Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Advanced Course

Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Advanced Course

Come and join us for our 3-day advanced course in hepatobiliary and pancreatic (HBP) surgery!
The course is structured with mornings dedicated to didactic theoretical presentations by world-renowned experts, including video sessions, live surgeries and discussions.
The objective is to create the greatest interaction between participants and experts.
The afternoons are dedicated to practical learning in the experimental lab, with the possibility of using a set of devices.
Laparoscopic and robotic approaches including the latest technologies and innovations will be discussed. All pathologies will be tackled with a pecial focus on the prevention and management of complications.

OPTION A

Theoretical sessions

Starting at 640 EUR

  • Available: December 3 - December 5, 2026
  • 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​

OPTION B

Practical training on live tissue

Starting at 2 170 EUR

  • Available: December 3 - December 5, 2026
  • 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​
Register simultaneously for both this course and the "Robotic Hepatic and Pancreatic Surgery Advanced Course", and get an instant 200-euro discount off the laparoscopic course! – not combinable with other discounts –

No accommodation, no social program and no entertainment included in the registration fees for participants.

Course details

Course directors

  • N. DEMARTINES-UNIL - Lausanne, Switzerland / IRCAD, Strasbourg, France
  • O. SOUBRANE-Institut Mutualiste Montsouris - Paris France

Trainers

  • V. DE BLASI - Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, Luxembourg
  • S. FAMULARO - Policlinico Gemelli, Rome, Italy
  • A. LAPERGOLA - Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg, France
  • D. NTOURAKIS - European University Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
  • D. ROULIN - Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland
  • S. TZEDAKIS - Hôpital Cochin, Paris, France
  • E. ULDRY - Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland

Faculty

  • P. ADDEO - Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Hautepierre, Strasbourg, France
  • Horacio ASBUN - Miami Cancer Institute, Miami, USA
  • D. BRÖRING - King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • M. D’HONDT - AZ Groeninge Hospital Kortrijk, Kortrijk, Belgium
  • M. GIMENEZ - Fundacion Daicim, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • M. HOGG - Evanston Hospital - Northshore University Healthsystem, Evanston, USA
  • C.-W. LIN - Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Lukang, Taiwan
  • J. MARESCAUX - IRCAD Hôpitaux Universitaires, Strasbourg, France
  • J. MARTINIE - Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, USA
  • C. PENG - Shanghai Rui Jin Hospital, Shanghai, China
  • H. PINTO MARQUES - Centro Hospitalar Universitario de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
  • C. REISSFELDER - University Medical Center, Mannheim, Germany
  • O. SCATTON - Hôpital de la Pitié Salpêtrière, Paris, France
  • O. SOUBRANE - Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris France
  • G. TORZILLI - Humanitas University & Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy
  • M. VIX - Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg, France
  • X. WANG - Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China

Testimonials

Everything was perfect. I could not be happier with the entire experience. The lectures were extremely relevant and interesting with good discussion. Thank you to the whole team!
From USA
Amazing course I enjoyed it really very much and it was very useful. I believe it will make a positive impact on my training
From India
The first day was excellent !
From Brazil
This was a great course and a fantastic experience
From Philippines

Course objectives

  • To demonstrate surgical technique and surgical strategies
  • To cover a broad spectrum of surgical strategies and procedures in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery
  • To provide indications for surgical treatment and discuss operative complications
  • To highlight technicalities of surgical interventions through the broadcasting of live procedures
  • To allow a real-time discussion between the operators and the trainee surgeons
  • To provide hands-on sessions to improve skills in laparoscopic surgery through the practice on live tissue under expert tutorial
  • To describe postoperative clinical results and practical applications of evidence-based clinical medicine
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Educational methods

  • Interactive theoretical and video sessions between Faculty and course participants
  • Live and pre-recorded operative demonstrations
  • Hands-on sessions on live tissue (mini-pigs) in experimental laboratory

Target audience

  • This course is intended for general surgeons, digestive surgeons, HBP surgeons, fellows and residents in training
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CME credits &
accreditations

December 3-5, 2026
CME
CVS : CVS compliant

Exclusive hotel offer

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Book your course and benefit from preferred rates at Les Haras Hotel****, located steps away from IRCAD.

A historic setting inspired by equestrian heritage, designed for comfort and convenience.


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Discover
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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