Specialized training in Microneurosurgery
La Paz University Hospital, Madrid
Our courses in numbers
Total trainee
enrollment
Microsurgical exercises performed
4.89
Faculty quality evaluation
*Score out of 5
4.93
Overall course rating
*Score out of 5
Number
of editions
About us
Dr. Fernando Carceller
Emeritus neurosurgeon of the Autonomous Community of Madrid, researcher and doctor in experimental vascular microsurgery.
Emeritus neurosurgeon-physician at the CAM assigned to the Neurosurgery Department at La Paz University Hospital, Madrid. Doctorate in experimental vascular microsurgery. Professor of experimental microsurgery in 44 courses. Director of 3 doctoral theses on experimental microsurgery. Author/co-author of 75 scientific articles and 12 book chapters on experimental work.
Dr. Pablo García Feijoo
Neurosurgeon, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid. Skull Base and Neurovascular Surgery Unit
Neurosurgeon at La Paz University Hospital, Madrid. Special interest in microneuroanatomy, microsurgery of the central nervous system and neurovascular surgery, forming part of the Skull Base Unit and the Neurovascular Surgery Unit. Extensive experience in experimental surgery models and accreditation in animal experimentation (Function D, 2017). Author of a textbook, several scientific articles and speaker at conferences and seminars related to the subject. Participation in the organisation and management of experimental microsurgery courses. Committed to innovation in neurosurgery, combining clinical practice with research and the training of new generations of specialists.
Since the inception of our service, microsurgery has been the essence and cornerstone of our identity. Today, we have first-class facilities and a school committed to excellence, which, generation after generation, has kept alive the passion for this discipline, perfecting its techniques and passing on its values to new generations of neurosurgeons.
Our goal is to offer the highest quality neurosurgical care, focused on the patient and based on technical precision, safety and constant innovation.
For years, we have been developing microsurgery courses aimed at doctors in training and young specialists, with an eminently practical approach. These programmes are taught in a technologically advanced environment, using high-quality experimental models, many of which are designed and optimised by us for teaching the most demanding microsurgical techniques.
All this is possible thanks to the essential collaboration of our laboratory team, whose experience and dedication guarantee scientific rigour and teaching excellence, and to the work of renowned veterinarian Carlota Largo Aramburu, head of animal welfare, whose work is fundamental to the ethical and responsible development of our experimental activity.
With a solid tradition in neurosurgical training, we wish to continue sharing our experience with the medical community, promoting continuous learning, technical excellence and the collaborative spirit that define high-level neurosurgery.
About our courses
Our courses offer advanced theoretical and practical training in experimental neurovascular microsurgery, with a structured, progressive approach focused on technical excellence. Through practical sessions in the laboratory, participants will hone their skills in anastomosis, microvascular repairs and other advanced techniques, using in vivo and ex vivo models and other innovative experimental systems designed to optimise learning and surgical precision.
Overall, they are aimed at neurosurgeons and related surgical specialists (maxillofacial surgery, plastic surgery, paediatric surgery, otolaryngology, etc.) who work or will work in multidisciplinary units where vascular microsurgery is essential.
The training takes place at the Experimental Microsurgery Laboratory (idiPAZ) at La Paz University Hospital in Madrid, with the support of national and international microsurgery experts.
Scoped areas:
- Basic and advanced microsuturing
- Anastomosis refinement and training
- Vascular repair and microsurgical thrombectomy
- Creation of microaneurysms and bypasses
- Extraction of microvascular grafts
- Microsurgical clipping
- Use of various experimental models for vascular microsurgery
Currently, our training programme is structured into two modules, aimed at different participant profiles:
STEP I
Course on ANASTOMOSES
and repair techniques
Beginner-Intermediate
Aimed primarily at neurosurgeons and specialists in related fields, such as maxillofacial surgery, plastic surgery, paediatric surgery and otolaryngology.
The profile of participants is very diverse: from those who are new to microsurgical techniques and seeking a solid foundation in the subject, to professionals with previous experience who wish to maintain or perfect their skills in an intensive and highly specialised environment.
This module provides theoretical training with a translational approach, applied primarily to the field of neurosurgery, but with practical content and skills that are fully transferable to all disciplines that use microsurgical techniques. In fact, around 30% of participants come from the field of maxillofacial surgery, reflecting the multidisciplinary and cross-cutting nature of the training.
The courses are aimed at specialists with different levels of experience and are designed both for those who are new to microsurgery and for those who already have consolidated skills and wish to refine, maintain or expand them through advanced training. They are therefore designed and suitable for established specialists, those in training, students and recent graduates.
STEP II
Course on the creation and clipping of ANEURYSMS,
and reconstruction and bypass techniques
Intermediate-Advanced
Aimed primarily at neurosurgeons, this advanced module offers exercises ranging from moderate to high in terms of technical difficulty. Previous experience in experimental microsurgery or participation in introductory courses, such as the ‘Anastomosis or Repair Techniques Course’, is recommended, as this module is the ideal complement to that course.
Participants in this module usually have an intermediate or advanced level of knowledge in clinical microneurosurgery and seek to intensively perfect or develop their skills in a high-performance environment with live models, putting their abilities to the test. The course is also open to professionals in training who have already mastered the fundamentals of microsurgery and wish to take on a technical challenge that will enhance their skills.
This module is distinguished by its focus on microsurgical clipping of aneurysms, which is its main differentiating feature from other courses. During the programme, participants not only perform complex microsurgical exercises, but also perform clipping procedures on various experimental models—both living and non-living—in a controlled and supervised environment.
Our courses are designed not only as a space for technical learning, but also as a meeting point and community builder for professionals who share a passion for microsurgery.
We seek to awaken and consolidate interest in this discipline, sowing the seeds of microsurgery in new generations and promoting its integration as an essential skill in the development of their professional careers.
In addition, our courses facilitate reaccreditation for professionals involved in animal experimentation, ensuring compliance with the highest standards in experimental and clinical surgery.
Current editions
I Edición - Curso de Aneurismas e injertos
II Edición: Curso de Aneurismas (STEP II) Próximamente en 2027 (Curso bienal)
2nd Edition: Aneurysm Course (STEP II)
Coming soon in 2027
Two-year course
Previous editions
1st Edition: Aneurysms Course - October 2025
3rd Edition: Anastomoses Course - March/April 2025
2nd Edition: Microsurgery Course – 2024 (Spanish Edition)
1st Edition: Microsurgery Course - 2023 (Spanish Edition)
Yaşargil Award
The Yaşargil Award for Excellence in Microsurgical Technique recognises the skill, precision and technical excellence demonstrated in the performance of microvascular anastomoses during our experimental vascular microneurosurgery courses.
This award, presented for the first time in the March 2025 edition of the course, honours the legacy of Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yaşargil (1925–2025), the undisputed pioneer of modern microneurosurgery, whose work profoundly transformed neurosurgery worldwide. His name is used with the support and authorisation of Prof. Ossama Al-Mefty, current president of the Yaşargil Microneurosurgery Academy.
Following the passing of Prof. Dr. Yaşargil, this award takes on even deeper significance: keeping alive his surgical philosophy, his tireless pursuit of technical perfection, and his commitment to the rigorous training of new generations of neurosurgeons.
Below you will find the list of award winners for each edition, selected for their outstanding technical performance and commitment to microsurgical excellence, evaluated objectively using internationally validated scales in experimental microsurgery, and endorsed by the teaching staff quorum after a rigorous and exhaustive qualification process.
Hall of fame
1st Edition
Dra. Pilar Varela Rois
🇪🇸 Spain
Neurosurgeon, Ourense University Hospital Complex (CHUO)
2nd Edition
Aneurysms Course – 1st Edition
Dr. Mario Taravilla Loma
🇪🇸 Spain
Neurosurgeon, Neurosurgery Department, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid
3rd Edition
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Servicio de Neurocirugía, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid
Winner of the 2nd Edition 2025: Dr. Mario Taravilla
Neurosurgery Department, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid
Neurocirujana, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Ourense (CHUO)
Winner of the 1st Edition 2025: Dra. Pilar Varela Rois
Neurosurgeon, Ourense University Hospital Complex (CHUO)
Facilities
The course facilities are located at the Experimental Microsurgery Laboratory, Planta SS, idiPAZ, C/ Pedro Rico 6, 28029, Madrid, Spain
Material de microcirugía
Galería
Collaborative Network
Our main training partners in microsurgery courses come from the following Centres and Scientific Societies:
Institutional collaborative Network
Miguel Servet University Hospital in Zaragoza, Spain
Jiménez Díaz Foundation in Madrid, Spain
USZ, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland
University General Hospital of Ciudad Real, Spain
Scientific Collaborative Network
EANS
Neurosurgery Society of the Autonomous Community of Madrid
Yaşargil Microneurosurgical Academy
AEM
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How do I get to the idiPAZ experimental surgery laboratory?
The idiPAZ experimental surgery laboratory is located at: Pedro Rico St, 6. 28029 Madrid, Spain.
If you have any questions about the location, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@formedika.com.
How to enrol in our courses?
You can reserve your place before the official launch of the programme by clicking on the following button:
Recommended languages
English and Spanish
What accommodation do we recommend?
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C. de Agustín de Foxá, 32, Chamartín, 28036 Madrid
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P.º de la Castellana, 259, B, Fuencarral-El Pardo, 28046 Madrid
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Calle Xaudaró, 2, Fuencarral-El Pardo, 28034 Madrid
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P.º de la Castellana, 191, Tetuán, 28046 Madrid
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C. de Agustín de Foxá, s/n, Chamartín, 28036 Madrid
Hotel Madrid Chamartín Affiliated by Meliá ⭐️⭐️⭐️
C. de Mauricio Ravel, 10, Chamartín, 28046 Madrid
Requirements
The courses are aimed at neurosurgeons, as well as surgeons and other professionals in training in related specialities who work closely with neurosurgery.
Accreditation
The courses organised by Microneurosurgery Madrid are accredited for Continuing Professional Development credits.