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ESSO Hands on Course On Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy and Gastrectomy

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When
30-31.10.2025
Where
Utrecht, Netherlands
Level
Level 1
Contact Us
Maria Garcia Sanchez

Aim of the course

Led by an international faculty of well-known experts in the field, this course will be an introduction to minimally invasive esophagectomy and gastrectomy (including robotic surgery). Several lectures will show the vast possibilities as well as potential pitfalls of these procedures. Conventional endoscopic systems and new surgical techniques including robotic systems will be available during hands on sessions on cadavers. Finally, tips will be given on how to implement minimally invasive gastrectomy and esophagectomy in your own center.

Educational methods

  • Plenary lectures
  • Anatomy sessions
  • Hands-on surgery workshops with human cadavers and custom made models

    • Main topics

  • new robotic surgical techniques
  • Guidance on integrating minimally invasive gastrectomy and esophagectomy

    • target participants

  • Novice surgeons to minimally invasive uppe GI surgery willing to implement minimally invasive gastrectomy and/or esophagectomy in their center
  • Experienced surgeons and senior residents willing to improve their upper GI laparoscopic practice

    • Full course programme

    Programme & faculty members
    08.30 - 08.40 Opening & Introduction of the live RAMIE surgery case J. Ruurda
    08.40 - 09.00 Introduction to the Surgical Anatomy of the Stomach R. Bleys
    09.00 - 09.15 Laparoscopic versus Open Gastrectomy D. D’Ugo
    09.15 - 09.35 Lymphadenectomy in MIG F. Roviello
    09.35 - 09.50 Anastomotic techniques in MIG M. Luyer
    09.50 - 10.15 General discussion + Live RAMIE surgery
    10.15 - 10.35 Coffee break
    10.35 - 10.50 MIG and RAMIG: step by step J. Ruurda
    10.50 - 11.05 Robot-assisted Minimally Invasive Gastrectomy: tips, tricks, & pitfalls J. Ruurda
    11.05 - 11.10 Robot-assisted Minimally Invasive Gastrectomy: Technical Tips, Tricks, & Pitfalls F. Roviello
    11.10 - 11.30 Introduction to hands on practical training session Romy van Jaarsveld
    11.10 - 11.30 General discussion + Live RAMIE surgery
    11.30 - 12.15 Lunch
    12.15 - 12.30 Transfer to the Department of Anatomy
    12.30 - 17.00 Hands-on practical training van Boxel, Cheong, Cuesta, D’Ugo, Gisbertz, Grimminger, van Hillegersberg, Luyer, Roviello, Ruurda, van der Sluis
    12.30 - 14.30 Minimally Invasive Gastrectomy: dissection
    14.30 - 15.00 Coffee break
    15.00 - 17.00 Minimally Invasive Gastrectomy: reconstruction

    Registration fees

    Full Course

    € 1,100

    Full Course

    € 1,300

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    Venue &
    accomodation

    Venue

    University Medical Center Utrecht

    Heidelberglaan 100 3584 CX Utrecht

    accomodation

    Accommodation is not included in the registration fee.

    Hotels close to the venue are between 30’ and 45’ by foot far from there (or around 15’ by public transport):

    Stayokay Utrecht Bunnik (30’ far from the venue)

    Star Lodge Hotels (40’ far from the venue)

    Hotel Mitland Utrecht (45’ far from the venue)

    We also recommend to stay in Utrecht city center as public transport is very good and it is easy to reach the venue from there.

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