Giuseppe Speziale

Innovations in Obesity Care is an advanced course focused on the latest scientific evidence and innovative approaches to the management of obesity and its associated conditions. Obesity is addressed as a complex condition that requires an integrated and personalized approach to patient care.

The course offers a multidisciplinary perspective with a strong focus on therapeutic innovation, highlighting emerging treatment options, recent findings from clinical research, and their application in clinical practice. Attention is given to the continuity of care pathways and to the comprehensive management of patients across the different phases of treatment.

The programme also explores the clinical impact of obesity-related conditions and emphasizes the importance of early, coordinated intervention. Expert discussion and exchange provide an up-to-date overview of current clinical challenges and the opportunities offered by scientific and therapeutic innovation.

Innovations in Obesity Care represents an opportunity for professional development and scientific dialogue, aimed at promoting effective, integrated approaches and improving clinical outcomes and patients’ quality of life.

This advanced training program is designed to provide cardiac surgeons with comprehensive education and practical experience in the Ozaki aortic valve reconstruction technique. The course combines theoretical presentations, clinical case discussions, live surgical demonstrations, and hands-on training, offering participants a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding and skills in this innovative procedure.

Course Highlights:

·       Introduction and Welcome Address: Overview of educational goals and course objectives (Giuseppe Speziale)

·       Ozaki Procedure Overview: Technical introduction and clinical insights (Alberto Albertini)

·       Clinical Case Presentations: Patient selection, imaging, and surgical strategy discussions (Giuseppe Visicchio)

·       Live Surgery & Interactive Training: Real-time procedures with intraoperative commentary, focus on operative setup, instrumentation, team coordination, and opportunities for Q&A

·       Hands-on Practice: Training on dedicated models to reproduce the technique in professional practice

·       Debriefing and Final Remarks: Consolidation of learning objectives and key takeaways

The program is designed to support knowledge transfer, foster interactive learning, and enhance practical skills, ensuring that participants can confidently apply the Ozaki technique in their own clinical practice. This course represents an exclusive educational opportunity within MICS Academy’s portfolio, leveraging the expertise of leading international faculty and high-volume surgical centers.

Aortic valve disease in young patients still represents an unresolved  clinical challenge. Current surgical options, such as replacement with  echanical or biological prostheses, present significant limitations in 
terms of durability, the need for anticoagulation, and long-term quality of life.

In this context, innovative techniques such as aortic neocuspidization according to Ozaki, which involves the reconstruction of the aortic  valve with autologous pericardium treated with glutaraldehyde, are 
emerging.

This method, introduced with the aim of offering a durable,  biocompatible solution without the need for anticoagulant therapy, is  gaining increasing interest, especially for younger or pediatric patients.

In the evolving landscape of valvular heart disease, both percutaneous and surgical techniques now offer highly effective treatment options for aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valve conditions. While surgery has long been considered the gold standard, recent advances in transcatheter approaches have created new opportunities—particularly for high-risk patients.
 

At the same time, cardiac surgery itself is changing: innovative, less invasive techniques are being developed to enhance recovery, reduce hospital stays, and improve overall quality of life.
 

MIX MICS is a multidisciplinary course designed to provide a comprehensive and practical understanding of both surgical and interventional strategies, with a strong focus on clinical decision-making and patient-centered care.
 

Participants will gain:

• A structured overview of current percutaneous and surgical approaches, including indications and patient selection criteria

• A step-by-step look at procedural techniques through lectures and live case transmissions

• An interactive comparison of surgical versus transcatheter options in complex clinical scenarios, guided by a faculty of experienced operators
   

This course is intended for cardiac surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and all professionals involved in the management of valvular heart disease who seek to deepen their expertise and collaborate within a true heart team environment.

ECMO today represents one of the most complex and decisive frontiers in intensive care and cardiac surgery. It is a life-saving technology that demands not only technical expertise and rapid execution, but also multidisciplinary coordination and rigorous training. ECMO indications are rapidly evolving, and its safe and effective application requires a shared clinical language and vision among anesthesiologists, cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, and intensivists.

The aim of this course is to provide scientific and technical updates, as well as practical tools, standardized protocols, and opportunities for interdisciplinary discussion.

Through real clinical scenarios, interactive debates, and hands-on sessions, this program seeks to foster collaborative learning among professionals with complementary expertise. We believe that excellence in the management of critical cases depends not only on individual skill, but also on the cohesion, preparedness, and clinical synergy of the entire team.


The event has been assigned n. 11 Italian CME Credits for Physicians (Anaesthesia and Resuscitation, Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Hygiene, Epidemiology and Public Health) and Cardiovascular Physiopathology and Cardiovascular Perfusion Technicians.

The 3rd MICS Academy course, titled "MIDCAB and Multivalvular Minimally Invasive Approach", will be held in Bari, Italy, featuring live surgery sessions and expert-led training. The program includes:

• A welcome and theoretical session on Sept. 18 in Polignano a Mare
• Live surgical procedures and interactive training on Sept. 19 at Santa Maria Hospital
• Focus areas: patient selection, imaging, surgical strategy, instrumentation, and team coordination

The course is limited to 12 participants.

 

The event “Coronary DCB State of the Art: Safe & Effective Application of SeQuent® DCBs”, organized by the MICS Academy, is a training and exchange opportunity for specialists in interventional cardiology.
Through lectures, live cases, and interactive discussions, the program will address the features of drug-coated coronary balloons (DCB), their emerging clinical indications, treatment strategies compared with drug-eluting stents (DES), and the role of imaging and physiology in the stentless PCI approach.
The course will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the latest evidence and the practical application of SeQuent® DCBs in daily clinical practice.