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Laparoscopic General Surgery Intensive Course
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.
Choose date and option
Practical training on live tissue
Starting at 2 950 EUR
- Waiting list: June 29 - July 3, 2026
- Waiting list: September 21 - September 25, 2026
- Waiting list: November 16 - November 20, 2026
- 4 half-days of hands-on sessions on live tissue (mini-pigs)
- Live or pre-recorded operative demonstrations
- Theoretical sessions
- Coffee breaks and lunches at IRCAD
- One evening dinner at Brasserie Les Haras
No accommodation, no social program and no entertainment included in the registration fees for participants.
Course details
Course directors
- J. MARESCAUX - IRCAD Hôpitaux Universitaires, Strasbourg, France
- A. FORGIONE - IRCAD Hôpitaux Universitaires, Strasbourg, France
- M. VIX - IRCAD Hôpitaux Universitaires, Strasbourg, France
Faculty panel
- M. BHANDARI - MOHAK BARIATRICS AND ROBOTICS, Indore, India
- U. BRACALE - OSPEDALE SAN GIOVANNI DI DIO E RUGGI D'ARAGONA, Salerno, Italy
- F. CORCIONE - CLINICA MEDITERRANEA - OSPEDALE E CENTRO DIAGNOSTICO, Napoli, Italy
- N. DEMARTINES - UNIL, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Q. DENOST - CLINIQUE TIVOLI, Bordeaux, France
- M. DIANA - CENTRE JEAN-VIOLETTE, Geneva, Switzerland
- A. D'URSO - POLICLINICO UMBERTO IER - UNIVERSITY LA SAPIENZA, Roma, Italy
- B. EAST - MOTOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, Praha, Czech Republic
- M. GIMÉNEZ - FUNDACION DAICIM, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- M. GUALTIEROTTI - OSPEDALE DI BUSTO ARSIZIO, Busto Arsizio, Italy
- W. HUANG - SHOW CHWAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Changhua City, Taiwan
- W.J. HYUNG - SEVERANCE HOSPITAL - YONSEI UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, Seoul, South Korea
- M. IGNAT - CENTRE HOSPITALIER INTERCOMMUNAL DES ALPES DU SUD, Gap, France
- S.H. KONG - SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Seoul, South Korea
- A. LAPERGOLA - NOUVEL HÔPITAL CIVIL, Strasbourg, France
- H.J. LEE - SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Seoul, South Korea
- C. LIN - SHOW CHWAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Changhua City, Taiwan
- A. MELANI - AMERICAS MEDICAL CITY, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- P. MICCOLI - UNIVERSITA' DEGLI STUDI DI PISA, Pisa, Italy
- S. MORALES-CONDE - COMPLEJO HOSPITALARIO VIRGEN MACARENA, Sevilla, Spain
- C. NARAYANAN - SRI RAMACHANDRA MEDICAL COLLEGE & RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Chennai, India
- B. NAVEZ - CLINIQUES UNIVERSITAIRES SAINT LUC UCL, Bruxelles, Belgium
- D. NTOURAKIS - EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY CYPRUS, Nicosia, Cyprus
- D.J. PARK - SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Seoul, South Korea
- L. ROMAGNOLO - HOSPITAL DE AMOR DE BARRETOS, Barretos, Brazil
- R. ROSATI - IRCCS OSPEDALE SAN RAFFAELE, Milano, Italy
- X. SERRA-ARACIL - HOSPITAL PARC TAULI, Sabadell, Spain
- L. SOLER - IRCAD - HÔPITAUX UNIVERSITAIRES, Strasbourg, France
- L. SWANSTRÖM - IHU INSTITUT HOSPITALO-UNIVERSITAIRE, Strasbourg, France
- C.N. TANG - PEDDER HEALTH, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- E. TARGARONA - HOSPITAL DE LA SANTA CREU I SANT PAU, Barcelona, Spain
- A. TORRES DE OLIVEIRA - HOSPITAL DE AMOR DE BARRETOS, Barretos, Brazil
- A. TUDOR - CENTRE HOSPITALIER INTERCOMMUNAL DES ALPES DU SUD, Gap, France
- M. WALZ - KLINIKEN ESSEN-MITTE, Essen, Germany
- H.K. YANG - SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Seoul, South Korea
Trainers
- S. FAMULARO - HUMANITAS HOSPITAL ROZZANO, Milan, Italy
- A. GARCIA - IHU INSTITUT HOSPITALO-UNIVERSITAIRE, Strasbourg, France
- C. GONZALEZ INSTITUT DE CANCÉROLOGIE DE LORRAINE (ICL) - ALEXIS VAUTRIN, Vandoeuvre Les Nancy, France
- A. GROLLEMUND - NOUVEL HÔPITAL CIVIL, Strasbourg, France
- T. HAMON - NOUVEL HÔPITAL CIVIL, Strasbourg, France
- O. IOANNIDIS - GENERAL HOSPITAL OF THESSALONIKI G. PAPANIKOLAOU, Thessaloniki, Greece
- H. MERCOLI - POLYCLINIQUE DE FRANCHE-COMTE, Besancon, France
- F. MILANA - HUMANITAS HOSPITAL ROZZANO, Milan, Italy
- G. PHILOUZE - NOUVEL HÔPITAL CIVIL, Strasbourg, France
- E. REITANO - NOUVEL HÔPITAL CIVIL, Strasbourg, France
- B. SEELIGER - IHU INSTITUT HOSPITALO-UNIVERSITAIRE, Strasbourg, France
- G. SZYDLO SHEIN - PRIVATE PRACTICE, Strasbourg, France
- B. TALAB - CENTRE HOSPITALIER SAINTE CATHERINE, Saverne, France
Testimonials
Excellent lectures. Excellent teachers and mentors always ready to help and inform us of tricks. Thank you for the progress!
From India
Very nice course, friendly staff, amazing doctors, well-structured and arranged
From Egypt
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!
From 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!
From Greece
Expert vraiment très disponible à vous expliquer et donner des conseils techniques
From 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!
From Cyprus
Course objectives
- Provide basic knowledge required for safe use of laparoscopic surgery
- Describe all technical (instruments, trocars, energy sources...) and physiological principles of laparoscopic surgery
- Critically review the most common laparoscopic surgical procedures
- Enhance laparoscopic skills through repeated practice of suturing, knot-tying, and performing surgical procedures during hands-on sessions
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
Target audience
- This course is intended for general surgeons, digestive surgeons, fellows and residents in training
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 560 Euros) are to be paid in cash.
- No payment by credit card will be accepted.
CME credits &
accreditations
September 21-25, 2026
CME
Option B:
An application has been made to the UEMS EACCME for CME accreditation of this event
CVS :
CVS compliant
TPPT :
TPPT compliant
November 16-20, 2026
CME
Option B:
An application has been made to the UEMS EACCME for CME accreditation of this event
CVS :
CVS compliant
TPPT :
TPPT compliant
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Accommodation Policy
Cancellation Policy
Any cancellation or modification request must be sent by e-mail to IRCAD – please do not contact the hotel directly.- Full refund: if notified at least 10 days before the start of the course.
- Partial refund: if notified within 10 days before the course, one night's accommodation will be non-refundable.
- No refund: in case of no-show
Booking Policy
Rooms are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The booking deadline is 10 days before the start of the course.
After this date, IRCAD cannot guarantee room availability, but you may still request accommodation and rooms will be allocated subject to availability.
In case of unavailability, we will do our best to re-accommodate you in a nearby hotel of equal standard.
Exclusive hotel offer
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Les Haras Brasserie
Modern Alsatian cuisine in a historic setting.
The perfect place to meet international experts and fellow participants in a friendly atmosphere.
Please note: meals are not included in the hotel offer.
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