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Advanced Course in Video and Robotic assisted Thoracic Surgery – VATS and RATS
Full immersion in Video and Robotic assisted Thoracic SurgeryThis curriculum is designed for experienced thoracoscopic surgeons looking to start a VATS or RATS program.
It is suitable for fellows, residents, and thoracic surgeons, it enhances proficiency in advanced thoracoscopic procedures, covering technology, approaches, and more.
The live surgical training will be held at the advanced IRCAD laboratory with skilled experts in both VATS and RATS techniques, providing an enriching experience for all participants.
Choose date and option
OPTION B
Training sessions including VATS procedures only
No dates are currently available.
- Theoretical and video sessions
- Training on live tissue (mini-pigs)
- Coffee breaks and lunches at IRCAD
- One evening dinner at Brasserie Les Haras
OPTION C
Training sessions including RATS procedures only
No dates are currently available.
- Theoretical and video sessions
- Training on live tissue (mini-pigs) and ex vivo models
- Coffee breaks and lunches at IRCAD
- One evening dinner at Brasserie Les Haras
No accommodation, no social program and no entertainment included in the registration fees for participants.
Course details
Course directors
- P.E. FALCOZ - Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg, France
- A. SEGUIN-GIVELET - Hôpital Ambroise Paré, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
INTERNATIONAL FACULTY
Faculty panel
- G. BODDAERT - Hôpital D’instruction Des Armées Percy, Clamart, France
- I. BOUABDALLAH - Hôpital Saint Joseph, Marseille, France
- S. CASSIVI - Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA
- H. DECALUWÉ - Ziekenhuis Oost Limburg, Genk, Belgium
- B. HEGER - CHU de Hautepierre, Strasbourg, France
- A.Z. KHAN - University Hospital, Southampton, UK
- C. LAFOUASSE - Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris, France
- F. MONTAGNE - Institut Cœur Poumon, Lille, France
- V. MUSSO - Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg, France
- A. OLLAND - Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg, France
- R. PETERSEN - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- K. PFEUTY - Hôpital Yves le Foll, Saint Brieuc, France
- S. PIEROPAN - Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg, France
- B. RICHARD DE LATOUR - Polyclinique Saint Laurent, Rennes, France
- M. TEDDE - University Medical School, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- R. VERGÉ - Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Toulouse, France
Testimonials
It was a very impressive course - thank you very much.
From Russia
Very interesting course with many precious teachings.
From Italy
Very good organization - excellent teaching course.
From Panama
Thanks so much, I learnt much new innovation for my speciality!
From Paraguay
The day was informative and the practical session was excellent
From Kenya
Course objectives
- To cover a broad spectrum of surgical procedures in VATS and RATS procedures
- To provide indications for surgical treatment and discuss operative complications
- To allow a real-time discussion between the experts and the trainee surgeons
- To provide hands-on sessions to improve skills in VATS / RATS surgery through practice on live tissue (mini-pigs) or simulators under expert tutorial
- To describe postoperative clinical results and practical applications of evidence-based clinical medicine
Educational methods
- Interactive theoretical and video sessions between Faculty and course participants
- Training on live tissue (mini-pigs) or simulators under expert tutorial
Target audience
- Thoracic surgeons, general surgeons, pediatric surgeons
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Accommodation policy
Cancellation policy
Any cancellation or modification request must be sent by e-mail to IRCAD (contact us) – please do not contact the hotel directly.- Full refund: if notified at least 10 days before the start of the course.
- Partial refund: if notified within 10 days before the course, one night's accommodation will be non-refundable.
- No refund: in case of no-show
Booking policy
Rooms are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The booking deadline is 10 days before the start of the course.
After this date, IRCAD cannot guarantee room availability, but you may still request accommodation and rooms will be allocated subject to availability.
In case of unavailability, we will do our best to re-accommodate you in a nearby hotel of equal standard.
Exclusive hotel offer
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Les Haras Brasserie
Modern Alsatian cuisine in a historic setting.
The perfect place to meet international experts and fellow participants in a friendly atmosphere.
Please note: meals are not included in the hotel offer.
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