Robotic Colorectal Surgery Course
Full immersion in robotic colorectal surgery
Technology is having an increasing impact on the future of surgery. Robotics, patient-specific 3D preoperative simulation, intraoperative augmented imaging, advanced flexible endoscopic operative platforms and tools, precise multimodal treatments, and evidence-based medicine represent the modern cornerstone of personalized robotic colorectal surgery.
Course date & option
Course status
- Available
- Waiting list
- Full

Practical training on anatomical specimens
- Theoretical sessions
- Live or pre-recorded operative demonstrations
- Training on live tissue, anatomical specimens, virtual simulators and pelvic trainers
- Coffee breaks and lunches at IRCAD
- One dinner at Brasserie Les Haras
No accommodation, no social programme and no entertainment included in the registration fees for participants





Course director
J. Marescaux (FR, RW)
Faculty panel
Course objectives
To cover a broad spectrum of surgical procedures in robotic colorectal surgery
To provide indications for robotic surgical treatments and discuss operative complications
To highlight technical aspects of robotic surgical interventions through the broadcasting of live procedures
To allow real-time discussion between operators and trainee surgeons
To provide hands-on sessions to improve skills in robotic surgery through practice under expert tutorials
Target audience
Surgeons / minimum level required
Educational methods
Interactive theoretical and video sessions between Faculty and course participants
Live and pre-recorded operative demonstrations
Practical training on live tissue, anatomical specimens, virtual simulators and pelvic trainers
Cancellation policies
CME credits & accreditations
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
Really good variety of didactic and practical suitable for all levels - I am a robotic beginner but still gained a bit from the course
from Ireland
Beautiful live demonstrations (sigmoidectomy, TME) / Nice topics (TME, right colectomy) / Excellent level of the experts, also in the afternoon workshop.
from Italy
Quality of expert discussion during live demonstrations / Possibility to use new equipment in the practical sessions
from United Kingdom
The quality of presentations / The cases are amazing / The teachers are excellent
from Ecuador
Everything was outstanding: organization, attitude, skills of the experts
from Greece
Operating on live tissue / Live surgery / Quality of the premises (architecture, interior design)
from Estonia
Live surgery with experts / Tips and tricks from the experts / Hands-on session
from Portugal
Live surgery with opportunity to interact with experts / Practice with very useful tutoring / Extreme availability of the experts
from Italy
Nice demonstration of mobilization of splenic flexure / Perfect visualization of operations / Step by step explanation of the surgery
from Greece
Excellent cases to demonstrate and very good to see how the experts handle events such as bleeding etc…
from Iceland
Friendly multicultural environment / Excellent learning opportunities / Good level of expertise of the staff
from Pakistan
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