A full-day academic programme covering the evolution, technique, training, and clinical outcomes of endoscopic vessel harvesting, followed by an expert panel discussion and hands-on training workshop.
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9:15 AM |
Inauguration
Opening Remarks — Ms. Mahalakshmi Shanmugam Inaugural Address — Dr. P. Chandrasekar, President SCS |
| 9:30 AM |
Evolution of Endoscopic Conduit Harvesting and its Future
Ms. Cindy Blaswewitz, PA-C, MS, Sr. Global Training Development & Clinical Marketing Manager Cardiac Surgery, Acute Care Therapies, Getinge, USA |
| 9:50 AM |
Establishing a Standardized EVH Training Program
Ms. Mahalakshmi Shanmugam, Golden Harvester, Sr Cardiothoracic Surgical Associate, GKNM Hospital, Coimbatore |
| 10:10 AM |
Mastering EVH: Step by Step Technique and Equipment Essentials
Ms. Karthiga, Cardiothoracic Surgical Associate, GKNM Hospital, Coimbatore |
| 10:20 AM — Break | |
| 10:40 AM |
Ways to Optimize the Learning Curve
Ms. Vijisha, Golden Harvester, Sr Cardiothoracic Surgical Associate, Amrita Hospital, Kochi |
| 11:00 AM |
Technique Matters — Insights into Improving the Quality of EVH Vein
Mr. Varghese Kachappilly, Golden Harvester, Sr Cardiothoracic Surgical Associate, Sakra World Hospital, Bangalore |
| 11:20 AM |
Harvesting Time: Does it Really Matter on the Quality of Vein?
Ms. Saikumari, Sr Cardiothoracic Surgical Associate, Kavery Hospital, Chennai |
| 11:40 AM |
Technical Issues and Limitations of EVH
Ms. Gomathy Jeeva, Sr Cardiothoracic Surgical Associate, Madras Medical Mission, Chennai |
| 12:00 PM |
Endoradial Harvesting: How I Do It
Ms. Surya Sarath, Cardiothoracic Surgical Associate, KIMS Hospital, Trivandrum |
| 12:20 PM |
Endoscopic Radial Artery Harvesting: Safety, Patency and Clinical Outcome
Mr. Palem Shaik Althaf, Sr Cardiothoracic Surgical Associate, Star Hospital, Hyderabad |
| 12:40 PM |
Endovein Grafts Patency: A Critical Area of Debate
Ms. Mahalakshmi Shanmugam, Golden Harvester, Sr Cardiothoracic Surgical Associate, GKNM Hospital, Coimbatore |
| 1:00 PM — Lunch | |
| 2:00 PM |
An Expert Panel Discussion
Moderator — Ms. Mahalakshmi Shanmugam Panelists — Mr. Varghese, Ms. Gomathy, Ms. Surya, Ms. Saikumari, Mr. Palem Shaik Althaf, Ms. Vijisha |
| 2:30 PM |
Hands-on Training Workshop
2:30 PM — 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM |
Closing Remarks
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