Advanced Course in Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery – VATS and RATS
Full immersion in Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery
This curriculum is designed to meet the requirements of experienced thoracoscopic surgeons who are considering starting a VATS and/or RATS program.
Fellows and residents as well as thoracic surgeons with limited experience in advanced thoracoscopic procedures will also benefit from sharing their experience with experts and colleagues.
The course will focus on technological aspects, approaches, use and location of access incisions, all major pulmonary resections including segmentectomies and advanced procedures, tips and tricks, and analysis and management of complications.
Advanced Course in Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery – VATS and RATS
Course date & options
Course status
- Available
- Waiting list
- Full
OPTION B
Training sessions including VATS procedures only
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No more courses for this period
- Theoretical sessions
- Pre-recorded operative demonstrations
- Training sessions on live tissue (mini-pigs)
- Coffee breaks, lunches
- Friday evening dinner
OPTION C
Training sessions including VATS and RATS procedures
-
No more courses for this period
- Theoretical sessions
- Pre-recordered operative demonstrations
- Training on live tissue (mini-pigs) and simulators
- Coffee breaks, lunches
- Friday evening dinner
Course directors
J.M. Baste (FR)
P.E. Falcoz (FR)
Faculty panel
K. Amer (GB)
T. Batchelor (GB)
G. Boddaert (FR)
D. Boulate (FR)
O. Collange (FR)
H. Decaluwé (BE)
R. Petersen (DK)
K. Pfeuty (FR)
A. Seguin (FR)
A. Sihoe (HK)
M. Tedde (BR)
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
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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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