Module 2 – Organ specific knowledge

 

Organ perfusion and resuscitation has proven its value in outcomes after transplantation. Knowledge of the relevant anatomy, ex vivo physiology, procurement, surgical back table, specific perfusion protocols, and troubleshooting are essential to perform a successful perfusion. Particular knowledge about liver, kidney, heart, and lung perfusion, and normothermic regional perfusion will be discussed.

Teachers for liver perfusion are Prof. dr. Robert Porte, dr. Vincent de Meijer, and dr. Hans Blokzijl. Teachers for kidney perfusion are Prof. dr. Stefan Berger and dr. Cyril Moers. The teacher for heart perfusion is dr. Vincent van Suylen. The teachers for lung perfusion are dr. Erik Verschuuren and dr. Caroline van de Wauwer. Teachers for normothermic regional perfusion are Gabriel Oniscu and Fiona Hunt.

The chapters of the modules and an indication of the study load are specified in the table below.

 

 Module 2: April-December 2023

 

Online teaching days module 2: 14 April, 21 April, 12 May, 26 May, 1 September, 15 September, 6 October and 20 October (all on Friday morning 9 AM – 14 AM (CET).
Skills weeks module 2: 3-7 July 2023 and 14-17 November 2023.