ESSO-KBCS Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery (MIBS) Masterclass and Workshop

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When

08-09.01.2026

Where

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates

Level

Level 1

Ana Galan

Aim of the course

This masterclass offers advanced training in minimally invasive breast surgery, focusing on robotic and endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomies with immediate reconstruction. It covers patient selection, surgical techniques, service set-up, complication management, outcomes, and curriculum development.

Educational methods

Plenary lectures

Video presentations

Demonstration session (video transmitted from OR): advanced console skills & simulation OR/Robot

Transmission of live surgery from Samsung Medical Center and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Workshops in small groups

Interactive sessions

Main topics

Indications, outcomes, patient selection for minimally invasive breast surgery

Technical aspects of robotic vs. endoscopic mastectomies with reconstruction

Refine advanced console and procedural techniques in robotic breast surgery

Understand how to integrate reconstruction options into robotic workflows

Improve management of complications and complex patient presentations

Evaluate outcomes and benchmarks for quality improvement

Foster collaboration across specialties (oncology, breast surgery, plastic surgery)

Cost-efficiency in minimally invasive breast surgery

target participants

Breast surgery residents and surgeons in training interested in modern breast cancer surgery and reconstruction

Specialty doctors working in breast surgery

General surgeons with breast surgery interest who want to develop their skills in minimally invasive breast surgery

Any surgical specialist who is interested in acquiring knowledge on minimally invasive breast surgery

Full course programme

Programme & faculty members

08.15 - 08.30 Welcome & Introducion T. Kovacs, S. Grobmyer

08.30 - 09.00 State of the Art: Robotic Breast Surgery in 2026 A. Toesca

09.00 - 09.30 Breast Anatomy for MIBS A. Kothari

09.30 - 10.00 Patient Selection & Oncological Safety of MIBS B. Sarfati, A. Matalkah

10.00 - 10.30 Anaesthetic Considerations in RBS/EBS S. Suri

10.30 - 11.00 Coffee Break

11.00 - 12.30 Transmission of Live Surgery and Recorded Case: Robotic Nipple ‐ Sparing Mastectomy (Multiport/Single Port) A. Toesca, T. Kovacs, P. Lyu

12.30 - 13.15 Docking, Port Placement & Ergonomics, Open Part – Advanced Tips J. Ryu

13.15 - 14.00 Lunch

14.00 - 14.30 Patient Reported Outcome Measures, Patient Satisfaction B. Sarfati

14.30 - 15.30 Demonstration Session (Video Transmitted from OR): Advanced Console Skills & Simulation OR/Robot A. Matalkah, J. Ryu

15.30 - 16.15 Case Discussion: Patient Selection, Contraindications, Tips and Tricks MDT All faculty

16.15 - 16.45 Complication Avoidance & Management (Case-Based Talk) H. Park

16.45 - 17.00 Robotic Experience in China P. Lyu, Z. Wang

08.45 - 11.00 Transmission of Live Surgery and Reocorded Surgery: Robotic Mastectmy Single Port), Endoscopic Mastectomy A. Toesca, B. Sarfati, A. Matalkah, Z. Du

11.00 - 11.30 Coffee Break

11.30 - 12.00 Reconstruction: Implant Choice, Positioning, ADM Usage After Robotic Mastectomies T. Kovacs, M. Cherubino

12.00 - 13.15 Workshop in Small Groups ‐ Endoscopic Nipple Sparing Mastectomies; Patient Selection, Indication, Outcomes, Techniques G. Rathat, R. Iskanderian, Z. Du

13.15 - 14.00 Lunch

14.00 - 14.30 Ongoing Trials and Preliminary Results: Outcomes ‐ Benefits, Oncological Safety, Cost Efficiency J. Ryu, H. Park

14.30 - 15.00 Outcomes Data & Learning Curves: What Does the Evidence Show? A. Matalkah, P. Lyu

15.00 - 15.30 Panel Discussion - How to Choose: Robotic vs Endoscopic Mastectomy? H. Park, B. Sarfati, A. Toesca, G. Rathat, P. Lyu, Z. Wang

15.30 - 16.00 Future Innovations: AI, Navigation, and Robotics in Breast Oncology A. Toesca

16.00 - 16.30 Development of the Minimally Invasive (Robotic and Endoscopic) Breast Surgery Curriculum Interactive Session T. Kovacs, Y. Zhang

16.30 - 16.45 Closing Remarks