Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Establish the skills necessary for the successful completion of end to end arterial and venous anastomoses, end to side anastomoses and their proper application.
• Integrate the skills practiced in the microvascular surgery training center to increase competency in the operating theater to decrease mistakes that lead to flap or tissue necrosis.
• Compare recent advances in microvascular surgery such as coupling devices and neurotubes for nerve coaptation to hand sewing techniques.

Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.