Advanced Course in Video and Robot-assisted Thoracic Surgery – VATS and RATS

Full immersion in Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery

This curriculum is designed for experienced thoracoscopic surgeons looking to start a VATS or RATS program.

It is suitable for fellows, residents, and thoracic surgeons, it enhances proficiency in advanced thoracoscopic procedures, covering technology, approaches, and more.

The live surgical training will be held at the advanced IRCAD laboratory with skilled experts in both VATS and RATS techniques, providing an enriching experience for all participants.

Advanced Course in Video and Robot-assisted Thoracic Surgery – VATS and RATS

2024

Course information

Course status

OPTION B

Training sessions including VATS procedures only

  • No more courses for this period

OPTION C

Training sessions including RATS procedures only

  • No more courses for this period

No accommodation, no social programme and no entertainment included in the fees for participants

Course information

Course directors

P.E. Falcoz (FR)
A. Seguin-Givelet (FR)

Faculty panel

K. Amer (GB)
T. Batchelor (GB)
I. Bouabdallah (FR)
D. Galetta (IT)
D. Gossot (FR)
F. Montagne (FR)
K. Pfeuty (FR)

Course objectives

  • To cover a broad spectrum of surgical procedures in VATS and RATS procedures
  • To provide indications for surgical treatment and discuss operative complications
  • To allow a real-time discussion between the experts and the trainee surgeons
  • To provide hands-on sessions to improve skills in VATS / RATS surgery through practice on live tissue (mini-pigs) or simulators under expert tutorial
  • To describe postoperative clinical results and practical applications of evidence-based clinical medicine

Target audience

Thoracic surgeons, general surgeons, paediatric surgeons

 
 

Educational methods

  • Interactive theoretical and video sessions between Faculty and course participants
  • Pre-recorded operative demonstrations
  • Training on live tissue (mini-pigs) or simulators under expert tutorial

Cancellation policy

CME credits & accreditations

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 IRCAD

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

It was a very impressive course - thank you very much.

Very interesting course with many precious teachings.

Very good organization - excellent teaching course.

Thanks so much, I learnt much new innovation for my speciality!

The day was informative and the practical session was excellent

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