Modern valve surgery: Advancing technology, empowering teams, improving outcomes

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Faculty

Prof. Pieter Kappetein, Dr. Gorav Ailawadi, Mr. Dincer Aktuerk, Dr. Markus Kofler,
Dr. Laura Rings, Dr. Jan-Hendrik Stripling

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Explore innovations shaping the future of mitral valve surgery.
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Learn about the latest advances in the Medtronic surgical valve portfolio, including Mosaic Neo™ mitral bioprosthesis.

Agenda

Date: Thursday 8 October 2026
Time: 12:15–13:30 CEST
Room: 114 on L1

Time CEST	Topic	Faculty
12:15–12:20	Welcome & Introductions	Prof. Pieter Kappetein
12:20–12:35	The next generation of mitral replacement: clinical experience with Mosaic Neo™ mitral bioprosthesis	Dr. Gorav Ailawadi
12:35–12:50	Saddle-shaped annuloplasty for anterior mitral leaflet repair: a step toward standardization	Mr. Dincer Aktuerk
12:50–13:05	The evolution of minimally invasive mitral surgery: thoracoscopic to robotic	Dr. Markus Kofler
13:05–13:15	Technology, technique, and teamwork: delivering better outcomes with Avalus Ultra™	Dr. Laura Rings
13:15–13:30	Small annulus: TAVR or SAVR	Dr. Jan-Hendrik Stripling
13:30–13:35	Conclusion and final remarks	Prof. Pieter Kappetein

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