EACTS/Intuitive Discovery Course

This EACTS/Intuitive Discovery Course will be held on 16 December 2024 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
This is a fantastic opportunity for attendees to take a deep dive into the telemanipulation of thoracic surgery. Through high-quality lectures and focused training sessions, delegates will gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest techniques and best practices.
Applications Are Now Closed
Essential Application Criteria
- Be an EACTS Member.
- Participants have a da Vinci surgical system in their hospital and are interested in RAS.
- Single surgeon experience in thoracoscopic procedures.
- Simulator training recommended before the course if possible.
Kindly note there are limited spaces available – 8 participants
Course Programme
08:00 | Arrival at the training centre & change into scrubs |
08:30 | Introduction M Durand, Neuilly-sur-Seine |
08:40 | Objectives for the day G Shahin, Zwolle |
08:45 | Basics of robotic assisted surgery: anatomy, docking, step by step procedure S Stamenkovic, London |
09:00 | Wetlab Port placement Surgeon-led mobilisation and dissection Safe and effective energy and stapler All faculty |
12:00 | Lunch |
13:00 | Wetlab Port placement Surgeon-led mobilisation and dissection Suturing Procedural techniques & tips All faculty |
16:00 | Course wrap up and debrief M Durand, Neuilly-sur-Seine |
16:15 | Departure |