To present operative techniques through live operative demonstrations from expert centres
To describe common laparoscopic urological techniques and operative procedures
To describe outcomes and potential complications of laparoscopic procedures
To provide hands-on training sessions to improve technical performance in laparoscopic urological surgery.
EDUCATIONAL METHODS of Urological surgery
Interactive theoretical and video sessions between Faculty and course participants; hands-on training on live tissue (mini-pigs) in experimental lab.
TARGET AUDIENCE of Urological surgery
Laparoscopic urological surgeons.
Next course will be scheduled in 2014. Registrations are not open yet.
Course director
T. Piechaud (F)
Faculty board
C.C. Abbou (F), E. Mandron (F), C. Saussine (F), R. Van Velthoven (B)
Experts and lecturers
T. Ahlering (USA), A. Alcaraz (SP), P. Antiphon (F), W. Artibani (I), H. Baumert (F), X. Cathelineau (F), P. Coloby (F), C. Coulange (F), A. De La Taille (F), V. Delmas (F), F. Desgrandchamps (F), V. Disanto (I), J.D. Doublet (F), E. Drapier (F), P. Dubernard (F), T. Dujardin (CAN), C. Eden (UK), F. Gaboardi (I), R. Gaston (F), I.S. Gill (USA), B. Guillonneau (USA), J.L. Hoepffner (F), A. Hoznek (F), J. Hubert (F), G. Janetschek (A), H. Lang (F), E. Leblanc (F), E. Lechevallier (F), B. Mauroy (F), A. Mejean (F), A. Messas (F), N. Mottet (F), A. Mottrie (B), P. Mouly (F), P. Mouriquand (F), C. Mugnier (F), L. Pallwein-Prettner (A), V. Pansadoro (I), A. Rane (UK), J. Rassweiler (D), P. Rischmann (A), C.H. Rochat (CH), F. Rozet (F), L. Salomon (F), M. Schneider (F), M. Soulié (F), R. Soulié (F), C. Sternberg (I), K. Suzuki (J), P. Teillac (F), I. Tuerk (USA), C. Vaessen (F), G. Vallancien (F), H. Van Poppel (B), A. Villers (F), R. Villet (F), P. Wiklund (S)
Trainers
F. Annino (I), M. Beringi (I), D.M. Burke (UK), J.W. Collins (UK), V. Corona Montes (MEX), M. Cortegoso Gonzalez (SP), F. Curto (I), A. D'Orazio (ARG), C. Fraga-Pereira (BR), R. Guida (BR), G. Kyriakou (GR), K. Limani (B), B. Lopes-Cançado (BR), A. Pansadoro (I), A. Papatsoris (GR), A. O’Riordan (UK), E. Romero Selas (SP)
is available at special EITS rates at Mercure Palais des Congrès Hotel ****
110 € per night, in a single room, breakfast and city tax included
Registration
To register, please send us your registration form duly completed
by fax (+33 (0)3 88 11 90 28) and/or postal mail.
Registration is confirmed upon receipt of the form duly filled out, signature affixed, with payment enclosed.
WARNING !
Online registration is only for individuals.
Any company (travel agencies, laboratories, industrials, etc.) should contact the person in charge of the course directly.
Please note that, out of organizational reasons, any registration cancelled less than one month before the course will NOT be reimbursed or postponed.
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Urological surgery: Course programme
Thursday
5.30 pm Shuttle-bus Hotel – IRCAD/EITS
6.00 pm Welcoming of participants
THEORETICAL SESSION: Laparoscopic treatment of kidney tumors - Technical principles – Operative protocol - Place of laparoscopic approach in the treatment of kidney tumors - Retroperitoneal radical nephrectomy - Transperitoneal radical nephrectomy - Partial laparoscopic nephrectomy
8.00 pm Cheese and Wine Cocktail at the Institute
8.30 pm Shuttle-bus IRCAD / EITS – Hotel
Friday
7.30 am Shuttle-bus Hotel – IRCAD/EITS
08.00 am LIVE OPERATIVE DEMONSTRATIONS (according to patient) - Retroperitoneal radical nephrectomy - Transperitoneal radical nephrectomy - Laparoscopic and robotic partial nephrectomy
1.00 pm Lunch at the Institute
2.00 pm TRAINING ON LIVE TISSUE (MINI-PIGS): LAPAROSCOPY AND ROBOTICS Approach of the upper urinary system: - Nephrectomy – partial nephrectomy – pyeloplasty – ureterolysis - Robotic training workshops
6.30 pm Shuttle bus IRCAD / EITS – Hotel
8.00 pm Shuttle bus Hotel - Restaurant
8.30 pm Dinner in honor of the participants
11.00 pm Shuttle bus Restaurant – Hotel
Saturday
7.30 am Shuttle-bus Hotel – IRCAD / EITS
8.00 pm Previous day appraisal and discussion
8.15 pm TRAINING ON LIVE TISSUE (MINI-PIGS): LAPAROSCOPY AND ROBOTICS Approach of the upper urinary system: - Nephrectomy – partial nephrectomy – pyeloplasty – ureterolysis - Robotic initiation training
12.00 pm THEORETICAL SESSION - Specific complications of laparoscopic radical nephrectomy - Minimally invasive alternative for kidney tumors treatment - Robotic approach to nephrectomy - Carcinologic results: comparison with open surgery - Conclusions
1.15 pm Lunch at the Institute End of course Delivery of certificates of attendance
2.00 pm Shuttle bus IRCAD / EITS – Hotel
This Program may be subject to modifications
EACCME accreditation
EITS courses are accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to provide the following CME activity for medical specialists in their home European Country.
The EACCME is an institution of the European Union
of Medical Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.net.
EACCME Credits convertible into AMA PRA category 1 Credits™
Surgeons interested in getting AMA PRA category 1 Credits™ credits may contact info@eits.fr.
EACCME approved credits for e-learning activities are recognized by the American Medical Association for conversion to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians may apply to convert EACCME credits into AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ by submitting the following form and attaching an EACCME credit certificate, and processing fee. Please click here to download application form for EACCME credit conversion into AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Processing fees directly payable to the American Medical Association are as follows: AMA member $30 and non-AMA member $75 (see information stated in application form).
As a rule, the conversion to AMA category 1 credit(s)™ is 1:1 for all EACCME credit(s).
Further details can be obtained by clicking on the current link.
Instructions for converting EACCME Credit to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
To apply for conversion of EACCME credit to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™:
Visit the EACCME website to ensure the activity was certified for EACCME credit
A certificate awarding AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ will be emailed within four weeks.
By fax
Attn: CPPD
+1 (312) 464-4669
By mail
American Medical Association
Continuing Physician Professional Development (CPPD)
515 N. State Street, 7th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60654
If you have questions, please contact CPPD at pra@ama-assn.org
EITS courses have been endorsed by the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery.
The EAES Education Committee aims to ensure that appropriate endoscopic
training courses are available for residents in training and certified surgeons
who wish to be trained in endoscopic surgery.