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ESSO Hands on Course on Surgical Technique – Abdominal Surgery

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When
22-24.09.2025
Where
Leiden, Netherlands
Level
Level 1
Contact Us
Maria Garcia Sanchez

Aim of the course

This course is a hands-on workshop on surgical anatomy of the abdominal organs and vessels. Interactive discussions will complete each session so that practical/anatomical and management issues will be integrated. Pearls and pitfalls of oncological surgery of every abdominal organ will be put into practice on specially embalmed bodies.

Educational methods

  • Hands-on sessions with human bodies and several exercises of surgical techniques
  • Pre-course 3D atlas on surgical anatomy and its techniques that will help participants to increase their knowledge on the anatomy of the abdominal organs and to improve their surgical skills.The procedures include learning objecives, 2D/3D films, relevant anatomy lessons, step-by-step guides incorporating tips and hazards, and a test for self-evaluation. These 3D videos are kindly provided by our elearning partner, Incision. Accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Incision Academy is the leading online surgical platform that helps share surgical skills and knowledge.
  • Plenary lectures

    • Main topics

  • Surgical anatomy of the abdominal organs and vessels

    • target participants

  • Fellows and young surgeons willing to become leaders in specific organ surgical oncology.

    • Full course programme

    Programme & faculty members

    Registration fees

    Full Course

    € 1,100

    ESSO members

    Full Course

    € 1,300

    Non-members

    Before applying, please read carefully the ESSO Terms and Conditions regarding reimbursement in case of cancellation and ESSO Privacy Policy.

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    Venue &
    accomodation

    Venue

    Leiden University Medical Center ​Albinusdreef, 2 ​2333 ZA Leiden, NL

    accomodation

    Accommodation is not included in the registration fee.

     

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    Accomodation options:

    We can suggest the Hotel Ibis Leiden Centre (Stationsplein 240, 2312 AR Leiden, Netherlands). It is only 5’ walk far from the venue and very close to the train station. You can of course stay in any other hotel of your choice. There are many other hotels in the same area.

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