Surgical Procedure Trainings Catalogue 2018-2019
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Surgical
Procedure Trainings
Training Catalogue 2018–2019
Training and Education Center
Medical Expert Training
Introduction Letter
Dear All, and technology-based environments combine the
Olympus organizes Professional Education excellence of theory and practice in order to train
activities in close cooperation with healthcare healthcare professionals.
experts and leading teaching hospitals in Europe.
These Medical Expert Training will support you in I am looking forward to meeting you in one of our
widening and improving medical and technical skills Medical Expert Training around Europe!
in an empathetic and comprehensible manner for
professional excellence in order to improve patient Best regards
care.
Sven Boettjer
Professional Education offers the perfect fit with
Medical Expert Training in various educational
formats and procedures in General Surgery, Urology,
Gynecology and Ear Nose Throat. Lectures,
discussions, hands-on sessions, live-demonstration
2
Table of Content
Training Catalogue 2018–2019
1. Introduction Letter ....................................................................... 2 6. Gynecology Trainings ................................................................. 21
Advanced Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery ............................... 21
2. Important Facts ............................................................................ 4 Advanced Laparoscopic Treatment of
Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis ....................................................... 22
3. Training Location Addresses ....................................................... 5 Advanced Laparoscopic Colposacropexy and Myomectomy ........... 25
Advanced Laparoscopic Treatment of
4. ENT Trainings ............................................................................... 6 Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis ....................................................... 26
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery ........................................................... 6 –7 Advanced Laparoscopic Abdominopelvic Surgical Anantomy
NBI Endoscopy in the management of the UADT tumors ..................... 8 and Techniques ............................................................................. 27
Transoral Endoscopic Surgical Approach ......................................... 9 Laparoscopic Hysterectomy .......................................................... 28
Field of Sleep & Rhinology ............................................................. 10
Clinical Benefits of NBI in Diagnostic Endoscopy in Laryngology ..... 11 7. Urology Trainings ....................................................................... 29
Enucleation and Vaporization of the Prostate with Plasma .................. 29
5. Surgical Trainings ....................................................................... 12 Advanced Laparoscopic Nephrectomy and Partial Nephrectomy ....... 30
Advanced Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery ...................................... 12 Basic and Advanced Techniques in Laparoscopic Urology – EERPE ... 31
Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery ................................................... 13 NMIBC Management Bipolar TUR-BT & NBI ..................................... 32
Liver Surgery ................................................................................. 14 Plasma Enucleation of the Prostate .................................................. 33
Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery ................................................... 15 Techniques in Flexible Ureterorenoscopy and PCNL .......................... 34
Transanal Minimally Invasie Surgery (TAMIS) – Nonmuscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Management –
Reversed Total Mesorectal Excision (TME) ........................................ 16 Advances in EN-BLOC Resection and Narrow Band Imaging ............. 35
Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision (TATME) .................................... 17
Thyroidectomy With Nerve Monitoring ............................................ 18
Thyroidectomy .............................................................................. 19
Upper Surgery ............................................................................... 20
3
Eight Important Facts
Rules for Successful Training Participation
1 4 7
Registrations must be submitted via Please inform us or your local All participants need to accept the terms
the online tool. Please contact your Olympus representative in case of any of use and privacy notice of our Medical
local Olympus representative. cancellation at least three weeks Expert Trainings.
before training begins.
2 5 8
The registration deadline is four All Medical Expert Trainings are held in The dress code for all training sessions
weeks before the training start date. You English is business casual.
will find all course information on
www.olympus-europa.com/medical/
en/Professional/Education/ as well
3 6
e reserve the right to cancel any
W Hotel rooms will be reserved in
course with fewer than six participants. our corporate hotels; please contact
your local Olympus representative for
further information.
4
Training Location Address
Olympus Medical Training & Education Center
Training Center Hamburg West
Olympus Surgical Technologies Europe Olympus Europa SE & Co. KG
Kuehnstrasse 61 Hohe Weide 17b
22045 Hamburg, Germany 20259 Hamburg, Germany
Senior Training Center Manager: Training Center Manager:
Beatrix Althaus Jenny Bredenbeck
18533
40294
Beatrix.Althaus@olympus-europa.com Jenny.Bredenbeck@olympus-europa.com
ENDO CLUB Academy Headquarter
Hamburg-Eppendorf University Hospital Olympus Europa SE & Co. KG
(UKE), Building O30 Amsinckstraße 63
Martinistrasse 52 20097 Hamburg, Germany
22046 Hamburg, Germany
Training Center Manager:
Thi-Than-Thao Dao
41817
15650
Thi-Than-Thao.Dao@olympus-europa.com
Important Online Addresses Registration for training courses:
https://www.olympus-europa.com/medical/en/Professional-Education/
Global professional education website:
https://www.olympusprofed.com
5
Medical Expert Training in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Hands-On Training
Training Concept
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery techniques have developed rapidly
Prof. Manuel Bernal-Sprekelsen
Hospital Clinic Barcelona, Spain over the last twenty years and remain the gold-standard
Head of ENT Department
approach for sinus procedures. Although most surgeons
Target Group receive adequate training in basic sinus surgery techniques,
· Intermediate ENT surgeons there has been considerable advancements in these
techniques, indications and extent of surgery feasible with
Course Requirements endoscopic techniques. Continuous education with didactic
· S peak, read and write English on a moderate level and practical courses represents the most valuable tool to
· Experience in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery remain abreast of such developments and maintain surgical
skills. The main goal of this training opportunity provided
Universitat de Barcelona Training Contents by leading experts in this field is to provide the participants
Barcelona, Spain
· Surgical anatomy and radiology with a safe and supported environment to gain instructions
1.5 days · Handling of endoscopes and camera and Hands-on Training in all aspects of Endoscopic Sinus
· Identification of anatomical landmarks of the nose and Surgery.
Prof. Manuel Bernal-Sprekelsen
Prof. Anshul Sama sinuses. Resection of the uncinate process and middle
Prof. Isam Alobid meatal antrostomy Course objectives
Prof. Cristobal Langdon
· “Intact bulla” – technique to the frontal · Reviewing the endoscopic anatomy of the nose and sinuses
For dates & places please contact
· Anterior ethmoidectomy and anterior ethmoidal artery · Providing the opportunity to improve the skills handling
your local Sales Representative
· Approach to the sphenopalatine and maxillary arteries endoscopes and instruments in the nose and to learn,
Dates are subject to change, please check
ENT – Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
and register online: · Posterior ethmoidectomy step-by-step, the endoscopic surgery of the nasal cavity
register online here · Frontal approaches Draf IIb to III and sinuses, including access to the frontal, exposure of the
Endoscopic Dacriocystorhinostomy ethmoidal and sphenopalatine arteries, endoscopic DCR,
· Canthotomy and Cantholysis orbital and optical nerve decompression, canthotomy and
· Sphenoidotomy and exposure to sella cantholysis etc
· Orbital and optical nerve decompression · Learning decision-making in the management
· Medial maxillectomy of sinonasal lesions
· N asoseptal flap, inferior turbinate and lateral wall flaps · A stepwise surgical approach to the nose and sinuses
on bio labs
6
Medical Expert Training in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Hands-On Training
Training Concept
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery techniques have developed rapidly
Prof. Anshul Sama
Nottingham University Hospital, United Kingdom over the last twenty years and remain the gold-standard
Consultant Rhinologist
approach for sinus procedures. Although most surgeons
Target Group receive adequate training in basic sinus surgery techniques,
· Intermediate ENT surgeons there has been considerable advancements in these
techniques, indications and extent of surgery feasible with
Course Requirements endoscopic techniques. Continuous education with didactic
· S peak, read and write English on a moderate level and practical courses represents the most valuable tool to
· Experience in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery remain abreast of such developments and maintain surgical
skills. The main goal of this training opportunity provided
Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf Training Contents by leading experts in this field is to provide the participants
Hamburg, Germany
· Surgical anatomy and radiology with a safe and supported environment to gain instructions
1.5 days · Handling of endoscopes and camera and Hands-on Training in all aspects of Endoscopic Sinus
· Identification of anatomical landmarks of the nose and Surgery.
Prof. Anshul Sama
Prof. Manuel Bernal-Sprekelsen sinuses. Resection of the uncinate process and middle
Prof. Isam Alobid meatal antrostomy Course objectives
Prof. Cristobal Langdon
Prof. Christos Georgalas
· “Intact bulla” – technique to the frontal · Reviewing the endoscopic anatomy of the nose and sinuses
For dates & places please contact
· Anterior ethmoidectomy and anterior ethmoidal artery · Providing the opportunity to improve the skills handling
your local Sales Representative · Approach to the sphenopalatine and maxillary arteries endoscopes and instruments in the nose and to learn,
ENT – Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Dates are subject to change, please check · Posterior ethmoidectomy step-by-step, the endoscopic surgery of the nasal cavity
and register online: · Frontal approaches Draf IIb to III and sinuses, including access to the frontal, exposure of the
register online here
Endoscopic Dacriocystohinostomy ethmoidal and sphenopalatine arteries, endoscopic DCR,
· Canthotomy and Cantholysis orbital and optical nerve decompression, canthotomy and
· Sphenoidotomy and exposure to sella cantholysis etc
· Orbital and optical nerve decompression · Learning decision-making in the management
· Medial maxillectomy of sinonasal lesions
· N asoseptal flap, inferior turbinate and lateral wall flaps · A stepwise surgical approach to the nose and sinuses
on bio labs
7
Medical Expert Training in NBI Endoscopy in the management of the UADT tumors
Advanced Peer-to-Peer Training and Live-Surgery
Training Concept
In the last few years NBI technology, which is already widely
Prof. Giorgio Peretti used in various endoscopic applications, has proven to
Genova, Italy
be useful also in ENT medicine and in the pre-operative,
Target Group intra-operative and post-operative staging of patients affected
· Intermediate ENT surgeons by squamous cell carcinoma in the head and neck area.
Course Requirements This theoretical and practical course is a valid step
· S peak, read and write English on a moderate level towards learning how to interpret the vascular pattern
· E xperience in NBI Endoscopy in the upper aero-digestive typical of neoplastic and preneoplastic lesions. It also
ENT – NBI Endoscopy in the management of the UADT tumors
tract aims at interpreting the physical characteristics, methods
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria, San Martino and diagnostic advantages of this technology both via
Genova, Italy
Training Contents theoretical lessons and practical applications in the OR
2.5 days · “Biological endoscopy” concept in the modern evaluation and in the consulting room.
of UADT tumors
Prof. Giorgio Peretti · Technology and principle of NBI The main idea of these advanced courses is a peer-to-peer
For dates & places please contact
· NBI and HDTV in the endoscopic evaluation of UADT tumors approach. With having both possibilities, letting a smaller
your local Sales Representative · Live surgery group join in the OR as well as establishing a real-time,
Dates are subject to change, please check · V isit to the ENT office high quality video transmission of larynx surgeries into the
and register online: · A bnormal NBI vascular patterns of the UADT lecture room with allowing vivid communication between
register online here
· Results of the HDTV-NBI study for the oral cavity and audience and Prof. Peretti, questions can be asked
hypopharynx immediately. In addition to that, on the afternoons of day one
· Results of the HDTV-NBI study for the oral cavity and and two you will have the chance to get a clinical studies
oropharynx update on experiences made with NBI in laryngology as
· Endoscopic diagnostic work-up for neoplastic lesions well as get an clinical study update by the presentations
of the UADT with special emphasis for those of the larynx of Prof. Peretti.
· T he “optical biopsy” concept and its application
in the oral cavity and oropharynx
8
Medical Expert Training in Transoral Endoscopic Surgical Approach
Hands-On Training
Training Concept
In the past years, transoral techniques to approach
Prof. Mario Fernández
Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, oropharyngeal tumors have increasingly replaced external
Madrid, Spain
approaches as they obviate the need of splitting the
Target Group mandible reducing thus the postoperative morbidity.
· Intermediate ENT surgeons With the raise of HPV+ associated squamous cell carcinomas
and the development of minimally invasive techniques there
Course Requirements is a shift in paradigm of the oropharyngeal cancer treatment,
· S peak, read and write English on a moderate level the inside-out anatomy becoming the new scenario for the
· Experience in transoral approach head and neck surgeon, more used to external approaches.
The course is suitable for head and neck surgeons interested
Universitat de Barcelona Training Contents in improving / implementing the transoral approach in
Barcelona, Spain
· General overview of the transoral approach to the Oropharynx routine practice avoiding the costs of a robotic platform.
1 day · Introduction to Transoral Endoscopic Ultrasonic Surgery The main goal is to describe the most important landmarks
(TOUSS) from the concept to the reality and surgical considerations for the transoral resection
Prof. Mario Fernández
ENT – Transoral Endoscopic Surgical Approach
Prof. Isabel Vilaseca · Technical requirements (endoscopic systems, FKWO, arm, of oropharynx tumours. Assistants will do a complete
Prof. Frances-Xavier Avilés specific instruments) anatomical dissection of the oropharynx on a bio lab
For dates & places please contact · T ips and tricks for trans-oral approach to the Oropharynx learning the basics of exposure with a Feyh-Kastenbauer
your local Sales Representative
and the base of the tongue retractor (FK-retractor), the EndoEye System, and to use
Dates are subject to change, please check
· B io lab dissection different energy devices (Thunderbeat) specifically designed
and register online:
register online here · EXERCICE 1: Superficial dissection of the Oropharynx to reach every anatomical corner and to avoid surgical
· E XERCICE 2: Deep dissection of the Oropharynx bleeding. The dissection will be performed step by step,
and parapharyngeal space following the recommendations of specific guidelines.
· Bio lab dissection
· EXERCICE 3: Transoral approach to the base of the tongue Course objectives
· EXERCICE 4: (optional) Supraglotis and Hypopharynx · Familiarizing with the intraoral anatomy of lateral pharyngeal
wall, base of the tongue and parapharyngeal space
· Learning the TOUSS approach
9
Medical Expert Training in the field of Sleep & Rhinology
Advanced Peer-to-Peer Training and Live-Surgery
Training Concept
Prof. Bhik Kotecha Treatment of sleep disordered breathing disorders is
Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital
London, UK becoming ever more popular as research and awareness
ENT Consultant
increases. There are multiple operative treatments available
Target Group to the modern sleep surgeon. This is especially true with
· Intermediate ENT surgeons turbinate, palatal, tonsillar and tongue base procedures.
Course Requirements This course has been specifically designed for those interested
· S peak, read and write English on a moderate level in sleep surgery and also turbinate surgery. The course faculty
· Experience in the field of Sleep & Rhinology has developed this course, based on their experience in
sleep surgery, in order to exchange results and benefit from
Queens Hospital Training Contents interaction.
London, UK
· Welcome and introduction
1.5 days · Radiofrequency technology During this training course, surgeons with an interest in sleep
· Inferior turbinate reduction surgery and turbinate surgery will engage in live surgery.
Prof. Bhik Kotecha
Prof. Vik Veer · A ssessment of SDB patients and DISE The main focus will be on peer-to-peer interactions, live
For dates & places please contact
· R adiofrequency ablation of palate and tongue base surgery, and theoretical presentations with tips and tricks.
your local Sales Representative · ProCut palatoplasty
Dates are subject to change, please check · Tonsil reduction
and register online: · Panel discussion with Q&A session
register online here
· L ive surgery with four procedures, e.g.:
ENT – Field of Sleep & Rhinology
· R FITT turbinate reduction
· R FITT base of tongue and palate
· ProCut Palatoplasty
· DISE
10Medical Expert Training in Clinical Benefits of NBI
in Diagnostic Endoscopy in Laryngology
Advanced Peer-to-Peer Training and Live-Surgery
Training Concept
Prof. Jan Klozar High definition Endoscopy using NBI is a useful method in
University Hospital Motol
Prague, Czech Republic diagnosing premalignant and malignant lesions in mucous
Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
membranes in the region of head and neck. It is also suitable
Target Group to better define the borders of malignant lesions and serves
· Intermediate ENT surgeons in follow up after treatment of these tumors.
ENT – Clinical Benefits of NBI in Diagnostic Endoscopy in Laryngology
Course Requirements In this Medical Expert Training you will get acquaintance with
· S peak, read and write English on a moderate level endoscopic methods using NBI in the outpatient diagnostics
· E xperience in Flexible Endoscopy and NBI of premalignant and malignant lesions of the upper aero
digestive tract.
University Hospital Motol Training Contents
Prague, Czech Republic
· Epidemiology, risk factors and natural history of the
2 days preneoplastic and neoplastic lesions of the UATD
· Technology and principles of NBI and HD TV Videoendoscopy
Prof. Jan Klozar (Course director)
Dr. Michal Zábrodsk · N BI and HDTV in the evaluation of patients with upper
Dr. Petr Lukeš UADT lesions (local anesthesia, patient preparation,
For dates & places please contact Videoendoscopy step-by-step)
your local Sales Representative
· O utpatient endoscopic diagnostic protocol of patient with
Dates are subject to change, please check
suspected lesion of the upper UADT
and register online:
register online here · S tudy protocol of NBI and HDTV Videoendoscopy
· Parallel session
· Practical part in outpatient office
· Clinical cases
· NBI Videoendoscopy in the prehistological diagnosis of the
UADT lesions
· N BI imaging in the surveillance of previously irradiated
patients
11Medical Expert Training in Advanced Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
Peer-to-Peer Training and Live-Surgery
Training Concept
Prof. Dr. Yves Van Nieuwenhove With the ongoing obesity epidemic, bariatric surgery has
Ghent University Hospital
Belgium been evolving rapidly. At this moment, the laparoscopic RY
Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery
gastric bypass is considered the gold standard, achieving
Target Group 25 – 35 % total weight loss with very low morbidity. This low
· Bariatric surgeons morbidity has been the result of surgical progress and
· G eneral surgeons performing bariatric surgery improvements in anesthesia as well as the development of
cuttingedge technologies. One such improvement has been
Course Requirements the combination of ultrasonic dissection energy with bipolar
· S peak, read and write English on a moderate level sealing capabilities.
· E xperienced Advanced Laparoscopic
General Surgery – Advanced Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
Ghent University Hospital Bariatric Surgery level During the first day of this Medical Expert Training you will see
Ghent, Belgium
how the patients are guided through the care pathway for
1.5 days Training Contents bariatric surgery. On the technical side, hand-sewn RY gastric
· Care pathway for bariatric surgery in Ghent bypass will be highlighted along with the conversion from one
Prof. Yves van Nieuwenhove · H and-sewn RY gastric bypass type of bariatric surgery to another as well as the procedure
For dates & places please contact
· C onversion from LAGB to RY gastric to “undo” an RY gastric bypass. Specific Anesthesiological
your local Sales Representative · A nesthesiological tips (Prof. Dr. L. De Baerdemaeker) tips will be provided by Prof. L. De Baerdemaeker, cofounder
Dates are subject to change, please check · U ndo of RY gastric bypass of the European Society for Perioperative Care of the Obese
and register online: · Vessel sealing technology Patient (ESPCOP). On day two, live surgery will feature at
register online here
· L ive surgery with four to five procedures, e.g.: least two hand-sewn RY gastric bypass procedures and one
· S traightforward laparoscopic RY gastric bypass or more revision procedures.
· O ther revision bariatric procedure
12Medical Expert Training in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
Peer-to-Peer Training and Live-Surgery
Training Concept
Prof. Stéphane Berdah Since the late 1980s, Laparoscopy has clearly become the
North University Hospital
Marseille, France gold standard for colorectal surgery. Nevertheless, even in
Head of Department of Digestive and General Surgery
developed countries, less than 60 % of colorectal procedures
Target Group are started laparoscopically. Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
· Experienced general and colorectal surgeons is technically demanding, and this difficulty may partially
explain limited indications for laparoscopic colectomies and
Course Requirements protectomies. In the literature, the learning curve is estimated
· S peak, read and write English on a moderate level to be approx. 30 cases. This is a minimum threshold, which
· E xperienced Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery level is why our faculty suggest 50 to 100 cases to be necessary
to be confident with this technique. Different methods
C.E.R.C. Training Contents are useful for improving laparoscopic skills or reducing
Marseille, France
· Clinical experience in laparoscopic colorectal surgery the learning curve: simulations, sharing experiences, etc.
1.5 day · Lectures: results and tips & tricks to reduce complications Our aim is to provide a comprehensive update on the
General Surgery – Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
· V ideo sessions: left/right Hemicolectomy, Sigmoidectomy technical key points in colorectal surgery. We have built
Stéphane Berdah MD, PhD and rectal surgery a scientific program aimed to offer lectures on the main
For dates & places please contact
· Vessel sealing technology relevant topics and live surgery so that by the end of the
your local Sales Representative · L ive surgery, for example: Medical Expert Training the participants can expect to have
Dates are subject to change, please check · Left/right Hemicolectomy a detailed comprehension of laparoscopic colectomies and
and register online: · Sigmoidectomy protectomies.
register online here
· Rectal surgery
Day 1: Theory – Focusing on technical key points
Day 2: Live Surgery – Observation in the OR
13Medical Expert Training in Liver Surgery
Peer-to-Peer Training and Live-Surgery
Training Concept
Luca Aldrighetti, MD, PhD Liver Surgery has evolved and improved dramatically in
San Raffaele Hospital
Milan, Italy recent years: Indeed, indications for surgery for primary and
Head of the Hepatobiliary Surgery Division
secondary tumors of the liver have been widened, so that
Target Group hepatic resections are frequently required and performed.
· HPB surgeons A good level of safety has been achieved in Liver Surgery
· General surgeons with experiences in Liver Surgery thanks to innovation in both surgical techniques and
anesthetic management. This has led to acceptable
Course Requirements morbidity and mortality rates for procedures carried out
· S peak, read and write English on a moderate level by experts.
· E xperienced Liver Surgery level Technical and technological advances led to a widespread
San Raffaele Hospital diffusion of minimally-invasive technique even in the field of
Milan, Italy
Training Contents Liver Surgery, given its benefit in term of short-term results
2 days · Surgical anatomy of the liver and oncological adequacy. Furthermore, new approaches
· O pen and laparoscopic liver resections: principles of have been described (ALPPS, parenchymal sparing and
Luca Aldrighetti, MD, PhD (course director)
Michele Paganelli, MD technique in parenchymal transection ultrasound-guided surgery).
Marco Catena, MD, PhD · Vessel sealing technology In this setting, Liver Surgery has become a highly specialized
Francesca Ratti, MD
· Video training branch, requiring specific and dedicated knowledge.
For dates & places please contact
· L aparoscopic left/right Hepatectomy Technical and cultural education/training of general surgeons
your local Sales Representative
· A pproach to Hepatocaval confluence during laparoscopic does not generally allow for acquisition of the appropriate
Dates are subject to change, please check
right Hepatectomy knowledge for providing the patient suffering from liver
General Surgery – Liver Surgery
and register online:
register online here · L aparoscopic ALPPS procedure cancer an adequate standard of care: In this setting, a
· Perioperative management of open and laparoscopic dedicated training course becomes mandatory.
hepatectomies In this Medical Expert Training you will improve your knowledge
· Presentation of live session cases of technical issues in the field of open and laparoscopic Liver
· L ive surgery (two procedures in parallel) e.g.: Surgery, with specific focus on new technologies and surgical
· O pen Liver Resection tips and tricks. During the course you will receive lessons on
· L aparoscopic Liver Resection surgical anatomy and technical backgrounds, and you will be
· Principles of intra-operative ultrasound in open and actively involved in major open and laparoscopic Liver Surgery,
laparoscopic Liver Surgery receiving specific tutoring in the surgical field.
14Masterclass in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
Peer-to-Peer Training, Live Surgery and Hands-On Training
Prof. Brice Gayet
· L ive demonstration in the operating room – presentation of
Institut Mutualiste Montsouris instrumentation
Paris, France
Head of the Department of Medical and Surgical Digestive Diseases · C omplications, tricks and pitfalls of Coloprotectomy and
Director of the MET in colorectal surgery at iLumens
their management
Target Group
· Experienced colorectal surgeons Training Concept
The rapid growth in diagnostic techniques and the treatment
Course Requirements of medical diseases make the ongoing education of
· S peak, read and write English on a moderate level surgeons essential. Increasingly, surgeons must exercise
· E xperienced Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery level their profession by defining quality criteria in order to gain
their patients confidence and to justify their fee scales.
iLumens Training Contents The assurance of quality and safety is a criteria increasingly
Institut Mutualiste Montsouris
Paris, France · Laparoscopic organization demanded by patients, who are now better informed and
· Anaesthetic considerations by private as well as public health-care administrators being
General Surgery – Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
3 days
· Patient positioning responsible for the funding and reimbursement of health-care
Prof. Brice Gayet · Trocar positioning right Colectomy expenditures. In order to ensure optimal quality of surgical
Dr. David Fuks
· Colectomies (video) practice in France, in Europe, and around the world, it appeared
Dr. Christine Denet
· C hemotherapy and hepatic metastases essential to create a school of surgery designed to provide
For dates & places please contact
your local Sales Representative · Surgical anatomy of the rectum periodic retraining (every five years) of surgeons right from
Dates are subject to change, please check
· S ingle incision laparoscopic Colectomy the beginning of their specialist practice.
and register online: · Rectal cancer The program deals with the laparoscopic technology applied
register online here
· Proctectomy and total mesorectum excision (video) to the complexity of a colorectal operation. It includes
· Sphincter preservation practical instructions, the execution of colorectal resection
· Biolabs on human bio labs under the direction of the course faculty
· S plenic flexure mobilization and interactive live sessions.
· Vascular pedicles
· Left and right colic and rectal resection This MASTERCLASS is designed for colorectal surgeons
· Nerve locations who already have experience in Laparoscopy and Open
· Rectal prolapse Colorectal Surgery.
15Medical Expert Training in Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS) –
General Surgery – Transanal Minimally Invasie Surgery (TAMIS) – Reversed Total Mesorectal Excision (TME)
Reversed Total Mesorectal Excision (TME)
Peer-to-Peer Training, Live Surgery and Hands-On Training
Training Concept
Prof. H.J. Bonjer Rectal cancer management and Rectal Cancer Surgery are
VU University Medical Center
Amsterdam, The Netherlands progressing and new techniques aimed at better functioning
Head of Gastrointestinal Surgery Department
procedures and better oncological outcomes are being
Target Group developed. Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS)
· E xperienced colorectal surgeons techniques have the potential to manage advanced rectal
interested in TAMIS/TME lesions and instances of low-level rectal cancer with a lower
rate of morbidity and more radicality.
Course Requirements The increased incidence of early rectal lesions due to
· S peak, read and write English on a moderate level screening will increase interest in TAMIS techniques.
· E xperienced TAMIS – T ME level Single port Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM) is
Vrije University Medical Center an accessible new technique which can be performed with
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Training Contents standard endoscopic instruments. The training of surgeons is
2 days · Introduction Rectal Cancer Surgery essential to maintain the high-quality and oncologically sound
· Introduction taTME outcomes currently obtained in specialized TME centers.
Prof. H. Jaap Bonjer (Chairman)
Dr. Jurriaan B. Tuynman · L ive surgery; TAMIS-taTME The evolvement of transanal single port surgery has led to
For dates & places please contact
· O perative setup, instruments and Vessel Sealing Technology the development of a new approach for the treatment of
your local Sales Representative · COLOR 3 study; randomized abdominal TME versus rectal carcinoma, the transanal Total Mesorectal Excision
Dates are subject to change, please check TAMIS-taTME (taTME). In this way the rectum and the total mesorectum
and register online: · Video sessions: are mobilized completely in a reversed way transanally with
register online here
· TAMIS procedure step by step modern minimally invasive instruments and Energy Devices
· Anastomosis with potentially better radicality and less neural damage.
· C omplications, tips, tricks and pitfalls This Medical Expert Training in “TransAnal Minimally Invasive
· General introduction Surgery (TAMIS) – reversed Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision
· Evolution of rectal cancer (TME)” is a two-day Hands-on Training course and an
· Indication for taTME introduction to both these surgical techniques. The first day is
· Future of taTME dedicated to the techniques, pitfalls, and live surgery of TAMIS
· Introduction to bio lab training and taTME surgery directly attended in the OR environment.
· B io lab anatomy On day two you will have the opportunity to practice both
· H ands-on Training on bio lab model techniques on a bio lab in the Hands-on Training course.
16Medical Expert Training in Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision (taTME)
Peer-to-Peer Training, Live Surgery and Hands-On Training
learning curve, implementation has been a long process.
André D’Hoore M.D., Ph.D., EBSQCR Specifically, laparoscopic Total Mesorectal Excision (TME) has
UZ Leuven, Belgium
Associate Professor of Surgery – Colorectal Surgeon specific technical hurdles, which have resulted in significant
Chair Department of Abdominal Surgery
conversion rates. The COLOR II trial (a European randomized
Target Group controlled trial comparing laparoscopic and open rectal
· E xperienced colorectal surgeons interested in TAMIS/TME cancer surgery) reported a relatively high conversion rate
of 17 %. Recently the ROLLAR trial failed to demonstrate
Course Requirements superiority of a robotic approach.
· S peak, read and write English on a moderate level A transanal approach using the TAMIS platform is a new
· E xperienced taTME level approach. It has the advantage of facilitating the most distal
General Surgery – Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision (TATME)
part of the TME dissection and gives the surgeon full control
Gasthuisberg University Hospital Training Contents on the distal resection margin and type of anastomosis
Leuven, Belgium
· M inimally invasive rectal cancer surgery: a critical appraisal (hand-sewn or stapled). The technique allows a single-
2 days · T he background of taTME stapled low pelvic anastomosis to be performed.
· Surgical technique and pitfalls Therefore the TAMIS platform has the potential to stimulate
André D’Hoore, M.D., Ph.D., EBSQCR
Albert Wolthuis, M.D., EBSQCR · Pelvic nerve preservation in taTME a broader implementation of minimally invasive rectal cancer
Montroni Isacco, M.D. · Vessel sealing technology surgery while minimizing the conversion rate.
For dates & places please contact · Introduction to the bio lab
your local Sales Representative
· Bio lab This Medical Expert Training in “Transanal Total Mesorectal
Dates are subject to change, please check
· Wrap-up Excision (taTME)” is a two-day Hands-on Training course.
and register online:
register online here · Case presentation The course will provide an in-depth understanding of and
· Live surgery current evidence for minimally invasive rectal cancer surgery
and the versatile use of the new TAMIS platform.
Training Concept The technique of taTME will be extensively highlighted for
The development of laparoscopic surgery has changed the of a safe implementation.
practice of colorectal surgery. In view of different significant A bio lab will allow Hands-on Training of some of the basics
short- and long-term benefits and equivalence of oncologic of the technique.
efficacy, a minimally invasive approach is now the standard of Live Surgery will allow a better understanding of the set-up
care for Colorectal Cancer Surgery. However, due to a steep for this new approach.
17Medical Expert Training in Thyroidectomy With Nerve Monitoring
Peer-to-Peer Training and Live-Surgery
Training Concept
Thyroidectomy is the most commonly performed procedure
Dr. Sam Van Slycke
OLV Clinic in endocrine surgery. For many years, a clamp-and-tie
Aalst, Belgium
technique was the gold standard in terms of procedures.
Target Group Nowadays, with the advanced vessel sealing systems, the
· Surgeons with an interest in thyroid surgery thyroidectomy procedure has become a more accessible
procedure with less blood loss and a shorter procedure time.
Course Requirements Although a huge technical evolution, a thorough knowledge
· S peak, read and write English on a moderate level of anatomy and physiology still remains the most important
· E xperienced Thyroidectomy With Nerve Monitoring level part of the procedure. With advanced sealing instruments
and continuous vagal nerve monitoring, the endocrine
OLV Clinic Training Contents surgeon has ultramodern instruments to ensure a safe
Aalst, Belgium
General Surgery – Thyroidectomy With Nerve Monitoring
· Clinical experiences in thyroidectomy lectures: and well-performed procedure. The fact that the number
1.5 days · Complications for thyroid surgery is increasing makes investments in this
· Results field obvious and interesting. This training course serves
Dr. Sam Van Slycke · T ips and tricks to avoid complications the purpose of providing some theoretical insights into the
For dates & places please contact
· Principles of Neuromonitoring newest technologies with video and live demonstrations
your local Sales Representative · Video sessions: where the participants can actively participate.
Dates are subject to change, please check · Total Thyroidectomy
and register online: · Hemithyroidectomy During this training course, surgeons with an interest in
register online here
· Vessel sealing technology thyroid surgery will see and assist in total Thyroidectomy and
· Live surgery with three or four procedures, e.g.: Hemithyroidectomy performed with the Open Fine Jaw device
· Total Thyroidectomy under continuous vagal nerve monitoring. The main focus will
· Hemithyroidectomy be on peer-to-peer interactions, live surgery, and theoretical
· Redo Surgery presentations with tips and tricks.
18Medical Expert Training in Thyroidectomy
Peer-to-Peer Training and Live-Surgery
Training Concept
Prof. Gabriele Materazzi Thyroidectomy is the most commonly performed procedure
University Hospital
Pisa, Italy in endocrine surgery. For many years, a clamp-and-tie
Head of Endocrine Surgery
technique was the gold standard procedure. Nowadays, with
Target Group the advanced vessel sealing systems, thyroidectomy has
· Surgeons with an interest in thyroid surgery become a more accessible procedure with less blood loss
and a shorter operation time. Although the huge technical
Course Requirements evolution, a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology
· S peak, read and write English on a moderate level still remains the most important part of the procedure. With
· E xperienced Thyroidectomy level advanced sealing technologies, the endocrine surgeon has
ultramodern instruments to perform a safe and well-performed
University Hospital Pisa Training Contents procedure. Increasing indications for thyroid surgery demand
Italy
· Surgical anatomy with tips and tricks to avoid complications a higher focus on Training offerings in this field.
1.5 days · MIVAT step by step
· Vessel sealing technology During this training course, surgeons with an interest in
Prof. Gabriele Materazzi (Course Director)
Dr. Lorenzo Fregoli · Video sessions: thyroid surgery will see total Thyroidectomies and
For dates & places please contact
· MIVAT Hemithyroidectomies performed with a Hybrid Energy System.
your local Sales Representative · Total Thyroidectomy with lateral neck dissection The main focus will be peer-to-peer interaction, live surgery
Dates are subject to change, please check · Live surgery with four or five procedures, e.g.: and theoretical presentations including tips and tricks.
and register online: · Total Thyroidectomy
register online here
General Surgery – Thyroidectomy
· Hemithyroidectomy
· MIVAT
19Medical Expert Training in Upper Surgery
Peer-to-Peer Training and Live-Surgery
Training Concept
Prof. Riccardo Rosati Minimally Invasive Surgery has become the approach of
Ospedale San Raffaele
Milan, Italy choice for the treatment of benign and malignant diseases
Specialist in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
of the esophagus and stomach. The laparoscopic and
Target Group thoracoscopic approach with the application of E.R.A.S.
· U pper GI Surgeons with experience in laparoscopic protocols has led to a significant reduction of the surgical
surgery impact on the patient, leading to faster functional recovery
and shorter hospital stays. In particular, with minimally
Course Requirements invasive Esophagectomy and Gastrectomy being very complex
· S peak, read and write English on a moderate level procedures, they should be performed by experienced
· E xperienced Upper Surgery level and trained surgeons in high-volume hospitals. The full
Ospedale San Raffaele involvement of other individuals – such as gastroenterologists,
Milan, Italy
Training Contents anesthetists, and oncologists – throughout the entire care
1.5 days · Functional and benign diseases of the esophagus process is mandatory. Currently, many important innovations,
· G.E.R.D. such as the use of indocyanine green fluorescence
Prof. Riccardo Rosati (Course Director)
Dr. Paolo Parise · G iant paraesophageal hernia angiography to better visualize the blood supply of the
Dr. Andrea Cossu · Achalasia anastomotic ends and new tissue-sealing devices, have been
Dr. Ugo Elmore
· Zenker and epiphrenic diverticula introduced to improve our surgical performance and results.
For dates & places please contact
· M alignant diseases of the esophagus and stomach The course focuses on minimally invasive techniques for
your local Sales Representative
· S taging of upper GI cancers malignant and functional esophageal and gastric diseases.
Dates are subject to change, please check
General Surgery – Upper Surgery
and register online: · M ultimodal treatments of upper GI cancers The course is structured over two days. Day one is dedicated
register online here · Endoscopic treatment of early lesions to a theoretical update and the deepening of knowledge with
· E.R.A.S. protocols regard to upper GI diseases with a special focus on
· A nesthesiology in upper GI surgery multidisciplinary treatments, perioperative management
· M inimally Invasive Surgery for gastric cancer pathways and the presentation of new technologies. Day
· M inimally Invasive Surgery for esophageal cancer two will be entirely dedicated to live surgery with the
· Vessel sealing technology presentation of clinical cases and open live discussion
· Presentation of clinical cases within the operating room.
· Patient positioning The aim of the course is to provide an update on surgical
· OR techniques and perioperative management of upper GI diseases.
20Medical Expert Training in Advanced Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery
Peer-to-Peer Training, Live Surgery and Hands-On Training
procedures according to the many hundreds of randomized
Prof. Giovanni Scambia studies. Our vision is that Laparoscopy should be part of the
Policlinico A. Gemelli
Rome, Italy fundamental skill of a modern gynecologist in addition to a
Head of Gynecology
thorough knowledge of high-tech laparoscopic instrumentation,
Target Group which is rapidly evolving and requires a specific learning path.
· Experienced gynecologists
Moreover, although many principles of open surgery may
Course Requirements be applied, performing laparoscopic procedures requires
· S peak, read and write English on a moderate level special skills. Thus, didactic, practical courses represent
· E xperienced Advanced Laparoscopic Gynecological the most valuable tool to reduce the time of apprenticeship,
Gynecology – Advanced Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery
Surgery level learn the different surgical techniques, develop the necessary
Policlinico Agostino Gemelli psychomotor abilities, and become comfortable with the
Rome, Italy
Training Contents equipment. The main goal of the Medical Expert Training is
2 days · Vessel Sealing Technology and imaging to provide the participants with the required knowledge of
· Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Laparoscopy and psychomotor skills as well as practice the
Prof. Giovanni Scambia
Dr. Cristiano Rossitto · R adical surgery for oncological diseases procedure on animal models in order to apply the learned
Dr. Salvatore Gueli Alletti · Laparoscopic Lymphadenectomy techniques to live surgery.
Dr. Stefano Cianci
Dr. Emanuele Perrone
· Laparoscopic complications
Dr. Stefano Uccella · H ands-on in wet-lab environment The didactic session is aimed at the acquisition and
Dr. Francesco Cosentino
· Bilateral Adnexectomy improvement of the endoscopic techniques for dissection and
For dates & places please contact
· Hysterectomy suturing. Moreover, the main steps of each gynecological
your local Sales Representative
· Pelvic Lymphadenectomy operation are described. Short videos of different laparoscopic
Dates are subject to change, please check
and register online: · M anagement of complications in Laparoscopy operations are an integral part of the Medical Expert Training.
register online here · Live surgery
· Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy for larger uteri The practical session consists of training in an wet-lab
environment. The second day will be dedicated to live surgery.
Training Concept Several kinds of operations are performed on experimental
Laparoscopic techniques are becoming more and more models. Special attention is paid both to dissection techniques
interesting for gynecological surgeons, and Laparoscopy and laparoscopic suturing, which is particularly difficult for
is emerging as the gold-standard approach for many surgeons new to this type of procedure.
21Medical Expert Training in Advanced Laparoscopic Treatment
of Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis
Peer-to-Peer Training and Live-Surgery
critical points. Our aim is to provide a comprehensive update on
Prof. Mario Malzoni the overall management of this disease, from diagnosis to clinical
Clinica Malzoni
Avellino, Italy and surgical treatment, with special attention to the reproductive
Gynecology – Advanced Laparoscopic Treatment of Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis
Head of Advanced Endoscopic Gynecology
outcome. We are convinced that the best management of patients
Target Group affected by endometriosis may arise from the creation of a
· Gynecologists experienced in laparoscopic GYN specialized network of referral centers for diagnosis and treatment.
· Gynecologists performing/interested in endometriosis To achieve this, complete knowledge of the disease is crucial for
any clinician facing it in his daily practice, in order to make the best
Course Requirements possible use of advancing science to improve the care of patients.
· S peak, read and write English on a moderate level We built this scientific program in order to offer lectures on the main
· E xperienced Advanced Laparoscopic Treatment topics and live surgery and ultrasound sessions with interactive
of Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis level debates to show their practical application, enabling course
Casa di Cura C.G. Ruesch
Naples, Italy participants to have a detailed comprehension of the anatomical
Training Contents knowledge and surgical skills needed to correctly perform
1.5 days · Surgical anatomy of female pelvis endoscopic surgery to treat endometriosis, ultrasound exam
· U ltrasound evaluation of pelvic endometriosis requirements to perform an accurate mapping of the lesions,
Prof. Mario Malzoni
· Ovarian endometrioma: information about other imaging techniques appropriate
For dates & places please contact · M anagement and surgical treatment technique for presurgical evaluation of patients, correct principles of
your local Sales Representative · W hat is the impact on the ovarian reserve? medical treatment and management of infertile patients with
Dates are subject to change, please check · Endoscopic surgery for pelvic endometriosis: endometriosis.
and register online: · T ips and tricks
register online here
· M edical treatment options for patients with endometriosis The Medical Expert Training is divided into two days:
· Vessel Sealing Technology Day 1 – Theory
· L ive surgery with up to three procedures, e.g.: Day 2 – Live Surgery including attendance inside the OR
· D eep pelvic endometriosis with bowel involvement/urinary The theoretical part focuses on acquiring full knowledge of the
tract involvement/severe adhesions endometriotic disease both from the diagnostic and therapeutic
point of view, with particular attention to the evaluation of surgical
Training Concept indications, techniques used, the anatomical basis necessary for
Nowadays, there is a common awareness endometriosis is probably optimal treatment, and benefits arising from the use of new hybrid
the most challenging among gynecologic benign diseases in terms energy devices, as well as the impact of treatment strategies on
of epidemiologic spread and impact on women’s quality of life and the reproductive potential of the patient. The second day will be
the management of these patients is still characterized by several entirely dedicated to the live surgery in the operating room.
22Medical Expert Training in Advanced Laparoscopic Treatment
of Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis
Peer-to-Peer Training and Live-Surgery
Training Concept
Prof. Renato Seracchioli Laparoscopic excision of endometriosis is the surgical
Sant’ Orsola Malpighi Academic Hospital
Bologna, Italy cornerstone of high quality, multidisciplinary approach to
Gynecology – Advanced Laparoscopic Treatment of Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis
Director of U.O. Gynecology and Reproductive Pathophysiology
correctly treat the disease. However, it remains one of the most
Target Group challenging procedures among gynecological surgeries. During
· Gynecologists experienced in laparoscopic GYN surgical treatment of endometriosis, all lesions have to be
· Gynecologists performing/interested in endometriosis meticulously and completely removed, with maximum attention
for sparing the anatomical and functional integrity of pelvic and
Course Requirements reproductive organs. Making use of the available technology
· S peak, read and write English on a moderate level and standardizing a surgical method are crucial for improving
· E xperienced Advanced Laparoscopic Treatment surgical and functional outcomes of endometriosis surgery.
Sant’ Orsola- Malpighi Academic Hospital of Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis level We believe that management of endometriosis is to be
Bologna, Italy
performed in dedicated centers, by specialists who have
1.5 days Training Contents consistent background about the disease nature, its diagnosis
· U ltrasound mapping for endometriosis lesions: Practical tips and its management. In order to accomplish this, we are
Prof. Renato Seracchioli (Course Director)
Dr. Mohamed Mabrouk · Surgery for ovarian endometriosis: Impact on ovarian reserve organizing several Medical Expert Training (MET) courses,
Dr. Valentina Martelli · N on-surgical treatment of endometriosis aiming to train and share experiences with our colleagues
Dr. Diego Raimondo
· Retroperitoneal pelvic anatomy: from different hospitals and countries.
For dates & places please contact
What do we need to know for adequate, functional surgery?
your local Sales Representative
· Surgery for deep endometriosis: Tips and tricks This Medical Expert Training is designed for gynecologists
Dates are subject to change, please check
and register online: · C omplications of endometriosis surgery and fertility specialists with major interest in management
register online here · Energy-based Surgery and Vessel Sealing Technology of endometriosis. The scientific program is established to
· Interactive session and discussion of particular cases: interactively help participants obtain detailed knowledge of
What would you do? pelvic anatomy, comprehensive skills, tips and tricks required
· L ive surgery with two procedures: for surgical management of endometriosis. The updated
Laparoscopic exicsion of deep endometriosis guidelines for diagnosis and non-surgical management
of endometriosis will also be discussed. The participating
colleagues will be invited to be present in the OR during
surgery, to discuss the surgical details and the OR setup with
the surgeons and the surgical staff.
23Medical Expert Training in Advanced Laparoscopic Treatment
of Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis
Peer-to-Peer Training and Live-Surgery
Training Concept
Dr. Pere N. Barri-Soldevila With the evolution of gynecological surgery, the gold-standard
Hospital Universitari Quirón Dexeus
Barcelona, Spain approach for most procedures is endoscopically. However,
Gynecology – Advanced Laparoscopic Treatment of Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis
Chief of Gynecological Surgery
analysing national surveys in most European countries, the
Target Group rate of minimally invasive approaches in major procedures
· Advanced Gynecology surgeons rarely exceeds 20 %. Teaching & Training is needed not only
to improve these data, but mainly to standardize the surgical
Course Requirements techniques and their outcomes. The use of multipurpose
· S peak, read and write English on a moderate level energy devices may help making the learning curve easier
· E xperienced Advanced Laparoscopic Treatment and faster.
of Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis level
Hospital Universitario Quiron Dexeus During the first day of this Medical Expert Training
Barcelona, Spain
Training Contents discussions will focus on indications and the tips and tricks
2 days · H ow to set up a Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis Unit of laparoscopic treatment of deep infiltrating endometriosis.
· T he importance of diagnostic workup Special interest will be given to the diagnostic workup and
Dr. Pere N. Barri-Soldevila · D iscussion about indications, the limits of radicalism, the fertility preservation. Additionally, special video cases and
For dates & places please contact
functionality and risks the faculty’s data will be shared with you. On day two, live
your local Sales Representative · Bowel endometriosis surgery will feature two surgical treatments of deep infiltrating
Dates are subject to change, please check · U rinary tract endometriosis endometriosis. You are expected to be in the OR interacting
and register online: · H ow to access pelvic space in non-oncologic situations: with the surgical team.
register online here
Tips & tricks for Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis surgery
· Presentation of special video cases and data
· Fertility preservation in endometriosis
· T he drawback of unnecessary/incomplete procedures
· Vessel Sealing Technology
· L ive surgery with two procedures:
Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis
24You can also read
