IVSA (International Vascular Surgery Association)
2nd International Scientific Conference
Düsseldorf, Germany
6 – 7 November 2026
Advanced Vascular Surgery · Endovascular Innovation · International Collaboration
www.ivsahealth.org
Location >>>>>>>. Messe Düsseldorf GmbH
Stockumer Kirchstraße 61, 40474 Düsseldorf
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.
IVSA — 2nd International Scientific Conference
Official Scientific Program · Saturday, 7 November 2026
| 08:50 | Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address |
| Opening Remarks by: Dr. Nauras Dibe | President, International Vascular Surgery Association (IVSA) |
| الوقت | المتحدث | Lecture Title |
| 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 | إسماعيل حجي
President, (IVSA) Surgical Director of Vascular Surgery medical center, Nienburg /Weser |
IVSA 2026 and Future |
| ☕ Coffee Break | 10:20 – 10:35 (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 | الدكتور كونستانتينوس ستافرولاكيس – كبير الجراحين، جراحة الأوعية الدموية والأوعية الدموية الداخلية، مستشفى راين | Deep Venous Arterialization (DVA) |
| 11:40-12:00 | Dr. Fadi Saab
Medical Director, Michigan Outpatient Vascular Institute, Cardiologists USA |
Desert Foot Management [ 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 | 11:55 – 12:25 (30 min) | ||
| SESSION 3 · | 13:10-14:30 | ||
| 13:10-13:30 | Nour Issa
Cardiac Surgery Consaltant University of Freiburg |
War -related cardiac and aortic Trauma |
| 13:30-13:50 | Dr.Amer Zanabili,
Senior Consultant Oviedo University, Oviedo, Spain |
Endovascular treatment of complex aortoiliac occlusive disease: How I do it |
| 13:50-14:10 | PD Dotsen Prof. Hazem El Beyrouti
Privatdozent – Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC)– Qatar |
When Endovascular Fails, Surgery Prevails |
| 14:10-14:30 | 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. |
| 14:30-14:50 | Prof. Dr. med. Johannes N. Hoffmann
Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Essen |
Open Repair of Endoleaks following EVAR: Focus on Type II Leakage and Semiconversion |
| ☕ Coffee Break | 13:45 – 14:00 (20min) | ||
| SESSION 4 · | 14:50– 17:00 | ||
| 15:10-15:30 | Dr. med. Omar Khader MD, MHBA, FEBVS
Chefarzt – Klinikum Lüdenscheid
|
EVAR: Landing Zone & Funnel Technique – Case Reports from Lüdenscheid |
| 15:30-15:50 | Dr. Mohammed Salah Awoda
Vascular Surgery – United Kingdom |
Pedaling Against the Flow: Clinical Insights into Iliac Endofibrosis |
| 15:50-16:10 | Dr. Alpsoy
Vascular Surgery – Germany |
Reliable grading of internal carotid artery stenosis – what really matters? |
| 16:10-17:00 | إسماعيل حجي
President, (IVSA)
|
Presidant Speech and Sciantific discussion |
17:00 | Closing Remarks & Speaker Appreciation
17:00 – 18:00 | Official Lunch for Speakers, Guests & Sponsors 40Euro /person
Lecture Format: 15 min Presentation + 5 min Discussion | [ Virtual ] = Remote Presentation
Invited Speakers
| # | المتحدث | 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 | إسماعيل حجي | President, (IVSA)
Surgical Director of Vascular Surgery medical center, |
Nienburg /Weser | Germany |
Workshop Day
Friday · 6 November 2026 · 14:00 – 18:00 · Parallel Hands-on Workshops
| الوقت | 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 · Nahtkurs – Aorta / Anastomose / Carotis | 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 · Endovascular Laser Verfahren | 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 · Nahtkurs – Aorta / Anastomose / Carotis | 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 · Endovascular Verfahren | Course instructor Dr. Tessarek | |
| 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
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