Surgical Anatomy of Pancreatic Cancer

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When

26-27.02.2026

Where

Leiden, The Netherlands

Level

Level 1

Maria Sanchez

Aim of the course

This course is a hands-on workshop on surgical anatomy and operative techniques combined with an update on the current concepts of treatment of pancreatic cancer. The workshop will focus on obtaining a thorough understanding of surgical anatomy and technical aspects of the operative treatment of pancreatic cancer within the framework of evidence-based clinical practice and multidisciplinary approach.

Educational methods

Hands-on anatomy and surgery workshops with anatomical specimens and human cadavers

Practical workshops with synthetic 3D models

Pre-course anatomy e-learning module

Plenary lectures

Case discussion sessions

Main topics

Surgical anatomy and technical aspects of the operative treatment of pancreatic cancer

target participants

Young surgeons or surgical trainees/residents interested in surgery of pancreatic cancer

Full course programme

Programme & faculty members

09.15 - 09.35 Embryology and Peritoneal Model P. Gobée

09.40 - 09.55 Diagnostic and Surgical Work-Up S. Mieog

10.15 - 10.30 Coffee Break

10.30 - 10.50 Surgical Approach for Pancreatic Resection (What Steps to Take) A. Sauvanet

11.00 - 11.20 Tips and Tricks: Open Pancreatic Surgery (Including Videos) T. Hackert

11.30 - 11.50 Tips and Tricks: Minimally-Invasive Pancreatic Surgery (Including Videos) F. Nickel

12.00 - 12.15 Pathological Assessment of Specimen (What Surgeons Need to Know) S. Crobach

12.30 - 13.00 Lunch

13.00 - 15.30 Hands-On Workshop: Approach and Preparation (Head and Tail) S. Mieog

15.30 - 16.00 Coffee Break

16.00 - 16.15 Vein Resection Technique E. Rangelova

16.15 - 17.15 Hands-On Workshop: Resection and Vein Reconstruction S. Mieog

08.00 - 08.10 Introduction Day 2 and Sum-Up Day 1 S. Mieog

08.10 - 08.30 Complication Management R. de Wilde

08.35 - 08.50 Case Discussion: Complication after Pancreatic Resection V. Sallinen

08.55 - 09.15 The Basics of Cystic Tumours Management

09.20 - 09.35 Case Presentations: Cystic Tumour (What to Do?) A. Sauvanet

09.45 - 10.00 Coffee Break

10.00 - 10.20 Neoadjuvant Therapy in Pancreatic Cancer: Do’s and Don’ts B. Groot Koerkamp

10.30 - 10.50 Case Presentations: Resectable and BR-PDAC (What to Do?) B. Groot Koerkamp/E. Rangelova

11.00 - 11.20 The Basics of Diagnosis and Management of Neuro-Endocrine Tumours S. Partelli

12.00 - 12.30 Lunch

12.30 - 14.30 Workshop: Reconstruction PJ & HJ Anastomosis in 3D Tissue Models Introduction and Demonstration: F. Nickel and T. Hackert; At models: T. Hackert, F. Nickel, S. Mieog, S. Partelli, E. Rangelova, A. Sauvanet, V. Sallinen, R. de Wilde

14.30 - 14.45 Coffee Break

14.45 - 15.00 Fluorescence in Pancreatic Surgery S. Mieog

15.00 - 15.15 Artificial Intelligence in Pancreatic Surgery F. Nickel

15.30 - 15.40 Conclusion S. Mieog

ESSO Member Fee

€ 1050

Non-Member Fee

€ 1200

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

Venue &
accommodation

Venue

Leiden University Medical Centre

Albinusdreef, 2
2333 ZA

Leiden, The Netherlands

accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the registration fee.

Suggestions:

We recommend the Hotel Ibis Leiden Centre (Stationsplein 240, 2312 AR Leiden, Netherlands), just a 5-minute walk from the venue and next to the main train station.

Of course, you are free to choose from the many other hotels located nearby.

Travel

The nearest airport is Amsterdam Schiphol. From there, a direct train to Leiden Centraal takes about 30 minutes.

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