New Perspectives in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Advanced Course
Full immersion in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery
Come and join us for our 3-day advanced course in hepatobiliary and pancreatic (HBP) surgery!
The course is structured with mornings dedicated to didactic theoretical presentations by world-renowned experts, including video sessions, live surgeries and discussions.
The objective is to create the greatest interaction between participants and experts.
The afternoons are dedicated to practical learning in the experimental lab, with the possibility of using a set of devices (e.g. CUSA, ultrasound, energy and thermoablation systems, robotic initiation).
Laparoscopic and robotic approaches including the latest technologies and innovations will be discussed. All pathologies will be tackled with a pecial focus on the prevention and management of complications.
Course date & options
Course status
- Available
- Waiting list
- Full

OPTION A
Theoretical sessions
- Live or pre-recorded operative demonstrations
- Theoretical sessions
- Coffee breaks and lunches at IRCAD
- One evening dinner at Brasserie Les Haras

OPTION B
Practical training on live tissue
- Hands-on sessions on live tissue (mini-pigs)
- Live or pre-recorded operative demonstrations
- Theoretical sessions
- Coffee breaks and 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













Faculty panel
P.F. Addeo (IT)
H. Asbun (US)
C. Conrad (US)
N. Demartines (CH)
D. Fuks (FR)
M. Gimenez (AR)
M. Hogg (US)
H. Kaneko (JP)
C.W. Lin (TW)
J. Marescaux (FR)
J. Martinie (US)
D. Mutter (FR)
O. Scatton (FR)
O. Soubrane (FR)
C.N. Tang (HK)
M. Vix (FR)
G. Wakabayashi (JP)
X. Wang (CN)
Trainers
V. De Blasi (IT)
A. Forgione (IT)
R. Memeo (IT)
D. Ntourakis (GR)
T. Piardi (IT)
Course objectives
- To cover a broad spectrum of surgical procedures in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery
- To provide indications for surgical treatment and discuss operative complications
- To highlight technicalities of surgical interventions through the broadcasting of live procedures
- To allow a real-time discussion between the operators and the trainee surgeons
- To provide hands-on sessions to improve skills in laparoscopic surgery through the practice on live tissue under expert tutorial
- To describe postoperative clinical results and practical applications of evidence-based clinical medicine
Target audience
This course is intended for general surgeons, digestive surgeons, HBP surgeons, fellows and residents in training
Educational methods
- Interactive theoretical and video sessions between Faculty and course participants
- Live and pre-recorded operative
demonstrations - Hands-on sessions on live tissue (mini-pigs) in experimental laboratory
Cancellation policy
CME credits
- Option A : 16 CME credits
- Option B : 24 CME credits
Resolution of conflicts of interest (COI):
The IRCAD training center has industrial and research partners (e.g., Karl Storz and Covidien/Medtronic) 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.
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
There was continuous supervision and guidance by the expert
UAE
Excellent teachers with great teaching skills
Pakistan
Very superior level of organization ! Thank you for all !
Tunisia
Excellent supervision and advice. Constantly available and involved. Excellent session !
South Africa