The Mayo Clinic Microsurgery Training Center is one of the few centers in the world providing microsurgical training that covers the spectrum of beginner techniques to more advanced training in microsurgery. The Training Center hosts four dual-surgeon microsurgery stations and provides expert instruction through regular weekly programs. 

Courses are designed to provide extensive, individualized training in microvascular surgical techniques for practicing surgeons as well as residents and fellows in surgery programs. Physician’s assistants, surgical first assistants, and research personnel have also taken advantage of the course offerings to become familiarized with microsurgical procedures. 

Microvascular Surgery Skills Training Course

The Training Center's most popular course is a five-day program focused on skill development in the use of microvascular surgical techniques.

Limited to four attendees per session, the course incorporates comprehensive videos, demonstrations, microvascular skills practice, and detailed handouts. 

Attendees receive expert instruction in:

• Proper use of an operating microscope
• Microvascular anastomoses, including end-to-end arterial, end-to-end venous, end-to-side and interpositional vein grafts
• Microvascular anastomosis using the coupler device
• Demonstrate skills necessary to complete nerve coaptation utilizing nerve conduits

Course fee

The registration fee for the five-day course is $2,000 and includes tuition and training materials. The course fee does not include hotel or meal costs.

Registration

Attendees will work with the course instructor to schedule a week that is both convenient and well-suited to individual skill levels. To schedule your week of instruction, call 507-284-8313 or email microlab@mayo.edu. A letter of confirmation will be sent upon receipt of payment and completed registration form.