Select Event: 20 Years of Cardiac Surgery at Vithas Xanit International

Programme: 20 Years of Cardiac Surgery at Vithas Xanit International

Vithas Xanit International Hospital celebrates 20 years of advanced cardiac surgery with a scientific conference bringing together leading national and international specialists. The event will take place on April 23rd, 2026 in Benalmádena and is open to healthcare professionals and the general public, with free registration subject to availability.

Organised by the Vithas Cardiovascular Institute, the event will feature Dr Pedro Aranda, a leading cardiovascular surgeon in Malaga, alongside experts in cardiology, minimally invasive surgery and the treatment of complex cardiovascular conditions.

Event Details

• Date: April 23rd, 2026
• Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
• Location: Vithas Xanit International Hospital (Benalmádena)
• Registration: Free (mandatory)
• Contact: comunicacion.andalucia@vithas.es | WhatsApp: +34 629 67 46 16

Full Programme

• 17:00 – 17:05 Official Welcome – Dr David Baulenas
• 17:05 – 17:15 Opening Remarks –
  Dr Pedro José Navarro Merino & José Antonio Ródenas
• 17:15 – 17:25 Two Decades of Cardiac Surgery: Building the Dream Team –
  Dr Pedro Aranda
• 17:25 – 17:40 New Advances in Cardiology –
  Dr Juanjo Gómez Doblas
• 17:40 – 17:50 Anaesthetic Safety in Cardiac Surgery –
  Dr Juan Luis Valverde
• 17:50 – 18:00 Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement –
  Dr Pablo Castro
• 18:00 – 18:30 Coffee Break
• 18:30 – 18:40 Endovascular Treatment of Aortic Aneurysms (EVAR/TEVAR) –
  Dr José Joaquín Muñoz-Ruiz Canela
• 18:40 – 18:50 Aortic Aneurysms & Coronary Surgery: When is Open Surgery the Best Option? –
  Dr Pedro Aranda
• 18:50 – 19:05 Keyhole and Robotic Cardiac Surgery: The Future is Now –
  Dr Frank Van Praet
• 19:05 – 19:20 Valve Repair, Ross Procedure and PEARS Technique –
  Dr Robin Heijmen
• 19:20 – 19:30 Closing Remarks
• 19:30 Tribute to Dr Manuel Concha Ruiz

Networking & Closing

Following the presentations, attendees will enjoy a cocktail reception and Málaga wine tasting, accompanied by live music, creating an ideal environment for networking among healthcare professionals.

Event Registration

Attendance is free, but prior registration is required due to limited capacity. Please complete the form below to secure your place.

Cardiovascular Surgery in Malaga

This event highlights the evolution of cardiovascular surgery in Malaga, emphasising the work of Dr Pedro Aranda and his team in advancing innovative techniques and improving patient care.