Laparoscopic and Transanal Colorectal Supermaster Course
Full immersion in laparoscopic and transanal colorectal surgery
In the colorectal field, no-scar surgery through natural orifices has created the perfect balance between safety, efficacy, and patient benefits, especially in rectal cancer treatment.
IRCAD’s model of international education and hands-on training exemplifies the most innovative method of learning modern surgery in a safe, cost-effective, and enjoyable way.
Leading surgeons from around the world share their expertise through live surgery, educational
videos, and lectures, both online and on-site and are happy to assist participants during hands-on training sessions on live tissue and anatomical specimens.
Course date & options
Course status
- Available
- Waiting list
- Full
OPTION A
Theoretical sessions
- Theoretical sessions
- Live or pre-recorded operative demonstrations
- Coffee breaks and lunches at IRCAD
- Friday dinner at Brasserie Les Haras
OPTION B
Practical training on live tissue
- Theoretical sessions
- Live or pre-recorded operative demonstrations
- Training on live tissue
- Coffee breaks and lunches at IRCAD
- Friday dinner at Brasserie Les Haras
OPTION C
Practical training on anatomical specimens
- Theoretical sessions
- Live or pre-recorded operative demonstrations
- Training on live tissue and anatomical specimens
- Coffee breaks and lunches at IRCAD
- Friday 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 improve surgical and oncological outcomes in colorectal surgery
To learn about modern technologies for preoperative diagnosis and planning
To learn about new technologies for intraoperative navigation and manipulation
To improve multimodal colorectal cancer treatment
To provide hands-on sessions to improve skills in colorectal 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 and pelvic trainer
Cancellation policy
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
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