Laparoscopic General Surgery Intensive Course
Full immersion in general surgery
Explore new horizons in laparoscopic surgical techniques with IRCAD’s flagship course.
Designed for both seasoned and aspiring surgeons, this highly popular program offers an opportunity to enhance your knowledge, refine your skills, and stay abreast of the latest technological advancements in the field.
The course comprises two parts: live surgeries and video sessions in the mornings, followed by four experimental afternoons of hands-on training on live tissue, led by the world’s foremost experts.
By joining this course, you’ll gain practical insights that are crucial for delivering top-notch clinical care, learn from the best in the business, and benefit from IRCAD’s exceptional facilities.
Course Information
Course status
- Available
- Waiting list
- Full
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Practical training on live tissue
- 4 half-days of hands-on sessions on live tissue (mini-pigs)
- Live or pre-recorded operative demonstrations
- Theoretical sessions
- Coffee breaks, lunches at IRCAD
- One evening dinner at Brasserie Les Haras
No accommodation, no social programme and no entertainment included in the registration fees for participants
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Course information
- 5-day course
- University Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery (optional)
Faculty panel
Course objectives
To provide basic knowledge required for safe use of laparoscopic surgery
To describe all technical (instruments, trocars, energy sources…) and physiology principles of laparoscopic surgery
To critically review the most common laparoscopic surgical procedures
To learn or improve laparoscopic skills by repeatedly practicing suturing, knot-tying and performing surgical procedures during hands-on sessions
Target audience
This course is intended for general surgeons, digestive surgeons, fellows and residents in training
Cancellation policy
Educational methods
Interactive didactic and video sessions between Faculty and course participants
Live and pre-recorded operative demonstrations
Supervised hands-on training on live animal models
Objective structured assessment of technical skills
Optional University Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery
Evaluation through theoretical exams and practical tests at the end of the Intensive course session leads to the delivery of a “University Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery” awarded by the University of Strasbourg.
The diploma fees (around 430 Euros) are to be paid in cash.
No payment by credit card will be accepted.
CME credits and Ethical MedTech compliance for these courses
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
Excellent lectures. Excellent teachers and mentors always ready to help and inform us of tricks. Thank you for the progress!
India
Very nice course, friendly staff, amazing doctors, well-structured and arranged
Egypt
I love this course : excellent trainers with exceptional knowledge. High quality animal lab, up to date equipment, lovely nurses and anesthesiologists. I would definitely recommend this course to my colleagues and will be coming back to attend other IRCAD courses.
Sudan
It was a really amazing experience and considering the current pandemic situation, it was really safe! Thank you very much for this unforgettable week!
Greece
Expert vraiment très disponible à vous expliquer et donner des conseils techniques
Switzerland
A generally excellent course with very good organization both in preparing the theoretical lectures and the practical sessions. I would highly recommend it to my colleagues that seek an advanced laparoscopic training!
Cyprus
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