Retrospective
Prix Daniel GUILMET
In this video in preparation for the 7th MASH’s (Masters of Aorta and Structural Heart Surgery) Congress, Professor Jean-Philippe Verhoye delivers a solemn message paying tribute to Professor Daniel Guilmet, an iconic figure and pioneer in aortic and cardiovascular surgery.
19 days to go until the MASH 2026 Congress: The major event in aortic surgery in Dinan
Pr Laurin Charles
MASH26 (JPVerhoye and IBODE)
Pr Imed Frikha (Tunisie)
Pr Vola Marco
Pr Kensuka Ozaki (Japon)
Dr. Kensuke Ozaki (Kawasaki Aortic Center, Japan) shares his team’s surgical approach to the management of chronic aortic dissection. As the center performing the highest volume of open aortic surgery in Japan, their expertise is recognized worldwide. He also shares a message with us on the occasion of the MASH conference in Dinan.
Pr Miguel Sousa Uva
Pr Tomasi Jacques
In this introductory video, Dr. Jacques Tomasi warmly invites you to participate in the 7th edition of the MASH’s (Masters of Aorta and Structural Heart Surgery) conference, organized jointly with Prof. Jean-Philippe Verhoye and the entire organizing committee.
🫀 Key points from the video:
A comprehensive program: The conference will provide an in-depth exploration of aortic pathologies, complex strategies, advanced imaging, and structural approaches.
Knowledge sharing at the heart of the event: A major focus is placed on discussion and the sharing of experiences to advance the field.
An international and intergenerational dimension: The event will bring together French and international experts while actively supporting the younger generations of surgeons.
See you in Dinan: The conference will take place from October 22 to 24, 2026.
Pr Kojiro Shiraishi
As the moderator of Session 11 at the MASH’S conference, dedicated to the themes of “Sport, Sailing, and the Aorta,” I am delighted to share with all conference attendees and healthcare professionals my insights and reflections on this topic, which lies at the intersection of cardiology, intense physical exertion, and sailing.
In this video, we discuss the specific hemodynamic and vascular challenges associated with sailing and endurance sports in the context of aortic conditions, as well as practical recommendations for the management of athletic patients.
Key topics covered:
- Cardiovascular and aortic issues in athletes and sailors
- Clinical insights from MASH’S Session 11
- Recommendations and future directions for care
- Please leave your questions or thoughts in the comments to continue the scientific discussion.
Pr Langanay Thierry
Professor Thierry Langanay (Rennes University Hospital) invites you to the upcoming symposium on the aorta, to be held in Dinan on October 22–24. In a setting that is both welcoming and rigorous, leading international specialists will gather to discuss the latest advances in aortic disease and its treatments.