Leaflet modification techniques: latest acronyms, concepts and best practice
TAVI
Case-based Discussion
Thames Room
Facilitators: Simon Cheung Chi Lam, Toby Rogers, Gilbert Tang
Discussants: Mohamed Abdel-Wahab, Danny Dvir, Karl Poon
Watch this session if you want
- To learn the basic concepts and step-by-step techniques for transcatheter electrosurgical leaflet modification
- To know what the various ACRONYMs stand for and the materials needed for individual procedures
- To understand the importance of best practices and technique selection in different clinical scenarios
Welcome and session objectives
Simon Cheung Chi Lam
ACRONYMS in aortic leaflet modification: deep dive and demystification
Karl Poon
BASILICA: best practice and step-by-step technique
Mohamed Abdel-Wahab
SHORTCUT: best practice and step-by-step technique
Danny Dvir
UNICORN: best practice and step-by-step technique
Jaffar Khan
UNICORN: a single center experience
Simon Cheung Chi Lam
Bench illustration on BASILICA, SHORTCUT and UNICORN techniques
Kent Chak-yu So
When surgeons come to the rescue: the SURPLUS technique
Luigi Pirelli
Prepare for the worst: troubleshooting in bad and ugly cases
Chun-Ka Wong
Discussion and audience interaction
Session evaluation and key learnings
Gilbert Tang
