Sentinel lymph node in gynecologic cancer
Full immersion in gynecologic oncology surgery
Sentinel lymph node biopsy is becoming increasingly popular as a way to accurately detect lymph node involvement without inducing the longterm lymphatic complications of full lymph node dissection.
The major objectives of the course, combining theoretical and video sessions, and hands-on training on live tissue, are to shorten the learning curve of the method, to improve its accuracy, and to make its implementation logical and safe in the era of individualized cancer treatment.
Come and join us, and be one of the 8,800 surgeons who have seized the opportunity to improve their knowledge and know-how.
All Faculty members will be happy to welcome you and
help you to update your skills and enhance your minimally invasive surgical capabilities.
Sentinel lymph node in gynecologic cancer
Course information
Course status
- Available
- Waiting list
- Full

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No more courses for this period
- Hands-on sessions on live tissue
- Live or pre-recorded operative demonstrations
- Theoretical sessions
- Coffee breaks, lunches
- One dinner at Les Haras Brasserie
No accommodation, no social programme and no entertainment included in the registration fees for participants.




Course directors
C. Akladios (FR)
D. Querleu (FR)
Course objectives
- To understand the rationale of the sentinel lymph node (SLN) procedure in the treatment of female genital organ malignancies in the era of minimally invasive surgical oncology and individualized cancer treatment
- To master the surgical technique of SLN sampling, including anatomical landmarks of each genital organ’s specific lymphatic drainage
- To be familiar with technical modalities, imaging techniques, and available tracers, including the role of fluorescence in the future of cancer surgery
- To be able to incorporate the results of the SLN pathological assessment in the management of gynecologic malignancies
- To perform hands-on practice on live tissue (mini-pigs) in order to shorten and secure the learning curve in clinical practice
Target audience
Gynecologic oncologists
Educational methods
- Hand-on sessions on live tissue
- Interactive theoretical and video sessions between Faculty and course participants
- Pre-recorded operative demonstrations
Cancellation policy
CME credits & accreditations
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
This is one of the most well organized and educational meetings that I attend, full of diversity ultimately spiriting the best care globally.
from USA
I just want to say you thank you for everything. I really enjoyed the course. I can’t wait to do another one.
from Argentina
The course is well organized and I am very happy about the conduct of it.
from Sri Lanka
I had a great time on the course and enjoyed the French hospitality.
from United Kingdom
It was such a pleasure to participate in this course. I am looking forward to another course at IRCAD.
from Bosnia-Herzegovina
It was a fantastic and productive experience.
from Argentina
I want to thank you for warm welcome, extremely good organization and everything that you have done. For a long time it was my dream, and it came true. Thank you one more time.
from Ukraine
Congratulations on another wonderful and highly educational course. The friendship atmosphere is outstanding. I look forward to your course every year and look forward to participating again.
from USA
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