IVSA
International Vascular Surgery Association
2nd International Scientific Conference
Düsseldorf, Germany | 6 – 7 November 2026
Advanced Vascular Surgery · Endovascular Innovation · International Collaboration
Location >>>>>>>. CCD Congress Center Düsseldorf
Stockumer Kirchstraße 61, 40474 Düsseldorf-Stadtbezirk
About the Conference
The IVSA 2nd International Scientific Conference represents an international platform dedicated to advanced vascular surgery, endovascular innovation, and multidisciplinary vascular care.
Bringing together experienced vascular surgeons, interventional specialists, educators, and trainees from different countries, the conference aims to promote high-level scientific exchange, practical education, and meaningful professional collaboration within the global vascular community.
The scientific program has been carefully designed to address contemporary challenges and evolving concepts in vascular and endovascular surgery, with particular focus on complex aortic pathology, limb salvage strategies, carotid disease, venous interventions, dialysis access, and advanced endovascular technologies.
In addition to state-of-the-art lectures delivered by internationally invited experts, the conference includes hands-on workshops and interactive discussions intended to bridge the gap between evidence, technical execution, and real-world clinical decision-making.
Hosted in Düsseldorf, Germany, the conference reflects IVSA’s ongoing commitment to education, innovation, international collaboration, and the continuous advancement of vascular patient care.
About IVSA
The International Vascular Surgery Association (IVSA) is an independent international scientific and educational organization dedicated to advancing vascular surgery, endovascular therapy, vascular education, and global professional collaboration.
IVSA aims to create a modern academic platform that connects vascular specialists, surgeons, researchers, and trainees through scientific exchange, practical training, educational initiatives, and international cooperation.
The association supports continuous medical education, promotes innovation in vascular and endovascular practice, and encourages the development of future generations of vascular specialists through mentorship, hands-on learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Through conferences, workshops, humanitarian initiatives, and scientific activities, IVSA seeks to contribute to the advancement of high-quality vascular care and to strengthen communication within the international vascular community.
Workshop Day
Friday · 6 November 2026 · 14:00 – 18:00 · Parallel Hands-on Workshops
| Time | Workshop Program |
|---|---|
| ROOM 1 · Endovenous Verfahren | Course instructor Esmaeel Heggy, Ahmeed Alkhalil , Mohanid Nasif | |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | Hands-on Training – Endovenous Procedures & Techniques Supported by : Elanus Medical AG |
| ROOM 2 · Open and Endo AAA repair: Basic principles, rupture management and complications / Course instructor Dr. Bani-Hani · Dr. Sharawy · Dr. Farhouda | |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | Hands-on Suture Training – Open repair: Basic principles, rupture management and complications. Supported by: Getinge and Medtronic |
| ROOM 3 · Carotid stent – tips and tricks | Course instructor Dr. Tessarek , Ahmed Qozat | |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | Hands-on Training – Carotid stent – tips and tricks Supported by :Bosten scientific |
| ROOM 4 · Physician-Modified Endografts (PMEGs) | Dr.Javier Gómez- Spain | |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | Hands-on Training – PMEG how to do it Supported by: Medtronic |
| ☕ Short Break | 16:00 – 16:15 (15 min) | |
| ROOM 1 · Endovenous Verfahren | Course instructor Esmaeel Heggy, Ahmeed Alkhalil , Mohanid Nasif | |
| 16:15 – 18:00 | Hands-on Training – Endovenous Procedures & Techniques Supported by : Elanus Medical AG |
| ROOM 2 · Open and Endo AAA repair: Basic principles, rupture management and complications | Course instructor Dr. Bani-Hani · Dr. Sharawy · Dr. Farhouda | |
| 16:15 – 18:00 | Hands-on Suture Training – Open repair: Basic principles, rupture management and complications. Supported by: Getinge and Medtronic |
| ROOM 3 · Carotid stent – tips and tricks | Course instructor Dr. Tessarek, Ahmed Qozat | |
| 16:15 – 18:00 | Hands-on Training – Carotid stent – tips and tricks Supported by :Bosten scientific |
| ROOM 4 · Physician-Modified Endografts (PMEGs) | Dr.Javier Gómez- Spain | |
| 16:15 – 18:00 | Hands-on Training – PMEG how to do it Supported by: Medtronic |
| 🎓 Closing of Workshop Day & Certificate Distribution | 18:00 – 18:15 | |
Workshop Rooms & Topics
- Room 1: Endovenous Laser Verfahren — Esmaeel Heggy , Ahmeed Alkhalil , Mohanid Nasif
- Room 2: Nahtkurs – Aorta / Anastomose / Carotis — Dr. Bani-Hani · Dr. Sharawy · Dr. Farhouda
- Room 3: Carotid stent – tips and tricks — Dr. Tessarek , Ahmed Qozat
- Room 4: Physician-Modified Endografts (PMEGs) — Dr.Javier Gómez- Spain
IVSA — 2nd International Scientific Conference
Official Scientific Program · Saturday, 7 November 2026
| Time | Speaker | Lecture Title |
|---|---|---|
| 08:50 | Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address Opening Remarks by: Dr. Nauras Dibe | International Vascular Surgery Association (IVSA) |
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| SESSION 1 · | 09:00 – 10:40 | ||
| 09:00 – 09:20 | Dr. Kareem El Sherbiny MD, FEBVS Chefarzt – Wittenberg Lutherstadt / Coswig Herzzentrum |
Current Standards in EVAR: Patient Selection, Preoperative Planning & Outcomes |
| 09:20 – 09:40 | Dr. med. Teßarek Chefarzt – Lingen, Germany |
Intraluminal Aortic Thrombus: How IVUS Changes Planning and Execution in EVAR / TEVAR |
| 09:40 – 10:00 | Mr. Haytham Hamid Consultant Vascular Surgeon – United Kingdom |
Atherothrombectomy in Aorto-Iliac Disease |
| 10:00-10:20 | Dr. Mohamed Bani-Hani Clinical Director for Vascular Surgery – United Kingdom |
Rare Complications of Aortic Surgery |
| 10:20-10:40 | Esmaeel Heggy President, (IVSA) Surgical Director of Vascular Surgery medical center, Nienburg /Weser |
IVSA 2026 and Future |
| ☕ Coffee Break | 10:40– 11:00 (20 min) | ||
| SESSION 2 · | 11:00-12:40 | ||
| 11:00-11:20 | Dr. med. Lichtenberg Specialist in Vascular Surgery – Germany |
Drug-Coated Balloons (DCB) & Drug-Eluting Stents (DES): Evidence, Limitations & Controversies |
| 11:20-11:40 | PD Dr. Konstantinos Stavroulakis Chief Surgeon, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Klinikum Rheine |
Deep Venous Arterialization (DVA) |
| 11:40-12:00 | Dr. Fadi Saab Medical Director, Michigan Outpatient Vascular Institute, Cardiologists USA |
Management of patients with Desert Foot [ Virtual ] |
| 12:00-12:20 | Dr. Muath Aldergham Assistant Professor – AlBalqa Applied University, Jordan |
Ngiosome-Oriented Revascularization of the Foot |
| 12:20-12:40 | Dr. Walid Masoud MD, FRCS Senior Consultant – Vascular & Kidney Transplant Surgery, Jordan |
My experience in war vascular injuries |
| 🥤 Lunch & Networking Break | 12:40– 13:15 (45 min) | ||
| SESSION 3 · | 13:15-14:55 | ||
| 13:15-13:35 | Nour Issa Cardiac Surgery Consaltant |
War -related cardiac and aortic Trauma |
| 13:35-13:55 | Dr.Amer Zanabili, Senior Consultant Oviedo University, Oviedo, Spain |
Endovascular treatment of complex aortoiliac occlusive disease: How I do it |
| 13:55-14:15 | PD Dotsen Prof. Hazem El Beyrouti Privatdozent – Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC)- Qatar |
When Endovascular Fails, Surgery Prevails |
| 14:15-14:35 | Dr. Bashar Al haj Surgical Resident at St. Franziskus Hospital Münster |
Comparison of endovascular aspiration thrombectomy vs. rheolytic thrombectomy for occluded reno-visceral arteries: a single center experience. |
| 14:35-14:55 | Prof. Dr. med. Johannes N. Hoffmann Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Essen |
Open Repair of Endoleaks following EVAR: Focus on Type II Leakage and Semiconversion |
| ☕ Coffee Break | 14:55 – 15:15 (20min) | ||
| SESSION 4 · | 15:15-17:00 | ||
| 15:15-15:35 | Dr. med. Omar Khader MD, MHBA, FEBVS Chefarzt – Klinikum Lüdenscheid |
EVAR: Landing Zone & Funnel Technique – Case Reports from Lüdenscheid |
| 15:35-15:55 | Dr. Mohammed Salah Awoda Vascular Surgery – United Kingdom |
Pedaling Against the Flow: Clinical Insights into Iliac Endofibrosis |
| 16:15-16:35 | Dr. Alpsoy Vascular Surgery – Germany |
Reliable grading of internal carotid artery stenosis – what really matters? |
| 16:35-17:00 | Esmaeel Heggy President, (IVSA) |
Presidant Speech and Sciantific discussion |
| 17:00 | Closing Remarks & Speaker Appreciation | |
Lecture Format: 15 min Presentation + 5 min Discussion | [ Virtual ] = Remote Presentation
Invited Speakers
| # | Speaker | Title / Credentials | Affiliation | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Kareem El Sherbiny | MD, FEBVS – Chefarzt | Wittenberg Lutherstadt / Coswig Herzzentrum | Germany |
| 2 | Prof. Dr. med. J. N. Hoffmann | Professor | Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Essen | Germany |
| 3 | Mr. Haytham Hamid | Consultant Vascular Surgeon | United Kingdom | |
| 4 | Dr. med. Teßarek | Chefarzt – Head of Vascular Surgery | Lingen | Germany |
| 5 | Dr. Mohamed Bani-Hani | Clinical Director – Vascular Surgery | United Kingdom | |
| 6 | Dr. med. Lichtenberg | Specialist in Vascular Surgery | Germany | |
| 7 | Dr. Fadi Saab | Medical Director, Michigan Outpatient Vascular Institute, Cardiologists USA | USA (Virtual) | |
| 8 | Dr. Walid Masoud | MD, FRCS – Senior Consultant | Vascular & Kidney Transplant Surgery | Jordan |
| 9 | PD Stavroulakis | Privatdozent | Greece | |
| 10 | Dr. Muath Aldergham | Assistant Professor | AlBalqa Applied University | Jordan |
| 11 | Dr. Mohammed Salah Awoda | Vascular Surgeon | United Kingdom | |
| 12 | PD Dotsen Prof. Hazem El Beyrouti | Privatdozent | Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) | Qatar |
| 13 | Dr. Bashar Al haj | Surgical Resident at St. Franziskus Hospital Münster | Germany | |
| 14 | Dr. Alpsoy | Vascular Surgery Specialist | Germany | |
| 15 | Dr. med. Omar Khader | MD, MHBA, FEBVS – Chefarzt | Klinikum Lüdenscheid | Germany |
| 16 | Dr.Amer Zanabili, | Leitender OA, Oviedo University, Oviedo, |
Spain | |
| 17 | Nour Issa | Cardiac Surgery Consaltant University Freiburg |
Germany | |
| 18 | Esmaeel Heggy | President, (IVSA) Surgical Director of Vascular Surgery medical center, |
Nienburg /Weser | Germany |
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