Colorectal Surgery Intensive Course

Full immersion in colorectal surgery

In the colorectal field, no-scar surgery through natural orifices has created the perfect balance between safety, efficacy, and patient benefits, especially in rectal cancer treatment.

IRCAD’s model of international education and hands-on training
exemplifies the most innovative method of learning modern surgery in a safe, cost-effective, and enjoyable way.

Leading surgeons from around the world share their expertise through live surgery, educational videos, and lectures, both online and on-site and are happy to assist participants during hands-on training sessions on live tissue and anatomical specimens.

Since 2022, the IRCAD has been offering a unique intensive and comprehensive one-week course that can also deliver a university diploma.

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Exclusive hotel offer for participants

Starting at 3 480 EUR

Available: February 22 - February 26, 2027
Available: October 25 - October 29, 2027

Theoretical sessions
Live or pre-recorded operative demonstrations
Training on live tissue, virtual simulators, plastic models and pelvic trainers
Coffee breaks and lunches at IRCAD
One dinner at Brasserie Les Haras

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

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Course director

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Testimonials

Beautiful live demonstrations (sigmoidectomy, TME) / Nice topics (TME, right colectomy) / Excellent level of the experts, also in the afternoon workshop.

From Italy

Quality of expert discussion during live demonstrations / Possibility to use new equipment in the practical sessions

From United Kingdom

The quality of presentations / The cases are amazing / The teachers are excellent

From Ecuador

Everything was outstanding: organization, attitude, skills of the experts

From Greece

Operating on live tissue / Live surgery / Quality of the premises (architecture, interior design)

From Estonia

Live surgery with experts / Tips and tricks from the experts / Hands-on session

From Portugal

Live surgery with opportunity to interact with experts / Practice with very useful tutoring / Extreme availability of the experts

From Italy

Nice demonstration of mobilization of splenic flexure / Perfect visualization of operations / Step by step explanation of the surgery

From Greece

Course objectives

To cover a broad spectrum of surgical procedures in laparoscopic, transanal, flexible endoscopy and robotic colorectal surgery
To highlight technical aspects of surgical interventions through the broadcasting of live procedures
To provide proper indications for surgical and non-surgical treatments of malignant colorectal disease
To discuss how to prevent and manage intraoperative and postoperative complications
To allow real-time discussion between operators and trainee surgeons
To provide hands-on sessions to improve skills in laparoscopic, transanal, flexible endoscopy and robotic colorectal surgery through practice under expert tutorials

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Educational methods

Interactive theoretical and video sessions between faculty and course participants
Live and pre-recorded operative demonstrations
Practical training on live tissue, virtual simulators and pelvic trainers

Optional University Diploma in Colorectal 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.