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COURSE OBJECTIVES

  1. To give surgeons the opportunity to use anatomical training models to perform robotic radical prostatectomy, robotic partial nephrectomy, robotic nephrectomy and robotic cystectomy
  2. To allow surgeons to attend live surgery cases performed by experts in their regular operating environment
  3. To determine the standards of operative techniques demonstrating robotic radical prostatectomy, robotic partial nephrectomy, robotic radical nephrectomy and robotic cystectomy using lectures and pre-recorded live procedures

EDUCATIONAL METHODS

  1. Practical sessions in the technical platform with robotic systems and anatomical models
  2. Live operative demonstrations of surgical techniques in the auditorium
  3. Workshop with the supervision of experts to study surgical techniques through pre-recorded live surgical demonstrations and discussions of technical points

COURSE DIRECTOR

T. Piechaud (F)

FACULTY BOARD

F. Gaboardi (I) - E. Mandron (F) - C. Saussine (F) - R. Van Velthoven (B)

FACULTY

O. Alenda (F) - A. De La Taille (F) - R. Gaston (F) - JL. Hoepffner (F) - A. Mejean (F) - C. Vaessen (F)

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • To provide the basic knowledge required for clinical applications
  • To describe all the basic principles (instruments, materials, anaesthesia equipments) and present the most widely used basic laparoscopic urological techniques
  • To provide hands-on training sessions to learn or improve performance of basic technical tasks in laparoscopic urological surgery
  • To describe results and potential complications of laparoscopic procedures.

EDUCATIONAL METHODS

Interactive theoretical and video sessions between faculty and course participants; hands-on training on live tissue (mini-pigs) in experimental lab.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Laparoscopic urological surgeons

UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA (optional) Limited to the Intensive Courses

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 University diploma fees, around 430 euros, are to be paid on the spot by cash in Euros only.

Course director

T. Piechaud (F)

FACULTY BOARD

C.C. Abbou (F), E. Mandron (F), C. Saussine (F), R. Van Velthoven (B)

FACULTY PANEL

T. Ahlering (USA), A. Alcaraz (SP), O. Alenda (F), W. Artibani (I), AM. Bocciard (I), E. Breda, (I), X. Cathelineau (F), P. Coloby (F), P. Dasgupta (UK),  A. De La Taille (F), S. Delort-laval (F), E. Drapier (F), T. Dujardin (CAN), E. Ferreira Faria (BR), F. Gaboardi (I), R. Gaston (F), I.S. Gill (USA), B. Guillonneau (USA), J.L. Hoepffner (F), A. Hoznek (F), J. Hubert (F), G. Janetschek (A), H. Lang (F), L. Lopez (F), L. Martinez Pineiro (SP), B. Mauroy (F), A. Mejean (F), A. Messas (F), P. Mouly (F), V. Patel (USA), A. Rane (UK), J. Rassweiler (D), P. Rischmann (A), C.H. Rochat (CH), F. Rozet (F), M. Schneider (F), N. Soomro (UK), M. Soulié (F), C. Sternberg (I), K. Touijer (USA), C. Vaessen (F), H. Van Poppel (B), A. Villers (F), R. Villet (F), P. Wiklund (S), C.H. Wu (Tw)

TRAINERS

W. Abou Chedid (F), F. Annino (I), R. Atme (Leb), M. Beringi (I), V. Corona Montes (MEX), M. Cortegoso Gonzalez (SP), F. Curto (I), L. Donon (F), A. D'Orazio (ARG), E. El Helou (LEB), C. Fraga-Pereira (BR), R. Guida (BR), G. Kyriakou (GR), B. Lopes-Cançado (BR), R. Mazloum (LEB), T. Mendonça (UK), B. Moussa (Leb), M. Oderda (I), A. O’Riordan (UK), A. Pansadoro (I), P. Ramirez (SP), M. Rocha (BR), E. Romero Selas (SP), S. Smelzo (I)

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • To know the equipment currently available to perform a PCNL
  • To know and to have previously performed the different stages of PCNL in animal models
  • To know the equipment currently available to perform a URS
  • To know and to have previously performed the different stages of laser URS in animal models
  • To know how to use image intensification and radiation protection rules
  • To know how to use a laser
  • To know disinfection protocols of flexible and semi-flexible endoscopes
  • To know PCNL and URS indications

EDUCATIONAL METHODS

  • Interactive theoretical and video sessions between faculty and course participants
  • Live operative demonstrations
  • Practical training on live tissue (mini-pigs) and on inanimate models

Course directors

O. Traxer (F), C. Saussine (F)

FACULTY PANEL

J. De La Rosette (NL), S. Doizi (F), G. Giusti (I), P.J.s. Osther (DK), A. Ploumidis (GR), B. Somani (UK), O. Wiseman (UK)

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • To provide the basic knowledge required for clinical applications
  • To describe all the basic principles (instruments, materials, anaesthesia equipments) and present the most widely used basic laparoscopic urological techniques
  • To provide hands-on training sessions to learn or improve performance of basic technical tasks in laparoscopic urological surgery
  • To describe results and potential complications of laparoscopic procedures.

EDUCATIONAL METHODS

Interactive theoretical and video sessions between faculty and course participants; hands-on training on live tissue (mini-pigs) in experimental lab.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Laparoscopic urological surgeons

UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA (optional) Limited to the Intensive Courses

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 University diploma fees, around 430 euros, are to be paid on the spot by cash in Euros only.

Course director

T. Piechaud (F)

FACULTY BOARD

C.C. Abbou (F), E. Mandron (F), C. Saussine (F), R. Van Velthoven (B)

FACULTY PANEL

T. Ahlering (USA), A. Alcaraz (SP), O. Alenda (F), W. Artibani (I), AM. Bocciard (I), E. Breda, (I), X. Cathelineau (F), P. Coloby (F), P. Dasgupta (UK),  A. De La Taille (F), S. Delort-laval (F), E. Drapier (F), T. Dujardin (CAN), E. Ferreira Faria (BR), F. Gaboardi (I), R. Gaston (F), I.S. Gill (USA), B. Guillonneau (USA), J.L. Hoepffner (F), A. Hoznek (F), J. Hubert (F), G. Janetschek (A), H. Lang (F), L. Lopez (F), L. Martinez Pineiro (SP), B. Mauroy (F), A. Mejean (F), A. Messas (F), P. Mouly (F), V. Patel (USA), A. Rane (UK), J. Rassweiler (D), P. Rischmann (A), C.H. Rochat (CH), F. Rozet (F), M. Schneider (F), N. Soomro (UK), M. Soulié (F), C. Sternberg (I), K. Touijer (USA), C. Vaessen (F), H. Van Poppel (B), A. Villers (F), R. Villet (F), P. Wiklund (S), C.H. Wu (Tw)

TRAINERS

W. Abou Chedid (F), F. Annino (I), R. Atme (Leb), M. Beringi (I), V. Corona Montes (MEX), M. Cortegoso Gonzalez (SP), F. Curto (I), L. Donon (F), A. D'Orazio (ARG), E. El Helou (LEB), C. Fraga-Pereira (BR), R. Guida (BR), G. Kyriakou (GR), B. Lopes-Cançado (BR), R. Mazloum (LEB), T. Mendonça (UK), B. Moussa (Leb), M. Oderda (I), A. O’Riordan (UK), A. Pansadoro (I), P. Ramirez (SP), M. Rocha (BR), E. Romero Selas (SP), S. Smelzo (I)

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • To provide the basic knowledge required for clinical applications
  • To describe all the basic principles (instruments, materials, anaesthesia equipments) and present the most widely used basic laparoscopic urological techniques
  • To provide hands-on training sessions to learn or improve performance of basic technical tasks in laparoscopic urological surgery
  • To describe results and potential complications of laparoscopic procedures.

EDUCATIONAL METHODS

Interactive theoretical and video sessions between faculty and course participants; hands-on training on live tissue (mini-pigs) in experimental lab.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Laparoscopic urological surgeons

UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA (optional) Limited to the Intensive Courses

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 University diploma fees, around 430 euros, are to be paid on the spot by cash in Euros only.

Course director

T. Piechaud (F)

FACULTY BOARD

C.C. Abbou (F), E. Mandron (F), C. Saussine (F), R. Van Velthoven (B)

FACULTY PANEL

T. Ahlering (USA), A. Alcaraz (SP), O. Alenda (F), W. Artibani (I), AM. Bocciard (I), E. Breda, (I), X. Cathelineau (F), P. Coloby (F), P. Dasgupta (UK),  A. De La Taille (F), S. Delort-laval (F), E. Drapier (F), T. Dujardin (CAN), E. Ferreira Faria (BR), F. Gaboardi (I), R. Gaston (F), I.S. Gill (USA), B. Guillonneau (USA), J.L. Hoepffner (F), A. Hoznek (F), J. Hubert (F), G. Janetschek (A), H. Lang (F), L. Lopez (F), L. Martinez Pineiro (SP), B. Mauroy (F), A. Mejean (F), A. Messas (F), P. Mouly (F), V. Patel (USA), A. Rane (UK), J. Rassweiler (D), P. Rischmann (A), C.H. Rochat (CH), F. Rozet (F), M. Schneider (F), N. Soomro (UK), M. Soulié (F), C. Sternberg (I), K. Touijer (USA), C. Vaessen (F), H. Van Poppel (B), A. Villers (F), R. Villet (F), P. Wiklund (S), C.H. Wu (Tw)

TRAINERS

W. Abou Chedid (F), F. Annino (I), R. Atme (Leb), M. Beringi (I), V. Corona Montes (MEX), M. Cortegoso Gonzalez (SP), F. Curto (I), L. Donon (F), A. D'Orazio (ARG), E. El Helou (LEB), C. Fraga-Pereira (BR), R. Guida (BR), G. Kyriakou (GR), B. Lopes-Cançado (BR), R. Mazloum (LEB), T. Mendonça (UK), B. Moussa (Leb), M. Oderda (I), A. O’Riordan (UK), A. Pansadoro (I), P. Ramirez (SP), M. Rocha (BR), E. Romero Selas (SP), S. Smelzo (I)

Monday

8.45 am Registration and welcoming of participants

9.00 am
ANESTHESIA
  • Principles and specificities of anesthesia for laparoscopy
EQUIPMENT
  • Operating theatre - choice of equipment - the laparoscopic unit
  • Conventional laparoscopic instrumentation and micro-instruments
  • Electrosurgery and ultrasonic dissections
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY
  • Positioning of trocars:
    • Transperitoneal access
    • Retroperitoneal access
  • Knots
1.00 pm Lunch at the Institute

2.00 pm
TRAINING ON LIVE TISSUE (MINI-PIGS) : LAPAROSCOPY
APPROACH OF THE LOWER URINARY SYSTEM:
  • Ureterolysis
  • Burch
  • Cystotomy
  • Fixing of vaginal prosthesis
  • Ureterovesical implantation
6.30 pm End of session / Evening free

Tuesday

8.15 am Evaluation of the previous day

8.30 am
TREATMENT OF GENERAL AND DIGESTIVE COMPLICATIONS

LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY OF NON-TUMORAL UPPER URINARY SYSTEM
  • Pyeloplasty
  • Pyelotomy
  • Ureterotomy
LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY OF NON-TUMORAL LOWER URINARY SYSTEM
  • Prostatic adenomectomy
  • Vesical diverticulectomy
  • Ureterovesical implantation
  • Vesico-vaginal fistula
1.00 pm Lunch at the Institute

2.00 pm
TRAINING ON LIVE TISSUE (MINI-PIGS) : LAPAROSCOPY
APPROACH OF THE UPPER URINARY SYSTEM
  • Renal pedicle dissection
  • Ureterolysis
  • Pyeloplasty
  • Ureteral repair
  • Left and right nephrectomy
6.30 pm End of session / Free evening

Wednesday

7.45 am Evaluation of the previous day

8.00 am
LAPAROSCOPIC TREATMENT OF KIDNEY TUMORS
  • Radical nephrectomy using a retroperitoneal approach
    • Technical principles
LIVE & PRE-RECORDED OPERATIVE DEMONSTRATION (DEPENDING ON CASES)
  • Radical nephrectomy by retroperitoneal approach
PRE-RECORDED OPERATIVE DEMONSTRATION SESSIONS
  • Radical nephrectomy using a transperitoneal approach:
    • Technical principles, complications
  • Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for the treatment of kidney tumors:
    • Technical points
    • Robotic approach
  • Place of robotic assistance in kidney tumor surgery
1.00 pm Lunch at the Institute

2.00 pm
TRAINING ON LIVE TISSUE (MINI-PIGS): LAPAROSCOPY AND ROBOTICS APPROACH OF THE LOWER URINARY SYSTEM
  • Ureterolysis
  • Cystotomy
  • Ureterovesical implantation
  • Vesicourethral anastomosis
  • Prostatocystectomy
  • Robotic training
6.30 pm End of session

8.30 pm Dinner in honor of participants

Thursday

7.45 am Evaluation of the previous day

8.00 am
LAPAROSCOPIC TREATMENT OF GENITO-URINARY PROLAPSE
  • Physiopathology of genito-urinary prolapse:
    • Anatomical principles of laparoscopic treatment
    • Technical descriptions
    • Associated techniques – Hysterectomy – Complications
LIVE & PRE-RECORDED OPERATIVE DEMONSTRATION (DEPENDING ON CASES)
  • Laparoscopic treatment of genito-urinary prolapse
PRE-RECORDED OPERATIVE DEMONSTRATION SESSIONS
LAPAROSCOPIC CYSTECTOMY – PROSTATOCYSTECTOMY
  • Laparoscopic cystectomy:
    • Technical principles
  • Laparoscopic cystectomy in female
  • Robotic anterior pelvectomy, laparoscopic urinary diversion
1.00 pm Lunch at the Institute

2.00 pm
TRAINING ON LIVE TISSUE (MINI-PIGS): LAPAROSCOPY AND ROBOTICS
  • University Diploma - Practical evaluation
  • Practice of previously performed procedures:
    • Nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy
    • Pyeloplasty
    • Ureterolysis
  • Robotic training
6.30 pm End of session / Evening free

Friday

8.00 am
UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA PROFICIENCY TEST
For surgeons who applied for the University diploma: Multiple choice questionnaire

8.45 am Evaluation of the previous day

9.00 am
LAPAROSCOPIC RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY
  • Way of access, step by step description
  • Transperitoneal way, first posterior approach
  • Laparoscopic lymphadenectomy:
    • Place and technique in prostate cancer
  • Laparoscopic robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY AND SAFETY

1.00 pm Lunch at the Institute

2.00 pm
ADRENALECTOMY: TRANSABDOMINAL APPROACH

 NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND NEW CONCEPTS IN LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY
  • From virtual reality to robotic surgery
3.45 pm End of course
Delivery of certificates of attendance and diplomas for the successful candidates
Program may be subject to modifications

THURSDAY MARCH 5

07.45am Registration and welcoming of participants

08.00am
For OPTION A and OPTION C (Group 2)

THEORETICAL SESSION:
  • Robotic radical prostatectomy: general principles, step by step procedure, ways of access
  • Robotic partial nephrectomy: general principles, extraperitoneal - transperitoneal ways
10.30am
LIVE OR PRE-RECORDED OPERATIVE DEMONSTRATION (DEPENDING ON CASES)
  1. Robotic partial nephrectomy
  2. Robotic radical nephrectomy
01.00pm Lunch at the Institute

02.00pm
For OPTION A and OPTION C (Group 2)

LIVE OR PRE-RECORDED OPERATIVE DEMONSTRATION (DEPENDING ON CASES)
  1. Robotic prostatectomy
  2. Robotic prostatocystectomy
  3. Robotic female pelvectomy and Bricker urinary diversion
THEORETICAL SESSION:
  • Technical principles of robotic prostatocystectomy and lymphadenectomy
  • Technical principles of robotic pelvectomy and lymphadenectomy
  • Technical principles of robotic neobladder in male
  • Principles of robotic Bricker diversion
06.00pm
End of session

08.30pm
Dinner in honor of participants

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08.00am
For OPTION C (Group 1)

ROBOTIC TRAINING ON ANATOMICAL SPECIMENS
  • Robotic partial nephrectomy
  • Robotic total nephrectomy
01.00pm Lunch at the Institute

02.00pm
For OPTION C (Group 1)

ROBOTIC TRAINING ON ANATOMICAL SPECIMENS
  • Robotic radical prostatectomy
  • Robotic cystectomy
  • Robotic urinary divertion
06.00pm
End of session

08.30pm
Dinner in honor of participants





FRIDAY MARCH 6

07.45am Registration and welcoming of participants

08.00am
For OPTION A and OPTION C (Group 1)

THEORETICAL SESSION:
  • Robotic radical prostatectomy: general principles, step by step procedure, ways of access
  • Robotic partial nephrectomy: general principles, extraperitoneal - transperitoneal ways
10.30am
LIVE OR PRE-RECORDED OPERATIVE DEMONSTRATION (DEPENDING ON CASES)
  1. Robotic partial nephrectomy
  2. Robotic radical nephrectomy
01.00pm Lunch at the Institute

02.00pm
For OPTION A and OPTION C (Group 1)

LIVE OR PRE-RECORDED OPERATIVE DEMONSTRATION (DEPENDING ON CASES)
  1. Robotic prostatectomy
  2. Robotic prostatocystectomy
  3. Robotic female pelvectomy and Bricker urinary diversion
THEORETICAL SESSION:
  • Technical principles of robotic prostatocystectomy and lymphadenectomy
  • Technical principles of robotic pelvectomy and lymphadenectomy
  • Technical principles of robotic neobladder in male
  • Principles of robotic Bricker diversion
06.00pm
End of session

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08.00am
For OPTION C (Group 2)

ROBOTIC TRAINING ON ANATOMICAL SPECIMENS
  • Robotic partial nephrectomy
  • Robotic total nephrectomy
01.00pm Lunch at the Institute

02.00pm
For OPTION C (Group 2)

ROBOTIC TRAINING ON ANATOMICAL SPECIMENS
  • Robotic radical prostatectomy
  • Robotic cystectomy
  • Robotic urinary divertion
06.00pm
End of session



SATURDAY MARCH 7

08.15am Registration and welcoming of participants

08.30am
For OPTION A and OPTION C

THEORETICAL SESSION - TAKE HOME MESSAGE:

Ideal placement of trocars:
  • Extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy
  • Transperitoneal nephrectomy
Patient position and port placement for radical prostatectomy and partial nephrectomy

Synthesis of robotic partial nephrectomy:
  • Way of access, technical principles
  • Surgical treatment of kidney tumors: Should we go full robotic? Is there still room for open or laparoscopic surgery?
Synthesis of robotic radical prostatectomy:
  • Extensive lymphadenectomy: Robotic technique indications
  • First posterior access, technique of anastomosis
  • Robotic radical prostatectomy by posterior approach: Bocciardi approach
  • Antegrade robotic radical prostatectomy: step by step standardized technique
Synthesis of robotic cystectomy:
  • Robotic prostatocystectomy and pelvectomy points of technique
  • Robotic cystectomy urinary diversion
12.30pm
Conclusion

01.00pm Lunch at the Institute

01.30pm
End of course
Delivery of certificates of attendance



Program may be subject to modifications

Monday

8.45 am Registration and welcoming of participants

9.00 am
ANESTHESIA
  • Principles and specificities of anesthesia for laparoscopy
EQUIPMENT
  • Operating theatre - choice of equipment - the laparoscopic unit
  • Conventional laparoscopic instrumentation and micro-instruments
  • Electrosurgery and ultrasonic dissections
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY
  • Positioning of trocars:
    • Transperitoneal access
    • Retroperitoneal access
  • Knots
1.00 pm Lunch at the Institute

2.00 pm
TRAINING ON LIVE TISSUE (MINI-PIGS) : LAPAROSCOPY
APPROACH OF THE LOWER URINARY SYSTEM:
  • Ureterolysis
  • Burch
  • Cystotomy
  • Fixing of vaginal prosthesis
  • Ureterovesical implantation
6.30 pm End of session / Evening free

Tuesday

8.15 am Evaluation of the previous day

8.30 am
TREATMENT OF GENERAL AND DIGESTIVE COMPLICATIONS

LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY OF NON-TUMORAL UPPER URINARY SYSTEM
  • Pyeloplasty
  • Pyelotomy
  • Ureterotomy
LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY OF NON-TUMORAL LOWER URINARY SYSTEM
  • Prostatic adenomectomy
  • Vesical diverticulectomy
  • Ureterovesical implantation
  • Vesico-vaginal fistula
1.00 pm Lunch at the Institute

2.00 pm
TRAINING ON LIVE TISSUE (MINI-PIGS) : LAPAROSCOPY
APPROACH OF THE UPPER URINARY SYSTEM
  • Renal pedicle dissection
  • Ureterolysis
  • Pyeloplasty
  • Ureteral repair
  • Left and right nephrectomy
6.30 pm End of session / Free evening

Wednesday

7.45 am Evaluation of the previous day

8.00 am
LAPAROSCOPIC TREATMENT OF KIDNEY TUMORS
  • Radical nephrectomy using a retroperitoneal approach
    • Technical principles
LIVE & PRE-RECORDED OPERATIVE DEMONSTRATION (DEPENDING ON CASES)
  • Radical nephrectomy by retroperitoneal approach
PRE-RECORDED OPERATIVE DEMONSTRATION SESSIONS
  • Radical nephrectomy using a transperitoneal approach:
    • Technical principles, complications
  • Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for the treatment of kidney tumors:
    • Technical points
    • Robotic approach
  • Place of robotic assistance in kidney tumor surgery
1.00 pm Lunch at the Institute

2.00 pm
TRAINING ON LIVE TISSUE (MINI-PIGS): LAPAROSCOPY AND ROBOTICS APPROACH OF THE LOWER URINARY SYSTEM
  • Ureterolysis
  • Cystotomy
  • Ureterovesical implantation
  • Vesicourethral anastomosis
  • Prostatocystectomy
  • Robotic training
6.30 pm End of session

8.30 pm Dinner in honor of participants

Thursday

7.45 am Evaluation of the previous day

8.00 am
LAPAROSCOPIC TREATMENT OF GENITO-URINARY PROLAPSE
  • Physiopathology of genito-urinary prolapse:
    • Anatomical principles of laparoscopic treatment
    • Technical descriptions
    • Associated techniques – Hysterectomy – Complications
LIVE & PRE-RECORDED OPERATIVE DEMONSTRATION (DEPENDING ON CASES)
  • Laparoscopic treatment of genito-urinary prolapse
PRE-RECORDED OPERATIVE DEMONSTRATION SESSIONS
LAPAROSCOPIC CYSTECTOMY – PROSTATOCYSTECTOMY
  • Laparoscopic cystectomy:
    • Technical principles
  • Laparoscopic cystectomy in female
  • Robotic anterior pelvectomy, laparoscopic urinary diversion
1.00 pm Lunch at the Institute

2.00 pm
TRAINING ON LIVE TISSUE (MINI-PIGS): LAPAROSCOPY AND ROBOTICS
  • University Diploma - Practical evaluation
  • Practice of previously performed procedures:
    • Nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy
    • Pyeloplasty
    • Ureterolysis
  • Robotic training
6.30 pm End of session / Evening free

Friday

8.00 am
UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA PROFICIENCY TEST
For surgeons who applied for the University diploma: Multiple choice questionnaire

8.45 am Evaluation of the previous day

9.00 am
LAPAROSCOPIC RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY
  • Way of access, step by step description
  • Transperitoneal way, first posterior approach
  • Laparoscopic lymphadenectomy:
    • Place and technique in prostate cancer
  • Laparoscopic robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY AND SAFETY

1.00 pm Lunch at the Institute

2.00 pm
ADRENALECTOMY: TRANSABDOMINAL APPROACH

2.45 pm End of course
Delivery of certificates of attendance and diplomas for the successful candidates
Program may be subject to modifications

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10

7.45 am Registration and welcoming of participants

8.00 am
THEORETICAL SESSION:

PERCUTANEOUS NEPHROLITHOTOMY (PCNL)
- Materials and technique
- Indications, results, complications
- Special features

FLEXIBLE, SEMI-FLEXIBLE AND LASER URETERORENOSCOPY (URS)
- Materials and technique
- Laser anatomy
- Indications, results, complications
- Tips and tricks

12.30 pm Lunch at the Institute

1.30 pm
Materials presentation and handling: endoscopes, laser, pump and disposable instruments

PRACTICAL SESSION:
Hands-on training:
- on inanimate models (PCNL and laser flexible URS training)
- on live tissue (mini pigs)

Presentation of clinical cases for live surgery

6.00 pm End of session

8.00 pm Dinner in honor of participants

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11

7.45 am Evaluation of the previous day

8.00 am
LIVE OPERATIVE DEMONSTRATIONS:

3 INTERVENTIONS, DEPENDING ON FOREIGN EXPERT: 2 PCNL AND 1 URS OR 1 PCNL AND 2 URS

1.30 pm Lunch at the Institute

2.30 pm
THEORETICAL SESSION

- Radiation protection
- Material sterilization
- International recommandations
- Tips and tricks for handling, storage and maintenance of these flexible and semi-flexible endoscopes
- Clinical cases

6.00 pm End of course
Delivery of the certificate of attendance

Program may be subject to modifications

Monday

8.45 am Registration and welcoming of participants

9.00 am
ANESTHESIA
  • Principles and specificities of anesthesia for laparoscopy
EQUIPMENT
  • Operating theatre - choice of equipment - the laparoscopic unit
  • Conventional laparoscopic instrumentation and micro-instruments
  • Electrosurgery and ultrasonic dissections
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY
  • Positioning of trocars:
    • Transperitoneal access
    • Retroperitoneal access
  • Knots
1.00 pm Lunch at the Institute

2.00 pm
TRAINING ON LIVE TISSUE (MINI-PIGS) : LAPAROSCOPY
APPROACH OF THE LOWER URINARY SYSTEM:
  • Ureterolysis
  • Burch
  • Cystotomy
  • Fixing of vaginal prosthesis
  • Ureterovesical implantation
6.30 pm End of session / Evening free

Tuesday

8.15 am Evaluation of the previous day

8.30 am
TREATMENT OF GENERAL AND DIGESTIVE COMPLICATIONS

LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY OF NON-TUMORAL UPPER URINARY SYSTEM
  • Pyeloplasty
  • Pyelotomy
  • Ureterotomy
LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY OF NON-TUMORAL LOWER URINARY SYSTEM
  • Prostatic adenomectomy
  • Vesical diverticulectomy
  • Ureterovesical implantation
  • Vesico-vaginal fistula
1.00 pm Lunch at the Institute

2.00 pm
TRAINING ON LIVE TISSUE (MINI-PIGS) : LAPAROSCOPY
APPROACH OF THE UPPER URINARY SYSTEM
  • Renal pedicle dissection
  • Ureterolysis
  • Pyeloplasty
  • Ureteral repair
  • Left and right nephrectomy
6.30 pm End of session / Free evening

Wednesday

7.45 am Evaluation of the previous day

8.00 am
LAPAROSCOPIC TREATMENT OF KIDNEY TUMORS
  • Radical nephrectomy using a retroperitoneal approach
    • Technical principles
LIVE & PRE-RECORDED OPERATIVE DEMONSTRATION (DEPENDING ON CASES)
  • Radical nephrectomy by retroperitoneal approach
PRE-RECORDED OPERATIVE DEMONSTRATION SESSIONS
  • Radical nephrectomy using a transperitoneal approach:
    • Technical principles, complications
  • Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for the treatment of kidney tumors:
    • Technical points
    • Robotic approach
  • Place of robotic assistance in kidney tumor surgery
1.00 pm Lunch at the Institute

2.00 pm
TRAINING ON LIVE TISSUE (MINI-PIGS): LAPAROSCOPY AND ROBOTICS APPROACH OF THE LOWER URINARY SYSTEM
  • Ureterolysis
  • Cystotomy
  • Ureterovesical implantation
  • Vesicourethral anastomosis
  • Prostatocystectomy
  • Robotic training
6.30 pm End of session

8.30 pm Dinner in honor of participants

Thursday

7.45 am Evaluation of the previous day

8.00 am
LAPAROSCOPIC TREATMENT OF GENITO-URINARY PROLAPSE
  • Physiopathology of genito-urinary prolapse:
    • Anatomical principles of laparoscopic treatment
    • Technical descriptions
    • Associated techniques – Hysterectomy – Complications
LIVE & PRE-RECORDED OPERATIVE DEMONSTRATION (DEPENDING ON CASES)
  • Laparoscopic treatment of genito-urinary prolapse
PRE-RECORDED OPERATIVE DEMONSTRATION SESSIONS
LAPAROSCOPIC CYSTECTOMY – PROSTATOCYSTECTOMY
  • Laparoscopic cystectomy:
    • Technical principles
  • Laparoscopic cystectomy in female
  • Robotic anterior pelvectomy, laparoscopic urinary diversion
1.00 pm Lunch at the Institute

2.00 pm
TRAINING ON LIVE TISSUE (MINI-PIGS): LAPAROSCOPY AND ROBOTICS
  • University Diploma - Practical evaluation
  • Practice of previously performed procedures:
    • Nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy
    • Pyeloplasty
    • Ureterolysis
  • Robotic training
6.30 pm End of session / Evening free

Friday

8.00 am
UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA PROFICIENCY TEST
For surgeons who applied for the University diploma: Multiple choice questionnaire

8.45 am Evaluation of the previous day

9.00 am
LAPAROSCOPIC RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY
  • Way of access, step by step description
  • Transperitoneal way, first posterior approach
  • Laparoscopic lymphadenectomy:
    • Place and technique in prostate cancer
  • Laparoscopic robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY AND SAFETY

1.00 pm Lunch at the Institute

2.00 pm
ADRENALECTOMY: TRANSABDOMINAL APPROACH

2.45 pm End of course
Delivery of certificates of attendance and diplomas for the successful candidates
Program may be subject to modifications

Monday

8.45 am Registration and welcoming of participants

9.00 am
ANESTHESIA
  • Principles and specificities of anesthesia for laparoscopy
EQUIPMENT
  • Operating theatre - choice of equipment - the laparoscopic unit
  • Conventional laparoscopic instrumentation and micro-instruments
  • Electrosurgery and ultrasonic dissections
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY
  • Positioning of trocars:
    • Transperitoneal access
    • Retroperitoneal access
  • Knots
1.00 pm Lunch at the Institute

2.00 pm
TRAINING ON LIVE TISSUE (MINI-PIGS) : LAPAROSCOPY
APPROACH OF THE LOWER URINARY SYSTEM:
  • Ureterolysis
  • Burch
  • Cystotomy
  • Fixing of vaginal prosthesis
  • Ureterovesical implantation
6.30 pm End of session / Evening free

Tuesday

8.15 am Evaluation of the previous day

8.30 am
TREATMENT OF GENERAL AND DIGESTIVE COMPLICATIONS

LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY OF NON-TUMORAL UPPER URINARY SYSTEM
  • Pyeloplasty
  • Pyelotomy
  • Ureterotomy
LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY OF NON-TUMORAL LOWER URINARY SYSTEM
  • Prostatic adenomectomy
  • Vesical diverticulectomy
  • Ureterovesical implantation
  • Vesico-vaginal fistula
1.00 pm Lunch at the Institute

2.00 pm
TRAINING ON LIVE TISSUE (MINI-PIGS) : LAPAROSCOPY
APPROACH OF THE UPPER URINARY SYSTEM
  • Renal pedicle dissection
  • Ureterolysis
  • Pyeloplasty
  • Ureteral repair
  • Left and right nephrectomy
6.30 pm End of session / Free evening

Wednesday

7.45 am Evaluation of the previous day

8.00 am
LAPAROSCOPIC TREATMENT OF KIDNEY TUMORS
  • Radical nephrectomy using a retroperitoneal approach
    • Technical principles
LIVE & PRE-RECORDED OPERATIVE DEMONSTRATION (DEPENDING ON CASES)
  • Radical nephrectomy by retroperitoneal approach
PRE-RECORDED OPERATIVE DEMONSTRATION SESSIONS
  • Radical nephrectomy using a transperitoneal approach:
    • Technical principles, complications
  • Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for the treatment of kidney tumors:
    • Technical points
    • Robotic approach
  • Place of robotic assistance in kidney tumor surgery
1.00 pm Lunch at the Institute

2.00 pm
TRAINING ON LIVE TISSUE (MINI-PIGS): LAPAROSCOPY AND ROBOTICS APPROACH OF THE LOWER URINARY SYSTEM
  • Ureterolysis
  • Cystotomy
  • Ureterovesical implantation
  • Vesicourethral anastomosis
  • Prostatocystectomy
  • Robotic training
6.30 pm End of session

8.30 pm Dinner in honor of participants

Thursday

7.45 am Evaluation of the previous day

8.00 am
LAPAROSCOPIC TREATMENT OF GENITO-URINARY PROLAPSE
  • Physiopathology of genito-urinary prolapse:
    • Anatomical principles of laparoscopic treatment
    • Technical descriptions
    • Associated techniques – Hysterectomy – Complications
LIVE & PRE-RECORDED OPERATIVE DEMONSTRATION (DEPENDING ON CASES)
  • Laparoscopic treatment of genito-urinary prolapse
PRE-RECORDED OPERATIVE DEMONSTRATION SESSIONS
LAPAROSCOPIC CYSTECTOMY – PROSTATOCYSTECTOMY
  • Laparoscopic cystectomy:
    • Technical principles
  • Laparoscopic cystectomy in female
  • Robotic anterior pelvectomy, laparoscopic urinary diversion
1.00 pm Lunch at the Institute

2.00 pm
TRAINING ON LIVE TISSUE (MINI-PIGS): LAPAROSCOPY AND ROBOTICS
  • University Diploma - Practical evaluation
  • Practice of previously performed procedures:
    • Nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy
    • Pyeloplasty
    • Ureterolysis
  • Robotic training
6.30 pm End of session / Evening free

Friday

8.00 am
UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA PROFICIENCY TEST
For surgeons who applied for the University diploma: Multiple choice questionnaire

8.45 am Evaluation of the previous day

9.00 am
LAPAROSCOPIC RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY
  • Way of access, step by step description
  • Transperitoneal way, first posterior approach
  • Laparoscopic lymphadenectomy:
    • Place and technique in prostate cancer
  • Laparoscopic robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY AND SAFETY

1.00 pm Lunch at the Institute

2.00 pm
ADRENALECTOMY: TRANSABDOMINAL APPROACH

2.45 pm End of course
Delivery of certificates of attendance and diplomas for the successful candidates
Program may be subject to modifications