Robotic Bariatric Surgery Advanced Course

Robotic Bariatric Surgery Advanced Course

Full immersion in Robotic Bariatric Surgery

Join our courses dedicated to robotic, minimally invasive and endoluminal bariatric surgery. These full immersion workshops are intended for bariatric surgeons, fellows, and residents in training across the world.
They have been structured to provide didactic lectures, surgical video demonstrations, and hands-on practice in standard bariatric surgery on live tissue or anatomical specimens.

In addition to the laparoscopic training, this 2-day course will provide a unique opportunity to discover or improve skills in robotic bariatric surgery.
A panel of world-renowned leaders in this field of expertise will deliver lectures focusing on bariatric surgery including
standard techniques, pitfalls, complications, and redo surgery.

Practical training on live tissue

Starting at 2 220 EUR

  • Available: décembre 14 - décembre 15, 2026
  • Theoretical and video sessions
  • Live or pre-recorded operative demonstrations
  • Training on live tissue (mini-pigs)
  • Coffee breaks and lunches
  • One evening dinner at Brasserie Les Haras

Practical training on anatomical specimen

Starting at 4 310 EUR

  • Available: décembre 14 - décembre 15, 2026
  • Theoretical and video sessions
  • Live or pre-recorded operative demonstrations
  • Training on anatomical specimen
  • Coffee breaks and lunches
  • 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

  • A. TEIXEIRA - Health Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute, Orlando, USA
  • L.A. VIEIRA D'ALMEIDA - Americas Medical City, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • M. VIX - IRCAD, Strasbourg, France
  • J. MARESCAUX - IRCAD, Strasbourg, France

Faculty

  • A. ABOU-MRAD - Centre Hospitalier Régional d'Orléans, Orleans, France
  • P. BERNANTE - Universita Degli Studi di Bologna, Bologna,Italy
  • M. BHANDARI - Mohak Bariatrics and Robotics, Indore, India
  • A. D'URSO - Policlinico Umberto Ier - University La Sapienza, Roma, Italy
  • D.M. IGNAT - Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal des Alpes du Sud, Gap, France
  • L. KATZ - Wynnewood, USA
  • M. RAFFAELLI - Policlinico A. Gemelli, Roma, Italy
  • R. ZORRON - Klinikum Ernst Von Bergmann, Postdam, Germany

Testimonials

Great expertise, amazing communication in the pitfalls in case of complications
From Mexico
Nice job, excellent professors in an amazing infrastructure, I will return.
From Spain
Very useful course, great experience with the experts, varieties of cases video sessions, very good equipment at the practical session, overall very nice and interesting course, thank you.
From Koweit
It is an excellent experience and give me good pictures for the future of bariatric surgery
From Saudi Arabia

Course objectives

  • Cover a broad spectrum of surgical procedures in robotic bariatric surgery
  • Provide indications for surgical treatment and discuss operative complications
  • Highlight technicalities of robotic surgical interventions through the broadcasting of live procedures
  • Provide hands-on sessions to improve skills in robotic surgery through practice on live tissue or anatomical specimen under expert tutorial
  • 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
  • Training on live tissue / anatomical specimens under expert tutorial

Target audience

  • Surgeons
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CME credits &
accreditations

December 14-15, 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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