EACTS/Intuitive Discovery Course
This EACTS/Intuitive Discovery Course will be held on 16 December 2024 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
This is a fantastic opportunity for attendees to take a deep dive into the telemanipulation of thoracic surgery. Through high-quality lectures and focused training sessions, delegates will gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest techniques and best practices.
Event Information
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16 December 2024 (1 day)
Amsterdam Skills Centre
Amsterdam, The NetherlandsM Durand, Paris
This course is available to EACTS members ONLY and is free of charge.
Attendees’ economy travel, accommodation, dinner on the Sunday night and course material are included in the registration.
Due to limited available spaces, an application process is applicable. Kindly ensure you meet all essential criteria before applying.
EACTS Academy terms and conditions.
Surgeons wanting to start a robotics programme within their hospital
Beginners
Non-robotically trainedApplications Are Now Closed
Essential Application Criteria
- Be an EACTS Member.
- Participants have a da Vinci surgical system in their hospital and are interested in RAS.
- Single surgeon experience in thoracoscopic procedures.
- Simulator training recommended before the course if possible.
Kindly note there are limited spaces available – 8 participants
Course Programme
08:00 Arrival at the training centre & change into scrubs 08:30 Introduction
M Durand, Neuilly-sur-Seine08:40 Objectives for the day
G Shahin, Zwolle08:45 Basics of robotic assisted surgery: anatomy, docking, step by step procedure
S Stamenkovic, London09:00 Wetlab
Port placement
Surgeon-led mobilisation and dissection
Safe and effective energy and stapler
All faculty12:00 Lunch 13:00 Wetlab
Port placement
Surgeon-led mobilisation and dissection
Suturing
Procedural techniques & tips
All faculty16:00 Course wrap up and debrief
M Durand, Neuilly-sur-Seine16:15 Departure Programme and faculty subject to change
