Advanced Course in Robotic Gynaecological Oncology Surgery

  • Overview

  • Scientific Programme

  • Chairs & Faculty

  • Registration

  • General Information

  • Travel & Accommodation

Overview

» An Exclusive Robotic Surgery Course in Gynaecological Oncology

Aim/rationale

The course aims to improve the knowledge and skills of surgeons on procedures in gynaecologic cancer by robotic approach.

Target audience

The ideal profile of the course candidate is a robotic surgeon with advanced experience in robotic surgery that meets the following requirements:

  • Has performed at least 40 robotic cases in Gynaecological Oncology (console surgeons)
  • A member of an active robotic program at his/her hospital
  • Fluent in English

Teaching Format

The robotic course is a 2 day workshop in Robotic Surgery, offering candidates a unique opportunity to enhance knowledge and skills, including:

  • Advanced Theoretical Lectures and Tutorial Videos.
  • Training on Da Vinci Xi. Simulation, virtual surgery.
  • Hands-on Training on live tissue - Animal Model.
  • Dissection on Cadaveric Model.

Advanced programme will include following procedures:

  • Pelvic and para aortic lymph node dissection trans and retroperitoneal approach
  • Sentinel lymph node dissection with icg
  • Radical hysterectomy
  • Specific benefits of robotic approach in gynaecologic oncology

Participation is compulsory throughout the course. The course will be conducted entirely in English.

Scientific Programme

Preliminary Programme HERE

Chairs & Faculty

Ane Gerda Eriksson

Ane Gerda Eriksson

ESGO Council Member
Chair of the ESGO Guidelins Committee

Chair of the Course

Dep. of Gynaecological Oncology, Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo, Norway

Registration

Attendance to the course is limited to 12 participants.

Applications will be selected based on the documents provided, with respect to geographical balance of countries and regions as well as the level of experience judged by the committee.

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The candidates are required to send us following application documents:

  • Short CV
  • Motivation letter describing incentives for attending the event
  • Provide number of robotic surgeries you've performed

Please send the application documents via email to tereza.cicakova@esgo.org

 

Applications close on September 16, 2024

View the ESGO membership renewals and application.

 

Course package fee

Individual registration – ESGO member  950 EUR
Individual registration – Non-member  1.700 EUR

 

Fee includes:

  • Admission fee to the course
  • Accommodation for up to 2 nights in a single room, in a standard hotel in the vicinity of the course venue in Strasbourg
  • Coffee breaks, lunches and scientific dinner
Cancelation and Refund Policy
Before September 30th, 2024   Refund of 50%
Starting October 1st, 2024   Non-Refundable

General Information

Venue

IRCAD MIS training center

1 Pl. de l'Hôpital
67000 Strasbourg
France

Insurance

In registering for the course participants agree that the organizer is not responsible for individual medical, travel or personal insurance. Participants are requested to arrange their own travel and health insurance. The organizer cannot assume liability for changes in the program due to external circumstances.

Certificate of attendance

Participants will be asked to fill in an online evaluation form shortly after the course. Providing the feedback is mandatory to obtain a course certificate of attendance and we thank you for your cooperation in advance.

Acknowledgement

ESGO gratefully acknowledge Intuitive Surgical for a generous educational grant supporting this course.

Course Secretariat

For more information and the status of your application, please contact us at tereza.cicakova@esgo.org

Travel & Accommodation

Travel

Transfers are responsibility of the attendees.

Do not arrange your flight ticket before your registration is confirmed.

 

Accommodation

Accommodation for up to 2 nights in a single room in Strasbourg, France, in a standard hotel in the vicinity of the course venue will be arranged by ESGO.