I International Congress of Cardiac Surgery of Faculdade Ciências Médicas of Minas Gerais

Nov 13-14, 2026

Teatro Feluma

Realization:

The Brasil‒Canadá Cardiac Surgery Summit comes to Belo Horizonte, bringing together leading experts from Brazil and Canada for two days of scientific immersion, professional development, and exchange of experiences.

The program will feature lectures, roundtable discussions, case discussions, and hands-on sessions covering a wide range of topics in cardiovascular surgery.

The congress will bring together renowned international cardiac surgery experts from leading institutions such as the University of Ottawa, the University of Toronto, Memorial University of Newfoundland, and Cleveland Clinic. Brazil will also be strongly represented by distinguished specialists affiliated with institutions such as the Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), and the Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), as well as experts from leading medical centers across the country, including Rio de Janeiro, Londrina, Porto Alegre, and Belo Horizonte.

In addition, the event will feature a distinguished faculty from Faculdade Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais, composed of highly accomplished and experienced professionals who will actively contribute to the scientific program, reinforcing the institution's commitment to excellence in medical education, patient care, research, and healthcare innovation.

This is a unique opportunity for medical students, cardiovascular surgeons, cardiologists, residents, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to expand their knowledge, exchange experiences, and engage directly with specialists from leading national and international medical centers.

Registration

Be part of the Brasil‒Canada Cardiac Surgery Summit, an international meeting bringing together distinguished experts in cardiovascular surgery for two days of high-level scientific exchange, innovation, and professional connection.

Registration is limited. Secure your place and join this unique scientific experience.

Call for Abstracts

We invite students, residents, physicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals to submit their scientific work to the Brasil‒Canada Cardiac Surgery Summit 2026.

Submissions will be evaluated by the Scientific Committee, offering participants the opportunity to showcase their research, exchange knowledge, and contribute to the advancement of cardiovascular science.

Scientific works may be submitted in one of two formats:

Pitch, a video-based oral presentation of up to 5 minutes, supported by slides; or Poster, a concise visual presentation of the scientific work in physical format.

Submit your scientific work and become part of the Brasil‒Canada Cardiac Surgery Summit 2026.

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Preliminary Schedule

David Glineur Md PhD, Cardiac Surgeon - Ottawa, Canada

Chief of Cardiac Surgery Division Newfoundland
Professor Surgery Memorial University
Professor Surgery Ottawa University

Elinthon Tavares Veronese, MD, MBA, PhD, Cardiac Surgeon - São Paulo, Brazil

Heart Institute, University of São Paulo Medical School, Brazil
Staff Physician, Valvular Heart Disease and Surgery Unit
Head, Cardiovascular Emergency Surgery Unit

Nelson Hossne, Cardiac Surgeon - São Paulo, Brazil

Head of the Division of Cardiovascular Surgery and Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP).
PhD in Sciences, with a focus on Cardiovascular Surgery, from Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), in collaboration with the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine.

Pierre Voisine, Cardiac Surgeon - Ottawa, Canada

Head of the Division of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
Cardiac Surgeon with fellowship training at Harvard University, with expertise in coronary artery bypass grafting, heart failure surgery, cardiac transplantation, and valvular surgery.
Elected Member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) and member of the American Heart Association’s Cardiovascular Surgery and Anesthesia (CVSA) Council.

Shinya Unai, Cardiac Surgeon - Cleveland, United States

Staff Surgeon in the Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery at Cleveland Clinic.
MD from the University of Tokyo School of Medicine, with advanced fellowship training in Cardiac Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University.
Specialized training in minimally invasive and complex adult cardiac surgery, as well as heart and lung transplantation, at Cleveland Clinic.
International Member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).

Marcelo Jatene, Cardiac Surgeon - São Paulo, Brazil

Associate Professor and Habilitated Professor (Livre-Docente) in Cardiovascular Surgery at Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP).
Director of the Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Service at Instituto do Coração (InCor-HCFMUSP).
Coordinator of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at Hospital do Coração (HCor).

Scientific Programming

November 13th

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08h - 09hOpening and Welcome

08h - Opening for sign up

08:40 - Oficial opening
Direção FELUMA e FCM-MG
Hugo Issa e Flávia Machado

08h55 - 09h05 - Live case presentation
Resident/Fellow University Ottawa Heart Institute
Dr. Vincent Chan - Ottawa and surgical team - Mitral valve repair
09h05 - 10h25Session 1 - Aortic Valve 1

Moderators

Elinthon Veronese, Marcus Vinicius Bolivar Malachias, Júlio Luz e Bárbara Linhares

Echocardiogram evaluation in a patient with AI: Mechanisms of insufficiency.
Adam Dryden

Classification of IA and Valve Analysis: the cornerstone of AV repair (Principles + Examples).
Munir Boodhwani

Annuloplasty of the aortic valve to facilitate repair: reimplantation and beyond.
Hugo Issa

Master video: How to repair a tricuspid aortic valve?
Ricardo Dias

Master video: How to repair a bicuspid aortic valve?
David Glineur

Master video: Managing complex cusp disease.
Munir Boodhwani

Introduction of Honor Guest

Hugo Issa, MD

An interview with Dr. Boodhwani: Breaking new barriers in Aortic Valve and Aortic Surgery- Munir Boodhwani

Interviewers
Hugo Issa e Leandro Duarte
10h45 - 11h15Coffee Break
11h15 - 13h15Session 2 - Aortic Valve 2

Moderators

Carlos Manuel, Pierre Voisine, William Esteves

Pre-operative assessment for aortic stenosis: a detailed guide.
José Luiz Barros Pena

Aortic valve stenosis: When and how should I enlarge the aortic annulus?
Hugo Issa

Aortic valve replacement: options for the minimally invasive approach.
Elinthon Veronese

Ross Procedure: The Brazilian Experience
Francisco da Costa

Master video : How to perform a Ross procedure for aortic regurgitation?
Munir Boodhwani

The Ozaki Procedure: how and when I do?
Shinya Unai

“To The Operating Room” Wrapping up Aortic valve: case discussion.

Moderator: Hugo Issa

Round table: Munir Boodhwani, Elinthon Veronese, Francisco da Costa, José Luiz Barros Pena, Ricardo Dias, David Glineur, William Esteves, Carlos Manuel.
13h - 14hLunch Break
14h - 15h10Session 3 - Coronary 1

Moderators

Magaly Arrais, Vinicius Gonçalves, Fernando Carvalho, Luiz Fernando

Indications for surgical revascularization: history and currently data.
Eduardo Gomes

Mastering graft in flow configurations: co “Y” “I” and “T” graft.
Pierre Voisine

Mastering graft in distal anastomosis configurations: “Diamond”, “T”, sequential.
David Glineur

Off-pump CABG: when and how?
Fabio Gaiotto

Technical planning for arterial revascularization.
Nelson Hossne

How to optimize CABG in a patient with EF<25%?
Felipe Salles

Introduction of Keynote Speaker

Hugo Issa, MD

Keynote lecture: “Networking is the future of cardiac surgery reserch”.

Pierre Voisine, MD
15h30 - 16hCoffee Break
16h - 17h30Session 4 - Coronary 2

Moderators

Khalil Kalil, Nelson Hossne, Sônia Franscisca

MICS CABG in Brasil: the past, the present and the future.
Fabio Jatene

Why and how to start a minimally invasive CABG program?
Luciano Mattar

How to perform multi-vessel minimally invasive CABG?
David Glineur

How to perform Robotic-assisted CABG
Marc Ruel

Hybrid procedure: PCI before, during or after surgery?
Guilherme Athayde

Care after surgery: contemporary secondary prevention for coronary artery disease.
Andre Chuster

"To The Operating Room” Wrapping up CABG: case discussion.

Moderator: Hugo Issa

Round table: Khalil Kalil, Sonia Francisca, Pierre Voisine, David Gliuner, Magaly Arrais, Vinicius Gonçalves, Eduardo Gomes, Paulo Cesar, Fabio Gaiotto

Research and Clinical fellowship in Canada: my experience.

Guilherme Mainardi

17h50 - 18h

Closing remarks Day 1 - Hugo Issa, Flávia Machado
16h - 17h30Session 4 - Coronary 2

Moderators

November 14th

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08h - 08h10Opening and Welcome
08h10 - 10h35Session 1 - Mitral Valve 1

Moderators

Khalil Kalil, Ricardo Simões, José Márcio Ribeiro

Echocardiogram evaluation in a patient with degenerative MR: Mechanisms of insufficiency.
Júlio Luz

Valve Analysis: the cornerstone of MV repair (Principles + Examples).
David Glineur

Master video: Rationality for the use and Basics techniques for mitral repair- Chordal replacement, Leaflet resection, Annuloplasty.
Hugo Issa

Concomitant mitral and aortic valve repair: which patient and outcomes.
Munir Boodhwani

Mitral surgery in rheumatic disease-
Carlos Manuel

Function MR: when and how to address the MR at the time of CABG.
Pierre Voisine

Mitral clip: when and how?
Vincent Chan

Minimally invasive approach for mitral repair.
Carlos Manuel

Robotic approach for mitral repair.
David Glineur

Current and future robotic platforms for surgical intervention.
Pedro Romanelli

“To The Operating Room” Wrapping up mitral valve: case discussion.

Moderator: Hugo Issa

Round table: Khalil Kalil, Pedro Romanelli, David Glineur, Pierre Voisine, Felipe Salles, Carlos Manuel, Júlio Luz, Munir Boodhwani, Elinthon Veronese.
10h30 - 11hCoffee Break
11h - 12h50Session 2 - Adult Congenital

11h - 11h15
Introduction of Honour Guest

Hugo Issa, MD

An interview with Dr. Glineur: Surgical technical excellence: how to learn and how to teach

David Glineur

11h15 - 11h35
Introduction of Keynote Speaker

Hugo Issa, MD

Keynote lecture: “The evolution in the treatment fo Transpositions of Great Arteries”

Marcelo Jatene, MD

Moderators

Felipe Salles, Tamara Katina, Edmundo Clarindo e Fernando Atik

Future of Adult Congenital Heart Surgery - Challenges and opportunities.
Osami Honjo

Master video - Pulmonary valve replacement.
Fabio Navarro

Managing the aorta, pulmonary arteries and AV valve after switch operation in adults.
Marcelo Jatene

Collaboration for congenital cardiac surgery improvement: Heart Link Program.
Leonardo Miana

Managing Anomalous Coronary Origen.
Fernando Atik

Video Master Class: Cone repair to treat Ebstein anomaly.
José Pedro da Silva

“To The Operating Room” Wrapping up Adult congenital: case discussion.

Moderator: Hugo Issa

Round table: Fabio Navarro, Marcelo Jatene, Leonardo Miana, Fernando Atik, Munir Boodhwani,Pierre Voisine David Gliuner, Edmundo Clarindo e Tamara Katina.

12h50 - 13h

Closing remarks Day 2 - Hugo Issa, Flávia Machado
14h30 - 16hHands On

• Echo Anatomy Lab

• Aortic valve repair

• Mitral valve repair

Venue and Accommodation

The event will be held at the FELUMA Theater, located at the Faculdade Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais, in the heart of Belo Horizonte.

For your stay, we suggest the Royal Collection Savassi Hotel, located at Rua Alagoas, 699, Belo Horizonte, MG.

Participants of the Brasil‒Canada Cardiac Surgery Summit 2026 are eligible for a 20% discount on the applicable room rate at the time of booking by using the promotional code CICC26.

The discount is valid at all Royal Hotels properties in Belo Horizonte. The Royal Collection Savassi Hotel is our suggested property due to its convenient location, but participants are welcome to use the promotional code at any participating Royal Hotels property in the city.

Promotional code: CICC26

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About Us

Director — Brasil‒Canada Cardiac Surgery Summit

Dr. Hugo Issa

Specialist in minimally invasive, robotic, and valvular cardiac surgery
Cardiac Surgery residency at InCor
International specialized training at leading institutions: Toronto General Hospital · University of Ottawa Heart Institute · Cleveland Clinic · BC Children's Hospital
Expertise in advanced cardiac surgery and minimally invasive techniques
Professor at the University of Ottawa

Director — Brasil‒Canada Cardiac Surgery Summit

Dra. Flavia Machado

Coordinator of the Echocardiography Service at Hospital Universitário Ciências Médicas
Specialist in Cardiology and Echocardiography, certified by SBC/DIC
Master’s degree from the Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa da Santa Casa de Belo Horizonte
Professor of Cardiology at Faculdade Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais since 2013