From December 19 to 22, the 25th Moscow International Congress on Endovascular Radiology Surgery (MRC RUSSIA 2023) took place in Moscow. It was chaired by Professor Alekyan Gegamovich, President of the Congress. The specialists of Vascular and Interventional Surgery Research Department headed by Dr. Mikhail Chernyavsky, took the most active part in this important event with numerous presentations on topical issues. The participation of speakers from near and far with presentations on current problems in cardiovascular surgery undoubtedly gave the event a high profile.
Four days of a rich and comprehensive programme allowed to highlight the latest developments and achievements in X-ray endovascular surgery. It is also important that the Congress organized the training for different levels and different age groups, with a different format of material presentation.
A. Vanyurkin, A. Prokhorikhin, D. Zubarev, and A. Gorbatykh spoke about the most relevant approaches to the treatment of thoracic aneurysms, multilevel atherosclerotic lesions of brachiocephalic arteries and lower limb arteries, modern trends in the treatment of heart defects in adults and children, and the use of intravascular imaging methods in the treatment of coronary artery disease.
Dr. Mikhail Chernyavsky, Head of Vascular and Interventional Surgery Research Department, reported for the first time on the results obtained and presented the accumulated experience in the endovascular treatment of the most complex condition in cardiovascular surgery – thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm. Today, such patients are only treated in the country's leading federal centres, and the fact that the Research Department’s team have mastered this technology has undoubtedly made the institution a leader in this field.
As part of the congress, a live broadcast was organized from the hybrid operating room where a team of vascular surgeons from Almazov Centre performed a demonstration of endovascular aortic arch repair with intraoperative stent graft fenestration. The brilliantly performed procedure sparked a lively discussion, and the professionalism of the surgeons and the equipment of the hybrid operating room were highly praised by experts.
Almost a quarter of a century is a significant period of time for testing advanced technologies in X-ray endovascular surgery. During this period, there has been a rapid development in minimally invasive methods of treating cardiovascular disease. The vascular surgeons at Almazov Centre share their accumulated experience and knowledge in this field through educational events and keep abreast of the latest developments.