Laparoscopic General Surgery Intensive Course
Full immersion in general surgery
Explore new horizons in laparoscopic surgical techniques with IRCAD’s flagship course.
Designed for both seasoned and aspiring surgeons, this highly popular program offers an opportunity to enhance your knowledge, refine your skills, and stay abreast of the latest technological advancements in the field.
The course comprises two parts: live surgeries and video sessions in the mornings, followed by four experimental afternoons of hands-on training on live tissue, led by the world’s foremost experts.
By joining this course, you’ll gain practical insights that are crucial for delivering top-notch clinical care, learn from the best in the business, and benefit from IRCAD’s exceptional facilities.
Course Information
Course status
- Available
- Waiting list
- Full

Practical training on live tissue
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January 29 - February 2, 2024 iCourse fully booked! You will be put on a waiting list for free. Should a course attendee cancel his/her registration, you will be informed immediately.
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May 13-17, 2024 iCourse fully booked! You will be put on a waiting list for free. Should a course attendee cancel his/her registration, you will be informed immediately.
- July 1-5, 2024
- September 23-27, 2024
- November 18-22, 2024
- 4 half-days of hands-on sessions on live tissue (mini-pigs)
- Live or pre-recorded operative demonstrations
- Theoretical sessions
- Coffee breaks, lunches at IRCAD
- One evening dinner at Brasserie Les Haras
No accommodation, no social programme and no entertainment included in the registration fees for participants









Course information
- 5-day course
- University Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery (optional)
Faculty panel
Course objectives
To provide basic knowledge required for safe use of laparoscopic surgery
To describe all technical (instruments, trocars, energy sources…) and physiology principles of laparoscopic surgery
To critically review the most common laparoscopic surgical procedures
To learn or improve laparoscopic skills by repeatedly practicing suturing, knot-tying and performing surgical procedures during hands-on sessions
Target audience
This course is intended for general surgeons, digestive surgeons, fellows and residents in training
Cancellation policy
Educational methods
Interactive didactic and video sessions between Faculty and course participants
Live and pre-recorded operative demonstrations
Supervised hands-on training on live animal models
Objective structured assessment of technical skills
Optional 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.
CME credits and Ethical MedTech compliance for these courses
Resolution of conflicts of interest (COI)
The IRCAD training center has industrial and research partners (Karl Storz, Covidien/Medtronic, and Intuitive Surgical) and Course Faculty members and Healthcare professionals declare these industrial partners are never committed to the elaboration and running organization of the programs or in the choice of experts. There is neither publicity nor promotion in the form of pull-up stands or flyers during the course.
Course Faculty members and Healthcare professionals declare that they are fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relations with the medical device Industry.
The content of the courses is aimed to promote education among its learners, and Course Faculty planners declare that this LEE is fair, balanced and free of commercial bias.
Emphasis is placed on current knowledge, best practices and quality improvement. Course Faculty planners are fully committed to ensuring that innovative learning methods are applied and that decisions are made free of the control of commercial interest. Course topics and learning objectives are determined by planning committee members who have no conflict of interest to report and guarantee the impartiality of the course program, and, where appropriate, include subject areas which reflect current practice. Activities are linked to analyses of learner gaps and other needs. Learning objectives are clearly stated at the beginning. Evaluation mechanisms include questions which serve to enquire whether learners perceived commercial bias in the materials received from Faculty teaching experts. A summary of evaluation forms or feedback report is gathered at the conclusion of each accredited program.
A comprehensive needs assessment has always been conducted. Faculty planners and Course Directors have used multiple means of needs assessment to determine the perceived, misperceived and unperceived needs of their learners (e.g., surveys, expert opinions, evaluation results/reports from other educational activities, informal discussions and interviews, focus groups, consensus conferences, epidemiological data, new advances in clinical treatments, thematic analysis of peer-reviewed journals).
As a general guiding principle, IRCAD Continuing Education (CE) programs are free of commercial influence, based on best scientific evidence and focused on improving the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behavior of learners.
IRCAD as a CE provider ensures that teachers deliver current, objective, and scientifically rigorous content.
Scientific program planning committee members oversee the needs assessment, program development, compliance with disclosure rules, and the oversight of the activity in general.
IRCAD CE providers commit themselves to resist any influence or interference that could undermine their professional integrity.
Of note, apart from the instruments shown in the sessions, at IRCAD and for invited speakers, there is no motivation to promote any specific brand related to any medical device company and participants can use any other brands of their choice.
Educational sponsorship and funding
IRCAD has received financial support in the form of an unrestricted financial support. IRCAD course funding occurs via an unrestricted support from IRCAD sponsors (medical device companies). Funding is provided free of any attempt to influence the program, individual sessions, subjects for discussion, content and choice of faculty members.
Commercial names of medical devices/software/equipment may appear because they are linked to specific medical procedures, which are the focus of this training course. Other products in the market can be used to perform the aforementioned medical procedures. The IRCAD as an educational provider does not endorse any particular product.
Live the IRCAD experience to the fullest
The courses are organized in such a way that participants are fully immersed in the heart of the Institute, from start to finish.
One day at IRCADYour course by day, the comfort and luxury in Les Haras Hotel **** by night
A place with a unique design, inspired by history and the universe of horses… Les Haras Hotel**** honors leather and wood to take its guests on a journey through time.
The Haras Brasserie offers a modern and friendly cuisine. The great classics of French cuisine are celebrated there, alongside signature dishes from Alsace or inspirations from the world over.
Testimonials
Excellent lectures. Excellent teachers and mentors always ready to help and inform us of tricks. Thank you for the progress!
India
Very nice course, friendly staff, amazing doctors, well-structured and arranged
Egypt
I love this course : excellent trainers with exceptional knowledge. High quality animal lab, up to date equipment, lovely nurses and anesthesiologists. I would definitely recommend this course to my colleagues and will be coming back to attend other IRCAD courses.
Sudan
It was a really amazing experience and considering the current pandemic situation, it was really safe! Thank you very much for this unforgettable week!
Greece
Expert vraiment très disponible à vous expliquer et donner des conseils techniques
Switzerland
A generally excellent course with very good organization both in preparing the theoretical lectures and the practical sessions. I would highly recommend it to my colleagues that seek an advanced laparoscopic training!
Cyprus
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