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Laparoscopic Urologic Surgery Intensive Course
Full immersion in urologic surgeryOver the past few years, minimally invasive surgery has progressively replaced conventional open surgery for many urological procedures. Advances in high-definition 2D and 3D imaging, laparoscopic techniques, and robotic assistance have significantly improved surgical precision, accuracy, and safety, particularly in the treatment of cancer.
These innovative techniques are at the core of IRCAD’s urological surgery training programs. The intensive courses combine theoretical sessions led by internationally renowned experts with practical hands-on training in the experimental laboratory, providing participants with access to the latest laparoscopic and robotic technologies.
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Practical training on live tissue
No accommodation, no social program and no entertainment included in the registration fees for participants.
Course details
Course directors
- T. PIECHAUD - CLINIQUE ST AUGUSTIN, Bordeaux, France
- E. MANDRON - CLINIQUE CHIRURGICALE DU PRÉ, Le mans, France
Faculty board
- O. ALENDA - CLINIQUE SAINT JEAN, Toulon, France
- L. LOPEZ - CLINIQUE ST AUGUSTIN, Bordeaux, France
INTERNATIONAL FACULTY OF EXPERTS
Faculty panel
- F. ANNINO - SAN DONATO HOSPITAL VSL8 TOSCANA, Arezzo, Italy
- A. ASIMAKOPOULOS - POLICLINICO TOR VERGATA, Rome, Italy
- A. MESSAS - CLINIQUE DE TURIN, Paris, France
- M. ODERDA - A.O. CITTA DELLA SALUTE E DELLA SCIENZA DI TORINO, Torino, Italy
- D. SOBREIRA FERNANDES- HOSPITAL DA LUZ ARRABIDA - Vila nova de gaia, Portugal
Trainers
Testimonials
The lab is very well equipped. The trainers spent plenty of time with us
from Bulgaria
Everything was excellent!
from Portugal
Course objectives
- To provide the basic knowledge required for clinical applications
- To describe all the basic principles (instruments, materials, anesthesia equipment) and present the mostwidely used basic laparoscopic urological techniques
- To provide hands-on training sessions to learn or improve performance of basic technical tasks in laparoscopic urological surgery
- To describe results and potential complications of laparoscopic procedures
Educational methods
- Interactive theoretical and video sessions between faculty and course participants
- Live and pre-recorded operative demonstrations
- Practical training on live tissue (mini-pigs)
Target audience
- Urological surgeons, urologists, laparoscopic surgeons from all over the world
University Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery
- Evaluation through theoretical exams and practical tests at the end of the Intensive course session leads to the delivery of a “University Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery” awarded by the University of Strasbourg.
- The diploma fees (around 430 Euros) are to be paid in cash.
- No payment by credit card will be accepted.
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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.
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