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Hamburg Valve Repair 2026

07. - 08.12.2026 | Hamburg, Germany

Training Course for Complex Aortic and
Mitral Valve Disease

University Heart & Vascular Center Hamburg

Image: © UKE/Axel Kirchhof

Dear Colleagues,
modern cardiovascular therapy is evolving rapidly driven by advances in valve repair techniques and the growing popularity of minimally invasive, non-sternotomy approaches. These developments are reshaping contemporary cardiovascular medicine and require continuous refinement of surgical expertise.

Hamburg Valve Repair 2026 will highlight these innovations. The programme will feature, totally endoscopic aortic valve replacement, advanced aortic and mitral valve repair techniques, the Ross procedure and hybrid approaches, including robotic coronary artery bypass grafting. Through eight live surgeries, expert lectures, and interactive discussions, participants will gain in-depth insights into precision-based cardiovascular medicine.

A key focus will be the translation of cutting-edge technology into clinical practice, integrating surgical and interventional perspectives, and advancing patient-centred care through Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery (ERACS) programmes and structured perioperative pathways.

This course is designed for surgeons and cardiologists involved in structural heart disease aiming to build expertise through a unique combination of live surgery, case-based learning and international faculty exchange.

Organised by the Department of Cardiac Surgery at the University Heart & Vascular Center Hamburg, in collaboration with leading partners, this two-day course continues a tradition of excellence.
We look forward to welcoming you to Hamburg for an inspiring and highly interactive educational experience.

Prof. Dr. Evaldas Girdauskas

Prof. Dr. Evaldas Girdauskas

PD Dr. med. Sina Stock

PD Dr. med. Sina Stock

PD Dr. med. Johannes Petersen

PD Dr. med. Johannes Petersen

Patronage by

UKE
uke

Program 2026

our preliminary programme will be published shortly

Main Topics

  • Totally endoscopic aortic valve replacement
  • Advanced aortic valve repair
  • Advanced mitral valve repair
  • The Ross procedure
  • Hybrid cardiovascular approaches
  • Robotic coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
  • Live surgery sessions
  • Precision-based cardiovascular medicine
  • Minimally invasive and non-sternotomy techniques
  • Structural heart disease treatment
  • Integration of surgical and interventional therapies
  • Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery (ERACS)
  • Structured perioperative pathways
  • Case-based learning and interactive discussions
  • International faculty exchange
  • Patient-centred cardiovascular care

Registration

Registration will open early June 2026

ACCREDITATION
Medical Association: Ärztekammer Hamburg
The program is being submitted for certification to the Hamburg Medical Association.

Sponsorship

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SPONSORING THE HAMBURG VALVE REPAIR?

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

Julia Wildt
Sponsoring & Exhibition

0611-204 809-264
julia.wildt@wikonect.de

Julia Wildt

Hotels

Lindner Park-Hotel Hagenbeck 

Hagenbeckstraße 150,
22527 Hamburg
Phone: +49 40 800808 288
Email: info.hagenbeck@lindner.de
Web: www.lindner.de

Distance to the venue:
by foot 3 km, 20 min / by car 3,7 km, 10 min

Hotel Hagenbeck
the.niu

the niu Bricks

Christoph-Probst-Weg 33,
20251 Hamburg
Phone: +49 40 328 90 95 90
Email: bricks@the.niu.de
Web: the.niu.de

Distance to the venue:
by foot 0,7 km, 9 min / by car 1,3 km, 5 min