Laparoscopic General Surgery Intensive Course
Full immersion in General Surgery
The most popular course in IRCAD is intended for all surgeons who are graduates or in training and who wish to update or discover the latest technological and technical advances in laparoscopy.
This course opens a perspective on the most common interventions in laparoscopic surgery which are presented and discussed in plenary meeting and applied during the many training sessions on live pig models.
In the morning, participants will attend theoretical courses on different aspects of general surgery.
Four experimental laboratory afternoons with training on live tissue will give the laparoscopic surgeon a broad perspective of the technique as well as the practical know-how essential to good clinical practice.
Course date & options
Course status
- Available
- Waiting list
- Full
Practical training on live tissue
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No more courses for this period
- 4 half days of hands-on sessions on live tissue (mini-pigs)
- Live or pre-recorded operative demonstrations
- Theoretical sessions
- Coffee breaks, lunches
- One evening dinner
- European CME credits (ECMECs)
Course program
- An application has been made to the UEMS EACCME for CME accreditation of this event CME points
- 5-day course
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
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
Cancellation policy
Should you wish to cancel or postpone your registration, please notify us by email at: cancellation@ircad.fr
Please note that no refund or postponement will be considered for any cancellation received less than 6
weeks before the course starts, even if Visa application has been denied.
CME credits & accreditations
CME accreditations & endorsements for the IRCAD France
The IRCAD is certified as a comprehensive Accredited Education Institute (AEI) by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
IRCAD courses are endorsed by the European Association for Endoscopic Surgeons (EAES).
CME accredications & endorsements for this course
This course is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical
Education (EACCME), Institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (EUMS), to provide CME credits to European medical specialists in their home country. This IRCAD course meets the criteria for the American Medical Association (AMA) Physician’s
Recognition Award (PRA) Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians may apply to convert EACCME credits into AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.
One day at IRCAD
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Your 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!
Very nice course, friendly staff, amazing doctors, well-structured and arranged
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.
It was a really amazing experience and considering the current pandemic situation, it was really safe! Thank you very much for this unforgettable week!
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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!
