To provide the basic knowledge required for clinical applications
To describe all the basic principles (instruments, materials, anaesthesia equipments) and present the most widely used basic laparoscopic urological techniques
To provide hands-on training sessions to learn or improve performance of basic technical tasks in laparoscopic urological surgery
To describe results and potential complications of laparoscopic procedures.
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.
Urology - Intensive course in Laparoscopic Urological Surgery
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)
Registration fees
: 2495 Euros
These fees include:
Theoretical teaching
Practical training on live tissue (mini pigs)
Live and pre-recorded operative demonstrations
Coffee breaks and lunches
Evening meals provided on Monday and Wednesday
Shuttle bus service provided
These fees do not include:
The University of Strasbourg diploma registration (optional).
Registration fees: approx. 420 €.
Payment must be done exclusively on the spot either by cheque made payable to "Université de Strasbourg" or in cash.
Credit card payment is not accepted.
is available at special EITS rates at
the following hotels, depending on the course:
Hilton Hotel ****
Mercure Palais des Congrès Hotel ****
110 € per night, in a single room, breakfast included (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 !
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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
Monday
8.15 am Shuttle-bus Hotel – IRCAD/EITS 9.00 am Welcoming of participants
THEORETICAL SESSION
ANESTHESIA - Principles and specificities of anesthesia for laparoscopy
EQUIPMENT - Operating theatre - choice of equipment - the laparoscopic unit - Conventional laparoscopic instrumentation and micro-instruments - Electrosurgery and ultrasonic dissections
2.00 pm TRAINING ON LIVE TISSUE (MINI-PIGS) APPROACH OF THE LOWER URINARY SYSTEM: LAPAROSCOPY - Ureterolysis - Burch - Cystotomy - Fixing of vaginal prosthesis - Uretero vesical implantation
6.30 pm Shuttle-bus IRCAD/EITS – Hotel
8.30 pm Dinner in honor of the participants
Tuesday
8.30 am Shuttle-bus Hotel – IRCAD/EITS
9.00 am THEORETICAL SESSION:
TREATMENT OF GENERAL AND DIGESTIVE COMPLICATIONS
LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY OF NON-TUMORAL UPPER URINARY SYSTEM - Pyeloplasty - Pyelotomy - Ureterotomy
LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY OF NON-TUMORAL LOWER URINARY SYSTEM - Prostatic adenomectomy - Vesical diverticulectomy - Uretero vesical implantation - Vesico-vaginal fistula
1.00 pm Lunch at the Institute
2.00 pm TRAINING ON LIVE TISSUE (MINI-PIGS) APPROACH OF THE UPPER URINARY SYSTEM: LAPAROSCOPY - Renal pedicle dissection - Ureterolysis - Pyeloplasty - Ureteral repair - Left and right nephrectomy
6.30 pm Shuttle-bus IRCAD/EITS – Hotel
Wednesday
7.30 am Shuttle-bus Hotel – IRCAD/EITS
8.00 am THEORETICAL SESSION
LAPAROSCOPIC TREATMENT OF GENITO-URINARY PROLAPSE Physiopathology of genito-urinary prolapse: - Anatomical principles of laparoscopic treatment Mini invasive laparoscopy for genito-urinary prolapse: Single Port Approach Laparoscopic treatment of genito-urinary prolapse: - Technical descriptions - Associated techniques – Hysterectomy – Complications
LIVE OPERATIVE DEMONSTRATION (DEPENDING ON CASES) - Laparoscopic treatment of genito-urinary prolapse
2.00 pm TRAINING ON LIVE TISSUE (MINI-PIGS) APPROACH OF THE LOWER URINARY SYSTEM: LAPAROSCOPY AND ROBOTICS - Ureterolysis - Cystotomy - Ureter vesical implantation - Vesicourethral anastomosis - Prostatocystectomy - Robotic training workshops
6.30 pm Shuttle-bus IRCAD/EITS – Hotel
8.30 pm Dinner in honor of the participants
Thursday
7.30 am Shuttle-bus Hotel – IRCAD/EITS
8.00 am THEORETICAL SESSION:
RADICAL NEPHRECTOMY BY RETROPERITONEAL APPROACH: - Technical principles
LIVE OPERATIVE DEMONSTRATION (DEPENDING ON CASES) - Radical nephrectomy by retroperitoneal approach
RADICAL NEPHRECTOMY BY TRANSPERITONEAL APPROACH: - Technical principles, complications
LAPAROSCOPIC PARTIAL NEPHRECTOMY FOR TREATMENT OF KIDNEY TUMORS: - Points of technique
PLACE OF ROBOTIC ASSISTANCE IN KIDNEY TUMORS SURGERY
MINIMALLY INVASIVE LAPAROSCOPY FOR KIDNEY TUMORS:SINGLE PORT AND NOTES
1.00 pm Lunch at the Institute
2.00 pm TRAINING ON LIVE TISSUE (MINI-PIGS): LAPAROSCOPY AND ROBOTICS - Practice of previously performed procedures: – Nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy – Pyeloplasty – Ureterolysis – Robotic training workshops
6.30 pm Shuttle-bus IRCAD/EITS – Hotel
Friday
7.30 am Shuttle-bus Hotel – IRCAD/EITS
8.00 am PROFICIENCY TEST (ONLY FOR THE SURGEONS HAVING APPLIED FOR THE UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA) - Multiple Choice Questions for the University Diploma (University of Strasbourg)
9.00 am THEORETICAL SESSION:
LAPAROSCOPIC RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY - The way of access, step by step description
LAPAROSCOPIC LYMPHADENECTOMY – Lymphadenectomy place and technique in prostate cancer
STEPSTOWARDS SCARLESS SURGERY: SINGLE PORT SURGERY AND NOTES™ - The way of access, step by step description
NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND NEW CONCEPTS IN LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY - From virtual reality to robotic surgery
3.45 pm End of course Delivery of certificates of attendance and of diplomas for the successful candidates
4.00 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.
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