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Cryo Nerve Block
Summit 2026

1st edition

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April 23 - 24

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Barcelona, Spain

    April 23
  • 19:00 Networking Dinner

    April 24
  • 08:00 Welcome Address

    • Peri-Operative Pain Management in Cardiothoracic Procedures

  • 08:05 Anesthesiologist’s approach to Postoperative Pain Management in Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • 08:20 Thoracic Surgeon’s Objectives Relative to Pain Management
  • 08:35 How Pain Management Affects Patients’ Recovery Following Cardiac Surgery?
  • 08:50 Discussion
  • 09:00 cryoNB as Part of a Multimodal Pain Management Protocol in Thoracic Surgery
  • 09:20 cryoNB for Transitional Pain: the Elliott Hospital Cryo - ERAS Approach
  • 09:40 Discussion
  • 10:00 Break

    • European Experience And Emerging Evidence on cryoNB

  • 10:30 cryoNB in RATS and VATS – Current Evidence vs. Real-World Practice
  • 10:45 cryoNB for Thoracotomy: Clinical Evidence From Nancy Hospital
  • 11:00 Emerging Patient Population: Application in Esophagectomy
  • 11:15 Discussion
  • 11:35 Sternotomy Approach
  • 11:50 Mini-Thoracotomy Approach
  • 12:05 Discussion
  • 12:15 REDUCE Registry
  • 12:30 Lunch

    • cryoNB in Focus: From Science To Clinical Practice

  • 13:30 cryoSPHERE Portfolio: Why This Technology Makes A Difference for cryoNB Efficacy?
  • 14:10 Best practices: From cryoNB Application to Patient Assessment
  • 14:55 Closing Remarks
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Welcome to the inaugural Cryo Nerve Block Summit

This first edition marks an important milestone in our shared effort to advance Cryo Nerve Block (cryoNB) therapy and elevate perioperative pain management. More than an event, the Cryo Nerve Block Summit symbolizes the partnership AtriCure wants to build with each attendee.

The program brings together a multidisciplinary group of experts to explore current practices, emerging strategies, and the latest evidence surrounding cryoNB therapy. By convening leaders in cardiothoracic surgery, anesthesia, and enhanced recovery, we aim to foster open exchange, practical learning, and collaboration that continues well beyond Barcelona.

CryoNB therapy continues to gain importance as healthcare teams seek durable, opioid sparing pain management solutions. Its ability to provide sustained analgesia, reduce systemic medication needs, and support earlier mobilization makes it a valuable component of modern perioperative pathways. Through shared insights and collective experience, we hope to further refine its role and expand its impact on recovery and long term patient outcomes.

Throughout the Cryo Nerve Block Summit, you will have the opportunity to discuss multimodal approaches, explore evidence-based techniques, and collaboratively examine how cryoNB therapy can best support effective postoperative pain control.

We look forward to the collaboration ahead and to building a meaningful, long-term partnership focused on improving patient care together.

For those unable to attend in person, the session recordings will be accessible on-demand shortly after the event.

We look forward to welcoming you and fostering insightful discussions!

Kind regards,

Geoff Stevens

Senior Vice President

EMEA & Asia-Pacific

Program overview

    April 23
  • 19:00 Networking Dinner

    April 24
  • 08:00 Welcome Address

    • Peri-Operative Pain Management in Cardiothoracic Procedures

  • 08:05 Anesthesiologist’s approach to Postoperative Pain Management in Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • 08:20 Thoracic Surgeon’s Objectives Relative to Pain Management
  • 08:35 How Pain Management Affects Patients’ Recovery Following Cardiac Surgery?
  • 08:50 Discussion
  • 09:00 cryoNB as Part of a Multimodal Pain Management Protocol in Thoracic Surgery
  • 09:20 cryoNB for Transitional Pain: the Elliott Hospital Cryo - ERAS Approach
  • 09:40 Discussion
  • 10:00 Break

    • European Experience And Emerging Evidence on cryoNB

  • 10:30 cryoNB in RATS and VATS – Current Evidence vs. Real-World Practice
  • 10:45 cryoNB for Thoracotomy: Clinical Evidence From Nancy Hospital
  • 11:00 Emerging Patient Population: Application in Esophagectomy
  • 11:15 Discussion
  • 11:35 Sternotomy Approach
  • 11:50 Mini-Thoracotomy Approach
  • 12:05 Discussion
  • 12:15 REDUCE Registry
  • 12:30 Lunch

    • cryoNB in Focus: From Science To Clinical Practice

  • 13:30 cryoSPHERE Portfolio: Why This Technology Makes A Difference for cryoNB Efficacy?
  • 14:10 Best practices: From cryoNB Application to Patient Assessment
  • 14:55 Closing Remarks
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