Practicals · VASC

Vascular Surgery

91 practical items from the NBEMS DrNB curriculum and the NMC DM/MCh guidelines, grouped by the curriculum's own sections.

Links point to videos and pages published by others; SolvedPGSS does not host them. Check any technique against your department's protocol before you use it on a patient.

Top education resources

Top education resources for Vascular Surgery

Video libraries, simulators and animations that residents and published reviews rate highly. We opened every link and checked it plays (8 Oct 2026). Ranked best first.

  1. 1
    Houston Methodist DeBakey CV Education (YouTube + Aortic Surgery Video Textbook)
    Video channelFree · no loginIndependently endorsed

    Open exposures (carotid, brachial, antecubital, femoral), anastomosis boot camp, robotic renal vein transposition, MAL release, aortic surgery textbook chapters

    Faculty-reviewed open-vascular library of 3000+ videos; residents call it the best vascular source; cited in CT/CV training papers

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    TVASurg: Vascular techniques
    AnimationsFree · no loginIndependently endorsed

    Parachute arterial anastomosis, side-to-side arterioplasty, hepatic artery aneurysm repair, portal vein and microvascular hepatic artery anastomosis

    Short animated-plus-real-footage technique videos for the anastomosis station; no login. Endorsements are for TVASurg overall, not this section

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    MMCTS (EACTS): Aortic Disease section
    Video libraryFree · no loginIndependently endorsed

    Frozen elephant trunk, total arch replacement, aortic root and valve-sparing procedures, coarctation rupture hybrid repair

    Peer-reviewed narrated step-by-step tutorials, reviewed about every 3 years; strongest free source for thoracic aortic open surgery

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    UKETS (UK Endovascular Training Systems)
    Video channelFree · no loginSolvedPGSS pick

    EVAR with Endurant II deployment, ruptured aneurysm/iliac management, GI-bleed embolisation, 3D-printed endovascular simulator

    Narrated full endovascular cases with simulator demos; EVAR video has 175k views. Small channel (40 videos)

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    SURGhub: Trauma Surgery Video Atlas, Femoral Vessels
    Video libraryFree accountSolvedPGSS pick

    Exposure, decision-making and repair of femoral artery and vein injuries

    Free certificated chapter with HD operative footage and original illustrations; the course lists Vascular among its subspecialties

91 items

Clinical diagnosis

Clinical examination of the vascular patient

Clinical examination
  • VideoPeripheral Vascular Examination OSCE - Clinical Skills - Dr Gill7:55
  • VideoPeripheral Vascular Examination - OSCE Guide (Latest) | UKMLA | CPSA | PLAB 27:05
  • +66 more links

Examination

Non-invasive vascular lab

Duplex ultrasound scanning (arterial and venous)

ProcedureL1 (0-6 mo) to L3 (12-36 mo) (DrNB); logbook section required
  • VideoLower Extremity Venous Duplex Ultrasound Chronic Venous Insufficiency38:51
  • VideoVenous Duplex Assessment2:51
  • +33 more links

Hand-held Doppler examination

Procedure
  • VideoGetting Started: A Guide to the Dopplex DMX Vascular Doppler10:47
  • VideoHow To Doppler the Arteries in the Foot & Ankle1:49
  • +66 more links

Ankle-brachial index measurement

Procedure
  • VideoAnkle Brachial Index (ABI) Test: How to Perform7:44
  • VideoHow To Measure ABPI - Ankle Brachial Pressure Index Clinical Examination - Vascular OSCE - Dr Gill7:15
  • +66 more links

Vascular imaging

CT angiography interpretation

InterpretationL1 (0-6 mo) to L3 (12-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoAbdominal Aorta and Branches | Radiology anatomy part 1 prep | How to read CTA + DSA20:51
  • VideoApproach to Lower Extremity CT Angiography (AIF)59:56
  • +66 more links

MR angiography interpretation

InterpretationL1 (0-6 mo) to L3 (12-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoMRA (magnetic resonance angiogram) head radiology search pattern14:04
  • PageMR angiography interpretation: Techniques and pitfalls - Mayo Clinicmayoclinic.elsevierpure.com
  • +33 more links

Venography

Procedure
  • VideoHow do we check veins | How we check your Veins | venography | Dr.Education4:09
  • VideoContrast Venography MRI Scan Protocol, Positioning & Planning | Live Demo in English.8:54
  • +66 more links

Lymphangiography / lymphoscintigraphy

Procedure
  • VideoLymphography: Lymphangiography Techniques And Uses? Lymphangiogram: Purpose, Procedure And Risks2:13
  • Video#Lymphangiography /Lymphography special investigation in hindi #Lymphography complete investigation16:35
  • +66 more links

Endovascular tools

Guidewires (endovascular)

InstrumentL1 (0-6 mo) to L3 (12-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • Video30.5 Manual of PCI - Guidewires21:22
  • VideoGuidewires: The Basics10:02
  • +66 more links

Catheters and sheaths (endovascular)

InstrumentL1 (0-6 mo) to L3 (12-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoInterventional Radiology Series Part 2: Needles, Catheters, Wires, Sheaths23:22
  • VideoCatheters fundamentals you should know25:40
  • +66 more links

Angioplasty balloons

InstrumentL1 (0-6 mo) to L3 (12-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • Video30.6 Manual of PCI - Balloons8:12
  • VideoWhat is an Angioplasty Balloon?3:45
  • +55 more links

Stents and stent grafts

InstrumentL1 (0-6 mo) to L3 (12-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoCarotid Angioplasty and Stenting (3D Animation)2:09
  • VideoNEJM Procedure: Deployment of an Endovascular Graft in an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm2:19
  • +66 more links

Vascular conduits

Applied anatomy and surgical exposures

Vascular techniques

Saphenous vein harvest

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L5 (30-36 mo) (DrNB); minimum 20 (NMC)
  • VideoEndoscopic Vein Harvest16:11
  • VideoEndoscopic vessel Harvesting Procedure2:16
  • +66 more links

Vascular suturing and graft anastomosis

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L5 (30-36 mo) (DrNB); minimum 5 (NMC)
  • VideoParachute Anastomotic Technique2:47
  • VideoEnd-to-Side Patch Suture Tutorial @ Henry Ford Health System14:21
  • +66 more links

Endarterectomy (femoral / renal)

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L5 (30-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoFemoral Endarterectomy for Severe Peripheral Arterial Disease1:03
  • VideoFemoral Endarterectomy with Great Saphenous Vein Patch Angioplasty (Rahimi MD, Meinders MD, Diab MD)1:57
  • +55 more links

Hybrid (open + endovascular) procedures

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L5 (30-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoHybrid Approach (Femoral Endarterectomy & Iliac Stenting) Iliofemoral Occlusive Disease (Peden, MD)9:34
  • VideoHybrid OR for Minimally Invasive Cardiac and Vascular Surgery2:53
  • +66 more links

Vascular techniques / Acute limb ischaemia

Embolectomy (Fogarty balloon)

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L5 (30-36 mo) (DrNB); minimum 3 (NMC)
  • Videoembolectomy catheter1:05
  • VideoFemoral Embolectomy - Limb Saving Procedure | Dr. Narendranadh Meda | KIMS Hospitals2:00
  • +66 more links

Acute limb ischaemia

Lower extremity arterial occlusive disease

Aorto-femoral bypass

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L5 (30-36 mo) (DrNB); minimum 5 fem-pop/aorto-fem grafts (NMC)
  • VideoAortobifemoral bypass surgery by Dr. Cal Shipley, M.D.12:52
  • +33 more links

Aorto-iliac angioplasty and stenting

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L5 (30-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoKissing-Stenting Technique for Aorta-Iliac Lesions (Maham Rahimi, MD, PhD, Tarundeep Singh, MD)3:57
  • VideoMy Technique for Aortoiliac Reconstruction14:33
  • +66 more links

Femoro-popliteal bypass

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L5 (30-36 mo) (DrNB); minimum 5 fem-pop/aorto-fem grafts (NMC)
  • VideoPostoperative Protocol - Femoro-Popliteal Bypass6:11
  • VideoUnderstanding Femoral Popliteal Bypass | Theatre Nursing 👩🏾‍⚕️✨2:58
  • +44 more links

Femoro-popliteal angioplasty and stenting

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L5 (30-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoPercutaneous Superficial Femoral Artery Angioplasty and Stenting Procedure2:38
  • VideoSFA Intervention Basics13:14
  • +66 more links

Femoro-distal (crural / pedal) bypass

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L5 (30-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoLeft Common Femoral Artery to Anterior Tibial Artery Bypass using PTFE Graft (Rahimi, MD, Quaye, MD)4:16
  • VideoRight Superficial Femoral Artery to Dorsalis Pedis Bypass (Maham Rahimi, MD, Manuel Rojo, MD)8:22
  • +44 more links

Infrapopliteal (below-knee) angioplasty

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L5 (30-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoCritical Limb Ischemia: Left Anterior Tibial Artery Angioplasty - March 28, 20181:28:27
  • VideoBelow the Knee CTO: Antegrade Wire Escalation Algorithm - February 28, 20181:00:02
  • +66 more links

Medical management

Supervised exercise therapy for claudication

ProcedureL1 (0-6 mo) to L3 (12-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoSupervised Exercise Therapy for Peripheral Artery Disease | UPMC On Topic2:05
  • VideoExercise Program for Peripheral Arterial Disease7:57
  • +66 more links

Smoking cessation counselling

Communication / adminL1 (0-6 mo) to L3 (12-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoSmoking Cessation Counselling - OSCE Guide | UKMLA | CPSA | SCA Case | PLAB 215:17
  • VideoThe 5 A's and Tobacco Cessation14:23
  • +66 more links

Lower extremity / Diabetic foot

Lower limb amputations at all levels

ProcedureL1 (0-6 mo) to L5 (24-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoLower Limb Amputations; surgical procedures where part of the ...
  • VideoPrinciples of Limb Amputations | Energy Consumption - The FRCS Exam Answer25:48
  • +33 more links

Lower extremity / Adjuvant therapies

Diabetic foot care

Orthotics, therapeutic footwear and prosthetics

InstrumentL1 (0-6 mo) to L2 (6-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoTranstibial (Below Knee) Prosthesis Liners & Suspension Methods17:02
  • PageLower Limb Orthotics/Therapeutic Footwear - PM&R KnowledgeNowIntroduction-to-Prosthetics-and-Orthotics.pptx - SlideShareORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICSWhat is Orthotics & Prosthetics? - The American Orthotic ...ORTHOPAEDICS – Instruments | Equipments | Full List : Part-IProsthetics and Orthotics in Rehabilitationnow.aapmr.org
  • +33 more links

Peri-procedural care

Venous thromboembolism

Catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT)

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L5 (30-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoCase Discussion: IR Catheter Directed Thrombolysis For High PE Burden2:05
  • VideoTreatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) with interventional radiology procedures- Dr. Kunal Arora IR8:24
  • +66 more links

Surgical venous thrombectomy

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L5 (30-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoThe fading art of open venous thrombectomy23:48
  • VideoMastering Embolectomy & Thrombectomy | Surgical Tech ...Thrombectomy Catheter - 3D Medical Animation | Videos ...Surgical thrombectomy/Femoral vein thrombosis/Deep ... - YouTubeVideo Resource Library | Penumbra IncThrombectomy • Video • MEDtube.netVascular Surgery Procedure Videos | Your Practice Online ...Venous Thrombectomy For DVT: Video Guide | Medf
  • +44 more links

IVC filter placement

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L5 (30-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoInferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Placement8:56
  • VideoInferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Placement (Eric K. Peden, MD, M. Mujeeb Zubair, MD)2:16
  • +66 more links

Chronic venous disorders

Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA)

ProcedureL1 (0-6 mo) to L5 (24-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • PageEndovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT) for the Saphenous Veinypo.education
  • +11 more link

Radiofrequency ablation of varicose veins (RFA)

ProcedureL1 (0-6 mo) to L5 (24-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoThe VNUS Closure Procedure Using ClosureFAST Catheter2:10
  • Page(PDF) Radiofrequency Ablation of Varicose Veins, How do I do it?researchgate.net
  • +33 more links

Iliac vein stenting

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L5 (30-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoStenting of the Left Iliac Vein - September 24, 2014 Live Case Video33:52
  • VideoIVUS Guided Bilateral Iliac Veins Stenting - September 16, 2015 Live Case Video55:39
  • +66 more links

Deep venous reconstruction

Procedure
  • PageDeep Venous Reconstruction: A Case Series - PMCpmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  • Page(PDF) Surgical disobliteration of postthrombotic deep...academia.edu
  • +33 more links

Lymphoedema

Complete decongestive therapy for lymphoedema

ProcedureL1 (0-6 mo) to L3 (12-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoEffective CDT (Complete Decongestive Therapy) - The Inconvenient Truth - Guenter Klose, MLD/CDT1:16:53
  • PageEducational Review: Management of Lymphedema—Approaches...link.springer.com
  • +33 more links

Vascular malformations

Repair of acquired arteriovenous fistula

ProcedureL1 (0-6 mo) to L5 (30-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • Page(PDF) Traumatic brachial arteriovenous fistularesearchgate.net
  • PageAcquired Arteriovenous Fistulas - ClinicalKeyclinicalkey.com
  • +33 more links

Haemodialysis access

Dialysis catheter insertion

ProcedureL1 (0-12 mo) to L3 (18-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoProGuide™ Chronic Dialysis Catheters Animation3:14
  • VideoTunneled Dialysis Catheter Placement4:01
  • +66 more links

TAO / Buerger's disease

Lumbar sympathectomy

ProcedureL2 (0-6 mo) to L5 (18-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoMastering Percutaneous Chemical Lumbar Sympathectomy with Dr. Pramod Apsingekar19:50
  • Videovascular speciality - Dr Shaileshkumar Garge Lumbar Sympathectomy - for severe ischemic pain1:19
  • +66 more links

Thoracic sympathectomy

ProcedureL2 (0-6 mo) to L5 (18-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoScientific Session: Long Term Outcomes Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy for Palmar Hyperhidrosis5:45
  • VideoDr Agnes Stogicza - Radiofrequency E-Learning Seminar 6 Session 2: Thoracic sympathectomy0:57
  • +55 more links

Upper limb arterial disease / TOS

Vascular trauma

Repair of extremity vascular injury

ProcedureL1 (0-6 mo) to L5 (24-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoVascular Surgery – Vascular Injury: By Adam Power M.D. and Yiting Hao R.N.4:30
  • VideoPeripheral Vascular Trauma with Dr. Todd Rasmussen1:00:26
  • +66 more links

Management of neck vascular trauma

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L5 (30-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoPenetrating Neck Trauma - CRASH! Medical Review Series26:21
  • VideoPenetrating Carotid Artery Injury3:19
  • +44 more links

Management of truncal vascular trauma

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L5 (30-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoAbdominal Vascular Trauma – Arterial with Dr. Todd Rasmussen.53:56
  • VideoAbdominal Vascular Trauma – Venous with Dr. Todd Rasmussen31:15
  • +66 more links

Abdominal aortic aneurysm

Open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L2/3 (18-36 mo) (DrNB); minimum 3 (NMC)
  • VideoAbdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA Repair)1:33
  • VideoOpen Aortic Aneurysm Repair1:44
  • +44 more links

Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L2/3 (18-36 mo) (DrNB); minimum 2 hybrid/EVAR (NMC)
  • VideoNEJM Procedure: Deployment of an Endovascular Graft in an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm2:19
  • VideoEVAR (Endovascular Aneurysm Repair)17:54
  • +66 more links

Emergency repair of ruptured aortic aneurysm

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L2/3 (18-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoManagement of Patients with Ruptured Aneurysm of the Abdominal Aorta - William Pevec, M.D.35:38
  • VideoEndovascular Treatment of Ruptured Aortic Aneurysms – Before, During and After15:38
  • +55 more links

Thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection

Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR)

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L2/3 (18-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoThoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR)48:32
  • VideoMentice - Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR) Case Video15:13
  • +66 more links

Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L2/3 (18-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoThoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm: a totally endovascular approach with a branched stent-graft16:06
  • VideoOpen thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair: intorduciton, anatomy and perioperative management16:49
  • +66 more links

Peripheral and visceral aneurysms

Repair of popliteal artery aneurysm

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L5 (30-36 mo) (DrNB); minimum 2 peripheral aneurysms (NMC)
  • VideoTreatment of Large Popliteal Artery Aneurysm with Viabahn Stent Graft (Alan Lumsden, MD)6:24
  • VideoPopliteal Artery Aneurysms: When To Bypass and When To Stent?8:51
  • +66 more links

Endovascular repair of peripheral aneurysms

Procedure
  • VideoTreatment of Large Popliteal Artery Aneurysm with Viabahn Stent Graft (Alan Lumsden, MD)6:24
  • VideoThe Use of IVUS in Treatment of a Popliteal Artery Aneurysm - James J. Zimmerman, MD7:41
  • +66 more links

Repair of visceral artery aneurysm

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L5 (30-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoTransradial Embolization of a Splenic Artery Aneurysm - Part 2: Embolization - 10 min cut10:59
  • VideoEmbolization of Splenic Artery Aneurysm (Alan Lumsden, MD)5:46
  • +66 more links

Management of infected / mycotic aneurysm

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L5 (30-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoMycotic aneurysms - Stephen Monteith, MD5:22
  • VideoMycotic aortic aneurysm treated by endovascular stent and percutaneous drain (Aarti Sekhar)5:31
  • +66 more links

Cerebrovascular disease

Carotid endarterectomy

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L4 (24-36 mo) (DrNB); minimum 3 (NMC)
  • VideoCarotid Stenosis and Carotid Endarterectomy, Animation2:07
  • VideoCarotid Endarterectomy: Technical Pearls and Pitfalls (Preview)5:01
  • +66 more links

Carotid artery stenting

ProcedureL0/1 (0-6 mo) to L4 (30-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoCarotid Angioplasty and Stenting (3D Animation)2:09
  • VideoStep-by-step process of carotid artery stenting2:15
  • +66 more links

Excision of carotid body tumour

ProcedureL1 (0-6 mo) to L5 (24-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoCarotid Body Tumor - Clinical Features, Investigations & Treatment || Surgery || Dr. Shankar Dey28:25
  • VideoVascular Surgery Removes Large Carotid Body Tumor2:23
  • +66 more links

Mesenteric vascular disease

Renovascular disease

Aorto-renal bypass and renovascular interventions

ProcedureL1/0 (0-6 mo) to L3 (24-36 mo) (DrNB)
  • VideoAortorenal Bypass (Alan B. Lumsden, MD, M. Mujeeb Zubair MD, Luis Gomez, MD)6:07
  • VideoRutherford's 128: Renovascular Disease: Open Surgical Treatment22:22
  • +44 more links

Endovascular therapy

Ethics and communication

Teaching activities

Documentation

Writing operation notes

Communication / admin
  • VideoHow to write surgical notes?10:16
  • VideoHow to write an operation note? Dr.Maheswaran Pitchaimuthu1:12:56
  • +66 more links

Prevention