
Videosurgery in Pediatric Urology Advanced Course
Full immersion in Pediatric Urology
At the end of the 1980s, pioneers in pediatric videosurgery demonstrated that all kinds
of malformations could be managed using laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, retroperitoneoscopy, subcutaneous videosurgery, videosurgery combined with endoluminal endoscopy, and robotic surgery.
During the same period, we had to convince colleagues and families that many benefits could be obtained for our patients and conclusions could be drawn with the iterative paradigm “This new minimally invasive approach is safe and feasible”.
And very quickly, we could add the description of the advantages we could have with these techniques.
In 2022, there will be two specific courses dedicated to these specialties.
Course date & options
Course status
- Available
- Waiting list
- Full

Practical training on live tissue
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No more courses for this period
- 3 half days of hands-on sessions on live tissue (mini-pigs)
- Theoretical sessions
- Coffee breaks, lunches
- One evening dinner
- 20 European CME credits (ECMECs)





Course directors
F. Becmeur (FR)
A. El Ghoneimi (FR)
Faculty panel
A. Al Junaibi (AE)
T. Blanc (FR)
A. Bujons (SP)
D. Cabezali (SP)
R. Chrzan (POL)
C. Esposito (IT)
E. Faller (FR)
P.J. Lopez (CL)
M. Mendoza-Sagaon (CH)
R. Moog (FR)
I. Mushtaq (UK)
M. Peycelon (FR)
P. Philippe (LU)
N. Sassi (TN)
A. Scalabre (FR)
F. Varlet (FR)
Course objectives
- To cover a broad spectrum of surgical procedures in pediatric surgery
- To provide indications for surgical treatment and discuss operative complications
- To highlight technicalities of surgical interventions through the broadcasting of videos
- To allow discussion between experts and trainee surgeons
- To provide hands-on sessions to improve skills in laparoscopic surgery through 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 surgeons, pediatric surgeons, urologists
Educational methods
- Interactive didactic lectures and video sessions between Faculty and course participants in auditorium with the latest audiovisual technologies
- Supervised hands-on training on live tissue (mini-pigs) in experimental laboratory
Cancellation policy
CME credits and Ethical MedTech compliance for this course
This Pediatric course is endorsed by:
– The European Society for Paediatric Urology (ESPU)
– The International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG)
– The European Paediatric Surgeons’ Association (EUPSA)
– The European Society of Paediatric Endoscopic Surgeons (ESPES)
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
The time the expert spent with us he took good care of us, he taught us tips and tricks and helped us to make the most of our training
Spain
Thanks a lot. All was organized at the highest level !
Russia
Interesting topics. Very good debate. Experts share their experience which is very rich and interesting!
France
Amazing, impressive, efficient, great organization with the right persons Thanks a lot !
Turkey
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