Pribula, R. Novotný, S. Rokošný, V. Papřoková, J. Bafrnec, P. Baláž (Prague)
- 12:03A56. Venous aneurysm – our experienceJ. Slezák, Š. Jelínek, J. Weiss (Prague)
- 12:10A57. Management of venous visceral aneurysmsR. Tlacháč, I. Šinák, M. Grajciar, Ľ. Hlinka (Martin)
12:17Closing of the vascular surgery program
12:22lunch
Workshops
9:00–10:00
Cardiac surgeryMastering Impella implantation: Best practice techniques, positioning & troubleshooting in advanced MCS
in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Instructors/support: D. Tonhauzerová, M. Mazúr, D. Vavřík, D. Rybárová
Room: Meeting Room Brno (1st floor)
10:15–11:15
Cardiac surgeryMastering Impella implantation: Best practice techniques, positioning & troubleshooting in advanced MCS
in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Instructors/support: D. Tonhauzerová, M. Mazúr, D. Vavřík, D. Rybárová
Room: Meeting Room Brno (1st floor)