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Overview

The Allograft Surgical Techniques Course provides a unique hands-on opportunity to learn surgical techniques and develop expertise utilizing aortic and pulmonary allografts. Learn techniques for infective endocarditis, the Ross procedure, and small aortic root from a team of world-class surgeons from the top-ranked cardiology and heart surgery program in the U.S., the Cleveland Clinic.

Cleveland Clinic Simulation and Advanced Skills Center

The mission of this state-of-the-art facility is to support education, scholarship and training of those who serve and foster delivery of quality patient care and safety. The Surgical Skills Training Lab allows providers to learn new or practice existing skills by engaging in hands-on procedures. The lab also includes an adjacent classroom for didactic presentations.

LifeNet Health’s Educational Programs for Medical Professionals

LifeNet Health is the world’s largest and most trusted provider of allograft biologics. With a mission to save lives, restore health and give hope, we are committed to providing valuable training for medical professionals. These programs offer new treatment perspectives and surgical techniques to improve skills, patient outcomes, and give healing every advantage.

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2026 Presenting Faculty

• Shinya Unai, MD, Surgical Director of the Aortic Valve Center
  Staff Surgeon in the Cleveland Clinic, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
  Dr. Unai’s specialty interests include adult cardiac surgery, complex re-operative heart surgery, surgery of the aorta/root, Ozaki procedure, Ross procedure, endocarditis, heart/lung transplantation, ventricular assist device, coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), valve repair and replacement, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery.

• Michael Zhen-Yu Tong, MD, Director of Cardiac Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support
  Staff Surgeon in the Cleveland Clinic, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
  Dr. Tong’s specialty interests include complex cardiac disease, ventricular assist devices, heart transplantation, aortic surgery, aortic root and valve sparing root operations, complex valvular disease, coronary artery disease including total arterial revascularization, surgical cardiomyopathy, complex redo operations, minimally invasive cardiac operations, chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), pulmonary embolism, pericardial disease, and cardiac tumors.

• Gosta Pettersson, MD, PhD
  Past Vice Chairman of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Professor of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic
  Dr. Pettersson’s specialty interests include congenital heart surgery in adults and children, acquired heart disease, reconstructive valve surgery, heart and lung transplantation, reoperations, endocarditis, complex coronary artery surgery, aortic and mitral valve repair and replacement, including homografts and the Ross procedure.

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Course Agenda

Limited Space Available

Contact your LifeNet Health representative or email cv@lifenethealth.org to confirm your attendance.

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Testimonials

“I had a great experience at the course. Was able to bring back some pearls and insight to our valve team.” – Dr. Ryan Shelstad

“Thank you all so much for your hard work planning/coordinating this event and giving me the opportunity to attend. It was an excellent course and I learned a great deal. I am also very appreciative of the donors and their families for their contribution to education and advancement in cardiac surgery.” – Dr. Anna Xue

“The meeting was absolutely outstanding! Very well done and very helpful. I appreciate you guys organizing it.” – Dr. Geoffrey Answini

“Thank you so much for the opportunity to participate. It was a great pleasure to meet you all. It was truly a wonderful course, and I learned a lot. I look forward to participating in your upcoming courses as well.” – Dr. Nataliya Bahatyrevich