Robotic Hepatic and Pancreatic Surgery Advanced Course

Robotic Hepatic and Pancreatic Surgery Advanced Course

Join us for an advanced 2-day course in robotic hepatic and pancreatic surgery.

This course combines expert-led lectures, live or prerecorded surgical demonstrations, and hands-on training sessions, allowing participants to gain insight into the latest robotic technologies used in hepatic and pancreatic procedures. Under the guidance of experienced faculties, participants will learn how to properly set up the robotic system and efficiently use its features to optimize surgical performance.
The course is designed to foster strong interaction and exchange between participants and experts.

OPTION B

Practical training on live tissue

Starting at 2 220 EUR

  • Waiting list: décembre 1 - décembre 2, 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 C

Practical training on anatomical specimens

Starting at 4 310 EUR

  • Waiting list: décembre 1 - décembre 2, 2026
  • Hands-on sessions on anatomical specimens
  • 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 "Hepatobiliary 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

  • M. HOGG - Evanston Hospital - Northshore University Healthsystem, Evanston, USA
  • H. PINTO MARQUES - Centro Hospitalar Universitario de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
  • N. DEMARTINES - UNIL, Lausanne, Switzerland / IRCAD, Strasbourg, France

Trainers

  • M. COOLSEN - Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
  • V. DE BLASI - Centre Hospitalier du Luxembourg, Luxembourg
  • A. LAPERGOLA - Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg, France
  • G. STAVROU - Klinikum Saarbrücken der Winterberg, Saarbrücken, Germany
  • S. TZEDAKIS - Hôpital Cochin, Paris, France

Faculty

  • H. ASBUN - Miami Cancer Institute, Miami, USA
  • N. DEMARTINES - UNIL, Lausanne, Switzerland / IRCAD, Strasbourg, France
  • M. D’HONDT - AZ Groeninge Hospital Kortrijk, Kortrijk, Belgium
  • M. HOGG - Evanston Hospital - Northshore University Healthsystem, Evanston, USA
  • J. MARTINIE - Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, USA
  • H. PINTO MARQUES - Centro Hospitalar Universitario de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
  • C. REISSFELDER - University Medical Center Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
  • D. ROULIN - Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland
  • O. SOUBRANE - Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris, France
  • E. ULDRY - Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland

Testimonials

There was continuous supervision and guidance by the expert
From UAE
Excellent teachers with great teaching skills
From Pakistan
Very superior level of organization ! Thank you for all !
From Tunisia
Excellent supervision and advice. Constantly available and involved. Excellent session !
From South Africa

Course objectives

  • To demonstrate surgical technique and surgical strategies
  • To cover a broad spectrum of surgical strategies and procedures in robotic hepatic and pancreatic surgery
  • To provide indications for robot-assisted surgical treatments and discuss operative complications
  • To gain knowledge of the robotic platform prerequisites and specificities required to safely use and operate the robotic surgical platform
  • To define the role of robotics, its strengths and weaknesses in current hepatic and pancreatic surgery practice
  • To provide hands-on sessions to improve skills in robotic surgery through practice on live tissue or anatomical specimens under expert tutorial
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Educational methods

  • Interactive theoretical and video sessions between Faculty and course participants
  • Live or pre-recorded operative demonstrations
  • Hands-on sessions on live tissue (mini-pigs) or anatomical specimens on technical platform with robotic systems

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 1-2, 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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