ESSO-SEOQ Course on Basics in Liver Surgery

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When

20-21.11.2025

Where

Madrid, Spain

Level

Level 1

Ana Galan

Aim of the course

This 2-day course provides a comprehensive exploration of liver surgery, seamlessly blending theory with hands-on practice. Each morning, participants will delve into essential theoretical concepts, while afternoons are dedicated to guided, practical sessions using surgical tools, techniques, and realistic models—reinforcing and applying the knowledge gained earlier in the day.

Educational methods

Practical sessions with virtual planning tools

Practical sessions on basic liver ultrasound techniques on modelsor training simulators

Practical sessions on basic liver resection on models/animal liver

Video-based sessions

MDT case discussion sessions

Plenary lectures

Main topics

Liver anatomy

Liver physiology and function

Diagnosis imaging for liver pathologies

Intraoperative ultrasound for liver surgery

Preoperative planning for liver surgery

Principles of liver resection and surgical techniques

Complications and management in liver surgery

target participants

The target audience includes surgical residents, general surgeons, and early-career specialists interested in hepatobiliary surgery

Full course programme

Programme & faculty members

09.00 - 09.00 Liver Anatomy: Segmentation, Vascular and Biliary Anatomy & Variations S. Stättner

09.40 - 10.00 Practical Cases: CT/MRI Liver Anatomy F. Pereira

10.00 - 10.30 Liver Physiology and Function. Regeneration and Reserve Assessment F. Primavesi

10.30 - 11.00 Coffee Break

11.00 - 11.30 Diagnostic Imaging for Liver Pathologies C. Dopazo

11.30 - 12.00 Practical Cases: MDT Format/Group Decision Making L. Carrion-Alvarez

12.00 - 13.00 Intraoperative Ultrasound for Liver Surgery: Principles of Intraoperative Ultrasound A. Serrablo

12.00 - 13.00 Integrating Intraoperative Ultrasound Into Liver Resections R. Diaz-Nieto

13.00 - 14.00 Lunch Break

14.00 - 15.00 Preoperative Planning for Liver Surgery: Integrating Diagnostic Imaging Findings Into Surgical Planning D. Martinez-Cecilia

14.00 - 15.00 Practical Cases & Hands-On Practice with Virtual Planning Tools L. Carrion-Alvarez

15.00 - 16.30 Hands-On Liver Ultrasound All faculty

16.30 - 17.00 Q&A and Wrap-Up Participants &All faculty

09.00 - 10.00 Principles of Liver Resection and Surgical Techniques in Open Surgery R. Diaz-Nieto

10.00 - 11.00 Surgical Technique Videos for Basic MIS Resections F. Primavesi

11.00 - 11.30 Coffee Break

11.30 - 12.30 Complications and Management in Liver Surgery - Intraoperative Complications: Bleeding, Bile Duct Injury S. Stättner

11.30 - 12.30 Postoperative Complications: Bile Leakage, Liver Failure, Infection C. Dopazo

12.30 - 13.00 MDT Case Discussion L. Carrion-Alvarez

13.00 - 14.00 Lunch Break

14.00 - 16.00 Hands-On Session: Basic Resections on Models/Animal Liver All faculty

16.30 - 17.00 Wrap-Up and Assessment L. Carrion-Alvarez & F. Pereira

ESSO Member Fee

€ 500

Non-Member Fee

€ 650

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

Venue &
accommodation

Venue

Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada

Camino del Molino 2 28942, Fuenlabrada

Madrid, Spain

accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the registration fee.

Suggestions:

We can suggest the following hotels close to the course venue (but far from the city centre):

B&B HOTEL Madrid Fuenlabrada Retail Park 6′ by taxi or 34′ by bus
LCB Hotel Fuenlabrada 7′ by taxi or 19′ by bus
Hotel Riojano 4′ by taxi or 14′ by bus
Hoteles Urbanos N Avenida de España 8′ by taxi or 28′ by bus

You can also stay in any hotel in the city centre but please be aware it would take you around 35′ by taxi to reach the venue (around an hour by public transport).

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